Tired of harsh riding Run-Flats on 545i
04-16-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by netjazz' date='Apr 15 2005, 07:24 PM
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?
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I have GoodYears and they have been a royal PITA to balance, they flat spot and tramline like crazy. Go with Michelin, I have not tried them, but they have to be better then the goodyears, matter of fact, the run flats were better except for the noise.
04-19-2005, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Casper' date='Apr 16 2005, 10:10 PM
[quote name='netjazz' date='Apr 15 2005, 07:24 PM']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?
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I have GoodYears and they have been a royal PITA to balance, they flat spot and tramline like crazy. Go with Michelin, I have not tried them, but they have to be better then the goodyears, matter of fact, the run flats were better except for the noise.
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[/quote]Me, too. My GSD3s flat spot too much - it's really bad getting on the freeway after work. I need at least 5 miles of warmup till they even out. Goodyear's replacing them for me with another Dunlop model, which I'm sure I won't like, but at least they're standing behind their lineup.
04-19-2005, 10:29 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
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A local shop that does a lot of 911 race prep turned me on to Toyo Proxes T1-S tires. Nearly all the 911 owners who have there cars serviced there swear by these tires. I had been running on Pilot Sports, and for about the same price, the Toyos blew them away. I just got my 5 so I'm on Dunlops right now, but I'll probably switch over when the OEM tires are dead.
04-19-2005, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by John W' date='Apr 19 2005, 02:19 PM
I have GoodYears and they have been a royal PITA to balance, they flat spot and tramline like crazy. Go with Michelin, I have not tried them, but they have to be better then the goodyears, matter of fact, the run flats were better except for the noise.
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[/quote]Hmm... I might have to cancel my goodyear plan and get the michelin ps2's instead. Both tires are nearly equally rated on tirerack. Will see!
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