What considerations are there when switching from run-flat to non-run-flat tires?

Since tires play a major role in establishing the personality of a vehicle, many manufacturers require their tire suppliers to identify their Original Equipment ... Dec 23, 2021 ... Just find the DOT stamp on the tire. To the right of it should be an oval with 4 digits in it. The last 2 are the year they were manufactured. Nov 17, 2019 ... Most 2019 GSAs came with Anakee Adventures. My 1250GS came with the Battleax. I was surprised that they were as good as they were on pavement. Apr 14, 2013 ... The Energy Saver A/S is approximately 5%-6% more efficient. TireRack testing showed a 3.8mpg increase over a fairly efficient Michelin Hydroedge and almost 3 ... Jan 2, 2017 ... Replace them right away. The rubber ages, grip worsens, ride worsens and the tendency for blowouts and/or tread separation increases. Clear favorite is PS4S, currently running them on my M2 and the best tire I had so far compared to Pirelli P-Zero or older Michelin PSS. Sep 28, 2018 ... The OEM "IRC" brand tires are not "performance oriented". They were selected by Kawasaki because they are cheap. Dec 6, 2021 ... I'm running stock-sized AT3Ws on my Big Bend, getting around 8L/100km with I'd say 70/30 town/highway driving. Snow, slush, mud, etc. So far it's been great. Sep 3, 2024 ... The Michelin CrossClimate2 are a very good tire, but they you will cost a lot more and definitely take a noticeable hit in the MPG. The also get ... Jan 7, 2024 ... Yes the oem tires are garbage. Where I live, it barely rains and rarely snows so it's summer tires year-round. If you're in the same boat, I'd recommend ...