03-05-2010, 01:27 AM | #1 |
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question about runflats
1)Anybody tried the new 20" Pirelli Scorpion P Zero RUNFLATS (summer tires not the winter ones)? Any comms?
2)When are the Bridgestone 3rd generation runflats be available? |
03-05-2010, 10:32 AM | #4 | |
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+1 or in the desert in 110℉ heat. I agree RF's ride harder and I think it depends on where you do most of your driving. If it's in the cities or on well used highways you can just call and get road side service to do it. But if you drive in places that you might not even have cell coverage(BMW assist doesn't work here either) RF's might be a wise choice. |
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03-05-2010, 12:43 PM | #5 | |
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I guess it depends on your location and experience with flats. I have a spare, so once my ruin flats wear out, Michelins go on.
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03-06-2010, 02:05 PM | #6 | |
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There is no need even to take the wheel off. Alternatively, you can buy this http://www.conticomfortkit.co.uk/ With RFT, you have to change the tyre, with normal tyre you can still repair it + the riding conform. Anyway, I am voting for normal tyres - this is my choice. PS AA membership would be also beneficial |
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03-06-2010, 09:39 PM | #8 |
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3rd Gen'n Bridgestones Run Flats
Has anyone taken delivery of new x5/x6 regular or M's, supplied with the new Bridgestone 3G Runflat's??
3G's runflats are distinguishable by the sidewall cooling fins(bumps). If so how's the ride? |
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03-07-2010, 08:51 AM | #9 | |
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My impressions are mostly positive, though I can't compare them to previous generation run-flats, since these are my first. Compared to regular tires though I think that the differences are quite small. The X6 has a fairly tight suspension and so there is more road feel than from some other brands, but that aside, the only difference that I feel is a bit more jolt on rough surfaces when driving at speed. Overall I think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, since I once changed a flat on an expressway in a rainstorm. Never again. Michael |
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03-07-2010, 10:19 PM | #10 | |
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The convenience of not having to change a tire and a harsher ride is not worth about $200+ additional per tire to me. I would rather save that for other mods! |
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03-07-2010, 11:02 PM | #11 | |
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