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Old 04-30-2009, 03:15 PM
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I need to replace the two rear tires on my '06 530i with sport package, 245/40R18. I have run flats. I am considering changing all four to non-run flats.

Would you change from run flats to non-run flats?

Any suggests on which non-run flat to change to?

What has been your experience on non-run flats?
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Originally Posted by quickfingers' post='864604' date='Apr 30 2009, 04:15 PM
I need to replace the two rear tires on my '06 530i with sport package, 245/40R18. I have run flats. I am considering changing all four to non-run flats.

Would you change from run flats to non-run flats?

Any suggests on which non-run flat to change to?

What has been your experience on non-run flats?
run flats are terrible, i hated the ride.

nitto invo, potenza so-3, 2's
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you wont be the first or the last to do that mod ive only heard bad things about run-flats
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Originally Posted by quickfingers' post='864604' date='Apr 30 2009, 07:15 PM
I need to replace the two rear tires on my '06 530i with sport package, 245/40R18. I have run flats. I am considering changing all four to non-run flats.

Would you change from run flats to non-run flats?

Any suggests on which non-run flat to change to?

What has been your experience on non-run flats?


Change to non-run-flat, you will get a more smooth ride. The best tires would be Michelin PS2,
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Yes, dump the RFT. Lots of choices for tires and depends on if you need a dedicated winter set up. If you do, then get full summers, otherwise you might want an all-season. You might want to add your location.

A lot of people on here like Michelin PS ($$) and General Exclaim UHP (not as much $$).
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Runflats are fine. The Ps2s are great, but $580/tire and last 15-20k ONLY
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Would you change from run flats to non-run flats?

Absolutely

Any suggests on which non-run flat to change to?

See tirerack.com for reviews. Most here run Michelin PS2's or General Exclaim UHP's.

What has been your experience on non-run flats?

Superior to numb flats. Run flats have zero road feel.
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i got these ps2 still for sale, check it out.

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=75843

pm me if interested!
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Stick with run flats!

Wanna a set? See sig.
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There's a forum for sales, guys! Or, did I inadvertantly stumble into the auction thread?


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