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Old 11-23-2006, 12:38 PM
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225/55 R17 style 138 wheels as mentioned in my sig. With goodyear NCT5 runflats.
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Originally Posted by 525dse' post='359817' date='Nov 23 2006, 09:38 PM
225/55 R17 style 138 wheels as mentioned in my sig. With goodyear NCT5 runflats.
Tyre profile mentioned where in your sig?

525D SE, Black Sapphire, Steptronic , 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front seats, love it!
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Tramlining on repaired roads was the main reason I got rid of my Bridgestone RFTs. Pirelli P Zero Rosso are different class. No tramlining, better ride, better grip, much quieter. Too soon to tell if they wear better, but the rear Bridgestones only lasted 9,000 miles - I think I need a gentler right foot.
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Originally Posted by 525dse' post='359810' date='Nov 24 2006, 01:07 AM
from a value point of view my goodyears have been great, 26,000 miles and 6mm tread left! but as it has been getting colder I notice alot of traction problems, with some minor tramlining. Might swap for some real tires in the summer.
I suscribe to that. At first i didn't think my tyres will reach 20000km but here i am and there is plenty of rubber left. Also i agree that when temp drops at least beyond 10degrees C and there is a bit of moisture then it feels almost like on ice. Even the steering wheel becomes stupid light. Tramlining gets worse as they wore out that's fact. I too think to swap for a proper summer tire. Would this combination be just perfect: summer 20" rims, 18" ones with RF tires for long trips or even between seasons like spring, autum; same 18" rims for tracking with a pair of Michelin Cups , and same 18" with a pair of winter tires.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='359818' date='Nov 23 2006, 09:42 PM
Tyre profile mentioned where in your sig?
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sorry should have said style 138 wheels are in my sig. not tyre sizes.
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I have noticed the Active Steering helps with the tramlining, it seems to make minor adjustments that help alot.
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