Bridgestone runflats going at 17K - replacement ideas?

[SpaceGrey_Tifoso]

Just replaced my 20" Dunlop Runflats @ 27K - which I was very happy they lasted that long - with Michelin Latitude Tour HP's.

By the way they are whisper quiet. I love them.

Big thanks to Gary @ Tire Rack.

[bigx5er]

I am the one who started the thread. I replaced my 18" Bridgestone Runflats with General Grabber HTS regular tires. Those tires were highly rated on Tire Rack and Consumer Reports. The best part is the tires were $139 each and have a $50 rebate on the set of four.

I need to break them in and test handling. Initially they are very quiet and also much smoother. Bumps have a softer rubber like feel instead of the firm bumps from the Bridgestones. I can hear the noise of the engine again while driving.

I'll post again after I put some miles on them.

[Craig]

Originally Posted by bigx5er

I am the one who started the thread. I replaced my 18" Bridgestone Runflats with General Grabber HTS regular tires. Those tires were highly rated on Tire Rack and Consumer Reports. The best part is the tires were $139 each and have a $50 rebate on the set of four.

I need to break them in and test handling. Initially they are very quiet and also much smoother. Bumps have a softer rubber like feel instead of the firm bumps from the Bridgestones. I can hear the noise of the engine again while driving.

I'll post again after I put some miles on them.

What's the speed rating of your new tires?

Just curious,

Craig

[bigx5er]

Originally Posted by Craig

What's the speed rating of your new tires?

Just curious,

Craig

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[Craig]

Originally Posted by bigx5er

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Thanks,

Craig

[X5 Meister]

Some 3 series with Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFT Run Flat Tires had an issue and were replaced under warranty by BMW. There was even an SIB on it.

Originally Posted by bigx5er

I noticed coming back from my 4K trip last week that my tires were getting noisy. The sound is actually worse on blacktop than concrete. Seems to be getting worse by the day now.

The tires are the 18" Bridgestones. We have Bridgestone RFTs on a 3 series a couple of years ago and had the exact same problem.

I searched the forums here and didn't see too many discussions on what people were replacing the 18" tires with. I do have a spare, so I'd really like to ditch runflats and go back to regular tires.

Interested in what others have done. Also -- can a full-sized spare fit in the well for the spare?

[bigx5er]

So far the General tires have been great. Very quiet and handling is very good.

Still have not driven then in the rain, that will be the next test.

[Ag4.8]

Originally Posted by SpaceGrey_Tifoso

Just replaced my 20" Dunlop Runflats @ 27K - which I was very happy they lasted that long - with Michelin Latitude Tour HP's.

By the way they are whisper quiet. I love them.

Big thanks to Gary @ Tire Rack.

How were you able to get such great mileage? Any tips would be appreciated.

[hans]

Just about Tyres: X5 2007, 19" wheels , I scrapped the Run Flat's and installed Pirelli 255/50R19 Scorpion zero, load index 107 , $560.- each. It's fantastic very very smooth no more bumping all the time and very little noise. Now it is the 125k vehicle.Thanks to Conquest Tyrepower Adelaide, Australia. The owner puts a lot of time in searching for the best tyre. phone 8340 1404

[gtiownr]

Originally Posted by hhhm3

...Anyways, I will be changing them over next week to 20" 214 Y-spoke w/ Vredestein Sessanta. Everything I heard was great things about these tires in all conditions, dry, wet and even in the snow. Yep, someone took them out during the first snow fall and they said it still gripped well.
Most likely due to the soft compound of the tires but I also heard that it wears pretty good too.

Can we get an update of this Tire, Vredestein, I'm looking at them but would like to hear your input on how they are holding up to expectations.

Denny