Run Flats?
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Thanks for the review. I don't pick up on an excited feeling here. Did you experience any time where you completely felt a difference that u could feel if you were blindfolded and knew which tire was in your car ?
If you had a chance to reorder your car....would u go with 19" and non runflat?
On straightaway with no bumps.....is it much smoother and isolated ?
If you had a chance to reorder your car....would u go with 19" and non runflat?
On straightaway with no bumps.....is it much smoother and isolated ?
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If I had to reorder the car, I'd do it the same way with the 20's. I know it sounds bad saying this.....but I'd sacrifice ride for looks. And the 20's BY FAR look the best. If I wanted to chase ride comfort, I'd go 18's non-RFT's.
On straightway and no bumps, it's smoother. But I will say this, although the run flats don't do bumps well, they do feel "planted" on the road when there are no bumps.
On straightway and no bumps, it's smoother. But I will say this, although the run flats don't do bumps well, they do feel "planted" on the road when there are no bumps.
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I hope you get what you're looking for. Visualizing what you've told us about NYC roads, 30% may not be enough for you to be satisfied. But then again, you have different tires from me. Maybe the Dunlops may give you more....???
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If I may ask, how do you guys feel about not having a spare and jack? I am not impressed with the fix a flat in a can thingy. It is my understanding that when you use one, it coats everything, including the tire pressure sensors, with goo. I like my inflatable spare, pump, and jack that came with the car. They work well, at least in the driveway. In nine years and almost 100K miles, I have not yet had a flat. Maybe it's no big deal. but I would rather have a good back up plan. Good luck with whatever happens. BTW, beautiful cars. The new S is on my short list.
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If I may ask, how do you guys feel about not having a spare and jack? I am not impressed with the fix a flat in a can thingy. It is my understanding that when you use one, it coats everything, including the tire pressure sensors, with goo. I like my inflatable spare, pump, and jack that came with the car. They work well, at least in the driveway. In nine years and almost 100K miles, I have not yet had a flat. Maybe it's no big deal. but I would rather have a good back up plan. Good luck with whatever happens. BTW, beautiful cars. The new S is on my short list.
For example, new SL63's just come with the tire fit kits. That's it.
Don't know about the new S but chances are that is the same. Perhaps somebody international can chime in here.
That said, the Continental kit material can simply be washed off at the tire shop. No impact on the TPMS. That may be different with other, cheaper brands.
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As I am typing this, I am looking at the 19" AMG wheels which Mercedes offered to me. For whatever reason, everytime I see them, I am thinking they don't look half bad. I don't know if it's wishful thinking to offer a solution to the problem of bumpy ride. These don't look half bad. What do you all think? If the tires they put on my car this coming Thursday don't solve the harshness, after the summer, I might be inclined to take their backup option. Thoughts?
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Do you like the pic of that black S550 with the 19s in that picture?
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[QUOTE=Chucky300;5975012]As I am typing this, I am looking at the 19" AMG wheels which Mercedes offered to me. [/QUOTE
"Form follows function" except when it doesn't. As a designer you know the rules sometimes need to be changed. The 19" setup is a much better choice for NYC and really is a great looking wheel.
"Form follows function" except when it doesn't. As a designer you know the rules sometimes need to be changed. The 19" setup is a much better choice for NYC and really is a great looking wheel.
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I know, I know.
And you got me there lol.
Will play out the steps and see how the non runflats are. I'll make my decision this summer. When the warmer weather comes the rubber will soften anyway - if its still bump and lumpy - i'll consider the switch.
"Form follows function" except when it doesn't. As a designer you know the rules sometimes need to be changed. The 19" setup is a much better choice for NYC and really is a great looking wheel.
And you got me there lol.
Will play out the steps and see how the non runflats are. I'll make my decision this summer. When the warmer weather comes the rubber will soften anyway - if its still bump and lumpy - i'll consider the switch.
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Wait, so what about the bridgestones that you said were approved by your dealer. Whats going on with that situation?
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Will give a complete review.
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Chucky,
I think the 19" look ok, not as nice as the 20" but they are ok.
My wife actually likes the 19" better than the 20" and she would love a swap to the 19" wheels.
Now that we know Kratos' opinion on the change to non run flats I am waiting to hear what Chucky's opinion is after his change to the non run flats. Then will make our decision on what to pursue as our best option.
I think the 19" look ok, not as nice as the 20" but they are ok.
My wife actually likes the 19" better than the 20" and she would love a swap to the 19" wheels.
Now that we know Kratos' opinion on the change to non run flats I am waiting to hear what Chucky's opinion is after his change to the non run flats. Then will make our decision on what to pursue as our best option.
