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Getting rid of the dunlop runflats is the single biggest thing you can do to improve the overall car experience - no question. Squeaks and rattles go away and the ride is much less jarring. I was stunned by the difference it made.
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Originally Posted by doctorj' post='206722' date='Dec 3 2005, 10:38 PM
Getting rid of the dunlop runflats is the single biggest thing you can do to improve the overall car experience - no question. Squeaks and rattles go away and the ride is much less jarring. I was stunned by the difference it made.
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Nokia? Do they manufacture GSM tyres?
I thought that Nokia tyres and electrical cables were sold years ago and changed brand name.
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The old Finnish rubber boot factory manufactured also cables and some electronics.
Yes, it is the same company, but the Nokia sold all the other branches of industry they had
and now we all now the Nokia phone company, headquorters located in Espoo, Finland.
The tyre company is called Nokian whith an "N" and they do manufacture one the best Nordic
winter tyres, both with and without spikes.
Nokia? Do they manufacture GSM tyres?
I thought that Nokia tyres and electrical cables were sold years ago and changed brand name.
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The old Finnish rubber boot factory manufactured also cables and some electronics.
Yes, it is the same company, but the Nokia sold all the other branches of industry they had
and now we all now the Nokia phone company, headquorters located in Espoo, Finland.
The tyre company is called Nokian whith an "N" and they do manufacture one the best Nordic
winter tyres, both with and without spikes.
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Surely the hard ride must have something to do with the rattles and squeeks people complain about? If you continually keep shaking the hell out of the interior then something has to give over time I suppose.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
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Originally Posted by SKK' post='206901' date='Dec 4 2005, 09:25 AM
Surely the hard ride must have something to do with the rattles and squeeks people complain about? If you continually keep shaking the hell out of the interior then something has to give over time I suppose.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
(The sidewalls were just the same...)Reading a little more it's got Runflats too! (Although the PAX system so no mega stiff sidewalls!) Read here: Veyron Tyres
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='206757' date='Dec 3 2005, 05:06 PM
The tyre company is called Nokian whith an "N" and they do manufacture one the best Nordic
winter tyres, both with and without spikes.
winter tyres, both with and without spikes.
They were moderately priced at Just Tires.
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Surely the hard ride must have something to do with the rattles and squeeks people complain about? If you continually keep shaking the hell out of the interior then something has to give over time I suppose.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
(The sidewalls were just the same...)Reading a little more it's got Runflats too! (Although the PAX system so no mega stiff sidewalls!) Read here: Veyron Tyres
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the veyron's pilots are custom made for the bugatti, so even if they look the same, they are not to be compared to the "regular" pilots
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Originally Posted by SKK' post='206901' date='Dec 4 2005, 09:25 AM
Surely the hard ride must have something to do with the rattles and squeeks people complain about? If you continually keep shaking the hell out of the interior then something has to give over time I suppose.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
My mind is made up - im swapping my GY NCT5 RF's for PS2's in Jan/Feb - got a good deal on them. ?577 fitted ! Cant find the SC's at that price.
(The sidewalls were just the same...)Reading a little more it's got Runflats too! (Although the PAX system so no mega stiff sidewalls!) Read here: Veyron Tyres
the veyron's pilots are custom made for the bugatti, so even if they look the same, they are not to be compared to the "regular" pilots
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Don't burst my bubble!
Aren't my PS2's custom made for my E60??? 
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wow...amazing that the run flats suck that bad. When my car arrives in late february should I take the dunlops off right away and try and trade them for different tires? If so which tires?
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Originally Posted by Trev550i' post='210633' date='Dec 13 2005, 08:58 AM
wow...amazing that the run flats suck that bad. When my car arrives in late february should I take the dunlops off right away and try and trade them for different tires? If so which tires?
