Bridgestone vs. Dunlop run flats
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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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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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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?
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