zacatlondon
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Hi Everyone
Before i ask the 'question', my tyre size is 225/35r19 (front) and 255/30r19 (rear).
When i bought the car it came with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (run flat). When it came to change the tyres, i did my research and found that Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 where very highly recommended. So i went with the run flat versions of the tyre. Here is what i found (for my driving style): although Goodyear was a softer tyre (i did run them with higher pressure) and did feel a lot more stable going over pot holes, at higher speeds, they felt unstable. Whereas Bridgestones felt a lot more stable at higher speeds. Other then that I didnt find a lot of difference between the grip in the 2 (Goodyear were probably slightly better in the wet. Here are my questions
1. Should i try non run flat Goodyear?
2. If i go with non run flats, there are a few posts going round about how run flat indicator will stay on. Is this the case?
3. If i go with run flats, has anyone got any experience on these or any other tyres (on a Z4, as there are a lot of opinions regarding Goodyear but not on a Z4)?
4. I am also toying with the idea of having Goodyears at the front and Bridgestones at the back, any views?
P.S. Bridgestones lasted a lot longer than Goodyear
Before i ask the 'question', my tyre size is 225/35r19 (front) and 255/30r19 (rear).
When i bought the car it came with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (run flat). When it came to change the tyres, i did my research and found that Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 where very highly recommended. So i went with the run flat versions of the tyre. Here is what i found (for my driving style): although Goodyear was a softer tyre (i did run them with higher pressure) and did feel a lot more stable going over pot holes, at higher speeds, they felt unstable. Whereas Bridgestones felt a lot more stable at higher speeds. Other then that I didnt find a lot of difference between the grip in the 2 (Goodyear were probably slightly better in the wet. Here are my questions
1. Should i try non run flat Goodyear?
2. If i go with non run flats, there are a few posts going round about how run flat indicator will stay on. Is this the case?
3. If i go with run flats, has anyone got any experience on these or any other tyres (on a Z4, as there are a lot of opinions regarding Goodyear but not on a Z4)?
4. I am also toying with the idea of having Goodyears at the front and Bridgestones at the back, any views?
P.S. Bridgestones lasted a lot longer than Goodyear
. Ill post it on the other forum but if any one has any opinions, go for it 