Re: run-flat tires

["mstocker" <mstocker@neo.rr.com>]

Dave,

There are some real issues when buying extended mobility
Tires (EMT):

 COST - The initial cost of the tires is high,
        plus you will need to buy a pressure
        sensing system (6 year service life)

 RIDE - The ride is very poor with these tires,
        very stiff with steel reinforcement

 HANDLING - Tires weight more than conventional
        tires, which may also cause added
        suspension wear

 QUESTIONABLE BENEFITS - It really has not been well
        proven that these tire work very well as
        run-flat tires, I would check into it further.
        Also, once the tires have been run with zero
        pressure for a measurable distance (>10 miles?)
        they can not be repaired and need to be
        replaced

A cell phone and/or AAA membership might be a better
investment.

Michael Stocker  <mstocker@neo.rr.com>
  '89 90Q    '96 A4Q

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| From: Dave Aukerman <mhauk@ccsdana.net>
| To: quattro@audifans.com
| Subject: run-flat tires
| Date: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 2:43 PM
| 
| Anyone have and btdt's with these tires?  Looking to get
a set for both Mom
| and Dad's cars (Audi's of curse).
| 
| Thanks,
| 
| Dave