Ditched the RFT's
04-20-2006, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by nomad' post='271568' date='Apr 20 2006, 08:17 AM
Been following the debate on the RFT's and other options and decided to go for the Goodyear Eagle F1's.
Costs for full set on 124 wheels from mytyres.co.uk
2 x 245/40 (Front) - Unit - ?123.70 - Total = ?247.40
2 x 275/30 (Rear) - Unit - ?150.20 - Total = ?300.40
Total - ?547.80
Fitting - ?38.00
GRAND TOTAL = ?585.80
BMW quoted me ?1100 to replace the Dunlop RFT's and even National Tyres were quoting ?850+ to fit new Goodyear Eagle F1's so I think I got a very good price here. If you know of a better price, post it. I am so grateful to E60.net for a post that directed me to mytres.co.uk. Without this site I would probably have got BMW to replace them at their prices.
I just have to say that just like everyone else I have now experienced the difference, and it is a truly spectacular difference in ride quality. I'm yet to experience the difference in stability, performance etc as I've only driven it home from the tyre change but I just had to let the board know.
I read on a previous post that it's like taking off your shoes and putting on some sneakers (trainers for us UK lot!) and I agree 120%. The ride quality is a 'deeper' level of comfort and my car now feels like what I thought it should have felt like when I first picked it up.
Maybe RFT technology/ride quality will improve in time and I'll switch back, but for now, I'm happy to stay non-RFT.
I still have the original 135's (only 7 miles on them - they were changed to 124's at dealer before delivery) which came with the car so I'll be using one of them as a spare.
I can't stop shaking my head whenever I think of the difference. If, like me, you're considering the switch, do it!! You will not regret it.
Costs for full set on 124 wheels from mytyres.co.uk
2 x 245/40 (Front) - Unit - ?123.70 - Total = ?247.40
2 x 275/30 (Rear) - Unit - ?150.20 - Total = ?300.40
Total - ?547.80
Fitting - ?38.00
GRAND TOTAL = ?585.80
BMW quoted me ?1100 to replace the Dunlop RFT's and even National Tyres were quoting ?850+ to fit new Goodyear Eagle F1's so I think I got a very good price here. If you know of a better price, post it. I am so grateful to E60.net for a post that directed me to mytres.co.uk. Without this site I would probably have got BMW to replace them at their prices.
I just have to say that just like everyone else I have now experienced the difference, and it is a truly spectacular difference in ride quality. I'm yet to experience the difference in stability, performance etc as I've only driven it home from the tyre change but I just had to let the board know.
I read on a previous post that it's like taking off your shoes and putting on some sneakers (trainers for us UK lot!) and I agree 120%. The ride quality is a 'deeper' level of comfort and my car now feels like what I thought it should have felt like when I first picked it up.
Maybe RFT technology/ride quality will improve in time and I'll switch back, but for now, I'm happy to stay non-RFT.
I still have the original 135's (only 7 miles on them - they were changed to 124's at dealer before delivery) which came with the car so I'll be using one of them as a spare.
I can't stop shaking my head whenever I think of the difference. If, like me, you're considering the switch, do it!! You will not regret it.
I had to swap my back tyres in a hurry (puncture) and got fleeced by Kwikfit (who were the fastest)
?440 for 2 conti sport contact's 275/30/r19
04-20-2006, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='271703' date='Apr 20 2006, 03:55 PM
FANTASTIC PRICE and a great idea to keep a full size spare.
I had to swap my back tyres in a hurry (puncture) and got fleeced by Kwikfit (who were the fastest)
?440 for 2 conti sport contact's 275/30/r19
I had to swap my back tyres in a hurry (puncture) and got fleeced by Kwikfit (who were the fastest)
?440 for 2 conti sport contact's 275/30/r19
I paid ?578 for the set of 4 Pirelli P Zero Rossos, although only 18's, from a local Holburn, they matched the quickfit online price with no quibbles at all.
Who just happened to be a bit cheaper than mytyres.co.uk as they were doing a buy 4 and pay for 3 deal.
04-20-2006, 07:11 AM
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Do I get it right that this is a combination of 18 inch with M sports package?
04-20-2006, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Tommy' post='271710' date='Apr 20 2006, 04:11 PM
Do I get it right that this is a combination of 18 inch with M sports package?
Makes me feel a LITTLE bit better about my rogering by Kwikfit
04-20-2006, 07:18 AM
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[quote name='maninblack' date='Apr 20 2006, 05:21 AM' post='271597']
"am going to wait until the Michelin ZP's come out in the correct size."
Can you provide more details for us please?
"am going to wait until the Michelin ZP's come out in the correct size."
Can you provide more details for us please?
04-20-2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='271711' date='Apr 20 2006, 04:16 PM
Oh... 124's are 18" - I think he meant 275/35 on the back ....
Makes me feel a LITTLE bit better about my rogering by Kwikfit
Makes me feel a LITTLE bit better about my rogering by Kwikfit
245/40/R18 (front wheels)
275/35/R18 (rear wheels)
I heard about the 4 tyres for the price of 3 offer at Kwik Fit but it wasn't offered when I was quoted on the phone. I was quoted over ?700. Can't remember the exact figure but I had mytyres price up on screen when I called them and they said they couldn't match it.
04-20-2006, 11:19 AM
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I just put on a new set of Eagle F1 GS-D3's last weekend (over style 124 staggered wheels) and they are, quite simply, astonishingly good tires. Much quieter, smoother and stickier than the Dunlop RFT's. In fairness, I had always though the RFT's weren't too bad, but, having fitted the Eagle F1's, the differences are crystal clear - and some of the cabin rattles have gone away as well. Can't recommend the Eagle's enough - I bought them based on feedback here, the 9 tire Car and Driver test (which they won) and on TireRack feedback and they are without doubt worth every penny.
04-20-2006, 11:30 AM
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Information on Michelin Zero Pressure technology
http://www.michelinman.com/difference/inno...ropressure.html
http://www.michelinman.com/difference/inno...ropressure.html
04-20-2006, 11:32 AM
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First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
G-R-O-A-N...(and creak and rattle), I shed my winter Semperits tomorrow morning and go back to my OEM (1500 miles) Thumpflats. :'( At least I had a winter of peace and quiet, although the body has loosened up; I'm afraid it's really gonna loosen up once those things are remounted.
On the other hand, I'll be able to play racerboy a bit more....Anybody reset a (continuous) trip mileage to compare the thumpflats economy to that of normal high-performance tires? Probably not much difference, mine went from about 20 avg to 21 avg with the snows; neither are designed for low rolling resistance.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
On the other hand, I'll be able to play racerboy a bit more....Anybody reset a (continuous) trip mileage to compare the thumpflats economy to that of normal high-performance tires? Probably not much difference, mine went from about 20 avg to 21 avg with the snows; neither are designed for low rolling resistance.
Cheers,
Ray Hull