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[Rafale]

Originally Posted by nicolak

I have read many post stating the change between the run flat tires to conventional tires is remarkable. I suppose I am a bit skeptical and doing it may be the only recourse.

I purchased my vehicle mostly for recreational traveling, it is a weekend car only. The numb center steering, the constant need for correction, the harsh ride, and the terrible pulling/drifting on B roads has become unbearable. To confirm, will switching the tires make all that much of a difference? So much so I can drive my car again without cursing. I contribute most of the above problems just to the sporty nature of the chassis, I hope to be wrong.

Plan 'c' is to change vehicle entirely. Received a non offensive trade in offer, going to test drive the model posted this weekend. Any additional input about the tire change would be great, mostly interested in motorway improvement, does the car track straight with less wandering and need for corrections. Thank you.

Seems like you have 19" wheels. Changing the tires will make a world of difference but you need to get your expectations straight. The ride will still be stiffer than on your GLK. The car is not a sedan. It is a sport roadster. It will handle better but will still be stiffer than the Tata you are considering.

[Silver-Bolt]

Originally Posted by nicolak

I have read many post stating the change between the run flat tires to conventional tires is remarkable. I suppose I am a bit skeptical and doing it may be the only recourse.

I purchased my vehicle mostly for recreational traveling, it is a weekend car only. The numb center steering, the constant need for correction, the harsh ride, and the terrible pulling/drifting on B roads has become unbearable. To confirm, will switching the tires make all that much of a difference? So much so I can drive my car again without cursing. I contribute most of the above problems just to the sporty nature of the chassis, I hope to be wrong.

Plan 'c' is to change vehicle entirely. Received a non offensive trade in offer, going to test drive the model posted this weekend. Any additional input about the tire change would be great, mostly interested in motorway improvement, does the car track straight with less wandering and need for corrections. Thank you.

Non-RFT's transformed our car for sure. Also get a 4-wheel alignment done as well. Amazing how many new cars are sold that need to be aligned.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by Memphis1

Maybe I misunderstood you.

all BMW's have run flats except for the M cars, hence runflats are a green choice because they make a fifth wheel obsolete.

I drove my M3 without a spare and conventional Michelin tires for over 4 years with the small compressor in the trunk (never used it on a flat only added air here and then). To me that was a good arrangement. My M3 was build in 2002.

[nicolak]

Thank you for the responses, seems I will certainly change out the run flats this spring if I still have the vehicle. I do like the two seat roadster ideal, but fear my age draws me more towards sport saloons. Over the past month I have driven just about everything...even Volvo. I have no knowledge of the XFR so I will find out tomorrow what it is all about. Thanks again.