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Old 11-04-2005, 10:22 AM
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my dealer is replacing the factory (noisy) dunlops. I have a choice between new dunlops (less noisy) or 'upgrade' to michelins. any thoughts? 04 545i with sport pack
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Originally Posted by chuckg' post='193537' date='Nov 4 2005, 01:22 PM
my dealer is replacing the factory (noisy) dunlops. I have a choice between new dunlops (less noisy) or 'upgrade' to michelins. any thoughts? 04 545i with sport pack
I test drove a 545 with dunlops (5K on them) and then immediately afterwards a 550 with the michelins - both the sales person and I were amazed at how much better the 550 seemed to ride (we didn't realize at the time the tires were different).
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:59 PM
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Not that it will change my suggestion, but which Michelins do they use?

See my sig & you know my preference.
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Does Michelin exists in runflats? What type? PS2
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Old 11-05-2005, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by FJPM' post='193778' date='Nov 5 2005, 02:10 AM
Does Michelin exists in runflats? What type? PS2

dealer says michelins considered upgrade. only available if dunlops are sold out under this program!!??
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Old 11-05-2005, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by FJPM' post='193778' date='Nov 5 2005, 10:10 AM
Does Michelin exists in runflats? What type? PS2
PS2's are not definitely not runflats.

Not sure whether or not Michelin make runflats.
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Old 11-05-2005, 10:47 AM
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Michelin makes the best tires in the world, period.

BMW should not lower themselves to use anything less.
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Totally agree. Strange then that I have bridgestone...
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Not sure whether or not Michelin make runflats
Michelin makes a runflat..... but not one that will fit the 18" wheels on my car. It is also not a high-performance runflat.
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