Ditched the RFT's
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='271825' date='Apr 20 2006, 12:32 PM
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
). Having got the new tires I can now see that you were indeed right. 
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='271855' date='Apr 20 2006, 09:18 PM
I actually owe you an apology on this very topic, Ray. I remember a while back you started a thread complaining about the RFT's - and I steamed in with a contrary view (totally unlike me, I know... ). Having got the new tires I can now see that you were indeed right.
). Having got the new tires I can now see that you were indeed right. 
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='271855' date='Apr 20 2006, 04:18 PM
I actually owe you an apology on this very topic, Ray. I remember a while back you started a thread complaining about the RFT's - and I steamed in with a contrary view (totally unlike me, I know... ). Having got the new tires I can now see that you were indeed right.
). Having got the new tires I can now see that you were indeed right. Thanks: RIDING is believing.
Ray Hull
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Out of interest, is there much of a difference in road noise with RFTs compared with regular tyres? I'm not so fussed by the ride comfort, but the road noise on RFTs is quite noticeable given the rest of the car is so quiet.
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I cant wait to join the club, unfortunately my tyre insurance keeps on giving me new Dunlop runflats when I get puncture ( 2 in last 4 months ! ). Fronts are nearly worn so I'll get new set then.
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Originally Posted by MrTrilby' post='272115' date='Apr 21 2006, 06:24 AM
Out of interest, is there much of a difference in road noise with RFTs compared with regular tyres? I'm not so fussed by the ride comfort, but the road noise on RFTs is quite noticeable given the rest of the car is so quiet.
MrTrilby, I just did comparison test drives with 3 different 5's, two without sport pkg and one with, that had the newest RE050A runflats. And yes there was a slight increase in roadnoise. I won't know until I drive my car a while if it will bother me enough to change them out immediatlely, but after hearing everyones before and after stories I may (shall I say) work them out a bit to speed up their demise.
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Originally Posted by nomad' post='271568' date='Apr 20 2006, 10:17 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
GRAND TOTAL = ?585.80
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
GRAND TOTAL = ?585.80
I got quoted € 950 = ? 660 = $1,140 for a set of Bridgestones, Conties(2) or Pirellis.
The GY should be a bit cheaper, have to look into that.
So this means I should get a complete set of four GY's 245/40 18"
for ? 500 + ? 30 = ? 530 = < 800 Euros.
You'd set my price target!
I could get a set of EAGLE F1 GS-D3 245/40 R18 93Y BSW, VSB for 776 Euros + installation,
so I could get close.
But what is BSW and VSB in GoodYear lango???
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Hi guys
My 520d Msport is due to land shortly, do you think the dealer would swop for standard tyres and keep the RF's in stock at no extra cost / part ex?
Has anyone tried this approach?
Andy
My 520d Msport is due to land shortly, do you think the dealer would swop for standard tyres and keep the RF's in stock at no extra cost / part ex?
Has anyone tried this approach?
Andy
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Originally Posted by andymac' post='272227' date='Apr 21 2006, 04:12 PM
Hi guys
My 520d Msport is due to land shortly, do you think the dealer would swop for standard tyres and keep the RF's in stock at no extra cost / part ex?
Has anyone tried this approach?
Andy
My 520d Msport is due to land shortly, do you think the dealer would swop for standard tyres and keep the RF's in stock at no extra cost / part ex?
Has anyone tried this approach?
Andy
Well worth a try Andy, maybe mention it before it arrives??
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Originally Posted by andymac' post='272227' date='Apr 21 2006, 06:12 PM
Hi guys
My 520d Msport is due to land shortly, do you think the dealer would swop for standard tyres and keep the RF's in stock at no extra cost / part ex?
Has anyone tried this approach?
Andy
My 520d Msport is due to land shortly, do you think the dealer would swop for standard tyres and keep the RF's in stock at no extra cost / part ex?
Has anyone tried this approach?
Andy
Go for the 172's!
Talk to your dealer.
