Looking to replace my Continental 275/50/20 oem run-flats with regular tires and kindly looking for some advice.

Would there be advantages to changing to 285's?

Also, I'm in the SF Bay Area where it's mostly dry and commute driving. I'm tired of the harsh run-flat ride and looking for a much smoother ride.

I've read other forums about Pirelli, Toyo, etc. But I can't seem to get a handle as to what would be a good recommended tire in my situation.

Help? TIA...

 

All tires are good when new. Buy the cheapest respected brand and call it a day.

I personally avoid Pirellis as they are overpriced junk IMO. Michelins, toyos, hankooks, good years, whatever - they are all fair game

Going to a wider tire will reduce slightly your tendency to understeer, but will increase road noise and will slightly reduce fuel economy. So... For a daily driver I would not bother with wider tires.

 

Advantages to changing to 285's are price and tire selection. Many more choices when you go up to 285/50/20. I just purchased a set of Hankook Ventus RH07's to replace my runflats. Cost me $600 for a set of 4 tires plus installation. The ride is softer than the runflats and that is a good thing. The only thing (and I am nitpicking here) that bothers me a little is that the sidewall on the 285's are a little taller (beefier), but to the untrained eye, hardly noticible. Good luck on your purchase.

 

Not wanting the runflats any more, I have just ordered the only non-runflat all season tire made in that size, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde. Not cheap, but I think I'll get a better ride. I have a doughnut spare, and AAA. Is it possible to fit a full size spare in that size?

 

Only if you want o carry it on the roof or on a hitch carrier.

 

I put yoko prada's on mine last year (285's) - no regrets...

 

I also installed recently Yoko Prada 285 and very happy with them. I recently bough 19" rims for winter tires and need help in choosing winter tires for next year. Any advice on winter tires for 19" rims would be appreciated.