Runflat tires getting noisy
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Tires will always get noisier as they wear.
I just put 2 new Falken 451 to my 328i 234/45/17 (I am selling the car in 2 months so I cheaped out in getting 4), and the noise from the rear axle is completely gone. Now, instead of dolby surround noise, I get 2-channel stereo from the front axle. The new tires also glided over the botts dots, whereas the semi worn tire crashed them.
The moral of the story is, all tires will gradually become noisier and harsher. Switching old tires to new ones, albeit same ones, will give you a "night and day" difference. I would just keep using the runflats until it's time to replace them. But if you're leasing the car, it's smart to leave at least 25% (1/8") thread, and save them till the end of lease.
I just put 2 new Falken 451 to my 328i 234/45/17 (I am selling the car in 2 months so I cheaped out in getting 4), and the noise from the rear axle is completely gone. Now, instead of dolby surround noise, I get 2-channel stereo from the front axle. The new tires also glided over the botts dots, whereas the semi worn tire crashed them.
The moral of the story is, all tires will gradually become noisier and harsher. Switching old tires to new ones, albeit same ones, will give you a "night and day" difference. I would just keep using the runflats until it's time to replace them. But if you're leasing the car, it's smart to leave at least 25% (1/8") thread, and save them till the end of lease.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Oct 5 2004, 07:29 AM
After 7200 miles on the runflat tires, my car is starting to sound like a monster truck.? Sure, as long as I keep the L7 cranked up I don't hear it.
I'm trying to decided if I should bail out on these tires (and save them for the end-of-lease turn-in) of if I should bite the bullet and just wear them out (which shouldn't be too long).
Anyone else with runflats and some miles hearing an increase in tire noise?
I'm trying to decided if I should bail out on these tires (and save them for the end-of-lease turn-in) of if I should bite the bullet and just wear them out (which shouldn't be too long).
Anyone else with runflats and some miles hearing an increase in tire noise?
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Yes I'm at about 6800 and just started to turn up the L7. I also lease Rudy so I'm thinking the same thing. Too bad, I thought this tire issue was going to go away.
I love the stock look of 124 with low profiles. I'd really like to see the 124's without low profiles (good pic?) but I don't think I can do it.
Some definitive findings as to price vs. looks vs. handling vs. longevity would be appreciated (delegate, delegate).
Rudy you're also going for a winter set up too, thats gonna take a bite out of the wallet
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Oh boy, I remember going through the noisy tire thing with the 540-6 and OEM tires. I thought I had that behind me. If I have the same noisy experience again, I'll be going for the Michelins -- maybe not quite as good for handling, but good enuf and much quieter.
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Tirerack
Goodyear Eagle F1............Best performer
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and AS....... less performance, less noise
PZero....best all around
Thats how I'm interpreting their site.
It's a $1K purchase so I'll be looking long and hard at this one..........
Goodyear Eagle F1............Best performer
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and AS....... less performance, less noise
PZero....best all around
Thats how I'm interpreting their site.
It's a $1K purchase so I'll be looking long and hard at this one..........
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' date='Oct 5 2004, 11:32 AM
Tires will always get noisier as they wear.?
I just put 2 new Falken 451 to my 328i 234/45/17 (I am selling the car in 2 months so I cheaped out in getting 4), and the noise from the rear axle is completely gone.? Now, instead of dolby surround noise, I get 2-channel stereo from the front axle.? The new tires also glided over the botts dots, whereas the semi worn tire crashed them.
The moral of the story is, all tires will gradually become noisier and harsher.? Switching old tires to new ones, albeit same ones, will give you a "night and day" difference.? I would just keep using the runflats until it's time to replace them.? But if you're leasing the car, it's smart to leave at least 25% (1/8") thread, and save them till the end of lease.
I just put 2 new Falken 451 to my 328i 234/45/17 (I am selling the car in 2 months so I cheaped out in getting 4), and the noise from the rear axle is completely gone.? Now, instead of dolby surround noise, I get 2-channel stereo from the front axle.? The new tires also glided over the botts dots, whereas the semi worn tire crashed them.
The moral of the story is, all tires will gradually become noisier and harsher.? Switching old tires to new ones, albeit same ones, will give you a "night and day" difference.? I would just keep using the runflats until it's time to replace them.? But if you're leasing the car, it's smart to leave at least 25% (1/8") thread, and save them till the end of lease.
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I may end up just running these things until they're done. I wonder if the noise will be a bit less once some more tread is worn? Right now, it's almost like some perfect harmonic frequency is being hit with the tread depth as it currently is. If I try to save these for lease end, I'm running the risk that I'll be pulling off good tires and be stuck with them. Also, I'd have to pay once more to have the runflats mounted and balanced. It may be simpler to simply raise the issue with the dealer to see what can be done.
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Originally Posted by jtxc' date='Oct 5 2004, 11:36 AM
Yes I'm at about 6800 and just started to turn up the L7.? I also lease Rudy so I'm thinking the same thing. Too bad, I thought this tire issue was going to go away.
I love the stock look of 124 with low profiles.? I'd really like to see the 124's without low profiles (good pic?) but I don't think I can do it.
Some definitive findings as to price vs. looks vs. handling vs. longevity would be appreciated (delegate, delegate).
Rudy you're also going for a winter set up too, thats gonna take a bite out of the wallet
I love the stock look of 124 with low profiles.? I'd really like to see the 124's without low profiles (good pic?) but I don't think I can do it.
Some definitive findings as to price vs. looks vs. handling vs. longevity would be appreciated (delegate, delegate).
Rudy you're also going for a winter set up too, thats gonna take a bite out of the wallet
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I concur that these tires don't handle all that well and are harsh-riding. Mine aren't noisy yet - 2,500 miles, so I'm okay there. Also, they like to squeal on turns.
On the '01 540i, the Bridgestone S-03s I tried squealed like nuts, too, so I ended up with the Goodyear F1 GSD3s - I loved them. Super sticky, quiet, very smooth, and good in the rain. Great all-around tire, in my opinion. I will definitely be getting those after the factory Dunlops.
On the '01 540i, the Bridgestone S-03s I tried squealed like nuts, too, so I ended up with the Goodyear F1 GSD3s - I loved them. Super sticky, quiet, very smooth, and good in the rain. Great all-around tire, in my opinion. I will definitely be getting those after the factory Dunlops.
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At 3,200 miles, my Dunlop runflats haven't yet had these problems, but I'll be on the lookout.
One thing nobody has mentioned is the safety/convenience of runflats. With my wife and maybe kid on board, I am really reluctant to drop the runflats.
I'll be switching my stock Dunlops (275 rear, 245 front) to Winter Sport M3s (225/50s with 17" wheels) for winter soon, anyhow. Then see how the summer tires do once they're re-mounted next spring. I know the runflats will always be harsher, but I put a lot of value on the insurance against having to change a tire, or my wife having to do so, on a dark highway in the snow.
One thing nobody has mentioned is the safety/convenience of runflats. With my wife and maybe kid on board, I am really reluctant to drop the runflats.
I'll be switching my stock Dunlops (275 rear, 245 front) to Winter Sport M3s (225/50s with 17" wheels) for winter soon, anyhow. Then see how the summer tires do once they're re-mounted next spring. I know the runflats will always be harsher, but I put a lot of value on the insurance against having to change a tire, or my wife having to do so, on a dark highway in the snow.
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Originally Posted by tab545' date='Oct 5 2004, 03:06 PM
I know the runflats will always be harsher, but I put a lot of value on the insurance against having to change a tire, or my wife having to do so, on a dark highway in the snow.
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