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Discussion in '612/599' started by hisham, Apr 25, 2008.

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  1. hisham

    hisham Rookie

    Apr 23, 2007
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    #1 hisham, Apr 25, 2008
    my main priority is comfort for every day use, and roads here are not great so i would like to get input on the option of run flat's Vs standard tires, which are more comfortable ?

    i was told by my dealer that the run flat tires are stiff and less absorbing due to sidewalls being stiffer?
    i will go with 19" wheels up front for comfort .

    please let me know what is your input on this.
     
  2. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
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    #2 Simon^2, Apr 25, 2008
    Avoid the run flats.

    A friend of mine had a the same issue, and decided the best option for him was to buy an additional set of wheels/tires.

    he prefers his after market rims on the 599. he keeps the stock wheels and tires mounted and ready to use as a spare. if he gets a flat, he has a spare wheel ready to go at home.

    Simon

    As an aside... I knew a Hisham in miami in 1998...
     
  3. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 2, 2004
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    #3 TexasF355F1, Apr 25, 2008
    No Ferrari experience, but I have runflats currently on my 335 and I hate them.

    The first 1,000 miles or so I didn't understand all the negative talk about them. And then they get broken in. They are very rough, traction isn't good imo. They have a little more than 14K miles on them.

    I would avoid them like the plague.
     

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