Have I gone crazy?
04-29-2006, 11:55 AM
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Something strange must have happened!
My third summer with the same 245/40 18" Dunlop RF's have just
started and the tyres feels good!?
I have 4-5 mm of the tread left on each wheel and did fill the pressures
+0,2 of the lower recommandation.
I must admit that last summer I did NOT check the pressures even once
I did do that one week before changing to winter wheels:
They where 0,7 - 0,8 low :thumbsdown:
My saying is, check the tyre pressures at least once a month!
My third summer with the same 245/40 18" Dunlop RF's have just
started and the tyres feels good!?
I have 4-5 mm of the tread left on each wheel and did fill the pressures
+0,2 of the lower recommandation.
I must admit that last summer I did NOT check the pressures even once
I did do that one week before changing to winter wheels:
They where 0,7 - 0,8 low :thumbsdown:
My saying is, check the tyre pressures at least once a month!
04-29-2006, 11:59 AM
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When I took delivery of my car in September 2005 with Bridgestone RFT I thought that the tires was rubbish but now I think they're great. Strange but I'm happy 
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' post='275767' date='Apr 29 2006, 08:59 PM
When I took delivery of my car in September 2005 with Bridgestone RFT I thought that the tires was rubbish but now I think they're great. Strange but I'm happy .
.If they get better - even better
Ordered the space saver spare just in case I want to change to non RFT's later
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I had a bad set of Dunlop runflats on my car so i complained to the dealer ( real noisy and very crapy ride ) and they exchanged them for a new set of improved dunlop runflats i think they drive great 
i think they drive great
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Did your dealer offer you the choice of the new Bridgestone RFTs instead of the Dunlops? I think most of the new cars are being delivered with Bridgestones these day and people like them better as well.
Originally Posted by 5er Sport' post='275840' date='Apr 29 2006, 07:25 PM
I had a bad set of Dunlop runflats on my car so i complained to the dealer ( real noisy and very crapy ride ) and they exchanged them for a new set of improved dunlop runflats i think they drive great
i think they drive great
04-29-2006, 05:32 PM
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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.
Curious Ric, Tires usually feel more harsh as the tread wears down.
As long as you are happy with your thumpflats, we (and BMW) wish you well with the rest of their treadlife.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
As long as you are happy with your thumpflats, we (and BMW) wish you well with the rest of their treadlife.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
04-30-2006, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='275864' date='Apr 29 2006, 09:33 PM
no one ever mentions the GY NCT RF. They are not as bad as described.
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04-30-2006, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='276025' date='Apr 30 2006, 07:32 AM
That's because they aren't spec'd for these cars. Check the Corvette boards; they are loathed. :thumbsdown:
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Given a choice I would take Michelin every time, on just about any car, but alas the ZP's are noy yet spec'd for this car, I am patient though, Michelin tell me that they will come within the next year.
04-30-2006, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='275764' date='Apr 29 2006, 03:55 PM
Something strange must have happened!
My third summer with the same 245/40 18" Dunlop RF's have just
started and the tyres feels good!?
I have 4-5 mm of the tread left on each wheel and did fill the pressures
+0,2 of the lower recommandation.
I must admit that last summer I did NOT check the pressures even once
I did do that one week before changing to winter wheels:
They where 0,7 - 0,8 low :thumbsdown:
My saying is, check the tyre pressures at least once a month!
My third summer with the same 245/40 18" Dunlop RF's have just
started and the tyres feels good!?
I have 4-5 mm of the tread left on each wheel and did fill the pressures
+0,2 of the lower recommandation.
I must admit that last summer I did NOT check the pressures even once
I did do that one week before changing to winter wheels:
They where 0,7 - 0,8 low :thumbsdown:
My saying is, check the tyre pressures at least once a month!
Yes they feel OK and I lived with them for over a yr but when I switched my from Dunlop RF to NRF Michelin PS2 I can't tell you how much better the car behaved. Even my service advisor admited the Dunlop's suck
and that I would be very happy with the Michelins. The biggest difference I've noticed is in responsiveness (not road sound) - the PS2 seem more agile whereas the runflats seem um, flat-footed. Can't speak about Bridgestones or other RFs. - they may be better