Dealer changing Dunlop tires for Bridgestones
09-15-2004, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by northernmonkey' date='Sep 15 2004, 05:00 PM
?29K, bought 3 months ago, my car also has the folding mirrors, sliding arm rest thing and the service inclusive pack. out of curiousity i did price the car new on bmw.co.uk, with same options worked out at ?40.5K, so was happy with my deal for a 6 month old car with 4K on it at that time.
my haggling powers were possibly aided by the fact that we were also buying the same dealers demo Z4 at that time
my haggling powers were possibly aided by the fact that we were also buying the same dealers demo Z4 at that time
Northernmonkey,
That's a very good deal even if you were buying the Z4 too.
I got mine when it was 3 months old for ?33K but it only had 450 miles on the clock. I too priced up the options and it came to about ?40K new.
09-15-2004, 09:44 AM
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For those using the Dunlops, wait until you get more miles to comment on the performance. I had to replace mine at 20k miles because they were very noisy (even at 20 mph) and the ride was noticably harsher.
Replaced them with the Pilot PS2. Only 5k miles but excellent ride quality and noise. Handling is fantastic.
Replaced them with the Pilot PS2. Only 5k miles but excellent ride quality and noise. Handling is fantastic.
09-15-2004, 09:53 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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They are runflats although they offered me "normal" tires. I did not accept those ofcourse..
Are the michelins also runflats farbton?? Those maybe nice too!
Are the michelins also runflats farbton?? Those maybe nice too!
09-15-2004, 10:29 AM
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My Ride: F02 LCI Individual
Model Year: 2013
I prefer the Dunlops and I don't like Michelin at all!
Bridgestone should be allright.
Now I just hope it really solves your problem!
Bridgestone should be allright.
Now I just hope it really solves your problem!
09-15-2004, 12:24 PM
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My Ride: '04 545i/6sp SilverGray/Beige
As tires go, I love Michelin, especially the Pilot Sport and Pilot Sport AS. My 330 came with Pilot Sports from the factory and I replaced them with the Pilot Sport AS. The AS is a fantastic tire. If I have to replace mine before my lease is up, I will go with the AS's again, I think.
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09-15-2004, 12:30 PM
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I removed my Goodyear Eagle NCT5 runflats and am now running Bridgestone Potenza RE750 (non-runflats). The ride is much improved and there is only a minimal impact on handling (I can feel a little more sidewall roll). Overall, I am happy with the Bridgestones, but I cannot offer a comparison to the Dunlops.
09-15-2004, 01:33 PM
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i recently purchased a set of pilot ps2 to replace the dunlops i have. they are quite noisy at low and hgh speed. Please comment on what kind of sounds you are getting with dunlops and what type of alloy wheels.
I hope to also hear from those who has replaced the dunlops with ps2 and their expereinces with them!
I hope to also hear from those who has replaced the dunlops with ps2 and their expereinces with them!