You don't need the run flat tires. Just make sure your new tires meet the weight rating of your Durango. As far a speed ratings, if you're planning on not going above 185mph there is no need for the (Y) speed rating of the Pirelli PZero tires. As long as the tire diameter is at or near 30.5 inches, they are large enough to fit a 10 inch wide rim, and the weight rating is good, choose the speed rating that you won't go over.

 

And if you're not going to buy run-flats, make sure you have a spare tire.

 

That's the first thing I bought even with the run flats. Not every dealership or tire shop is open on a Sunday.

 

Flats are a pita..many are nail pickups..but so are chronically underinflated tires that overheat..check your pressures frequently..

 

I have the scorpion run flats on mine. 11k miles and they are about 1/3 tread left. They probably wont go 20k. The ride is rough and I cannot wait to get rid of them.

 

Thanks for the replies. After doing some research there is a fair amount of variety for tires...And I will not be buying run flats lol

Thanks again!

 

I'm due for a tire replacement. Not sure if I need run flat tires that are rated for 180 mph Did any of you folks go down a grade in tires? I was thinking something rated for maybe 130. I dont give a hoot about top speed, the damn road gets too skinny for me 100mph and over. I live in the 0 to 80 realm most of the time.

Thanks in advance

I went with the Continental dws 06+ uhp and I couldn’t be happier. Ride quality is a lot better and I feel they doing better in adverse weather. No run flats but I have a spare and I think the trade off is fair.

 

We did the same, agree 100%

 

I just ordered my first replacement set for my 2018 DDSRT and they go on tomorrow. I went with the Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II in 265/50/20. I used the same size for my Winter tires since they are the same height but a little narrower than stock size. Less expensive in that size and reviews on Tire Rack report up to 40k tread life. Got them purchased and installed by my local mechanic for $200/tire.

 

I purchased Toyo Proxes tires to replace my run flats. Tires stick to the road well and look great. Highly recommend.

 

I couldn't wait to replace the rock-hard run-flats....I went with themichelin pilot sport a/s 3, cheaper than OEM and better ride.

 

Mine has the tow package so there is a spare on board

 

If you have a spare original Pirelli that's unused, and have Michelins of the same spec on the four corners, wouldn't you still have to worry about circumference difference if you end up using the spare? I've heard that you risk taking out the differential if you even replace a half-worn tire with an identical but unused spare. Folks have had to replace all four if one is damaged beyond repair. What are the chances that two different brands are close enough in circumference? Perhaps a short distance to a shop is fine.

 

The spare tire is not a full size tire.

 

bbtkd:
I'll go you one better. About a year a go, I came across an Chevy Lumina with donut spares at all 4 corners. It occurred to me they likely went to a local junk yard, and got 4 "new" tires and wheels for $100 or so.
Can you say "hoopty?"

Don

 

I just replaced my stock Pirelli all season run flats with another set of the same stock tires. Dodge has a buy 3 get 1 for $1 sale so I saved a little bit. Still $550 a tire. I ran my original tires to 40,000 miles. I wasn’t down to the wear indicators yet, but a heavy rain could make it a little squirrely.

 

The 3 season Pirellis lasted me 10k miles

 

Wow, I'm amazed. Indeed I am. I just checked it myself. The spare tire is slightly smaller in diameter than the main tire. I thought it was no different from the rest of the main wheels all my life. Glad I never had to change a flat tire on the highway. I'm sure I would have panicked a bit at the time with that information. Now I know that it takes the wheel like this to drive some more time to the nearest car service center. I just remember a situation where I bought cheap tires on my motorcycle, which led to a soon-to-be punctured tire. Since then, I have only bought quality tires at Whatever your Motorbike Type we have the Motorcycle Tyres UK you want. This site has a huge range of products. You can find tires for any type of motorcycle, and the quality of the goods will not disappoint you.

 

Is the size of the spare really a little smaller than the main wheel? I would never have believed it.

I was surprised too. For my post, I didn't actually measure them, just noted the sizes marked on them, and googled for the circumference.

Some on here have put full size spares on, only hangs below the bumper about .4", and costs $$$. Heat shield won't completely cover it.

 

These first post members are a bit odd.
Whatever happened to a "first post" being an introductory one?
It's like, "BAM!!!, here I am, now answer my question!!!"
Social skills are really going the way of the dodo bird...

 

After a flat yesterday on one of my 27k mile Pirelli Verde all-seasons, I have a 50/50 chance of getting it fixed. If I can't, that shop can get me a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus. Anyone have those that could comment on them? Any other non-run-flats to consider, like Michelin Pilot Sport AS/4? Tirerack offers those in 295/45-20, though the Michelin site doesn't show that size yet.

 

the contis will be my Pirelli replacement...

 

I talked to the shop, explained where the hole is, and it's behind the run-flat plastic so they don't have access to patch it. If a hole is in the middle 75% or so of the tread, they usually can fix it.

I ordered the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus, should have them Wednesday. The guy said that's the tire they recommend the most and they're great in snow and ice. Probably saved $1,300 over another set of the Pirellis, more than enough to cover a matching wheel and tire for a spare if I want to. Thanks for the responses!

 

I talked to the shop, explained where the hole is, and it's behind the plastic so they don't have access to patch it. If a hole is in the middle 75% or so of the tread, they usually can fix it.

I ordered the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus, should have them Wednesday. The guy said that's the tire they recommend the most and they're great in snow and ice. Thanks for the responses!

Let us know how you like them.

 

The smoother ride is the full tread depth ....

 

Maybe part of it, but the main thing is no run-flat reinforcement of the sidewall. In a Pirelli run-flat they have stiff plastic rings bonded to both sidewalls, which supports it when flat, but also stiffens the ride when not flat.

 

Yep , between you and me I really don't think I would feel comfortable running them flat...I had a puncture in one of them the tire system warning alerted me in my driveway and I parked it..