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SpaceGrey_Tifoso

04-08-2009 09:18 AM

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

04-09-2009 07:37 PM

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

04-09-2009 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bigx5er

What's the speed rating of your new tires?

Just curious,

Craig

bigx5er

04-09-2009 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

What's the speed rating of your new tires?

Just curious,

Craig

Craig

04-09-2009 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigx5er

Thanks,

Craig

X5 Meister

04-18-2009 06:01 AM

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.

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Originally Posted by bigx5er (Post 601842)

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

04-18-2009 10:19 AM

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

04-18-2009 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceGrey_Tifoso (Post 603440)

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

hans	08-19-2009 05:50 AM

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

08-25-2009 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhm3 (Post 602985)

...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

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