5 Series Sport Tyre Size/Replace Run Flats
12-20-2005, 02:53 AM
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Does anyone know off hand what the tyre size is for the 18 inch wheels on the Sport models. Got a puncture on the way to work this morning so I'm going to replace the full set with non run flats. Forgot to make a note when I parked the car. Also any recommendations for tyres from anyone who has replaced run flats already would be appreciated. Thanks
Rang my BMW dealer to ask them and they didn't know....so helpful!
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12-20-2005, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DDW' post='213552' date='Dec 20 2005, 12:13 PM
245/40 r18
12-20-2005, 05:06 AM
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Hey 4stngr-
I had the Yokos too. VERY quiet, good handling. But, I found the impact harshness and verbal report over sharp bumps and broken pavement to be too harsh. How does the Pirelli compare in this regard? Which one rides better? Which one handles better?
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Bob Idol
I had the Yokos too. VERY quiet, good handling. But, I found the impact harshness and verbal report over sharp bumps and broken pavement to be too harsh. How does the Pirelli compare in this regard? Which one rides better? Which one handles better?
Thanks,
Bob Idol
12-20-2005, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by David' post='213550' date='Dec 20 2005, 11:53 AM
Does anyone know off hand what the tyre size is for the 18 inch wheels on the Sport models. Got a puncture on the way to work this morning so I'm going to replace the full set with non run flats. Forgot to make a note when I parked the car. Also any recommendations for tyres from anyone who has replaced run flats already would be appreciated. Thanks
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Good reports on both...
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Originally Posted by OliverB' post='213631' date='Dec 20 2005, 06:05 PM
And which one between (no other possible choice) : Good-Year NCT5 or Bridgestone RE50A, both in RFT (245/40R18 93Y) ??? 
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