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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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I've seen a bunch of threads discussing BMW replacing run flats. It seems like the michelins are the best replacement option. Does anyone know if Michelins are shipping on new E60s?
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by uny530xi' post='193576' date='Nov 4 2005, 03:05 PM
I've seen a bunch of threads discussing BMW replacing run flats. It seems like the michelins are the best replacement option. Does anyone know if Michelins are shipping on new E60s?
On all of the 550s I've looked at, every one of them had Michelins.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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What type of Michelin?
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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My Week 40 530xi (upgraded to 18" wheels from the factory) shipped with Bridgestone Potenza runflats.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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My 3 day old 530i came Goodyear NCT's on 18" rims. Seem very quiet and the ride isnt that bad.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Any idea what a 530xi with sport pkg will ship with?
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SKK' post='193959' date='Nov 5 2005, 02:56 PM
My 3 day old 530i came Goodyear NCT's on 18" rims. Seem very quiet and the ride isnt that bad.
525i with sport pkg brings GY NCT RF too! they feel alright!
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by uny530xi' post='194084' date='Nov 5 2005, 08:57 PM
Any idea what a 530xi with sport pkg will ship with?
Yes: with the upgrade to the Style 123 18" wheels, mine came with Bridgestone Potenza (non-all-season) runflats.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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My Sep 1 build 550 came with Bridgestone RFs.
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='193876
I've seen a bunch of threads discussing BMW replacing run flats. It seems like the michelins are the best replacement option. Does anyone know if Michelins are shipping on new E60s?
On all of the 550s I've looked at, every one of them had Michelins.
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Sorry - meant Bridgestone Potenza.
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