NON-RunFlat tires

[The Sillver Bullet]

Is there anyone out there that's running non runflat tires after the original goodyears are worn out?? If so is there anything to do the the low tire warning system ( disconect) what's the best non run flat tire out there for our kat's??

[halicat]

hi todd,

I wore out my run flats and replaced them with Kuhmo ecsta 712's... great ride,much improved from the rumflats but a soft compound so they wear out quick if you stand on it lots, I burnt the first set of the rear in 12,000 miles, that was from quick take offs, not burn outs. The front seem to throw stones alot, they pitch them out front and then they bounce back onto the hood..... disturbing if you go through paving projects of small stones. I may go with another type in the front when they wear out.

if you go non runflats, always carry a small compressor and a plug kit....

Jim

[Kruisin Kat]

Hey SB, I'm pretty sure you don't need to do anything with the warning system if the people doing the change over don't damage a sensor and they put the wheel back on the same corner that it came off.

I'm planning on going to the regular style tires before the kat goes back on the road in the spring. I would already have them if the money wasn't an issue right now.

Carry a plug kit and a mini compressor as Jim stated before.

[Dreamcast18]

Kuhmos, Dunlops...have been used as alternates..maybe you can be the first to try those new ultra slick Toyos :wink: :wink:

[Scott Drolet]

I'm running Dunlop SP9000's and I love them. It's like riding in a nice car instead of a truck. It's a HUGE difference. No change to the sensors and they seem to be working fine. The side profile, however, is different. The sides of the GY runflats are square, while the Dunlops are more rounded. I used some 1-1/2" spacers I bought from C-Note on the rear hubs to widen the stance and fill the wheel wells. Much improved look over stock and they do not interfere with the wheel well. Absolutely no rubbing. Here's some before and after pictures:

Spacer installed on wheel:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/scottdrolet/Dunlops005.jpg

Dunlop 9000 before spacer:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/scottdrolet/Dunlops004.jpg

Dunlop 9000 after spacer:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/scottdrolet/Dunlops008.jpg

Dunlop 9000 before spacer:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/scottdrolet/Dunlops003.jpg

Dunlop 9000 after spacer:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/scottdrolet/Dunlops013.jpg

After spacers, but before I put the spinners back on :lol: :
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/scottdrolet/Dunlops017.jpg

Scott

[Scott Drolet]

Nothin' . . .just doin' my double postin' thang.

[Dreamcast18]

The 'wider' stance with the spacer is nice. Be carefuly showing unpainted mudflaps...Pumpkin might give you a severe lecture about it :wink:

hint: it is as bad as not claying your car

[Scott Drolet]

Damn, I can't take the pressure around here. From now on, I'm just gonna post pictures of Halicat's car and say it's mine.

(Uh, Norm, those were "Stunt Flaps" installed on the car. The REAL mudflaps are at the paint shop).

Good save DC!

Scott