02-28-2020, 11:27 PM | #1 |
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What tyres to choose??
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The run flats on my 20" 405's are nearing end of life I'd like to swap for non run flats if possible The tyre spec on RFT's currently are 225/35/20 (fronts) and 255/30/20 (rears) Should I buy the same spec in Non Run flats? i am worried as height of the side wall is too low, could get away on an RFT but will it be a problem on the regular tyres? Any recommendations on what size to go for please? Thanks in advance
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02-29-2020, 08:16 AM | #4 |
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I've got the same wheels and switched from the RF Pirelli's to MPS4S NRF in the same size. No issues at all but considerably smoother ride now. I did put a few extra PSI in them as they did look and feel a little softer that the RFs. I assume because of the thinner tyre walls.
MPS4S were also half the price of the Pirelli's
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Cheers guys, thanks a lot, appreciate it
Also i have a 335d XDrive For some reason with current offers on Kwik fit are coming out the cheapest and the quickest to get the tyres in said sizes However i could only get Michelin's for the fronts and Good year Contact 6 for the rears Is it OK to mix brands? Considering XDrive? |
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Personally would stick to a matched set all round, different tyres perform in different ways so have consistency between axles. |
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What pressure do you inflate your tyres to? Do you carry a can of gunk in the boot now |
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Stock pressure is 28 front and 30 rear and after some playing about I find 30 front and 32 rear seems to be working best for me. Tyre wear is also even across the tyre so that's reassured me. Don't have any gunk or anything yet but I do keep meaning to get some. I had a slow puncture at Christmas which I got repaired. If it'd have been a RF they likely wouldn't have done it
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