Replacing run flats

[B21]

I thought guidance was 10?

Yes, 10 is MoT failure.

Not exactly:

Tyres over ten years old at the time of test must be failed if they are on:

any front steered axle
any rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment.

Incorrect only applies to PSV type vehicles…Uk government blog :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:


From 1 February 2021 Construction and Use Regulations will not allow tyres aged over 10 years old to be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats). So, if used it will mean a dangerous fail at annual test and a prohibition.

If inspected at a DVSA enforcement check, tyres aged over 10 years old found on these positions will be considered dangerous and attract an ‘S’ marked immediate prohibition notice.

It will also be a requirement for the manufacturer’s date code to be legible on all tyres fitted to HGVs, trailers over 3.5 tonnes, buses, coaches and minibuses. If a tyre is a retread then the manufacturer date is taken from when the retread was carried out.

 

[enuff_zed]

Incorrect only applies to PSV type vehicles…Uk government blog :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

I stand corrected. Missed this bit, sorry:

Tyre age
The check of tyre age applies to all vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats, other than vehicles of historical interest

 

[B21]

Incorrect only applies to PSV type vehicles…Uk government blog :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

I stand corrected. Missed this bit, sorry:

Tyre age
The check of tyre age applies to all vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats, other than vehicles of historical interest

:rofl:

 

[mitch36]

So I've ordered the Continental's (which hurt a bit!), any thoughts on tyre pressures? Should I use the BMW recommended settings for the run flats or maybe they need to change as they're no longer run flats? Any advice would be welcome )

 

[B21]

So I've ordered the Continental's (which hurt a bit!), any thoughts on tyre pressures? Should I use the BMW recommended settings for the run flats or maybe they need to change as they're no longer run flats? Any advice would be welcome )

32/34 32/36 34/36 one or more of those will work well..

 

[mitch36]

32/34 32/36 34/36 one or more of those will work well..

Thank you, I'll play around with the pressure until it feels right.

 

[Chippie]

I thought guidance was 10?

Yes, 10 is MoT failure.

That’s only on commercial vehicles.
Sorry didn’t see the 2nd page.

 

[Busterboo]

My experience of car tyres is that, by 6 years, they have significant damage, either from use or lack of use.

 

[Lazza]

I have the Conti Sport Contact 7 and can fully vouch for them too. Excellent tyres, though I suspect they might not last long.

I went for slightly wider rather than higher profile. It still adds a useful bit extra on the sidewalls, while giving the rims a bit more protection from kerb-rash.
235/35/19 265/30/19. According to GPS, my speedometer is now spot-on.

 

[mitch36]

I have the Conti Sport Contact 7 and can fully vouch for them too. Excellent tyres, though I suspect they might not last long.

I went for slightly wider rather than higher profile. It still adds a useful bit extra on the sidewalls, while giving the rims a bit more protection from kerb-rash.
235/35/19 265/30/19. According to GPS, my speedometer is now spot-on.

Thank you Lazza.

 

[DickymintZ4]

Private cars do not have any age requirements for an MOT, certain other vehicles do but I can't remember exactly which categories.

 

[Ecc33]

Hi all

I am replacing the bridgestone rft on my e89 . I nearly got the csc7 but in the end went for michelin PS5 on the basis that the michelins will be fine, cant go wrong, etc, hopefully. 225/40/18 and 255/35 so I’m expecting the ride to improve massively.

 

[mitch36]

Hi all

I am replacing the bridgestone rft on my e89 . I nearly got the csc7 but in the end went for michelin PS5 on the basis that the michelins will be fine, cant go wrong, etc, hopefully. 225/40/18 and 255/35 so I’m expecting the ride to improve massively

Certainly changing from the run flats has made a big difference for the better for me, worth every penny!