dealer replacing runflats dunlops of michelins?
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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
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Does Michelin exists in runflats? What type? PS2
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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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Originally Posted by FJPM' post='193778' date='Nov 5 2005, 10:10 AM
Does Michelin exists in runflats? What type? PS2
Not sure whether or not Michelin make runflats.
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Michelin makes the best tires in the world, period.
BMW should not lower themselves to use anything less.
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