Runflats? Yes? No?
10-21-2008, 02:47 AM
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Hey gang.
I have a 2004 530i. It has Bridgestone Tyres. Potenza 050 225/17/50. They are run flats and OEM.
I need to replace the two rear tyres. Should I stick with the run flats or go with a standard bridgestone Potenza and save $30 a tyre.
Can anyone suggest any better options and what are your thoughts of this tyre?
Many Thanks
I have a 2004 530i. It has Bridgestone Tyres. Potenza 050 225/17/50. They are run flats and OEM.
I need to replace the two rear tyres. Should I stick with the run flats or go with a standard bridgestone Potenza and save $30 a tyre.
Can anyone suggest any better options and what are your thoughts of this tyre?
Many Thanks
10-21-2008, 03:25 AM
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The ride quality will improve with non runflats.
10-21-2008, 03:33 AM
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Hi,
More on this site with the runflat issue than most. Lot of things to consider:
Are you running on normal wheels or 18 inch or 19 inch?
What are your roads like?
How many miles do you do?
My personal experience in Scotland and driving 1,000 miles per week and with the really bad sections of road caused by flooding. I took my runflats off and fitted normal tyres and noticed a huge difference in comfort level and not like riding on steel. The runflats are very uncomfortable.
That said i went a stage further and fitted standard 16 inch wheels on, it doesnt look as good but last winter with the state of the roads i wrote off 2 wheels and 3 tyres. The 35mm tyres just cannot absorb an impact.
However, if i was just cruising a few hundred miles a week on good roads i would still have my 18 inch non runflats on.
They say that the next gen runflats might be better.
cheers
More on this site with the runflat issue than most. Lot of things to consider:
Are you running on normal wheels or 18 inch or 19 inch?
What are your roads like?
How many miles do you do?
My personal experience in Scotland and driving 1,000 miles per week and with the really bad sections of road caused by flooding. I took my runflats off and fitted normal tyres and noticed a huge difference in comfort level and not like riding on steel. The runflats are very uncomfortable.
That said i went a stage further and fitted standard 16 inch wheels on, it doesnt look as good but last winter with the state of the roads i wrote off 2 wheels and 3 tyres. The 35mm tyres just cannot absorb an impact.
However, if i was just cruising a few hundred miles a week on good roads i would still have my 18 inch non runflats on.
They say that the next gen runflats might be better.
cheers
10-21-2008, 03:34 AM
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I would never again drive without RFT's!
I had a blown front tire and continued driving without problems.
I didn't even felt a difference. It was just a bit louder and of course I got the warning message...
The stiffer sidewalls also improve handling when taking corners fast...
I had a blown front tire and continued driving without problems.
I didn't even felt a difference. It was just a bit louder and of course I got the warning message...
The stiffer sidewalls also improve handling when taking corners fast...
10-21-2008, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='698693' date='Oct 21 2008, 06:34 AM
I would never again drive without RFT's!
I had a blown front tire and continued driving without problems.
I didn't even felt a difference. It was just a bit louder and of course I got the warning message...
The stiffer sidewalls also improve handling when taking corners fast...
I had a blown front tire and continued driving without problems.
I didn't even felt a difference. It was just a bit louder and of course I got the warning message...
The stiffer sidewalls also improve handling when taking corners fast...
stiffer side walls do NOT improve handeling when cornering.......
the only benifit is safty, they are certinaly not a performance option, if they were then porsche et al would fit then as standard, you need a soft compound tyre for handeling/cornering.
run flats are definatly good if and when you get a puncture...but apart from that they are pants.
your ride quality and handeling will improve dramaticaly if you change over to a premum/performance make...not budget.
i would recomend TOYO's.
10-21-2008, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Dave' post='698696' date='Oct 21 2008, 01:50 PM
stiffer side walls do NOT improve handeling when cornering.......
the only benifit is safty, they are certinaly not a performance option, if they were then porsche et al would fit then as standard, you need a soft compound tyre for handeling/cornering.
run flats are definatly good if and when you get a puncture...but apart from that they are pants.
your ride quality and handeling will improve dramaticaly if you change over to a premum/performance make...not budget.
i would recomend TOYO's.
the only benifit is safty, they are certinaly not a performance option, if they were then porsche et al would fit then as standard, you need a soft compound tyre for handeling/cornering.
run flats are definatly good if and when you get a puncture...but apart from that they are pants.
your ride quality and handeling will improve dramaticaly if you change over to a premum/performance make...not budget.
i would recomend TOYO's.
10-21-2008, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by LW78' post='698723' date='Oct 21 2008, 08:36 AM
+1, only I prefer Michelin...
10-21-2008, 06:46 AM
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I love run flats I love feeling every single little bump on the road. Am I driving a BMW 545i with Sport Package or some Lexus?
10-21-2008, 06:51 AM
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The answer really depends on what you want out of the car. As another posted alluded to, how many miles do you drive? Commuter car or toy? Family driver or single? and so on...
The downside to most RFTs is in the handling. The stiffer sidewall will cause things to get real exciting during turns. Hit a bump and you'll be sideways, especially with a stiff suspension. The upside is the obvious benefit in security.
Most non-RFTs provide superior handling, but the downside is you're carrying a compressor and a patch kit.
The downside to most RFTs is in the handling. The stiffer sidewall will cause things to get real exciting during turns. Hit a bump and you'll be sideways, especially with a stiff suspension. The upside is the obvious benefit in security.
Most non-RFTs provide superior handling, but the downside is you're carrying a compressor and a patch kit.