Radar runflats .

[Booler1949]

I have had my  car just over 8 days .

The dealer has fitted Radar runflats. Has anybody got any feedback on their performance  ?

I know they are a budget tyre .

 

Thanks Robert 

[Booler1949]

I have just noticed the rear axle has a new Radar runflat tyre on one side and a Bridgestone Touranzo on the other which has plenty of tread left, my question is it legal to have a  different make of runflats on the same axle 

Would insurance company refuse to pay out in a accident  ?

 

Thanks Robert 

[xcdriver]

It's legal to have different makes of tyre on the same axle, you can even mix runflats and non runflats if you want, although not advisable. The only legal requirement is that they are both radials.

As long as they are the correct size and speed rating you should be ok, although I wouldn't want them on my car, I'm very fussy about tyres and like a matched set of premium ones. I use Black Circles for tyres so I can choose exactly the ones I want.

[Lmafudd]

Never heard of Radar Runflats but if your ears bleed after driving it will be the Bridgestones!

[scythe]

Michelin thinks that it's illegal.

https://www.michelin.co.uk/auto/advice/choose-tyres/mixing-tyres

But really, what are they doing putting budget tyres on a car that's only 3 years old anyway?

I think you need to go back and insist on a new Bridgestone Touranzo to replace the Radar.

[ColinBarber]

6 hours ago, scythe said:

Michelin thinks that it's illegal.

That is incorrect - possibly they have taken that from another country where it is true.

 

Provided the sizes are the same, and the structure is the same on an axle (i.e. both cross-ply or both radial) then you can mix. You can even mix run-flat and conventional. None of this is recommended as you compromise handling in an extreme situation, but illegal it is not and you see many vehicles with odd tyres on them.

[Brian R]

Hmmm, just as I thought, some of the Michelin link above is not entirely correct. Sort of makes a mockery when it is according to Michelin illegal to therefore use a space saver wheel!

Personally, I would say to the op, leave as is and, no, your insurance company should not deny cover.

Just for good measure, there is also growing debate on where you fit 2 new tyres, front or rear. An argument I had with ATS who consistently failed me as a leased driver.

[Raytheham]

On 10/20/2024 at 8:18 PM, Booler1949 said:

I have had my  car just over 8 days .

The dealer has fitted Radar runflats. Has anybody got any feedback on their performance  ?

I know they are a budget tyre .

 

Thanks Robert 

I got rid of the runflats on my new Ux250 due to appalling ride and noise. I have fitted Michelin cross climate which have transformed the ride. If you get a puncture in the runflats you have to scrap the tyre..beware ! Ray

 

[scythe]

Cool. Makes a lot of sense to me. No point in having a nice car and spoiling it.  And the Michelin cross climates are great tyres, especially in the winter.

: o )

[geller1968]

On 11/2/2024 at 11:17 PM, scythe said:

Cool. Makes a lot of sense to me. No point in having a nice car and spoiling it.  And the Michelin cross climates are great tyres, especially in the winter.

: o )

Are they less noisy?

[scythe]

69db, which is at the quieter end of things. And yes, in practice, quiet. And a bit soft, so not so directional as a summer tyre, but very nice to drive on. 

I had them on my 460 for about four years.  Much better on frozen roads than the summer tyres I've got on my current car.

: o )