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  1. Dr Obnxs

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    #2 Dr Obnxs, May 12, 2010
    I haven't driven them

    so I can't comment. But I have found the tire reviews and comments on Tire Rack helpful.

    Matt
     
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    #3 Steve, May 12, 2010
    second that
     
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    #4 Jason Montague, May 12, 2010
    Last edited: May 13, 2010
    Trash the Runflats

    :Thumbsup:I haven't used those tires but your idea is a great one. I have Falken 215 45 R17's(other M/A members will come up and tell you their thoughts on the best tires). Discount Tire' gave me a deal' on them and they're doing okay. The main thing is that they are 5-8lbs lighter/tire than Run Flats. You are dropping 'Unsprung Weight(5lbs/corner and 20lbs total).' Now the next thing to do(and what I did)is to put those tires on 'light' after market wheels(I got OZ Allegarettes 14lbs ea vs 24lbs ea for the factory light 8 spoke wheels). Having thereby dropped ~18lbs/wheel or 72lbs total;your car will perform like you had installed a very expensive after market suspension upgrade(on my car the before and after handling difference was incredible).Keep one of the Run Flats on a factory wheel in the boot(standing upright)for a 'Real Spare.'I just can't emphasize enough the immediate improvement that you will get in handling by just(significantly)Decreasing your Unsprung Weight.Light wheels are not cheap but,they are much cheaper than new:Koni's,TSW springs,adjustable end links,and heavier rear antisway bar with or without installation charges.Just My Opinion and there are MANY opinions on this.:Thumbsup:Happy Motoring:cornut: Jason
     
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    #5 Boxcars, May 13, 2010
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    last post explains it very well
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    #6 beken, May 14, 2010
    A buddy of mine put Toyo Proxis 4's on his Saab 9-3 convertible. They were fine. He liked them and the price/performance equation worked out really well for him.

    Toyo sponsors a lot of the autocross events in my area and they have provided tires to some of the cars. I think their tires are pretty good as an alternative to the major (also more expensive) brands in general.

    If you get them, please write up a review on your thoughts after a few months of driving with them.