Continental Tyres
05-29-2007, 09:43 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530 M Sport Touring 2005, Silver grey, automatic gearbox, Active Steering, Storage Pack, Panoramic sunroof
I'm a newbie in the forum. Owner of a 530 Touring -05.
Just changed my tyres from original Dunlop to Continental, 245x40/18, but it seems they make a lot of noise. Anyone heard (!) something like this before?
According to the tyre dealer, he agrees with me that they are noisy, but Continental isn't aware of any problems regarding these tyres. I'm wondering, continental tyres just isn't compatible with BMW?
besides, I also have problems with the sun roof, wind noise...
Just changed my tyres from original Dunlop to Continental, 245x40/18, but it seems they make a lot of noise. Anyone heard (!) something like this before?
According to the tyre dealer, he agrees with me that they are noisy, but Continental isn't aware of any problems regarding these tyres. I'm wondering, continental tyres just isn't compatible with BMW?
besides, I also have problems with the sun roof, wind noise...
05-29-2007, 12:46 PM
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Continental is a brand that is OEM on some BMW's, my wife's 02 3 series for example. I have never heard of the noise problem you describe being an intrinsic characteristic of the tire. I do know I talked my wife into replacing her Conti's w/ Pole Positions and they are crazy a@s loud!
05-29-2007, 01:06 PM
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Welcome to the forum - and good choice of car.
Suggest you do a search on the forum (this section and the E60 section), as
(a) there has been a huge amount on tyres - particularly the pros and cons of runflats (are the Continentals run-flats?)
(b) there have been quite a few on sunroofs and windnoise
The good news is that you can get great tyres, and when properly sorted the panoramic sunroof is great and low windnoise when closed (though I amongst others had rattles which caused it to be replaced)
Good luck
Suggest you do a search on the forum (this section and the E60 section), as
(a) there has been a huge amount on tyres - particularly the pros and cons of runflats (are the Continentals run-flats?)
(b) there have been quite a few on sunroofs and windnoise
The good news is that you can get great tyres, and when properly sorted the panoramic sunroof is great and low windnoise when closed (though I amongst others had rattles which caused it to be replaced)
Good luck
05-30-2007, 03:10 PM
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Very interesting thread Fhedvall, and welcome to the Forum.
Most say, that changing from RF Dunlops to non-RF tyres is a big improvement.
Are your new Conties RF-tyres?
2's or are they 3's?
The sunroof is of course a source of noice.
Most say, that changing from RF Dunlops to non-RF tyres is a big improvement.
Are your new Conties RF-tyres?
2's or are they 3's?
The sunroof is of course a source of noice.
05-31-2007, 11:05 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530 M Sport Touring 2005, Silver grey, automatic gearbox, Active Steering, Storage Pack, Panoramic sunroof
SportContact 2 SSR, Run Flat of course.
Interestingly enough is that they weren't noisy to start with, I first noticed it when going flat out on Autobahn, as well as the sun roof.
The noise from the sun roof suddenly appeard after 1,5 yrs...
Interestingly enough is that they weren't noisy to start with, I first noticed it when going flat out on Autobahn, as well as the sun roof.
The noise from the sun roof suddenly appeard after 1,5 yrs...
05-31-2007, 12:51 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Fhedvall' post='430368' date='May 31 2007, 10:05 PM
SportContact 2 SSR, Run Flat of course.
Interestingly enough is that they weren't noisy to start with, I first noticed it when going flat out on Autobahn, as well as the sun roof.
The noise from the sun roof suddenly appeard after 1,5 yrs...
Interestingly enough is that they weren't noisy to start with, I first noticed it when going flat out on Autobahn, as well as the sun roof.
The noise from the sun roof suddenly appeard after 1,5 yrs...
OK, the RF Dunlops are not that noicy nor the RF Bridgestone Potenzas (based on a testdive with a E92 335i).
I used to have Conties on my E46 coup?s and the noice was there.
Do not drive much faster than 140 km/h over here.
06-26-2007, 05:47 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530 M Sport Touring 2005, Silver grey, automatic gearbox, Active Steering, Storage Pack, Panoramic sunroof
Wonderful news. My tyre dealer today replaced the noisy Conti's with brand new Dunlop. The noise is gone!
Meanwhile, I used up the rear tyres somewhat...
Meanwhile, I used up the rear tyres somewhat...
06-26-2007, 06:53 AM
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My Ride: soon 520d touring delivery week26
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Ha ha really nice!
Love the comment in the end!
Love the comment in the end!
06-26-2007, 12:48 PM
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My Ride: BMW 530 M Sport Touring 2005, Silver grey, automatic gearbox, Active Steering, Storage Pack, Panoramic sunroof
Yeah, and it was fun as well! 
another sequence, sorry for the lousy quality, we forgot the video camera.
another sequence, sorry for the lousy quality, we forgot the video camera.