Ditched the Run Flats
07-05-2021 | 04:51 PM
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2014 GLK250
I got into a position where one tire needed to be replaced ASAP, so now only have one run-on-flat tire as a spare.
There were only a couple of choices available locally (no Michelins) so went with Pirelli Scorpoin Verde 99V.
Difficult to believe the improvement of the ride and the lack of low frequency road noise compared to the original tires.
But the maximum speed with a trailer is now about 10MPH lower.
5x mount and balance, 4-wheel alignment plus a wheel for the spare tire cost about the same as two run-on-flat tires mounted and balanced.
Jim
There were only a couple of choices available locally (no Michelins) so went with Pirelli Scorpoin Verde 99V.
Difficult to believe the improvement of the ride and the lack of low frequency road noise compared to the original tires.
But the maximum speed with a trailer is now about 10MPH lower.
5x mount and balance, 4-wheel alignment plus a wheel for the spare tire cost about the same as two run-on-flat tires mounted and balanced.
Jim
The damage was not repairable.
Had put over 40,000 miles on the Pirellis, wear indication indicated time to replace four.
Went with 70,000 mile warranty Continental Cross Contact.
Quiet and a nice ride, but they do not have the lateral stability of the original run flats or the Pirellis. Cornering is not as secure feeling, and trailering lost 5mph.
