Tyre choice

[Chandler1982]

Hi all

Have the unfortunate need to replace 4 tyres on my 17 plate c class coupe with 19 inch wheels. The car come with continental run flats. Looking at Pirelli p zeros at the min but any recommendations on run flat tyres very welcome. What are you running on and thoughts?

 

[ioweddie]

I'd get rid, Go for Michelins in non run flat form, get a tin of gunk for the boot

 

[PobodY]

I'd get rid, Go for Michelins in non run flat form, get a tin of gunk for the boot

This.

When's the last time you had a puncture that would require you having run-flat tyres where you couldn't (a) have the car recovered (b) limp it to a tyre shop with either gunk or a space-saver spare?

I can tell you that for me, it's 1999 when I was on a family holiday driving across the top-end of Australia; our Landcruiser got a puncture and we had to fit the spare and drive a couple of hours back to Katherine. - Even then, they just put an inner-tube in it and sent us on our way.

 

[ioweddie]

This.

When's the last time you had a puncture that would require you having run-flat tyres where you couldn't (a) have the car recovered (b) limp it to a tyre shop with either gunk or a space-saver spare?

I can tell you that for me, it's 1999 when I was on a family holiday driving across the top-end of Australia; our Landcruiser got a puncture and we had to fit the spare and drive a couple of hours back to Katherine. - Even then, they just put an inner-tube in it and sent us on our way.

Don't tempt fate! Sods law you might get one now! LOL

 

[John N]

Don't tempt fate! Sods law you might get one now! LOL

Exactly what I was thinking!

 

[GeeJayW]

Have Pirellis MOE on ours. Ok apart from rate of wear which seems excessive compared to other cars I've owned.

 

[PobodY]

Technically I did have a puncture, although it might have just been a leaking valve seat. - I drove it like that for months before I damaged the side wall and decided enough was enough, and put two new Michelin PS4s on.

The point being that I didn't need runflat tyres, I didn't need to touch the space-saver, I didn't use goop... although perhaps if I'd put the goop in early enough my wallet would be ~£200 heavier.

Tyre technology has improved in the last 20 years or so is the point I'm trying to make.

 

[Gbrowncls55]

I agree .put normal tyres on and personally would go for Goodyear as111s or Dunlops. Main reason being quietness and comfort over other brands with no real drop in "performance"

 

[zipdip]

Not a great lover of P zero's they wear quick,there are better tyres out there,some much cheaper.

 

[Steve84N]

Another vote for ditching run flats.

If you actually drive on one that's punctured it is only designed to last a few tens of miles at best and the tyre will then be too damaged to repair so what's the point...?

 

[Steve84N]

I've mainly tried Pirelli, Toyo, Yokohama, Goodyear and Michelin.

I'd stick with Goodyear or Michelin from experience. The F1 is good but the PS4 or PS4S is even better.

 

[magpiemalemerc]

I have Goodyear F1 on mine done 15500 miles now need changing £126 a piece