Well it's been about a year and a half since the last run-flat thread so forgive me for starting this up again but I am wondering if anyone has any new experience.
My wife wants the run flats. Is that enough to head off the discussion of how bad they are? I am still holding out the potential to go with regular tires but let's assume for a moment that's off the table.
Has anyone found a model of Run Flats they can live with?
In my thread search you all have convinced me to go with same size all around 255/45/19 (thanks!).
We live in New Mexico and drive the XLR-V year round, so that means many drives below 32 deg F and occasional unpredictable snow that can catch you - thus I'd like an all season tire - not a summer only (I will forgo the extra stick at the track).
It seems the only options I found are:
1) The Goodyear Efficient Grip - which is a summer tire and has horrible reviews for traction and sidewall failure
2) The Pirelli Winter Sotozoro - which may be too much of a compromise for year round driving in our warm seasons - plus no tread life/traction/temp rating (is this not required on "winter" tires?)
3) The Continental Conti Sport Contact 5SSR - which is a summer tires with low life rating (280)
4) The Pirelli P0 - Summer tire not to be used below 45 degrees F and a 220 life rating
And finally
5) The Dunlap SP Sport 5000 - which has the great combo of highest cost ($400+) and worse reviews than even the Goodyear for sidewall failure and reliability.
I realize I've just summarized what you all can find on the Tire Rack and Discount Tire web sites, but is this it? Am I missing some options or are some of the choices above better than I am portraying? It looks bleak - any real world experience would be appreciated!
My wife wants the run flats. Is that enough to head off the discussion of how bad they are? I am still holding out the potential to go with regular tires but let's assume for a moment that's off the table.
Has anyone found a model of Run Flats they can live with?
In my thread search you all have convinced me to go with same size all around 255/45/19 (thanks!).
We live in New Mexico and drive the XLR-V year round, so that means many drives below 32 deg F and occasional unpredictable snow that can catch you - thus I'd like an all season tire - not a summer only (I will forgo the extra stick at the track).
It seems the only options I found are:
1) The Goodyear Efficient Grip - which is a summer tire and has horrible reviews for traction and sidewall failure
2) The Pirelli Winter Sotozoro - which may be too much of a compromise for year round driving in our warm seasons - plus no tread life/traction/temp rating (is this not required on "winter" tires?)
3) The Continental Conti Sport Contact 5SSR - which is a summer tires with low life rating (280)
4) The Pirelli P0 - Summer tire not to be used below 45 degrees F and a 220 life rating
And finally
5) The Dunlap SP Sport 5000 - which has the great combo of highest cost ($400+) and worse reviews than even the Goodyear for sidewall failure and reliability.
I realize I've just summarized what you all can find on the Tire Rack and Discount Tire web sites, but is this it? Am I missing some options or are some of the choices above better than I am portraying? It looks bleak - any real world experience would be appreciated!