linnfomaniac83
I bet you can’t wheelie a unicycle!
Yep, saw that!
Tyres… also roadside assistance.
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AnilS
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Could also try Tyreleader and Mytryes.
I got my Z4 tyres from tyreleader at over £100 cheaper than other online sites, last year.
James
Lord of the Erg\o/s
The absolutely worst mileage I got from Michelin was 25,000 km from a pair of 255/35R19 Pilot Super Sports (manufactured in USA). Strangely, the French-made pair I had earlier lasted about 40,000 km, with no change in driving habits or usage.
The set of Pilot Sport 4S (made in France) I'm now using seem to be lasting well.
James
Lord of the Erg\o/s
I look for scuffed wheels. That also says a lot about the care exercised by the driver.
wylton
Naim and Mana member
@linnfomaniac83 glad that you're ok & sorry that the RAC let you down. I know how you feel. A few years ago, I was on the M25, when an engine management light came on and the car spluttered to a halt. It couldn't have been in a worse position, because there was a steep bank inches away from the barrier, so I had hardly anywhere to stand. Promise after promise from the AA resulted in no appearance from them, so in desperation, I tried to start the car & luckily it fired up and I was able to limp home, it was a worry though. Glad to hear that plod came to your assistance on this occasion. Of concern to me, is the fact that I recently switched over to the RAC as the AA was getting too expensive, though they have tried to tempt me back of late. The cover I get from the RAC, is through out Barclays joint account, & I'm not even sure how comprehensive it is tbh.
linnfomaniac83
I bet you can’t wheelie a unicycle!
I was badly let down by the RAC unfortunately. If you ever break down on a motorway again, just call 999, they will come to your aid as fast as humanly possible, they’d much rather be rescuing you than dealing with the aftermath of a fatal accident, believe me. Recovery patrols even call the police for assistance themselves if there’s a significant risk to life.
canonman
pfm Member
Struggled past The Lecht in early May 3 years ago, snow, fog. Always stop at The Whisky Castle for a lovely ice cream!
And what do you mean would have happened then?
Suffolk Tony
Aim low, achieve your goals, avoid disappointment.
Fine choice of convertible car for us more mature folks there Steve! I thought my Z4 was a great car, very comfy, fast, and because the previous owner had tweaked the suspension, it handled very well, if a bit jiggly. It had been lowered a bit too much though. Mine was fitted with Falken tyres, non-runflats, & they seemed pretty good to me.
My latest BMW 540i M Sport Touring's fitted with runflats, & I'm sure it'll be better with the Michelin Pilot Sports which I'll have fitted, but only after I wear these buggers out! They're not disastrously bad. I got the runflats on SWMBO's BMW 218D M Sport convertible changed to Falkens recently. In her view, it didn't feel any different...
SteveS1
I heard that, pardon?
Thanks Tony I'm looking forward to it. Now that it's got a soft roof and a sensible boot I can make it work as a daily drive as well as some fun. The yellow peril has gone amid many tears after 14 years. Only car I've ever owned that made me some money even after running costs.
Re the tyres, even on a short test drive the Pilot Sports are quite obviously better (less fidgety) than the GY run flats on my 4 series with the same wheels and set up.
Tony Lockhart
Avoiding Stress, at Every Opportunity
A couple of friends replaced the RFTs on the M135i beasties. Even as a passenger I could tell the difference. I could feel that the tread was working into the tarmac rather than just sitting on top.
Ponty
pfm Member
Used both these to supply only, can be unbeatable prices. Then get a mate to fit them for a tenner a go.
Tony Lockhart
Avoiding Stress, at Every Opportunity
The thing is, every couple of years or so the major tyre makers change the construction of their tyres so that after say 6 years, the same name of tyre is very different to the tyre fitted at the factory. As long as you stick with tyres from the big names with the same spec/ratings, you’ll be fine.
So that will be Dunlop D40s then.
linnfomaniac83
I bet you can’t wheelie a unicycle!
Z4s are harsh and skittish on run flats, a good set of non run flat tyres transforms them. You can definitely feel the difference as a passenger, the road noise drops massively, your spine doesn’t get shattered every time you hit a piece of grit and the car doesn’t dance side to side… as a driver it’s an even bigger difference, steering feels tighter and more precise (because it is) and you can confidently push it out of bends quickly, which always felt a little sketchy on run flats. I reckon the run flats are one of the reasons that Z4s get through rear springs too.
As you say. When had a MR2 spyder, after a number of changes (lot's of track days) the nearby garage fitted a pair of RE040 in the rear, which was one of two models fitted at the factory. Fine, I thought, original ones. A couple of years went on, the car must have been a bit more than 10 years old. Then I noticed there where cracks in tires, you could actually see the chord. It turned out the tires where manufactured roughly the same time as the car and had slowly dried out!
So, don't insist on original spec tires on a car getting a bit old, you might actually get what you ask for
And check when they are made.
Tony Lockhart
Avoiding Stress, at Every Opportunity
Eek
Sue Pertwee-Tyr
Accuphase all the way down
Now that’s what I call a low profile tyre!