Runflat EMT tires? - RX8Club.com

02-21-2004, 09:27 PM

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Runflat EMT tires?

Does anyone know if there is a funflat tire that will fit on the 8?

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02-21-2004, 09:44 PM

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MazdaBob has run flats

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02-22-2004, 11:11 AM

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I just found an answer to my question. Bridgestone Potenza RE050 comes in a 245/40WR18 and its a runflat. I'll probably run these tires on the street and find better tires for the track.

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02-22-2004, 11:48 PM

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Yep. The BMW z4 uses that tire.

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02-28-2004, 02:06 AM

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I have the Bridgestone Potenza RE050, 245/40WR18 tires. The ride seemed to be noticably better than the RE040s. I can't comment on the handling since I traded in the original tires at 300 miles, before the car was broken in. America's Tire Co. gave me $50 each for the trade-ins.