You stated the most obvious...not leaving you stranded. Another benefit is that the sidewalls are stiff enough that you don't have to run high air pressures to keep the sidewalls from flexing. When you run the higher pressures you often experience premature center tread wear.My Goldwing is an '06. Have not fit tire monitoring. My dumb question was are there other benefits to the run flat tires other than the obvious?
Hey Trialsman, you forgot one.Same price
an extra 32nd of tread depth when new
lasts as long
more siping for better wet traction
slightly more rounded edges
other than that, no particular reason. :lol::lol:
Not just 'won't strand you', you have options:OK. Thanks. At the risk of appearing once again stupid, does the run flat feature have benefits other than the obvious won't stand you on the side of the road?
Randy, you should clarify that you do not ride like the average Winger. Their sipes will last a lot longer than yours do. :lol:195/55/16 Dunlop winter sport is not a rounded tire and
Highly recommend a 175 or another brand . Winter tires are awesome traction till sipes go away.
I agree most winter tires do have a rounded edge ,except the 195 Dunnie, it's not as round as the 175 wish it did ,but it's squared off pretty well,,,,, sadly. My 195 has gotten the best milage I have ever got,this thing wears well.Randy, you should clarify that you do not ride like the average Winger. Their sipes will last a lot longer than yours do. :lol:
Point well taken
I have found the Winter tires to be slightly more round than "most" of the non-Winter. :shrug: