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06-11-2012, 05:24 AM | #1 |
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Good RFT alternative to Bridgestones?
Has anyone replaced their Bridgestone Potenza 225 45 R17 19W with an alternative brand that you could recommend? Im getting premature wear after 16k, both front tyres have heavy wear on the outside edge, perfectly good tread on the rest of the tyre. Very annoying!
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06-11-2012, 05:29 AM | #2 |
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We changed the Bridgstones for Pirellis on our 320d here at work and I thought them an improvement.
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06-11-2012, 05:32 AM | #3 |
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Since the original Bridgestones, I've had 2 sets if Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP.
Much smoother, and a lot more grip in damp conditons - the bridgestones seemed to be very hard/cold. D.
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It looks more like hard foam such is the consistency of the rubber. |
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06-11-2012, 06:13 AM | #6 |
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Continental Sportcontact 2. Or they are now up to Sportcontact 3, but haven't tried the '3s.
Got about 20,000 miles out of the rears, over 30,000 miles out of the front. A lot of grip. I have same size tyre as you. Although if you have uneven wear, it may be an alignment issue which a change of brand will not fix. Make sure whoever fits your tyres get the 91W speed/load rating AND NOT 91V. |
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06-11-2012, 07:56 AM | #9 | |
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I do like the IDEA of run- flats. In principle, anyway!!! And my rear tyres are nearly new.... |
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06-11-2012, 08:41 AM | #10 |
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Going by the winter-tyre threads (most winter tyres are not RFTs), when it actually comes down to having non-RFTs on your car, a lot of people aren't happy.
Also it is a bit of a problem if you get a flat on the motorway, in the dark, while it is raining. |
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06-11-2012, 09:23 AM | #11 | |
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An annual aa membership costs less than the price difference between RFT and non-RFT and the car is much, much better for the change. |
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06-11-2012, 10:12 AM | #12 |
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06-11-2012, 10:25 AM | #13 | |
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Luckily BMW Assistance came to the rescue and whilst having a chat with the recovery driver, he informed me off the record that by the far the largest number of calls out he had were to cars with run flat tyres which didn't run flat. So the fact that they don't really seem to work as well as advertised and the horrible ride quality leads me to believe they just aren't worth it. IMO your better off on normal tyres with a can of tyre gunk in the boot and AA\BMW assistance as backup. |
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06-11-2012, 11:41 AM | #15 |
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Thought so. I went for an SE this time, to get a little better value, but mostly to get the vastly improved ride. Also tyres are cheaper for the SE.
I wanted the 3litre lump, but fast cornering is not my thing. Wonder if mine may be a collectors item one day - there are few about. It has the hard drive media pack, sat navvie stuff etc. In silver, which may become rare - White is the new silver, methinks!! And when all said and done, IMHO, I still like the idea of not walking over to the car and noticing a flat tyre. Especially if im miles from anywhere. |
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06-11-2012, 12:40 PM | #17 | |
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But the main difference is the post LCI / pre LCI thing. ( My car is an LCI) I reckon BMW had so many complaints about the hard, jarring ride that if it was to stick with run flats, it had to improve the ride somehow. Do you carry a spare wheel? |
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06-11-2012, 01:52 PM | #20 |
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No - cary a mini compressor and a bottle of gunk (all fits under the boot floor mat). Just like my M5 had from the factory (they called it an 'm mobility system' as that didn't come with run flats either). In fact exactly the same as my wife's golf was supplied with.
Presumable the M3 has the same (it doesn't have run flats either). Not sure why BMW bother with them. Marketing, weight reduction, CO2, saving a few £ on build costs? who knows. But they are rubbish (IMHO!) |
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06-11-2012, 02:05 PM | #21 |
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I had to use the mobility kit the other day. It did work but apparently the tyre is a write off. I've since decided to buy a space saver. It's a BMW one designed for the E90, comes with a bag and straps. It's a bit pricey at £220, but I think it's going to be worth it.
They ride is definitely much better on non run flats and worth the swap IMO.
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06-11-2012, 02:40 PM | #22 | |
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If you have RFTs and get a flat, you have a choice: continue or call a recovery truck or insert tyre goo. If you don't have RFTs and get a flat and don't have a spare tyre you have one less option compared to having RFTs. |
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