Ditched the Dunlop Runflats!
11-18-2005 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='197673' date='Nov 13 2005, 07:17 PM
Well, it's done!
I've heard differing opinions on this but on my 124 alloys (245/40/18 Front, 275/35/18 Rear) the change is very noticable and I'm very happy
That horrible 'thump' over bumps and ridges is gone. The 'skipping' effect is gone. Tramlining is gone. Ride quality is now excellent and I don't seem to notice a lack in steering responsiveness that was predicted. It could be my imagination but acceleration does seem smoother and more rapid.
The initial tyre-roar was louder than I expected but I think its getting quieter as the tyres bed-in. They also look awesome now I've applied the Tyre-Slik.
No regrets!
I'm just hoping they last a bit longer than the Dunlops did - 15k miles!
I've heard differing opinions on this but on my 124 alloys (245/40/18 Front, 275/35/18 Rear) the change is very noticable and I'm very happy
That horrible 'thump' over bumps and ridges is gone. The 'skipping' effect is gone. Tramlining is gone. Ride quality is now excellent and I don't seem to notice a lack in steering responsiveness that was predicted. It could be my imagination but acceleration does seem smoother and more rapid.
The initial tyre-roar was louder than I expected but I think its getting quieter as the tyres bed-in. They also look awesome now I've applied the Tyre-Slik.
No regrets!
I'm just hoping they last a bit longer than the Dunlops did - 15k miles!Congrats.
The PS2's definitely need a few hundred km's to bed in. I also noticed a hum (or roar)
initially on most surfaces.
Now only some surfaces cause noise. On smooth roads there is almost total silence.
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Well I think they've bedded in and the noise and ride is GREAT. I can't believe what a terrible ride I had before with the runflats! Bad decision BMW.
11-18-2005 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' post='197757' date='Nov 13 2005, 11:22 PM
Do they look as wide at the back as the Dunlops?
I ask that because my 275 continentals don't seem to look as wide as my last 275's, could be the fatter looking bumper, or that at the edge they have a slight roundness that reduces the width to the eye. I seem to remember my Dunlops having a square edge that made them look huge.
I ask that because my 275 continentals don't seem to look as wide as my last 275's, could be the fatter looking bumper, or that at the edge they have a slight roundness that reduces the width to the eye. I seem to remember my Dunlops having a square edge that made them look huge.
Hi Merv the Derv,
How is the tire noice with the Conties?
I suppose you have SportContact2's?
And are they sensitive to tramlinging?
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