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Old 08-07-2014, 06:00 PM   #1
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I don't get the move to run flat tires. They are crap, they weigh far too much, and they are worse for gas mileage as well.

I assume they must be cheaper for the companies, but that is the only benefit I see.
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Old 08-07-2014, 11:58 PM   #2
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I don't get the move to run flat tires. They are crap, they weigh far too much, and they are worse for gas mileage as well.

I assume they must be cheaper for the companies, but that is the only benefit I see.

Hi why! nice to hear from you! when are we going to install your Carrozeria?

The other way around! the CLA comes with RFT (run flat tire) and they are terrible, noisy, bad cornering and very harsh drive, like if your tires are made of wood!

I swap them for regular tires, much cheaper than RFT and ride is smooth now.



OEM RFT to the left and new normal tires to the right:



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Old 08-31-2014, 10:59 AM   #3
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Hi why! nice to hear from you! when are we going to install your Carrozeria?

The other way around! the CLA comes with RFT (run flat tire) and they are terrible, noisy, bad cornering and very harsh drive, like if your tires are made of wood!

I swap them for regular tires, much cheaper than RFT and ride is smooth now.



OEM RFT to the left and new normal tires to the right:



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Yea that is what I meant. I have no idea why manufacturers chose to use run flat tires, it is so dumb. I'd do the same thing you did.

I just need to make time. I've been so busy lately, but everything will be in soon, because I want it to be.
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Yea that is what I meant. I have no idea why manufacturers chose to use run flat tires, it is so dumb. I'd do the same thing you did.

I just need to make time. I've been so busy lately, but everything will be in soon, because I want it to be.

I don't know what they are doing... well I know! "cutting corners"

The none RFT are much quite I did a simple comparison at 70 mph it's almost 3 decibels ....




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