More run flat options
10-21-2004, 08:30 AM
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There is a motoring journalist in the UK called Honest John (!), writes for the Telegraph and has his own independent website. Previously he (like others) has critcised the somewhat choppy ride on 5 series run-flats and advocated the standard tyre set-up.
I have just read a review he's done on the 1 series and he praised the ride, only to find these were run-flats too. But they were Michelin Pilot Primacy.
Maybe down to the 1-series chasssis/suspension set-up. Who knows? But another option worth considering when you come to change the tyres.
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I have just read a review he's done on the 1 series and he praised the ride, only to find these were run-flats too. But they were Michelin Pilot Primacy.
Maybe down to the 1-series chasssis/suspension set-up. Who knows? But another option worth considering when you come to change the tyres.
Link to the article
10-22-2004, 03:03 PM
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I have heard that MY05 e60s are now equipped with Goodyear runflats. However, I have checked tirerack.com and can only find Goodyear runflats in the 245/40R18 size for the front tires in the sport package (either Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT or Goodyear Eagle F1 GS2 EMT).
Does anyone know if Goodyear makes a runflat in the 275/35R18 size for the rear wheels??
Does anyone know if Goodyear makes a runflat in the 275/35R18 size for the rear wheels??
10-23-2004, 02:36 AM
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If michelin comes with runflats I'll burn some rubber on the streets here and buy them as soon as my flimsy bridgestones are worn..
10-23-2004, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Oct 23 2004, 05:36 AM
If michelin comes with runflats I'll burn some rubber on the streets here and buy them as soon as my flimsy bridgestones are worn..
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Can't understand why BMW chooses this tire for the E60s
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10-23-2004, 09:28 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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This is also an option for me.. I wonder if my car can be changed so I can carry a spare tire.. (in the spare tire well is a storage compartment in my car).
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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I couldn't find anything on their dutch website too.. I'll try to search a bit broader..
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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Have searched a bit further.. I found the Yokohama db tires in the correct size for my car.. It's a new tire with a very low soundlevel.. (not available in runflat). This can be interesting for people who really want to have a low soundlevel..
My wife has normal yokohama's on her Smart Brabus citycoupe and these tires are rather noisy to be honest..
My wife has normal yokohama's on her Smart Brabus citycoupe and these tires are rather noisy to be honest..
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