Tired of harsh riding Run-Flats on 545i
04-15-2005 | 03:24 PM
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Awaiting delivery of new 545i sport in 2 weeks. Told dealer I want the run flats taken off when car delivered and replaced with either, Michelin Pilot Sport-PS2 or Goodyear Eagle F1-GS-D3 non Run-Flats. I will pay the difference in price and pay for the installation as well.(Tired of harsh and firm ride with the Dunlop Run-Flats).These are the top rated Max Performance Summer tires in Tire Racks tire survey results. Can't decide which of these I should order. Looking for a smooth riding, good handling tire that doesn't tramline. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with either of these tires on the 5451 sports?
04-15-2005 | 03:49 PM
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I've had Michelin Pilot Sports on my last 2 Carreras (PS2's on my last one) and liked them a lot.
04-15-2005 | 04:24 PM
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04-15-2005 | 07:30 PM
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Both are terrific tires. A couple nice things about the Goodyears - first they look really aggressive - great tread pattern. Second they have a very thick rim protector - it's saved me a couple times.
Otherwise, the Goodyears are a bit better in the wet, the Michelins a bit better in the dry. Both great tires though.
Otherwise, the Goodyears are a bit better in the wet, the Michelins a bit better in the dry. Both great tires though.
04-16-2005 | 12:17 AM
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The Michelin PS2 is a great tire. I had them on my old E46 330CI and loved them. I think these tires saved my life when I got the accident.
04-16-2005 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by goyk' date='Apr 16 2005, 10:26 AM
I've been driving with the Dunlops and havent noticed any harsh ride or excessive noise. Are michelins that much better?
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04-16-2005 | 05:23 PM
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Wolverine, I believe you have the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires on your 545i Sport, but in 19s rather than the 18s I am thinking of getting. In reading the couple of hundred reviews by consumers on the Tire Rack site, The only real difference mentioned was that on the staggered size set-up on the 540 sports and 545i sports which have a natural tendency to tramline anyway, the Goodyears got knocked for excessive Tramlining, while the Michelin Pilot Sport-PS2 were praised for not tramlining. My current 545i with Dunlop run-flats tramline terribly, to the point that I often can't stay in certain worn down lanes on some highways. What is your experience on the TRAMLINING of your Goodyears?.Need to make a decision this week on which to go with, so would appreciate your response.
