Bridgestone 225/35R18 where to buy?
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Sure thats the correct size ? is it Not 225/40/18 your looking for ? if so
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s6149p102223/Michelin_Tyres_Car_Michelin_Pilot_Super_Sport_-_225_40_R18_88Y_%28%2A%29_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_F_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_71dB
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s6149p102223/Michelin_Tyres_Car_Michelin_Pilot_Super_Sport_-_225_40_R18_88Y_%28%2A%29_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_F_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_71dB
A lot of places won't repair run-flat tyres - the reason given is that they don't know how the car has been run with the tyre flat and it may have damaged the side wall.
Personally, I would never buy second hand / part worn tyres as you have no idea why they have been exchanged or how they have been treated.
Most people on here seem to change to non run-flats for better ride and they are half the price - either Vredsteins or Falken 452 or 453's are popular. If you do change from run-flat to non run-flat, you must change both tyres.
Lots of options for suppliers - Camskill.co.uk , tyremen.co.uk , blackcircles.co.uk or just find your local independent tyre place. I avoid KwikFit and other chains.
Also, check the size - Rears on mine are 255/35/18 fronts are 225/40/18
Personally, I would never buy second hand / part worn tyres as you have no idea why they have been exchanged or how they have been treated.
Most people on here seem to change to non run-flats for better ride and they are half the price - either Vredsteins or Falken 452 or 453's are popular. If you do change from run-flat to non run-flat, you must change both tyres.
Lots of options for suppliers - Camskill.co.uk , tyremen.co.uk , blackcircles.co.uk or just find your local independent tyre place. I avoid KwikFit and other chains.
Also, check the size - Rears on mine are 255/35/18 fronts are 225/40/18
I'm kinda reading you have gone for either 2 non runflats either front or rear. If you still have runflats on the other 2 wheels it would be best swap these out too as its not good to have a mix of runflats and non runflats due to different running and handling characteristics.
Runflats can be repaired so long as its not near the sidewall and you haven't run any great distance on the tyre. Its no different than repairing a standard tyre.
Tim.
Runflats can be repaired so long as its not near the sidewall and you haven't run any great distance on the tyre. Its no different than repairing a standard tyre.
Tim.
Gazhyde said:I was paying attention then, thanks TT!TitanTim said:
Difficult to find a definitive "don't do it" anywhere on the web, but best advice I've found is to change all at the same time!TitanTim said:
I'm not actually sure what affect it would have mixing them front and rear, but I'm guessing you might notice some difference in higher speed cornering etc with the runflats being a harder compound over standard, I wouldn't really like to find out in the wet and cold 
Might not be so bad in the summer with warmer temps.Tim.
kezz said:Crap I've only just caught up here... So not a good plan to have half and half...?
You're right I've got runflats on the front and non runflats on the back now is this really really bad?
I've driven around 40 miles since with no issues...
Guess I best get the front done ASAP too then!
Kezz, you are probably OK but take things easy especially in this weather and get the fronts changed if you can. Also inform your insurance company or at least ask their advice as swapping out the runflats or having a mix could invalidate your policy. Last thing you want is having a bump and insurers refusing to pay out as they could now imply your car is unsafe with mixed tyres. Don't wish to alarm you but better safe than sorry.
Tim.
TitanTim said:
Thanks Tim,
I'll give the insurance a call tonight...
Also going to call the garage where I had the tyres changed as I asked these sorts of questions and was told "it'll be fine". What a bunch of numpties! (putting it politely)
I'll have to see if I can flog the run-flats once they're off the fronts to part fund the change!
Thanks again for you're help pity I miss-understood in the first place...
I would just take it easy in the cold weather and change them as and when you have the time / cash. It's probably not much different from having four non-runflat tyres but of different brands in two pairs with dissimilar tread patterns / performance characteristics between front and rear axles. All four tyres must have met European standards for performance and I presume your front tyres match one another and likewise the new rears are the same as each other?
I regularly run my car on the track with expensive, grippy tyres on the front and cheaper, more slippery tyres on the rear as I prefer oversteer to understeer and tend to eat through expensive rear tyres. I've never had an issue running dissimilar tyres front to rear.
Also, I would think very hard before speaking with your insurance company or you may find yourself grounded until the front tyres are replaced. If you're used to front wheel drive cars, just be aware that rear wheel drive cars want to spin off roundabouts backwards rather than skidding in a straight line, and that the stability control is your friend in wet or icy conditions making it very hard to lose control unless you do something really silly.
I regularly run my car on the track with expensive, grippy tyres on the front and cheaper, more slippery tyres on the rear as I prefer oversteer to understeer and tend to eat through expensive rear tyres. I've never had an issue running dissimilar tyres front to rear.
Also, I would think very hard before speaking with your insurance company or you may find yourself grounded until the front tyres are replaced. If you're used to front wheel drive cars, just be aware that rear wheel drive cars want to spin off roundabouts backwards rather than skidding in a straight line, and that the stability control is your friend in wet or icy conditions making it very hard to lose control unless you do something really silly.