Bridgestone vs. Dunlop run flats
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My Ride: Ordered: 530D Touring Silver Gray (A08), Auburn Dakota Leather (LCRK), Maple Wood, Steptronic, Bluetooth, 116 style 17'', Railbars, Sport suspension, Sport stering wheel
My car (arrived yesterday) fortunately has Bridgestone Potenza RE050A runflats.
I would have changed to Non RF if they were Dunlop's!
My dealer admitted Dunlop are causing problems and he does not understand why BMW continues providing these tyres.
I would have changed to Non RF if they were Dunlop's!
My dealer admitted Dunlop are causing problems and he does not understand why BMW continues providing these tyres.
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originally dunlop runflats, due to bad alignment and staggered setup (sport pkg), inside of all 4 tires worn to cords, moderate tram-lining, moderate noise. When new, the ride quality was very good (excellent ? ) .
Replaced at 20,000 mi with bridestone 040 runflats, aligned at a knowledgeable alignment shop, no tram-lining, no noise, Orig ride qualtiy returns.
alot of other options if you go with non-runflats. and, if tire rotation was possible, that might allow a few xtra miles.... but the staggered setup is really nice.
-mike
Replaced at 20,000 mi with bridestone 040 runflats, aligned at a knowledgeable alignment shop, no tram-lining, no noise, Orig ride qualtiy returns.
alot of other options if you go with non-runflats. and, if tire rotation was possible, that might allow a few xtra miles.... but the staggered setup is really nice.
-mike
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Originally Posted by gatemaster' date='Apr 1 2005, 01:01 PM
originally dunlop runflats, due to bad alignment and staggered setup (sport pkg), inside of all 4 tires worn to cords, moderate tram-lining, moderate noise.? When new, the ride quality was very good (excellent ? ) .
Replaced at 20,000 mi with bridestone 040 runflats, aligned at a knowledgeable alignment shop, no tram-lining, no noise, Orig ride qualtiy returns.?
alot of other options if you go with non-runflats.? and, if tire rotation was possible, that might allow a few xtra miles.... but the staggered setup is really nice.
-mike
Replaced at 20,000 mi with bridestone 040 runflats, aligned at a knowledgeable alignment shop, no tram-lining, no noise, Orig ride qualtiy returns.?
alot of other options if you go with non-runflats.? and, if tire rotation was possible, that might allow a few xtra miles.... but the staggered setup is really nice.
-mike
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My Ride: 2005 545i Jet Black, Black Dakota, Sport Package with all the goodies, NAV, Satelite radio, comfort seats, Logic7, Cold weather, Dark wood trim, Delivered March 15, 2005
I received my E60 March 05 and they came with Dunlop. I would be interested to hear how much mileage owners are getting out of this tire. I'm amazed to hear people changing their tires already on 05 models.
Other question: Are tires replaced free of charge with the parts and service warranty?
Other question: Are tires replaced free of charge with the parts and service warranty?
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by ScorpioBMW1' date='Mar 31 2005, 11:49 AM
MIne came with the Dunlops but I replaced them with the Pirelli PZero Nero M&S.
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Anyone know of online and perhaps independent reviews of these tyres/tires? 