I have been shopping a 2008 Cadillac STS-V.\u00a0 This model has the V-Series performance and luxury features I want, and is coming into range of my budget.\u00a0 I would love to have a 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, but they will be more than I care to spend for a while.<\/p>\n
Tires.\u00a0 I am what could be described kindly as a serial tire abuser.\u00a0 So today I am bracing for how much Tires for the STS-V will be.<\/p>\n
The STS-V has 255\/45 tires on 18″ wheels on front, and 275\/40 tires on 19″ wheels on the back.\u00a0 This staggered approach allowed the Cadillac team to put heavier rubber on back and balance the overall handling.<\/p>\n
Heading to http:\/\/www.discounttire.com<\/a>, the least expensive all-around set would be a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires, at\u00a0 $958 installed.\u00a0 Next would be the Continental ExtremeContact DWS at $1,075 installed.\u00a0 Clearly buying tires will be a plan-ahead experience.<\/p>\n Now, the STS-V from the factory used run-flat tires, and does not include a spare or jack.\u00a0 A run-flat tire can actually be driven for a short distance with no air in the tire (hence can run flat).<\/p>\n The OEM tires were Pirelli Extended Mobility Runflat tires.\u00a0 The Pirelli Eufori Runflat is available at Discount Tire.\u00a0 With these tires the total slides up to $2,006 ($389 front each, $490 rear each).\u00a0 Yes, $2K in tires every year or so.\u00a0 Ouch.<\/p>\n Here’s what Pirelli says about the tires:<\/p>\n The Eufori@ Run Flat tire has a Limited Road Hazard Protection<\/strong> Tires.\u00a0 If you want to play, you have to pay I suppose.\u00a0 But, ouch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I have been shopping a 2008 Cadillac STS-V.\u00a0 This model has the V-Series performance and luxury features I want, and is coming into range of my budget.\u00a0 I would love to have a 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, but they will be … Continue reading
\nAccording to recent customers surveys (JD Power in North America), seven out of eight consumers say run-flat tyres are No.1 amongst the features they most want from their next vehicles. It shows that consumers prefer safety-related features more than sophisticated entertainment systems or other conveniences in their new vehicles. Whilst consumers seek extended mobility after the tyre has been punctured, car manufacturers look for space gains, both in compact and sports vehicles, by dispensing with the spare wheel. Pirelli’s answer is Eufori@ Run Flat. Produced utilising revolutionary MIRS (Modular Integrated Robotized System) technology, Eufori@ is Pirelli’s first run-flat product, ensuring both Active and Passive safety.
\nActive safety Secure dry and wet handling, braking efficiency and resistance to aquaplaning.<\/strong>
\nThe vehicle can be driven in total safety even following a sudden loss of pressure. Road holding, handling and steering precision are maintained. Passive safety Extended mobility, even when a puncture occurs: at zero pressure the vehicle is not immobilised and the driver can rely on a run-flat range of up to 80 km (50 miles) at 80 km\/h (50 mph).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n