Anyone running PSS Run Flats? How bad is the ride?
12-19-2014, 12:12 PM
#1
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Anyone running PSS Run Flats? How bad is the ride?
Looking at the Michelin PSS 285/30/19 and 245/35/19 options. The rears in that size are only available as run flats which I've heard can be harsh riding. Anyone have experience with this tire?
Also, is anyone running a 295/30/19 out back? I am stock ride height and am going with a 10" wide wheel. Will this rub or be ok? This size is available as a non run flat.
Thanks guys!
Also, is anyone running a 295/30/19 out back? I am stock ride height and am going with a 10" wide wheel. Will this rub or be ok? This size is available as a non run flat.
Thanks guys!
12-19-2014, 01:33 PM
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I don't know how the ride would be with the Airmatic Suspension, etc.
But I would advise this; having driven many different BMWs with Run Flats, I would not advise you to drive on a run flat unless you have a strategic reason for doing so (you have a high likelihood of getting multiple flats or you are a secret agent who needs run flats).
A lot of BMWs, even some earlier models that were intended to be driven with run flat tires have a terribly harsh ride quality that was jolting and unacceptable (early 2004-2006 E60 5-series and 2006-2008 E9X 3-series drivers with run flats will know what I mean).
The aforementioned BMW E60 5-series owners usually had their cars equipped with a spare tire. Many of those drivers have since switched to non-run-flats because of the lower expense of the tires, greater availability of the tires, and most importantly a better ride.
Last but not least, I suspect run flat tires with their stiffer sidewalls cause greater damage to wheels; creating a higher likelihood of bent and cracked wheels due to the run flat tires.
Just something to be wary about. Don't do it if you have a spare unless you have a strategic reason for doing so.
Lastly, those rear tires I believe are specifically designed for Corvette cars.
But I would advise this; having driven many different BMWs with Run Flats, I would not advise you to drive on a run flat unless you have a strategic reason for doing so (you have a high likelihood of getting multiple flats or you are a secret agent who needs run flats).
A lot of BMWs, even some earlier models that were intended to be driven with run flat tires have a terribly harsh ride quality that was jolting and unacceptable (early 2004-2006 E60 5-series and 2006-2008 E9X 3-series drivers with run flats will know what I mean).
The aforementioned BMW E60 5-series owners usually had their cars equipped with a spare tire. Many of those drivers have since switched to non-run-flats because of the lower expense of the tires, greater availability of the tires, and most importantly a better ride.
Last but not least, I suspect run flat tires with their stiffer sidewalls cause greater damage to wheels; creating a higher likelihood of bent and cracked wheels due to the run flat tires.
Just something to be wary about. Don't do it if you have a spare unless you have a strategic reason for doing so.
Lastly, those rear tires I believe are specifically designed for Corvette cars.
