dunlops again
01-17-2007, 05:22 AM
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i know there is something out there but i though it was fixed. just picked up my 530i and it has dunlop sp 01's on them...did they fix the problem or should i have them replaced like others have. 
01-17-2007, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by nicdog' post='379487' date='Jan 17 2007, 09:22 AM
i know there is something out there but i though it was fixed. just picked up my 530i and it has dunlop sp 01's on them...did they fix the problem or should i have them replaced like others have.
01-17-2007, 09:11 AM
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I had Dunlop run-flats that BMW NA replaced with Bridgestone run-flats due to noise and odd wear. The Bridgestones seemed somewhat better regarding ride and noise. I just replaced the Bridegstones with Michelin PS2's due to the right rear Bridgestone wearing out after over 20K miles. I wanted to get maximum value out of the Bridgestones, but I now regeret not having replaced them sooner. I beleive that the standard tires make the e60 a more comfortable car. It's now much quieter and rides much better, but seems to handle the same. Many others on this board have claimed the same experience but some still prefer the run flats which do provide a somewhat better feeling of steering precision.
01-17-2007, 09:18 AM
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thanks i guess ill just wait and see or else i'll just take em off and get ps2's now and save the runflats for when i turn the car back in....
01-17-2007, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by stanatl' post='379501' date='Jan 17 2007, 04:53 PM
I don't know if that is true or not, but the tires on my car are noisy and tramline like crazy. This may be more of a general runflats issue than Dunlop specific.
The RF's just don't suit the E60 on bad roads.
On good freeways they are nice and not that noicy.
! BMW just uses us a test subject and that makes my furious
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01-17-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by nicdog' post='379487' date='Jan 17 2007, 08:22 AM
i know there is something out there but i though it was fixed. just picked up my 530i and it has dunlop sp 01's on them...did they fix the problem or should i have them replaced like others have.
01-17-2007, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sans' post='379628' date='Jan 17 2007, 03:20 PM
I'm on my third set so I would say they have not fixed the problem. The good news is you can get six or seven thousand miles out of them before they get noisey and then you have a better than average chance of having them replaced for free.
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01-17-2007, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by vern' post='379694' date='Jan 17 2007, 03:46 PM
If you are havng problems with the Dunlop RFT's you have to replace them before 20,000 miles,FREE. Mine were great up to 15,000 miles, then they got noisy before I had them replaced FREE. Sure they are a little hard riding and they do trammel but IMO the handling is very good and the suspension is designed around RFT's and again they are safe and you can't beat FREE.
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01-17-2007, 01:50 PM
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Is this "FREE" business limited to Dunlop USA, or do Dunlop UK offer replacements as well?
(asks he who has just picked up a 3 year old 530d fitted with Dunlop run flats)
(asks he who has just picked up a 3 year old 530d fitted with Dunlop run flats)
01-17-2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by marklp' post='379751' date='Jan 17 2007, 05:50 PM
Is this "FREE" business limited to Dunlop USA, or do Dunlop UK offer replacements as well?
(asks he who has just picked up a 3 year old 530d fitted with Dunlop run flats)
(asks he who has just picked up a 3 year old 530d fitted with Dunlop run flats)