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Old Jun 12th, 2009, 12:59 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by james76 (original)
i would recomend a refurb but keep runflasts coz changing them makes the steering and handling feel vague
the suspension is set up for them so unless your gettin new suspension keep runflats

My experience was exactly the opposite of this. Ditching the run flats removed the harsh ride, sharpened up the handling and improved comfort.

Like others have said, you'll be better going to a wheel refurb specialist than getting them resprayed.
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