S2001Yellow

Have you given "run flat" tires a thought? The new M3 comes with 18" Continental ContiSport Contact tires. These tires have a "run flat" aid. As a result, the M3 will not have a spare tire in its trunk. Although the tires were specifically "developed by Continental, Pirelli, and Dunlop." I wonder if you can get similar high performance run-flat tires for the S2000.

Afterall, if it is good enough for the M3, I would give it the benefit of the doubt of being a worthy performance product. BTW, I got the above info from the M3 article in the 11/2000 issue of Automobile.

Mellow Yellow

the new vettes also have run flats and do not have a spare. The run flat tires are very expensive though.

cdelena

1) I have had simple punctures successfully patched in many performance tires including the S02

Luis

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2001Yellow:
[B]Have you given "run flat" tires a thought?

Luis

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rick Hesel:
[B]Luis,

I bought an extra rear shelf and had Townsend develop a custom fit leather liner (in seat-matching red) for it that I'll install when my car comes.

S2001Yellow

Pardon my technical ignorance, does M5 have a LSD? Automobile wrote:

"Fractionally wider and lower than its lesser stablmates, the new M3 retains the spring strut front and Z-link rear suspension pioneered by its predecessor. Detail modifications include lighter transverse links made of forged aluminum and a stronger M5-type differentialcomplete with reinforced mounting points."

Rick Hesel

According to all the information I've now seen for the care of fine leather, a wipe with a damp cloth is all that is recommended, not leather conditioners. That sure defies all the conventional wisdom.

Yes, I'm not sure the leather will work on the rear shelf. But I will find out, since both my rear shelf lining and bolster will be made of leather.

Rick

CHOWBOX

Do you think the "fuel you'll save" will amount to a hill of beans? I think not. You didn't buy this car for gas mileage or you should of bought Geo Metro Convertable.



[This message has been edited by CHOWBOX (edited October 21, 2000).]

wirejock

In all my years as a tire mechanic I never found any tire unrepairable. I did find certain damages unrepairable. And I don't even want to talk about that funk inside the tire after using canned tire repair. Yes, maybe it's a good idea for the wife's car when she's alone and in the middle of BFE. I fixed one tire after that stuff was used and the rim was so gummed up inside, I doubt it could ever be balanced correctly again. I carry a plug tool kit on my bike, but then the Gold Wing has a compressor on board. My choice would be a plug kit and an electric compressor. You'll get to a gas station and the rim won't get trashed.

Luis

Chowbox,

You missed my point. You will save on fuel if you get rid of the spare tire regardless of how fast you drive. And the savings are equivalent to one tyre per 100,000 kms. Any problem with that?

Wirejock,

You have got a very valid point I had not considered: damage to the wheel. I was happy enough to get rid of one tire per puncture, but certainly would not fancy damaging my wheels.
I'll get rid of the bl0ody can. Thanks for that.