run flat tires

[ChrisZang]

Hi,

does anyone know if I can put run flat tires (I am thinking of Bridgestone Potenza 050 RFT) on my standard Turbo Twist (2002) rims?

Any disadvantages to run flat tires that anyone knows of?

I have dedicated track tires on a second set of rims, so I don't care so much about "handling under extreme conditions"

[husker boxster]

I can only hazard a guess on ques #1, but I'd think you'd be able to run them. The good folks at TireRack would be able to give you a definitive answer.

As far as ques #2, you will have reduced handling capabilities, a harsher ride, and possibly more noise with run-flats. The sidewall is stiffer than a conventional tire so it can handle the rigors of running with no air. A stiffer sidewall will create all the items I mention. Are the side effects worth it? I wouldn't think so, but that's JMHO. It's your car.

[Topless]

I drove a Z4 with Bridgestone run flats and thought they were awful. Felt like wagon wheels.

[Fletch986]

Originally Posted by Topless

I drove a Z4 with Bridgestone run flats and thought they were awful. Felt like wagon wheels.

x2 i had runflats on my vette and dumped them fast. very hard, rough ride.

Fletch

[Cloudsurfer]

While you can mount them no problem, they should only be mounted in conjunction with a tire pressure monitoring system. It is almost impossible to tell when a run flat is low on air, so unless you're going to check them each time you get in the car, it is wise to install such a system.

As to performance, you'll notice a much firmer ride. Personally, I wouldn't bother.

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by Fletch986

x2 i had runflats on my vette and dumped them fast. very hard, rough ride.

Fletch

x3 - I have them on my wife's Lexus and can't wait to get rid of them - looks like less than 5K to go.

hard, noisy, rough ride, poor handling - other than that the are great

[ChrisZang]

thanks for all the responses and from preventing me in making a mistake