04-26-2016, 05:06 PM | #23 |
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https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/
...is the best website for tyres. Huge selection and great prices. Better prices than others I had found using the usual google search. Without the Josh discount my 4 MPSS would have cost £855 delivered. But with the Josh discount they were £789 delivered (thanks mate) Even with £40 to £50 fitting, that's still just over £100 less than the best fitted price I could find locally (which was from HiQ). Hoping they show up on Friday. |
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04-26-2016, 05:11 PM | #24 |
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There are horizontal marker lines deep inside and across the troughs of each tread. When the tyre rubber wears away to such an extent that the horizontal marker lines are flush with the road wearing rubber, it is time to change your tyres
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04-27-2016, 12:28 AM | #25 | |
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Much better to use a tyre depth gauge. I do like tyre leader, but will be sticking with RFT for multiple reasons. Interestingly Tyre Leader sell the Pirelli P Zero RFT for the 20's approved for BMW and Merc, no where else seems to sell that variant. Before anyone suggests getting the non-approved version clearly there is a difference in compound make up as the approved version is better all round in testing... Last edited by NINJA59; 04-27-2016 at 12:35 AM.. |
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04-27-2016, 09:28 AM | #26 |
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Guys, not sure if this will be of any interest, but some seem to still prefer RFTs,I'm advertising the 20" Dunlops that came off my car on pistonheads, 6mm tread so plenty of life left in them.
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04-27-2016, 11:53 AM | #27 | |
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One tire shop told me the 255/35/20 is stretched that's why it sits behind the rim and another told me my 295/30/20 have the rim protector that's why it sits so much on the outside of the rim. I'm looking to get 285/30/20 on the rear without "rim protector" or tire that's "stretched". |
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04-27-2016, 03:27 PM | #28 | |
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04-27-2016, 05:58 PM | #29 | |
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04-28-2016, 05:30 AM | #30 |
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Well, to answer my own question, the official BMW spare wheel kit for F10 to F13 cars includes a 135/90 17 inch light alloy wheel. The part number is 36112159862 and the price is between £380 and £450.
Having poked around on ebay, this seems to be quite a rare BMW spacesaver wheel size, last used on the E83 (X3) of 2003 to 2010 vintage. They are available from breakers. I just found one up for £130 and offered £70 delivered which was just accepted. Not to carry around in the boot, but to keep in the garage just in case I get a flat close to home. I just hope the 5 stud spacing and centre hole are the same. This is what is going in the boot http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Emergency-...4AAOSw-7RVDaXY MPSS tyres are due for delivery late this afternoon. I'll report back when I have them fitted |
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04-28-2016, 08:21 AM | #31 |
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I also have had a good dig around the prices supplied by the trade account are good, I was more concerned with why only Tyre Leader stock the star approved version of the Pzero, turns out it has only just got OE approval!
At least for those sticking with RFT's it may give us another option! |
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04-28-2016, 03:49 PM | #33 |
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OK, I have Dunlop OEM SP runflats on my F06. I've switched before from Dunlop runflats to Michelin MPSS on my GTR. I can tell you that the difference is significant. Simply put, the ride is softer and quieter. Dry grip was about the same but wet grip is superior with the MPSS. Bottom line: Yes, it is a better tire than OEM runflats.
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04-29-2016, 12:19 PM | #34 |
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All done. And what a transformation!
Hitting bumps and potholes in the road is now almost a pleasure. The ride is significantly smoother with none of the crashing through road dints and bumps as before. Even sleeping Policemen (for the non UK folks on here, these are traffic calming raised humps across the road) can now be taken at some speed. As I bombed along at 80, I noticed the loud tyre rumble of the runflats I was so used to was gone, replaced by a new softer whooshing noise as air flowing around the car's body is now the prominent sound. This is all so much better than I expected. I had to call several places before finding a sensible price for tyre fitting. The first place wanted £25 per tyre! The second £21. All because they are 20 inch wheels and taking runflats off rims is difficult because the walls are so thick and stiff. I ended up using a place that charged £12 per tyre regardless of size or type and because the first tyre was so hard to get off the rim, it took the fitter 2 hours to do all 4 and halfway through he had to get some help. |
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04-29-2016, 04:43 PM | #36 |
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Now you make me want to change them even more haha
Think i will wear the run flats down a bit more first.
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