Which Brand Runflats... ??

NYF32DRIVER · 06-18-2006, 01:02 PM

...do you have ? Is there any brand that is preferable ?

I have 18" Bridgestones and have a problem with a "small "bulge" in the sidewall. The sidewall is not scraped and is in perfect condition.

My car has only 2500 miles on it !!!

J

LEDZEP · 06-18-2006, 01:14 PM

Bridgestone Turanza is the most common OEM, but there are others such as Pirelli. If you have a bulged sidewall, you should contact a service center immediately and have it looked at. Most likely it will need to be replaced - which is where the fight starts. Just be prepared for them to accuse you of hitting a pothole or something.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-18-2006, 02:02 PM

I have bridgestones....

CALIF65GM · 06-18-2006, 02:18 PM

17" Bridgestone A/S, but I'm interested in finding some other possible RFTs that aren't on freakin backorder and might offer a more softer ride.

E90Fleet · 06-18-2006, 02:43 PM

USA/Canada cars mostly get Bridgestone and some Pirelli

Rest of the world gets a mix between Bridgestone, Pirelli, Michelin and Continental, depending on size.

From the ones I have driven the Bridgesones have been the best ( Havent driven the Michelin PS2 Runflats yet )

DerekS · 06-18-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

17" Bridgestone A/S, but I'm interested in finding some other possible RFTs that aren't on freakin backorder and might offer a more softer ride.

You might also want to try the Continental ProContact SSR tires; these are being fitted as OEM tires on 325XiT, 17" size.

zamboni · 06-18-2006, 11:24 PM

It's only 2500 miles I would contact the dealer and see if they can replace the tire. Perhaps you got a defect tire.

CALIF65GM · 06-18-2006, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekS

You might also want to try the Continental ProContact SSR tires; these are being fitted as OEM tires on 325XiT, 17" size.

Thanks for the info.

mobilejt · 06-21-2006, 09:54 PM

Anyone know when the Michelin ZP's will hit North America?

ward · 06-21-2006, 11:09 PM

bridgestones are the only option in the states for those sizes

re50 RFT

Asiann · 06-22-2006, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mobilejt

Anyone know when the Michelin ZP's will hit North America?

I know thye are working on it and maybe I heard 2007?

06330i · 06-22-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCE90DRIVER

...do you have ? Is there any brand that is preferable ?

I have 18" Bridgestones and have a problem with a "small "bulge" in the sidewall. The sidewall is not scraped and is in perfect condition.

My car has only 2500 miles on it !!!

J

i have the same problem have fun with the dealer, the wanna get me to pay
$383 for a new bridgestone wtff

shragon · 06-23-2006, 12:36 PM

bridgestone

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