Runflat question

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Martin251184

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Hi there, i am new to the forum and i apologise this is my first post but i cant seem to find an answer

I have just bought a 3.0 2003 z4 and it has brand new runflat reo10 bridgestones on the back

The front tyres need replacing before i go to the nurburgring on the 26th June and i was wondering if it would be ok to go for non-runflat tyres on the front?

Excuse my ignorance but i am new to BMW's and have always had Hondas :roll:

Regards

Martin
 
Hello Martin and welcome to the forum :) .

Yes, you may replace the run flat with non-run flat. And if you do, you'll probably experience better handling of the car. Run flat tires have traditionally been suffering from tramlining etc, even though the run flat tire technology have improved the later years and is not so bad as it was.

Remember to buy a sealant and a small 12 v compressor in case your new non run flat becomes flat :roll:

Cloudberry
 
Hi there ! I know I am a minority but I love my run flats ..... For me I like the hassle free approach of punctures the " fill your tyre with a can of crap" for me is a non starter I don't mind the " hard ride" the roads are shite in manchester whatever tyres you have so in my opinion enjoy the hassle free run flats !

Only my opinion and what do I know....... a drummer from manchester
:P
 
There are quite a few threads on mixing RFT's and non RFT's on the same vehicle,might be worth checking before you commit , for me not sure I would want to mix. The tyres have different characteristics and from previous comments can affect the handling of the car.
 
I replaced my front tyres today - off with the Bridgestone run flats and on with Goodyear conventionals. Wow what a difference, its just like driving a new much improved car - much better front end stability, zero tramlining, much more comfortable drive and I don't have to hang onto the steering wheel waiting for it to twitch in sympathy with our pathetic road surfaces.
The investment in a can of Slime and a small compressor is a small price to pay for such an improvement! Can't wait for the rears to wear so I can get shot of run flats for good!
 
The Bridgestone are pretty bad for tramlining .

I repalced mine with PZero RFT and they are miles better.
 
OK, so my Michelin branded Compressor of 6 years is kaput so what are recommendations for an alternative?

Ideally its needs to be functional, robust, compact and stylish. Any quick suggestions before I buy "any"?
 
Eviltad said:
OK, so my Michelin branded Compressor of 6 years is kaput so what are recommendations for an alternative?

Ideally its needs to be functional, robust, compact and stylish. Any quick suggestions before I buy "any"?
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Ive been using the compressor in one of these kits for years with no complaints + you get one container of tyre gunk :thumbsup:


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-1800330-Repair-Automobile-Dispensor/dp/B003QHY000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407510295&sr=8-1&keywords=slime+compressor+kit
 
mr wilks said:
Eviltad said:
OK, so my Michelin branded Compressor of 6 years is kaput so what are recommendations for an alternative?

Ideally its needs to be functional, robust, compact and stylish. Any quick suggestions before I buy "any"?
Click to expand...

Ive been using the compressor in one of these kits for years with no complaints + you get one container of tyre gunk :thumbsup:


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-1800330-Repair-Automobile-Dispensor/dp/B003QHY000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407510295&sr=8-1&keywords=slime+compressor+kit
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So I bought that SLIME kit, it arrived quickly so all good. Having finally binned my front RFT's on Friday and the car sitting on the drive for a couple of days when I was in London, a Sunday Morning drive trigger the "RED" tyre pressure warning light. I stopped (as soon as i dropped the GF at work), whipped out my tyre pressure pen (after selecting an actual pen initially :headbang: ) and checked my pressures. Nothing too wrong but I got my Slime Compressor out anyway. Firstly, the zip to the pack came away in my hand. Good Start. Secondly, after plugging into the 12V and repeatedly switching the compressor off and on I could not make it function apart from as a pressure gauge. Not impressed. Coasted to nearest petrol station, spent 50p and validated that all my pressures were actually OK and reset my warning light. This was the first time I've had to reset pressures on the Z4, despite having to do this regularly on the MINI Cooper S that preceeded it.

Getting home, I googled "Slime Compressor wont funtion" as I assumed I'd missed something obvious and got a stream of "piece of crap" and "I hope you can solder" type reviews for the unit. So I've decided it was a dud, not robust and didnt meet my specification. It has been collected by Amazon today.

I now need ANOTHER recommedation if anyone has one.
 
Eviltad said:
mr wilks said:
Eviltad said:
OK, so my Michelin branded Compressor of 6 years is kaput so what are recommendations for an alternative?

Ideally its needs to be functional, robust, compact and stylish. Any quick suggestions before I buy "any"?
Click to expand...

Ive been using the compressor in one of these kits for years with no complaints + you get one container of tyre gunk :thumbsup:


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-1800330-Repair-Automobile-Dispensor/dp/B003QHY000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407510295&sr=8-1&keywords=slime+compressor+kit
Click to expand...

So I bought that SLIME kit, it arrived quickly so all good. Having finally binned my front RFT's on Friday and the car sitting on the drive for a couple of days when I was in London, a Sunday Morning drive trigger the "RED" tyre pressure warning light. I stopped (as soon as i dropped the GF at work), whipped out my tyre pressure pen (after selecting an actual pen initially :headbang: ) and checked my pressures. Nothing too wrong but I got my Slime Compressor out anyway. Firstly, the zip to the pack came away in my hand. Good Start. Secondly, after plugging into the 12V and repeatedly switching the compressor off and on I could not make it function apart from as a pressure gauge. Not impressed. Coasted to nearest petrol station, spent 50p and validated that all my pressures were actually OK and reset my warning light. This was the first time I've had to reset pressures on the Z4, despite having to do this regularly on the MINI Cooper S that preceeded it.

Getting home, I googled "Slime Compressor wont funtion" as I assumed I'd missed something obvious and got a stream of "piece of crap" and "I hope you can solder" type reviews for the unit. So I've decided it was a dud, not robust and didnt meet my specification. It has been collected by Amazon today.

I now need ANOTHER recommedation if anyone has one.
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Strange I had a similar experience but with a Mitchelin unit! I bought one of these instead and it's been in regular use for about 3 years with no problems.
But don't blame me if it breaks :D
http://www.racshop.co.uk/travel-breakdown/breakdown-emergency/tyre-inflators/product/polco-12v-digital-rapid-tyre-inflator-with-blu-glow-led-digital-display-super-bright-led-light.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw68ufBRDt0Zmrn4W_8AwSJADcjp1cWaE2AKlkTdz6XeNaQ6-HMh1wqLkcCu1DYWIEy9jyphoCm5zw_wcB
 
My Michelin lasted for many years without letting me down.....until it died and let me down. It was lose in the boot though so will have taken a few knocks over that time period. Like the Polco the Michelin is probably a bit circular for my trunk tidiness OCD. It also looks a bit slow to inflate. I mean, who actually has 13 inch tyres these days?

What I need is a McLaren brand Compressor, personally recommended by Ron Dennis and with a 5 year guarantee. Does this exist? ha
 
I brought one from Halfords after a bit of reasearch.
Its quitet - ish and inflates tyres quite quickly. Not too big either and you can set it to a pressure and it switches itself off once it is reached.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/tyre-inflators-pressure-gauges/halfords-digital-tyre-inflator

And no I dont have shares in Halfords :D
 
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