Run Flat Tires
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Run Flat Tires
Run Flat Tires
Why is it that BMW Police Motorcycles are still the only M/C that have this technology
I cannot image the lives that would be saved from Run Flat Tires....
We all should make our voices heard and send all tire manufacturers a note of disappointment that they can these tires on Corvettes , BMW 4 wheeled cars, but on a 2 wheel vehicle where 1 tire goes down , a life can be lost in a single second.....
Why is it that BMW Police Motorcycles are still the only M/C that have this technology
I cannot image the lives that would be saved from Run Flat Tires....
We all should make our voices heard and send all tire manufacturers a note of disappointment that they can these tires on Corvettes , BMW 4 wheeled cars, but on a 2 wheel vehicle where 1 tire goes down , a life can be lost in a single second.....
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RE: Run Flat Tires
ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
Have you ever PRICED them - or checked on either their tread life OR how they ride?
Be careful what ya wish for....
Have you ever PRICED them - or checked on either their tread life OR how they ride?
Be careful what ya wish for....
Do you have a web site to price out M/C Run Flat Tires ?
I love my Run Flats on my Z06
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Wahl, here's a coupla places ta start some lookin' re. them:
http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/tir...8/article.html
http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8deb5
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?ti...50+EP+Run+Flat
http://www.ride-on.com/newsDetails.asp?nid=30
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/66...scription.html
http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/tir...8/article.html
http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8deb5
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?ti...50+EP+Run+Flat
http://www.ride-on.com/newsDetails.asp?nid=30
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/66...scription.html
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I have a set on my Road king and they seem to work fine for me. They have a huge bead that extends 1/4 inch outside the rim. Makes me feel safer.
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RE: Run Flat Tires
ORIGINAL: jnetmac
I have a set on my Road king and they seem to work fine for me. They have a huge bead that extends 1/4 inch outside the rim. Makes me feel safer.
I have a set on my Road king and they seem to work fine for me. They have a huge bead that extends 1/4 inch outside the rim. Makes me feel safer.
Where did you Purchase ? Pricing ?
What Size ?
Redneck, supplied only ATV and Car tires......
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Police Specials were also equipped with tires designed to stay on the rim in case of deflation. These "run-flat" tires, supplied by Dunlop, were able to increase safety significantly by enabling the rider to safely slow to a stop if the tires are damaged in a high-speed pursuit. However, the very thick sidewalls on run-flat tires transmit a much greater level of road shock to the handlebars, increasing rider fatigue, prompting operating agencies to migrate to standard high-performance tires. As a result, Dunlop discontinued production of the run-flats. The most popular replacement tires are provided by Metzeler now.
I don't think you can find these any more at dunlop, but I did see a set on ebay for pretty cheap. Hope this helps
I don't think you can find these any more at dunlop, but I did see a set on ebay for pretty cheap. Hope this helps
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