Dunlop Winter Sport M3 - run flat or not?
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Dunlop Winter Sport M3 - run flat or not?
Any significant performance (or price) difference between regular and run-flat versions? Might be looking for Winter wheel & tire set (and I assume 7.5 x 17 recommended).
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depends on the weather
the cost of runflats is significantly higher fot the tire and if your car does not already have a TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) you must add one and that is an additional cost (approx. $300.00) ... performance they are about equal
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Luke: Is the Dunlop WinterSport M3 size 225/45-17 only available as run-flat? I don't have TPMS and no plans to add one anytime soon to my C55. Otherwise, what alternate snow would you recommend in that size?
Note: I would typically drive the C55 on decent Winter days fairly clear roads, with only occasional inclement weather driving if I had to.
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Note: I would typically drive the C55 on decent Winter days fairly clear roads, with only occasional inclement weather driving if I had to.
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'15 E350 4M Sport
Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
my top choices (in order) would be
BLIZZAK LM25
BLIZZAK LM-22
PILOT ALPIN PA2
W210 SNO SPT
BLIZZAK LM25
BLIZZAK LM-22
PILOT ALPIN PA2
W210 SNO SPT
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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
the Blizzak products offer better snow and ice traction .... and yes the 25 will replace the 22
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Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
I understand but, you are only asking these questions because you are looking for winter traction
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'05 e320 cdi, '05 lexus rx330
Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack
my top choices (in order) would be
BLIZZAK LM25
BLIZZAK LM-22
PILOT ALPIN PA2
W210 SNO SPT
BLIZZAK LM25
BLIZZAK LM-22
PILOT ALPIN PA2
W210 SNO SPT
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depends on the weather
Originally Posted by noka
OK, fair enough. What is your rationale then for not recommending the Dunlop WinterSport M3, which by the TireRack survey results seems to surpass the others you mentioned. Again, not trying to be difficult, ... just looking for your opinion here.
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