Run flats for normal tyres...?!!
11-06-2008, 12:26 PM
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I know there has been a lot of debate about how amazingly crap the Dunlop SP 01's fitted to some of the E60's are so I thought I would look into putting normal tyres on.
Aside from the fact they are slowly shaking the car to bits and they smash into every little bump like it's driving over piles of bricks they cost a small fortune here (around ?250 each) and don't last long at all.
Has anyone put normal tyres on wheels that came with run flats? Are there any cons apart from the obvious?
I've got a space saver wheel from another car so that's that sorted. They are 18in style 124s
Any thoughts greatly appreciated
Aside from the fact they are slowly shaking the car to bits and they smash into every little bump like it's driving over piles of bricks they cost a small fortune here (around ?250 each) and don't last long at all.
Has anyone put normal tyres on wheels that came with run flats? Are there any cons apart from the obvious?
I've got a space saver wheel from another car so that's that sorted. They are 18in style 124s
Any thoughts greatly appreciated
11-06-2008, 02:10 PM
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I swapped the Dunlops for PS2's and am very happy. The car feels like it was designed for these Michelins, where the runflats were very harsh and noisy, especially the fronts under braking.
The family noticed the difference straight away.
Won't go back to runflats now.
Good luck with your choice.
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The family noticed the difference straight away.
Won't go back to runflats now.
Good luck with your choice.
Mike
11-06-2008, 02:15 PM
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I just purchased Bridgestone RE760 Sports, having them installed tomorrow morning. I choose Non RFT for the same reason you stated. Can see spending double the cost for a tire that performs worse overall.
11-06-2008, 02:31 PM
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Welcome to the forum. If you search the website you will find a few threads which discuss this subject in detail. That might help you with your decision.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
11-06-2008, 11:43 PM
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IMHO this is an absolute no-brainer.
Even when you ignore the cost implications.
Since I put proper tyres on the car, it has been transformed into what Mr Bangle and Herr BMW surely designed the car to handle and ride like.
One of the best mods I've EVER done to ANY car. Don't hesitate, go for it!!
FYI I'm on Pirelli P Zero Rosso's 15000 miles and still looking good.
I could be wrong, but I understand that the space saver wheel for the E60/61 is unique to the car (and maybe to the 6 series). The E46 is definitely a different wheel.
Mike
Even when you ignore the cost implications.
Since I put proper tyres on the car, it has been transformed into what Mr Bangle and Herr BMW surely designed the car to handle and ride like.
One of the best mods I've EVER done to ANY car. Don't hesitate, go for it!!
FYI I'm on Pirelli P Zero Rosso's 15000 miles and still looking good.
I could be wrong, but I understand that the space saver wheel for the E60/61 is unique to the car (and maybe to the 6 series). The E46 is definitely a different wheel.
Mike
11-07-2008, 01:06 AM
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I swapped runflats for Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3. Fantastic. MUCH less noise, ride is better.
BUT, they are more sensitive to pressure changes - I can certainly tell when I need to top up the pressures in them - the car gets more "floaty".
I paid just over ?130/corner for them from etyres.com, compared to over 180 for runflats, on 245/40/18.
I would definitely recommend doing it. But don't get your dealer to do it. They will try and tell you it can't be done - the rims are special, blah blah. Pure bollox.
BUT, they are more sensitive to pressure changes - I can certainly tell when I need to top up the pressures in them - the car gets more "floaty".
I paid just over ?130/corner for them from etyres.com, compared to over 180 for runflats, on 245/40/18.
I would definitely recommend doing it. But don't get your dealer to do it. They will try and tell you it can't be done - the rims are special, blah blah. Pure bollox.
11-07-2008, 02:10 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm definitely going to do it now. I have an M Sport with 19s that is on Continentals and they are brilliant so maybe I'll go for them. Just had a new d's rear which is a bit annoying, the old one disintergrated after 6k.
My dealer said it can not and should not be done but at the end of the day they're normal wheels same as every other wheel.
That's it... I'm buying today!
My dealer said it can not and should not be done but at the end of the day they're normal wheels same as every other wheel.
That's it... I'm buying today!
11-07-2008, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by usernametaken' post='714124' date='Nov 6 2008, 11:26 PM
Has anyone put normal tyres on wheels that came with run flats? Are there any cons apart from the obvious?
Most say the Michelin PS2's are the best tires for a E60, they last also longer than other tires according to tests.
11-07-2008, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='714839' date='Nov 7 2008, 10:16 AM
No problem nor any cons.
Most say the Michelin PS2's are the best tires for a E60, they last also longer than other tires according to tests.
Most say the Michelin PS2's are the best tires for a E60, they last also longer than other tires according to tests.
Anyone have any experience with BFGoodrich - g-Force? Sport? It is selling for $175USD plus tax installed at Costco. It is almost half the price of the PS2's
11-07-2008, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by usernametaken' post='714752' date='Nov 7 2008, 06:10 AM
Thanks guys. I'm definitely going to do it now. I have an M Sport with 19s that is on Continentals and they are brilliant so maybe I'll go for them. Just had a new d's rear which is a bit annoying, the old one disintergrated after 6k.
My dealer said it can not and should not be done but at the end of the day they're normal wheels same as every other wheel.
That's it... I'm buying today!
My dealer said it can not and should not be done but at the end of the day they're normal wheels same as every other wheel.
That's it... I'm buying today!
Do it, do it , do it...
I would have sold my car if I couldn't dump those misreable run flats... I went with Michelin Pilots , love them
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