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| 01-11-2011, 02:38 AM | #1 |
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Is it me or do the stock Dunlops Suck?
I recently purchased a 2011 135i and the car with the Dunlop runflats. I came from a 08 e90 that came with the bridgestone runflats. from simple evaluations i can tell that the BStones have a much better grip especially when cornering. The Dunlops i must say are a lot more comfortable riding than the Bstones. Ive also noticed that the Dunlops are a lot more whinier when hard cornering. they scream a lot more and a lot louder. Over all i didnt think i would say this but i would much rather take the Bstones over the Dunlops. even though the Bstones are a lot tougher ride i would prefer the performance they offer over the ride quality the Dunlops do.
Anyone with the same thoughts or experience?
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| 01-11-2011, 07:53 AM | #2 |
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I guess you didn't get the Sport package? Bridgestone RE050A came on my 1er. Or did you get an optioned tire/wheel set?
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| 01-11-2011, 10:07 AM | #3 |
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Dunlops? My '11 came with Bridgestones. Did you not get the M-Sport pack? Maybe that's the difference since they have different wheels...
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| 01-11-2011, 10:24 AM | #4 |
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BMW switches off between the two sets of tires, just luck of the draw. I have used both and felt they are similar. My 09 135i M-Sport came with the Dunlops. They wear out QUICK!
You can see in the new 2012 LCI 135i pictures, the car is on Dunlops.
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| 01-11-2011, 11:14 AM | #6 |
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runflats generally suck. They are very stiff and it makes the ride seem much more harsh then it should be. i swapped mine for nitto invos. quiet and comfortable.
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| 01-11-2011, 11:16 AM | #7 |
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My '11 M-Sport has the Bridgestone's.
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| 01-11-2011, 11:59 AM | #8 |
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I have Dunlops on my 135i. I rather like them. Until they wore out - then they got kind of noisey. They sound like a wheel bearing going south. But it is the tires (bc my winter tires don't make any noise!). In a few months I will have to buy new summer tires anyway. But I like the RFT Dunlops. Not sure what I will buy though.
The tires that come OE on our cars depands only on what BMW has laying around teh factory on hand. Bridgestone, Good Year, Dunlop and Pirelli - all are OE tire suppliers. IF you decide to stick with RFT (RSC) tires... make sure that the tire you buy has the "STAR logo" on the sidewall. This denotes that the tire meets BMW requirements for noise, ride and handling. I personally think the reason why some people give new tires such rave reviews is because they were driving around way too long with bald, hard lumps for tires. Any new tire would feel better than their old ones! lol With any modern tire it is very hard for the average Joe to detect any differences. Probably atmost you are feeling slip angles (ie steering response) and road noise - for new tires. Dackel |
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