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Bridgestone runflats going at 17K - replacement ideas?
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? |
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i was wondering the same thing but for 20's??
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I just ordered my 20s and switching from RFLTs to none RFLTs Vredestein, heard nothing but good things about this tires. Until today I´m still running with stock 18s with Dunlops, really noise and I feel every little stone on the street.
Not satisfied with RFLTs, I hope with the change get better results and smoothness rides. |
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Changed to Conti Cross Contact UHPs 255/55/18s. The tyre seems great, less road noise, not so harsh a ride as compared to my Dunlop RFTs that came fitted to my X. I would.ve loved keeping to run flats, but unfortunatey when I changed mine there was a shortage of run-flats available in South Africa in the size I needed. If I had to stay with RFTs I would have had to wait for 6-8 weeks for tyres!!! Glad I didn't though, X is alot less noisy and quite a bit less bumpy.... |
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Go with Michelin's. I had them on my car at delivery, but my wheels were damaged at delivery. The dealer swapped out my wheels and tires. Now, I have those crappy Bridgestone tires and wish I had my Michelin's back. The first thing I noticed when I got on the highway was the tire noise. The Michelin's are quiet and have a much better ride, also handle better...
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The Dunlops 20" are the best of the bunch for runflats, the Bridgestone are way noisier, next best are the Michelin's, have tried them all.
I have found the chunkier the tread pattern the noisier the tyre!
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I switched to Dunlop non runflats (21 inch) and found the comfort improvement amazing ! However, these non runflats seem to wear a lot faster !
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I have Michelins w/ 29k miles and no noise and still have descent tread
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I have ordered some non-runflats to replace my Bridgestones (from the Tire Rack). Should have them installed at the end of the week and I'll report back.
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what kind of tires you ordered?
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