replacing the tyres on my Z4 e89 2012

sachb

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I need to replace the runflat tyres on my Z4 and have been given the following quotes.

any advice???

Michelin PIL SUPER SP ZP XL 870 euros
Continental sport contact 6 SSR XL 720 euros
Bridgestone (which appears to be the origal make) S001 RFT XL 860 euros
 
I wouldn’t replace the tyres with more runflats, you can improve the cars ride quality significantly by fitting normal tyres.
Rob
 
This is a long long repeated subject..suggest you do a quick search on tyres since its often repeated and pretty much breaksdown along party lines..

The (damm the expense) Michelin snobs

The (capt sensible, been there, tried most, cost effective and proven) Verdstein guys

The (yee hah) Goodyear Eagles fringe..

The Kamikaze ditch chasers aka Sunny / Fullrun / no name /strange name

The lonely furrow ploughers aka Continental, Pirelli, Avon

The wild carders aka Kumho, Falken

Also the more fundamental runflats vs normal with a 98% bias amongst those that expressed a preference to non run flats...

Don't even get into tyre sizes..

So to unleash the full storm you need to specify

Runflats or non runflats

Wheel sizes or BMW type

Your budget

Your drving style

Your annual mileage

Summer or all year use, any serious cold /wet weather

Enjoy! :thumbsup:

PS Continental do the Sportcontact 6 , 5Sp and 3 as all approved..
 
Pbondar said:
This is a long long repeated subject..suggest you do a quick search on tyres since its often repeated and pretty much breaksdown along party lines..

The (damm the expense) Michelin snobs

The (capt sensible, been there, tried most, cost effective and proven) Verdstein guys

The (yee hah) Goodyear Eagles fringe..

The Kamikaze ditch chasers aka Sunny / Fullrun / no name /strange name

The lonely furrow ploughers aka Continental, Pirelli, Avon

The wild carders aka Kumho, Falken

Also the more fundamental runflats vs normal with a 98% bias amongst those that expressed a preference to non run flats...

Don't even get into tyre sizes..

So to unleash the full storm you need to specify

Runflats or non runflats

Wheel sizes or BMW type

Your budget

Your drving style

Your annual mileage

Summer or all year use, any serious cold /wet weather

Enjoy! :thumbsup:

PS Continental do the Sportcontact 6 , 5Sp and 3 as all approved..
Talk about food for thought, that should keep him:her going till summer :rofl:

Although it is great advice :thumbsup:
 
Smartbear said:
I wouldn’t replace the tyres with more runflats, you can improve the cars ride quality significantly by fitting normal tyres.
Rob
perhaps a stupid question but would I need to change the wheel hubs as well?
 
sachb said:
Smartbear said:
I wouldn’t replace the tyres with more runflats, you can improve the cars ride quality significantly by fitting normal tyres.
Rob
perhaps a stupid question but would I need to change the wheel hubs as well?

Why would you need to change the hubs? Do you mean the wheels?
The wheels can stay :thumbsup:
Rob
 
I said it was a stupid question, I meant the wheels!! and what is everyone doing about a spare tyre if one gets a flat?
 
thanks for the comments/suggestions, am still to make up my mind between not run flats and expensive run flats, between comfort, better grip and cheaper ....and the security of the run flats...... whats my plan for a flat with a not run flat tyre with no space for a spare ? hmmmm havent had a flat for a long time!!? What are your thoughts? Do any of you who have ditched the run flats have a back up plan for a flat tyre?
 
sachb said:
thanks for the comments/suggestions, am still to make up my mind between not run flats and expensive run flats, between comfort, better grip and cheaper ....and the security of the run flats...... whats my plan for a flat with a not run flat tyre with no space for a spare ? hmmmm havent had a flat for a long time!!? What are your thoughts? Do any of you who have ditched the run flats have a back up plan for a flat tyre?

Yep, rats tails :thumbsup:
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Rob
 
I've just moved from run flats to non run flats, had the Bridgestone Potenza's on before and now on Goodyear Eagle F1's and night and day difference, only positive's and more cost effective than replacing with run flats too.
 
sachb said:
do you recommend a pump?

I changed to non run flats Goodyear Eagle F1 Asy 3 just 3 days after I purchased the car. The difference to the handling, ride quality, noise etc is just plain night and day and I highly recommend it. As for what to do if there is a puncture I got a tyre inflator kit and I also have breakdown recovery service, between those two I should be covered.
 
Rats tails ha haa ha what a name... :rofl:
If you think about it, what is the % or chances of getting a flat?.... We pay for breakdown, let them sort it, or Mice, sorry Rats tails would suffice.
Rgds.
 
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