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Discussion in '360/430' started by wrcimprezza, Mar 7, 2014.

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  1. wrcimprezza

    wrcimprezza Karting

    Apr 26, 2011
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    #1 wrcimprezza, Mar 7, 2014
    I'll soon be needing to change my F430 tires and I do like the idea of staying in control after a puncture and being able to drive it with a flat. Are these things a gimmick? I assume not as Goodyear are a top brand they are mentioned in the owners manual. Not wanting to start a war about what tire has the best grip, just wondered if anyone has had the misfortune of having a flat on these and what your thoughts are.
     
  2. Russell996

    Russell996 Formula 3

    Sep 24, 2010
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    #2 Russell996, Mar 7, 2014
    I think you may have to have the optional TPMS otherwise you won't know you have a puncture.
     
  3. Ferrari-F1

    Ferrari-F1 Karting

    Jul 12, 2013
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    #3 Ferrari-F1, Mar 7, 2014
    I'm like you and also prefer to remain in control after a puncture...nothing wore than being stranded on the side of the road in a Fcar

    I usually take it to my nearby discount tire or someplace like that and use whatever brand they have. usually Michelin pilots or pirellis
     
  4. plahaye

    plahaye Rookie

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    #4 plahaye, Mar 7, 2014
    Run Flat Tires: Why You Should, or Shouldn?t, Buy Them » AutoGuide.com News

    You might want to read this article. I suspect you feel like they might help you maintain control if a tire goes away and that may be true at normal highway speeds in a straight line. If you are whistling along on a curvy road and a tire goes, the run flat will not help much. An elephant to race horse comparison, but I had run flats on my H1 Hummer and removed them because of the weight and balance problems. I suspect that they will do nothing good for the way your Ferrari handles.
     
  5. wrcimprezza

    wrcimprezza Karting

    Apr 26, 2011
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    #5 wrcimprezza, Mar 8, 2014
    Thanks for the info Phil, just ordered a set of PSS rubber having read that!
     

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