Advice re tyres please
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North West Surrey
A space-saver isn't a bad idea but you need to make sure you get the right size as the quicker models have bigger front brakes so need a larger diameter one. The downside is that you are limited to 50mph and no more than 200 miles IIRC.
Because I'm often much further from home when I take my Z4 on a trip I carry a full-size spare. That way I'd be able to continue the trip and still drive home!
Although it limits boot space, if you fitted a space-saver you'd need to find the same amount of space for the punctured one.
Because I'm often much further from home when I take my Z4 on a trip I carry a full-size spare. That way I'd be able to continue the trip and still drive home!
Although it limits boot space, if you fitted a space-saver you'd need to find the same amount of space for the punctured one.
Pondy,I bet he wishes he was 8!! Sorry lol, he's 80.
MrTidy yes, he mentioned this - he has 19" wheels.
javis he wouldn't be able to fix it himself now, that's why he's fussing about it I think.
As always, many thanks for good advice, I will tell him what you've said. (then keep well out of it and get on with the really important things in life, such as my diet/new boots/nice skincare.. leave the boring car stuff to you men )
*runs*
MrTidy yes, he mentioned this - he has 19" wheels.
javis he wouldn't be able to fix it himself now, that's why he's fussing about it I think.
As always, many thanks for good advice, I will tell him what you've said. (then keep well out of it and get on with the really important things in life, such as my diet/new boots/nice skincare.. leave the boring car stuff to you men )
*runs*
There are other options to consider, try a different brand of run flats, Michelin PS4S and Pirelli P Zero are both available in run flats, and the Michelins are rated at 71 dB. Or swap to 18" alloys and run flats again, this will give you a more comfortable ride. Or ditch the run flat technology and either get roadside recovery and/or repair kit (gunk and compressor) or both.
If you get a space saver, when and a rear tyre gets a puncture and you swap to the space saver, where are you going to put the wheel you've just taken off?
If you get a space saver, when and a rear tyre gets a puncture and you swap to the space saver, where are you going to put the wheel you've just taken off?
Scottish Borders
Just get a decent recovery service and live with it..imho
Passenger seat
This is my philosophy too. I carry an 'Airman' kit with compressor and gunk, fully accepting that when the time comes the hole will be too big and I'll simply call the AA or RAC (whichever one has the best deal on TopCashBack for that year).
Wifey only uses her E85 locally and her answer is to call me and I'll bring her a spare wheel from the shed. If she's really nice I may even change it for her.
Knowing these folks who live locally I humbly suggest given..This is my philosophy too. I carry an 'Airman' kit with compressor and gunk, fully accepting that when the time comes the hole will be too big and I'll simply call the AA or RAC (whichever one has the best deal on TopCashBack for that year).
Wifey only uses her E85 locally and her answer is to call me and I'll bring her a spare wheel from the shed. If she's really nice I may even change it for her.
Low local mileage
Not the strongest / fittest folks
Limited technical knowledge
Limited tools / resources
That an AA/RAC recovery is the best practical option..imho
Just replaced the Bridgestone runflats on the front axle with Continental Sport Contact 7s (225/35 r19) and the ride quality is night and day better. The rears were already changed to Potenza Sport before I acquired the car. I highly recommend ditching the runflats, especially on 19” rims. In case of emergency, I have a set of the new silicone covered puncture repair screws (Amazon) in the boot and a cordless inflator. If this is insufficient, my RAC membership is the last line of defence. Conti SC7s will be going on the rear axle fairly soon to have a complete matching set of premium tyres.
Thumbs up for the Air man kit, Wifey had no problems using it last year but I also carry one of these kits and have fixed loads of punctures, even a gash in a Quad tyre sidewall. About 25 quid from any agricultural shop. If you don't mind lying on the floor then the wheel doesn't have to come off. Oh and a pair of plyers for pulling nails or screws.
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Noticed a small crack on the inner lip of one of the rears while it was on the ramp for inspection last week. Being fixed tomorrow and all 4 wheels being refurbished and powder coated. Only picked up the car a week ago and this is a job that I knew needed to be done.To be fair from what I have read on here running 19" wheels with run-flats it's probably only a matter of time before a pothole cracks a wheel.
Non run-flats and AA recovery looks like the best option in the circumstances.