All-season BMW run-flat tyre? Help!
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Considering switching from my Jaguar to a 3 series, will be a first time BMW owner!
Looking at a couple of XDrive models, and keen to equip them with all-season tyres if possible. I have all seasons on my Jag at the moment and appreciate the surefootedness in the wet.
However Google UK results for all season BMW approved runflats are an absolute mess. Every link I click through to, it looks like they're the non run-flat version. Or they're not all season. Etc .
Anyone know of any recommended all season run flats that can handle a day or two of snow, be excellent in wet, and handle dry days competently? Both the cars I'm looking at are on 18 inch wheels so will have to be able to take those.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season look just the ticket, but I can't find anything on them in the UK.
Help and experience greatly appreciated!
Looking at a couple of XDrive models, and keen to equip them with all-season tyres if possible. I have all seasons on my Jag at the moment and appreciate the surefootedness in the wet.
However Google UK results for all season BMW approved runflats are an absolute mess. Every link I click through to, it looks like they're the non run-flat version. Or they're not all season. Etc .
Anyone know of any recommended all season run flats that can handle a day or two of snow, be excellent in wet, and handle dry days competently? Both the cars I'm looking at are on 18 inch wheels so will have to be able to take those.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season look just the ticket, but I can't find anything on them in the UK.
Help and experience greatly appreciated!
Mercutio said:
Considering switching from my Jaguar to a 3 series, will be a first time BMW owner!
Looking at a couple of XDrive models, and keen to equip them with all-season tyres if possible. I have all seasons on my Jag at the moment and appreciate the surefootedness in the wet.
However Google UK results for all season BMW approved runflats are an absolute mess. Every link I click through to, it looks like they're the non run-flat version. Or they're not all season. Etc .
Anyone know of any recommended all season run flats that can handle a day or two of snow, be excellent in wet, and handle dry days competently? Both the cars I'm looking at are on 18 inch wheels so will have to be able to take those.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season look just the ticket, but I can't find anything on them in the UK.
Help and experience greatly appreciated!
I have X drive and wanted all season, my preference being Michelin Cross Climate, but they don't do my size. Looking at a couple of XDrive models, and keen to equip them with all-season tyres if possible. I have all seasons on my Jag at the moment and appreciate the surefootedness in the wet.
However Google UK results for all season BMW approved runflats are an absolute mess. Every link I click through to, it looks like they're the non run-flat version. Or they're not all season. Etc .
Anyone know of any recommended all season run flats that can handle a day or two of snow, be excellent in wet, and handle dry days competently? Both the cars I'm looking at are on 18 inch wheels so will have to be able to take those.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season look just the ticket, but I can't find anything on them in the UK.
Help and experience greatly appreciated!
they are not RFT though (I don't like RFT, so good for me) and, to be honest, I've never heard of RFT all season tires.
Here's a Michelin link to see if there is a size for you, if you'd forego RF.
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-crossclim...
Otherwise, if you are buying a car that has (I assume) summer RFTs, maybe get some good winter tires?
[quote=Mercutio]Thanks so much all, looks like either a UHP tyre as suggested, or I find some steelies and put a winter tyre on... [/quote
Why go for steelies , should be able to get a decent pair of OEM alloys second hand. Not sure if you could go lower than 17inch tho , depend on what model X drive you are buying?
Why go for steelies , should be able to get a decent pair of OEM alloys second hand. Not sure if you could go lower than 17inch tho , depend on what model X drive you are buying?
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