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New tyres are on
- marchantsuk
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New tyres are on
Finally got them fitted, changed from the run flats to a full set of Vredersteins. One word WOW, reading all the previous threads I couldn't believe there would be so much difference. If you are wearing a set of run flats then make the change, you won't be disappointed.
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Re: New tyres are on
I think all those who have made the change will agree with you whilst all those who haven't will wonder what we are on about.
How about BMW admitting their mistake and recalling all Z4 to make the change at no cost to owners!
How about BMW admitting their mistake and recalling all Z4 to make the change at no cost to owners!
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Re: New tyres are on
I'm now in a dilemma, have just ordered a 120d M Sport, which will come with RF's, do I also make the change to Vred's on this?
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Re: New tyres are on
Glad you like the Vreds
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Re: New tyres are on
The 120d might have a totally different ride on RFs to the Z4 and I've heard that some other newer RFs are a lot better than the Bridgestone OEM RFs on the Z4. Have you driven a 120d on RFs? If not I would so pronto if they're an option and not standard on the 120d.marchantsuk wrote:I'm now in a dilemma, have just ordered a 120d M Sport, which will come with RF's, do I also make the change to Vred's on this?
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Re: New tyres are on
I also changed mine on my zed ! But have RFT on my 335d & they are fine. Car drives great with the RFT's on a bit stiff but they are 19's !
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Re: New tyres are on
I've had a 320 D with Sports suspension on 19" wheels and it was not a problem TBH. It did tramline but I do like a faily firm ride. I've also driven loads of mile in 120d M sports from rental companies (literally 1000's of miles) and I thought that it suited the car absolutely fine.marchantsuk wrote:I'm now in a dilemma, have just ordered a 120d M Sport, which will come with RF's, do I also make the change to Vred's on this?
You have remember that a lot of critism over run flats was aimed at the 5 series of the time (the suspension was not originally designed for run flats) by the time the 3 series was out, it was fine. We're now on 2nd generation runflats which are much much better than they used to be.
Fai enough if you run a full on sports car and on track, its not a best option. As an everyday runabout, I much prefer runflats (2 punctured tyres in the last 2 year on a Golf 6 is a complete pain in the butt).
Cheers!
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Re: New tyres are on
Thanks, all.
I did test drive a 120d (albeit a hatch) but yes it did have RF's on. The ride was not as noticeable as the RF ride in my Zed, as far as I know the 120d comes with RF's as standard so no financial benefit to changing on the order.
I did test drive a 120d (albeit a hatch) but yes it did have RF's on. The ride was not as noticeable as the RF ride in my Zed, as far as I know the 120d comes with RF's as standard so no financial benefit to changing on the order.
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Re: New tyres are on
How much would a set of Vredersteins cost and where did you get them? I have the runflats on mine but only been driving a few days so I don't have an opinion either way...yet!
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Re: New tyres are on
I'm considering replacing the RTFS, what type of Vreds did you fit and do the tyres offer rim protection?
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Re: New tyres are on
Got mine from Tyremen they've gone up a bit to around £466 now.
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- marchantsuk
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Re: New tyres are on
Got the tyres from my local dealer Mike Wood tyres www.mike tyres.co.uk
They are Ultrac Sessanta, 4 tyres (225 front and 255 rear) £480 all in fitted etc etc
They are Ultrac Sessanta, 4 tyres (225 front and 255 rear) £480 all in fitted etc etc
Previous:
e89 2.5se Roadster
5 series touring
SLK 320
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Now:
e86 M Coupe, Black/Red
Volvo XC60 R-Design
e89 2.5se Roadster
5 series touring
SLK 320
Audi A6 Avant Black edition
Now:
e86 M Coupe, Black/Red
Volvo XC60 R-Design
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Re: New tyres are on
Sorry the web site should be www.mikewoodtyres.co.uk
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e89 2.5se Roadster
5 series touring
SLK 320
Audi A6 Avant Black edition
Now:
e86 M Coupe, Black/Red
Volvo XC60 R-Design