mjheathcote
Centenary Club
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In my opinion, all this talk of run flats being lethal is nonsense. I have them on my 320D MSPORT and they're fine. Handle well, grip well, wear well. Zero issue whatsoever.
I've done 20,000 miles on them and they still look good. I live in the countryside and enjoy the country roads as much as possible, so much so that I'd say point to point the car is quicker and more predictable than my elise!
Talking of the Elise, I run that on Toyo R1R. Great in the wet and better than the T1R for grip and they have a stiffer side wall that reduces the wobbly feel. Not sure how they'd be on a heavier car mind you.
Anyway, that's my experience. Take it or leave it
My 320d MSport likewise.
Now done 107k miles on the continental run flats, not the same ones I may add!!
My Elise S1 111s ran the Lotus Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA's... Great tyres but I think they stopped making them.