Noise Noise Noise

[x5TT]

Does this noise come with RFT only or every Bridgestone type? cheers

[X5_Newbie]

Originally Posted by X5CA

when my bridgestone tires are worn out , ill replace them with Dunlops

Hi there,
just wanted to let you know that in another X5 Forum we found out that the 20'' Dunlops come with much less profile depth than the Bridgestones do.
While Bridgestone Tires have 8mm (0,31 inches) of rubber depth the Dunlops only come with 6mm (0,24 inches) by factory.

So back here in Germany "loads" of people decline acceptance of their new X5 with Dunlops on them but want Bridgestones installed instead.
Would be interesting to know if you guys have the same difference in profile depth.

[watrob]

It would be interesting to see if anyone has done say 20,000klm on there Bridgestones so the tyre is half worn whether the noise as dropped off a little.

I am just wondering if the noise is related to the tyre tread depth? as the Dunlop's are half as noisey as the Bridgestones.

[drod]

for what it's worth..i swapped from noisy run flat 18s to non-run flat 20s.. and no noise problems so far... i have about 500 miles on my toyos and love them...

i think it's the run flats that are making all this noise.... or its thread pattern on these tires... not materials used or size of tire..

[wb488641]

I have 20 oem dunlop , and no Noise

[NICKM]

I think its the Bridgestone RFT are the problem as people with Dunlop or Goodyear RFT do not seem to complain about the noise
I will definately change to non run flats when these tyre wear out as the 'din' type of noise is aweful

[Monty04]

I have Bridgestone RFTs, and my E70 is much quieter with them than my E53 ever was with standard tires.

[NICKM]

are they 20 inch RFT ??

[wb488641]

there is no noise issue with my 2008 x5 4.8 with sport Package and 214 rims and 20. The oem Dunlop RFT is quiet, but I know if you have a oem bridgestone 20 RFT. They have noise issue. You can swap out your RFT and installed a non runflat, they will be quieter than the RFT same profile. and have a slight softer ride than RFT. Just make sure you have a backup plan in case of a flat! I hope this help

[Muz]

Originally Posted by Monty04

I have Bridgestone RFTs, and my E70 is much quieter with them than my E53 ever was with standard tires.

I had an E53 4.6is which used 315's on the rear, and I'd say my E70 4.8Msport using Bridgestones RFT's was quieter, accepting the rears are only 285's now .. all said and done this a qieter car for me .. all except the front suspension noise I now have