Runflats replaced
01-04-2007, 06:50 AM
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OK, so you guys convinced me.
I replaced my 3rd set of RFT's for Michelin PS2's today.
Cheaper than runflats, but I had to order the space saver kit at GBP 150 + VAT. Should have ticked that box on the order form for 50 quid or whatever it was.
Gotto admit, they are a lot less noisy. (Although new RFT's aren't that bad, the trouble starts halfway through their usefull life)
Tram lining is gone though..
All-in-all, quite pleased!
I replaced my 3rd set of RFT's for Michelin PS2's today.
Cheaper than runflats, but I had to order the space saver kit at GBP 150 + VAT. Should have ticked that box on the order form for 50 quid or whatever it was.
Gotto admit, they are a lot less noisy. (Although new RFT's aren't that bad, the trouble starts halfway through their usefull life)
Tram lining is gone though..
All-in-all, quite pleased!
01-04-2007, 08:41 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Cheers Fred !
Might be getting non RFT's next summer as well...yeah, yeah, just an excuse to get 19"
Might be getting non RFT's next summer as well...yeah, yeah, just an excuse to get 19"
01-04-2007, 09:00 AM
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Howdy, FF. It's been a while. If you haven't been having flats, you've undoubtedly made the right decision. You must have a lot of miles on that machine of yours now.
01-04-2007, 09:04 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='373531' date='Jan 4 2007, 05:50 PM
Tramlining is gone though..
That's all I needed to know. Congrats.
01-04-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='373531' date='Jan 4 2007, 03:50 PM
OK, so you guys convinced me.
I replaced my 3rd set of RFT's for Michelin PS2's today.
Cheaper than runflats, but I had to order the space saver kit at GBP 150 + VAT. Should have ticked that box on the order form for 50 quid or whatever it was.
Gotto admit, they are a lot less noisy. (Although new RFT's aren't that bad, the trouble starts halfway through their usefull life)
Tram lining is gone though..
All-in-all, quite pleased!
I replaced my 3rd set of RFT's for Michelin PS2's today.
Cheaper than runflats, but I had to order the space saver kit at GBP 150 + VAT. Should have ticked that box on the order form for 50 quid or whatever it was.
Gotto admit, they are a lot less noisy. (Although new RFT's aren't that bad, the trouble starts halfway through their usefull life)
Tram lining is gone though..
All-in-all, quite pleased!
01-04-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' post='373579' date='Jan 4 2007, 06:00 PM
Howdy, FF. It's been a while. If you haven't been having flats, you've undoubtedly made the right decision. You must have a lot of miles on that machine of yours now.
67,000 miles sofar.
Still waiting for the 745d to hit the UK, so it looks like I'll be driving this one for a while..
01-04-2007, 11:40 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='373673' date='Jan 4 2007, 10:20 PM
Hey there JDN!
67,000 miles sofar.
Still waiting for the 745d to hit the UK, so it looks like I'll be driving this one for a while..
67,000 miles sofar.
Still waiting for the 745d to hit the UK, so it looks like I'll be driving this one for a while..
01-04-2007, 01:15 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i SE Auto, Amethyst Grey & Dakota Leather,Star Spoke 18" Alloys,Xenon, Blue Tooth, Advanced Air Con
Does anyone know if I can swap my front and rear run-flats, for proper tyres, as pairs (the front tyres need replacing now and the rears have a good 10K left in them).
01-04-2007, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by justinhall' post='373713' date='Jan 4 2007, 10:15 PM
Does anyone know if I can swap my front and rear run-flats, for proper tyres, as pairs (the front tyres need replacing now and the rears have a good 10K left in them).