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05-30-2006, 05:51 AM
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Runflats versus normal tyres
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05-30-2006, 06:04 AM
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Hmm, interesting. I wasn't aware any X5's were coming with runflats as standard tires. I know in the states they don't (non 4.8's). However to answer your question, yes the tires are slightly less stiff usually because runflats have a very low profile as opposed to most standard tires. Really the stiffness is more in the type and structure of the tire.
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05-30-2006, 06:17 AM
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Never herd of X5's with run flats in Australia either? not on new X5's anyway. I guess they must have been fitted by the dealer if its new, or the previous owner if it is second-hand. Either way, everyone I have spoken to about run-flat's say that normal tires are noticeably softer than run-flat tires.
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05-30-2006, 06:28 AM
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05-30-2006, 06:36 AM
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 Although crap tyres IMHO. To soft don't last anytime at all.
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05-30-2006, 04:01 PM
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I've had 2 sets of Michelin Dimaris and 1 set of Pirelli Scorpion Asimmetricos -- all of them 19". The Dimaris look the best, but the Pirelli's lasted more than twice as long, and were nice handling/riding. They (the Pirelli's) did have a tendency to flat-spot after being parked for a while... I'm pretty sure my next set for the X5 will be Yokohama Advan ST's.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/advan/ -- Kelly
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05-30-2006, 07:22 PM
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05-30-2006, 07:24 PM
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Almost any performance tire will develop flat spots if the vehicle sits...
BTW, a while is usually a month or so without moving.
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