Runflats Replaced! ahhhh...the sound of silence...
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...all I can say is WOWWWWWW! What a difference. I noticed the difference immediately - as I pulled out of the dealer lot. It feels brand new again, an entirely new driving dynamic, and most importantly - quiet! It might be that it's back to the feel of when it was brand new and I just lost that feeling over time...regardless, it's a great feeling.
Again, I had the 3/04 Build Dunlop RFTs...they said they would replace with Bridgestone's but, I ended up with Dunlop SSTs as the replacements.
(Product IDs)
(2) 36-12-0-307-860 275/35 R18 95 Y
(2) 36-12-0-307-859 245/40 R18 93 Y
My Service Advisor didn't know if they were RFs or not...I'm going to confirm with the Service Manager tomorrow...BMW covered 100% called a DSM AUTHO regarding my PUMA Case.
This board is great! Thanks for all the info...it helped me with getting the tires covered 100%...happy driving!
Again, I had the 3/04 Build Dunlop RFTs...they said they would replace with Bridgestone's but, I ended up with Dunlop SSTs as the replacements.
(Product IDs)
(2) 36-12-0-307-860 275/35 R18 95 Y
(2) 36-12-0-307-859 245/40 R18 93 Y
My Service Advisor didn't know if they were RFs or not...I'm going to confirm with the Service Manager tomorrow...BMW covered 100% called a DSM AUTHO regarding my PUMA Case.
This board is great! Thanks for all the info...it helped me with getting the tires covered 100%...happy driving!
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Originally Posted by cader' date='Apr 13 2005, 04:06 PM
...all I can say is WOWWWWWW!? What a difference. I noticed the difference immediately - as I pulled out of the dealer lot.? It feels brand new again, an entirely new driving dynamic, and most importantly - quiet!? It might be that it's back to the feel of when it was brand new and I just lost that feeling over time...regardless, it's a great feeling.?
Again, I had the 3/04 Build Dunlop RFTs...they said they would replace with Bridgestone's but, I ended up with Dunlop SSTs as the replacements.?
(Product IDs)
(2) 36-12-0-307-860 275/35 R18 95 Y
(2) 36-12-0-307-859 245/40 R18 93 Y
My Service Advisor didn't know if they were RFs or not...I'm going to confirm with the Service Manager tomorrow...BMW covered 100% called a DSM AUTHO regarding my PUMA Case.
This board is great! Thanks for all the info...it helped me with getting the tires covered 100%...happy driving!
Again, I had the 3/04 Build Dunlop RFTs...they said they would replace with Bridgestone's but, I ended up with Dunlop SSTs as the replacements.?
(Product IDs)
(2) 36-12-0-307-860 275/35 R18 95 Y
(2) 36-12-0-307-859 245/40 R18 93 Y
My Service Advisor didn't know if they were RFs or not...I'm going to confirm with the Service Manager tomorrow...BMW covered 100% called a DSM AUTHO regarding my PUMA Case.
This board is great! Thanks for all the info...it helped me with getting the tires covered 100%...happy driving!
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It's likely you new tires are runflats as well. You can look on the tire to determine if they are or not. If they are runflats, there will be a circle with the letters "RSC" inside (runflat system component) stamped somewhere on the sidewall.
Here's a pic of what you're looking for:
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Glad to hear that you got the replacements as well. My replacement Bridgestones are still quiet after some 3000 miles. The sound of silence is wonderful, isn't it!
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Sounds nice!
Our run-flats (Bridgestone, Potenza 245/45R17) does sound pretty much to! Specially from 50 km/t up to 140 km/t. :'(
Did you guys get brand new tires from BMW (for free) without runflat because of the noice ??
If yes; what should I tell my dealer, because they will just say as usual "what? never heard of it!".
I really want some other tires on this great car..
Our run-flats (Bridgestone, Potenza 245/45R17) does sound pretty much to! Specially from 50 km/t up to 140 km/t. :'(
Did you guys get brand new tires from BMW (for free) without runflat because of the noice ??
If yes; what should I tell my dealer, because they will just say as usual "what? never heard of it!".
I really want some other tires on this great car..
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Originally Posted by cader' date='Apr 13 2005, 03:06 PM
...all I can say is WOWWWWWW!? What a difference. I noticed the difference immediately - as I pulled out of the dealer lot.? It feels brand new again, an entirely new driving dynamic, and most importantly - quiet!? It might be that it's back to the feel of when it was brand new and I just lost that feeling over time...regardless, it's a great feeling.?
