Yet another RFT Thread
Discussion
My Z4 has 4-5mm of tread left all round on the OEM runflats (18"), but I really want shot of them.
Are Falken's still the good budget choice and Conti Sport Contact/Pirelli P0's a premium pick?
Please tell me there will be a massive difference in the harshness of the ride and tram-lining?
Are Falken's still the good budget choice and Conti Sport Contact/Pirelli P0's a premium pick?
Please tell me there will be a massive difference in the harshness of the ride and tram-lining?
gizlaroc said:
I don't agree with that at all, the difference between the run flats and a decent proper tyre is massive on the Z4.
It completely stops those harsh crashes over raised ironworks and potholes, and it stops the back end skipping out on anything but billiard table smooth roads, also depends on how old your car is of course, if it is 6 years old with 60k miles or more on it the chances are the shocks and bushes are almost shot as well, so a change of tyres may not make as much difference.
But swapping to proper tyres on a 6 month old 3.0i Z4 was a revelation.
Mines an E89 with <30k on the clock, hopefully my bushes aren't totally knackered just yet. Did you go for Michelin or you've tried them all? Are you on 18" or 19" tyres?It completely stops those harsh crashes over raised ironworks and potholes, and it stops the back end skipping out on anything but billiard table smooth roads, also depends on how old your car is of course, if it is 6 years old with 60k miles or more on it the chances are the shocks and bushes are almost shot as well, so a change of tyres may not make as much difference.
But swapping to proper tyres on a 6 month old 3.0i Z4 was a revelation.
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