Runflat Tyres

[billheer]

Where is the best place to get Runflat Tyres ?
I am after some rears for a 3 series coupe. 255/35/18

[dingg]

billheer said:

Where is the best place to get Runflat Tyres ?
I am after some rears for a 3 series coupe. 255/35/18

are you sure you want to keep rf on the car , almost everyone ditches them at the first opportunity for normal tyres

[phumy]

No they don't..

[Salom]

Oh yes they do...

[pilchardthecat]

Salom said:

Oh yes they do...

There are some exceptions, for example; people who were dropped on the head during infancy, people who are clinically insane, people who watch reality television, or with other intelligence-limiting disabilities.

[mekondelta]

Not true. The wife had a bad experience with a tyre blowout and won't drive a car without them now. I know it's not a 100% deterrent against tyre problems (if the tyre shreds etc) but it's peace of mind. They could be a lot better in terms of ride comfort/cost though.

[Sticks.]

mekondelta said:

Not true. The wife had a bad experience with a tyre blowout and won't drive a car without them now. I know it's not a 100% deterrent against tyre problems (if the tyre shreds etc) but it's peace of mind. They could be a lot better in terms of ride comfort/cost though.

The people I sold mine to bought them for similar reasons.

[xspencex]

Kept my run flats on the X1, it's as if the suspension was designed to work with rf.'s, however on my Mini I ditched the RF's ASAP!

The tyres are fine but if the manufacturers would design and tune suspension to work with the buggers in the first place nobody would be having issues!

[pilchardthecat]

xspencex said:

Kept my run flats on the X1, it's as if the suspension was designed to work with rf.'s, however on my Mini I ditched the RF's ASAP!

The tyres are fine but if the manufacturers would design and tune suspension to work with the buggers in the first place nobody would be having issues!

The whole "designed to work with runflats" argument is one that BMW like to trot out every now and then. It of course complete bullst, and what they mean is that they have compromised the handling and suspension to cope with the increased unsprung weight and sidewall stiffness. There is not a car on the planet that is not improved by removing runflats and putting proper tyres on

[pilchardthecat]

Pr1964 said:

Apparently the current crop of run flats are not as bad as the old ones.

Paleative care has improved a lot in the last 10 years, but i still don't want terminal cancer

[roofer]

Pr1964 said:

Apparently the current crop of run flats are not as bad as the old ones.

Agreed, i am a firm hater of RF's but a recent courtesy car use demonstrated how far they have come lately. I wouldn't change new ones, but i wouldn't fit them when they wore, because they're a ripoff.

[Bubba Zanetti]

The ride is dreadful on my E90 irrespective of whether it's on RFT or not.

[Drek]

Don't have a problem with them, about a billion times better than the A3 3.2 S-line I came out of. Now that ride was absolutely horrific.

[TX1]

Got 2 punctures within a week when I first got my e92, apart from the hassle that most garages will give you and will take the opportunity to say we are not allowed to fix them you need new ones you than are quoted £300 + each.
After that I got 4 non runflats and the ride improved dramatically at a much reduced cost.

[pattyg]

pilchardthecat said:

There are some exceptions, for example; people who were dropped on the head during infancy, people who are clinically insane, people who watch reality television, or with other intelligence-limiting disabilities.

Guess that's me then. Not sure how much safer they are than regular tyres but whatever extra safety they provide is worth it with my 5 y/o in the back seat