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In had a 2004 545/Dunlop Run Flat car and I could not stand it, but I now have a new 545/Eagle F1 GS-D3 and i love it.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
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Originally Posted by Casper' date='Mar 18 2005, 01:18 PM
In had a 2004 545/Dunlop Run Flat car and I could not stand it, but I now have a new 545/Eagle F1 GS-D3 and i love it.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
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One thing - tirerack's having to replace one of my F1s, as it's out of round and won't stop shaking, it's putting out numbers like 33 lbs of road force.
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I am at the end of a 2 week battle with my dealer and BMWNA regarding the Dunlop runflats. The "resolution" was 50% off a new set of Dunlop runflats, which just so happen to be on a National backorder. I got tired of the fiasco, nor would I accept another set of Dunlops! Just ordered Michelin Pilot Sports from Tire Rack. Haven't decided if I will continue to deal with BMW or my dealer when my lease is up - probably not.
Hoping the tire switch brings back my Ultimate Driving Machine!
Hoping the tire switch brings back my Ultimate Driving Machine!
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Originally Posted by Casper' date='Mar 18 2005, 01:18 PM
In had a 2004 545/Dunlop Run Flat car and I could not stand it, but I now have a new 545/Eagle F1 GS-D3 and i love it.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
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Originally Posted by gwf545' date='Mar 18 2005, 02:20 PM
Do you really think you will get 30K miles on tires with a treadwear rating of 280? 20K would seem more likely, don't you think?
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Originally Posted by Casper' date='Mar 18 2005, 02:18 PM
In had a 2004 545/Dunlop Run Flat car and I could not stand it, but I now have a new 545/Eagle F1 GS-D3 and i love it.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
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Originally Posted by GER_545SMG' date='Mar 18 2005, 03:45 PM
[quote name='gwf545' date='Mar 18 2005, 02:20 PM']Do you really think you will get 30K miles on tires with a treadwear rating of 280? 20K would seem more likely, don't you think?
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[/quote]Maybe not, but I checked the tread, and after 9,000 miles it looks almost like new. About 2mm wear, another 6mm to go.
The acceleration is definitely quicker, but mainly due to the wheels, which are 10-12 lbs lighter than the OEM's. The tires are about 4 lbs lighter. I've picked up almost half a second in my standard test - full throttle 3rd gear from 2,000 - 5,000 rpm. I'm running 8.5 seconds with the BBS vs 9.0 seconds with the OEM's.
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Originally Posted by Casper' date='Mar 18 2005, 12:18 PM
In had a 2004 545/Dunlop Run Flat car and I could not stand it, but I now have a new 545/Eagle F1 GS-D3 and i love it.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
It feels like a different car, I am constantly looking for excuses to go driving.
I hope the goodyears remain great to the end and don't turn into tractor tires like the Dunlops.
What is BMW thinking putting those horrible Dunlops on their cars? And to top it off, ignoring complaints.
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