Again, I had the 3/04 Build Dunlop RFTs...they said they would replace with Bridgestone's but, I ended up with Dunlop SSTs as the replacements.?
(Product IDs)
(2) 36-12-0-307-860 275/35 R18 95 Y
(2) 36-12-0-307-859 245/40 R18 93 Y
My Service Advisor didn't know if they were RFs or not...I'm going to confirm with the Service Manager tomorrow...BMW covered 100% called a DSM AUTHO regarding my PUMA Case.
This board is great! Thanks for all the info...it helped me with getting the tires covered 100%...happy driving!
Again, I had the 3/04 Build Dunlop RFTs...they said they would replace with Bridgestone's but, I ended up with Dunlop SSTs as the replacements.?
(Product IDs)
(2) 36-12-0-307-860 275/35 R18 95 Y
(2) 36-12-0-307-859 245/40 R18 93 Y
My Service Advisor didn't know if they were RFs or not...I'm going to confirm with the Service Manager tomorrow...BMW covered 100% called a DSM AUTHO regarding my PUMA Case.
This board is great! Thanks for all the info...it helped me with getting the tires covered 100%...happy driving!
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' date='Apr 13 2005, 04:37 PM
Sounds nice!
Our run-flats (Bridgestone, Potenza 245/45R17) does sound pretty much to! Specially from 50 km/t up to 140 km/t. :'(
Did you guys get brand new tires from BMW (for free) without runflat because of the noice ??
If yes; what should I tell my dealer, because they will just say as usual "what? never heard of it!".
I really want some other tires on this great car..?
Our run-flats (Bridgestone, Potenza 245/45R17) does sound pretty much to! Specially from 50 km/t up to 140 km/t. :'(
Did you guys get brand new tires from BMW (for free) without runflat because of the noice ??
If yes; what should I tell my dealer, because they will just say as usual "what? never heard of it!".
I really want some other tires on this great car..?
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can you give me more detail on the Bridgestone problems.. they are giving me new ones tomorrow, I think, or very soon, and hate to have same issue as I do with the Dunlops!
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Paasan, Rudy - Bingo = * and RSC! Thanks!
They are Runflats Wassy...and just got back from another drive...it is absolutely amazing the difference...i'm beginning to think this car never felt like this - even when i picked up brand new off the boat...
Again, thanks Jeffnin it was your post originally that helped me fight and get these 100% covered.
Glad to hear yours are good JDN!
E60Sim, I was supposed to get Bridestone as replacements but, yes BMWNA 50% and I think my dealer may have picked up the other 50% to cover 100%...
This car is amazing! I can even hear the engine revs better...no more runflat-i-tus!
They are Runflats Wassy...and just got back from another drive...it is absolutely amazing the difference...i'm beginning to think this car never felt like this - even when i picked up brand new off the boat...
Again, thanks Jeffnin it was your post originally that helped me fight and get these 100% covered.
Glad to hear yours are good JDN!
E60Sim, I was supposed to get Bridestone as replacements but, yes BMWNA 50% and I think my dealer may have picked up the other 50% to cover 100%...
This car is amazing! I can even hear the engine revs better...no more runflat-i-tus!
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Originally Posted by cader' date='Apr 13 2005, 08:32 PM
Paasan, Rudy - Bingo = * and RSC! Thanks!
They are Runflats Wassy...and just got back from another drive...it is absolutely amazing the difference...i'm beginning to think this car never felt like this - even when i picked up brand new off the boat...
Again, thanks Jeffnin it was your post originally that helped me fight and get these 100% covered.?
Glad to hear yours are good JDN!
E60Sim, I was supposed to get Bridestone as replacements but, yes BMWNA 50% and I think my dealer may have picked up the other 50% to cover 100%...
This car is amazing! I can even hear the engine revs better...no more runflat-i-tus!
They are Runflats Wassy...and just got back from another drive...it is absolutely amazing the difference...i'm beginning to think this car never felt like this - even when i picked up brand new off the boat...
Again, thanks Jeffnin it was your post originally that helped me fight and get these 100% covered.?
Glad to hear yours are good JDN!
E60Sim, I was supposed to get Bridestone as replacements but, yes BMWNA 50% and I think my dealer may have picked up the other 50% to cover 100%...
This car is amazing! I can even hear the engine revs better...no more runflat-i-tus!
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