06-03-2016, 03:50 PM | #1 |
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Hi guys, so car was in to get pads replaced.
The video shows 2 bulges on my tyre on the FR. I was told it now illegal ? Doesn't seem to drive any different than any other car I have. My question is, if I were replacing the tyre, I want to replace it with an air tyre due to the discomfort and poor performance of the runflats. I was quoted £315 + VAT for the original Dunlops. If I were replacing with air tyres, is there a suitable like for like air tyre from Dunlop ? Are the "bulging of these run flats a common problem? I have never had these problems on my other cars which have air tyres. Finally, I am getting pads done today. What is the thickness of the new pads? I was told the front was 2mm thick which was getting replaced, the rear was 3mm thick. iDrive told me it was about 1500 miles before it needs replacing anyway but the Service Adviser told me that he would strongly advice me to replace the rear pads too and both front and rear replacement works out to be £467 I think. Is this about right ? |
06-04-2016, 12:54 AM | #2 |
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Unsafe (MOT failure point) and need replacing as the sidewall belts have failed and push air into the void. Hit anything hard enough you will get a blowout. Simply not worth the risk.
Overpriced for the replacement RFT Dunlop, online you can get them for £75 less than that quote. My BMW dealer gave me a quote of £250 (including VAT & fitting) when mine had problems, bargaining I got 5% of that as well. For multiple reasons though eventually this was replaced free of charge. It is a common issue because of the stiffer sidewalls, but the very low profile does not help either. If you are are going for normal tyres then go for Michelin Pilot Super Sport, but make sure you get the correct version. If you do go down this route check with your insurer for mods as some do not like you doing it and will charge for the change. You could always try the Pirelli Pzero RFT if you did not want dunlop, but still RFT it is a little cheaper, there is now a bmw star marked version as well (which has better ratings than the standard one). Over the pads that is less than the online bmw quote which comes out at £510 for both ends. |
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The handling will be a joke Either change all for non run flats or stick with run flats mate Don't mix and match them, I tried it once years ago and the car was dangerous at high speeds |
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Damn, I am really in 2 minds, either keep it as the Sportmax for RF and or change all 4 corners and waste these other 2 pretty decent tyres. Do you think if I went to get Kwikfit to change those tyres they will trade my part worn tyres in ? I think they still have about 5mm thread on them |
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06-05-2016, 02:47 AM | #6 |
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No doubt any tyre place will do it. I'm in the process of getting rid of the rft's cost for a full set of conti' contact 6's (supposedly the equivalent of mpss) work out better value as well.
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06-05-2016, 03:42 AM | #7 |
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I personally do not think many will as they will then have to sell them on to a part worn centre and comply with the necessary legal requirements of part worn tyres.
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06-05-2016, 11:06 AM | #9 |
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One tip don't go to Kwik fit.
Any bulges need replacing as it's dangerous. I'd say get a set of Michelin super sports as the handling ride etc will be better. I had to replace one of my rf tyres the other day because of a pot hole which caused a bulge and I got a Bridgestone fitted for £265 which wasn't a bad price I guess.
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I'm thinking of getting the Pirelli P Zero - seems a bit cheaper. Any particular reason why you guys choose the MPSS over any other tyre? I assume that as long as I am using the tyres of the exact dimensions as the originals that it shouldn't invalidate the AUC warranty right? I spoke to the service adviser the other day and he said it is fine but he didn't make it clear if I can only use the "BMW approved and tested" tyres. He side something about a star - any ideas?
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06-06-2016, 03:54 AM | #12 |
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Make sure you get the Pzero with the star for the better rated on the EU cycle tyre not the standard one it will be harder to find as it has not long being approved by BMW (tyre leader sell both versions of the Pzero). As per below there is a fairly significant difference on what on the surface is the "same" tyre.
Over the MPSS most rate it for non rft purposes because it is one of the best tyres. As far as I was aware you did not have an AUC but an extended warranty? It should not cause any problems either way, but if you are choosing the Pzero I think you would be a fool not to choose the star approved variant. All the star means it is is BMW approved. Not Approved Pzero (EU rating is only E,B,B) https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...r20-95y-336400 Approved Pzero (EU rating is C,A,A) https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...r20-95y-458241 Same thing is true in 275/30 R20 97Y as well, although tyre leader currently appear not to have any in stock. |
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Anyway, I just had a look at: https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...0/?m%5B5%5D=on There seems to be such a wide variation in price from £160 - £250. Does the tyre need to have a star on it? Can't I get for example: https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...r20-95y-395165 The tyre you recommended me are both runflats which I would prefer to stay away from. |
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An AUC warranty is an approved used car warranty not an extended warranty. You would never phone Mondial otherwise.
You can buy non-RFT or RFT up to you, that will fit, but in your last post you had not decided which way to go. You are unlikely to find BMW star marked in the required non-RFT, it is not necessary in most cases though. You will need to remove the other two RFT's mind. |
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Some say there is nothing more than a fancy star and a price rise, but clearly Pirelli alter the specification of the tyre to produce a major difference in the final tyre if judged by my link.
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06-06-2016, 05:04 PM | #17 |
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OE's will tune the tyre to the car. This could simply be tweaking the rubber compound, or the aspects of the tyre without changing the original tread pattern.
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06-06-2016, 06:13 PM | #18 |
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I've got Dunlops on the front and Bridgestones on the back
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you are the most indecisive person I've ever met on a forum ace haha
I swapped mine to contis today on the way home from work since they were getting close to 2 on the back and 3 on the front....... national tyres, haggled a bit but they are always a decent price Just pop in somewhere and get what you need mate, it's just tyres |
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06-23-2016, 02:15 PM | #20 |
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Thanks for all the replies guys.
"Mr.Indecisive" has gone with the OEM Dunlops for now! lol My plan is to get winter tyres in maybe about 4 - 5 months time then see if the difference in ride comfort can justify me binning 4 rather healthy tyres! |
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Haha nice one pal, to be honest that's what I would have done
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06-23-2016, 08:28 PM | #22 |
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Needing a new rear left on mine today but getting it at cost (including fitting) to bmw main dealer (long story) but the current one has a 1cm cut in between tread blocks. Sadly you can see cords (about a few mm) when you open it up slighlty and shine a light on it.
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