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      05-05-2012, 09:37 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by micknugget View Post
I gotta disagree with you on #1. Keep in mind that the car was engineered (ride and handling) exclusively for run-flats and their stiffer sidewalls. I standard tire may make the ride/handling too soft. There may be no improvement, it could get better or worse. I think it's a bit of a crap shoot.
Possible, but I doubt it.

Run-flats remain a dreadful compromise. Additionally, modern max performance tires have very stiff sidewalls, especially in lower aspect ratio versions.

Every other car with which I have experience which came stock with run-craps has greatly benefited from "real" tires.
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