Jonathan Spira does it again!

LEDZEP · 06-10-2006, 05:30 PM

Those of you who receive Roundel should be looking for Jonathan's latest article in the June 2006 edition. A very good piece on run flat technology, the future thereof, and the controversy, etc. A very good read!!

Jonathan, you've done it again my friend!

My letter of praise to Roundel is of course, forthcoming.

dencoop · 06-10-2006, 05:39 PM

As Always

JSpira · 06-10-2006, 05:48 PM

You are both too kind. All I can say is ,, danke schön`` as I sit here and try to finish two articles for the August issue.

LEDZEP · 06-10-2006, 05:57 PM

Well then, get cracking!

BenMW · 06-10-2006, 06:05 PM

Can't wait to read it....Im condsidering switching wheels on my e92 and thus the tires to possibly non run flats...

So nice job ahead of time...JSpira because I know it will be a great read.

shimshimhada · 06-10-2006, 06:06 PM

Oh, you're a regular writer for Roundel? I will read your article the next time I am on the throne.

puck724 · 06-11-2006, 03:45 AM

i dont have subscription. anyway to read this online?

shimshimhada · 06-11-2006, 03:49 AM

I just read it. 'Twas informative and I liked your lexicon.

I loled at the Houston E90 chase part.

StevoSEA · 06-11-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Those of you who receive Roundel should be looking for Jonathan's latest article in the June 2006 edition. A very good piece on run flat technology, the future thereof, and the controversy, etc. A very good read!!

Jonathan, you've done it again my friend!

My letter of praise to Roundel is of course, forthcoming.

Second that:

Recieving "Roundel" has so far been the best part of my BMWCCA membership.

JSpira · 06-11-2006, 08:32 AM

Thank you all!

Brunotheboxer · 06-12-2006, 05:47 PM

nice article, very imformative. i noticed that you tested the bridgestone blizzak rft lm-22s fitted on seventeen-inch wheels. Where did you get them? I noticed that the tirerack does not stock them. how much were they? thanks.

bavarian19 · 06-12-2006, 07:20 PM

Excellent article!!!

You can probably count me in the 0.0005% of all BMW owners who have started with run flats, went to non-RF tires, and have switched back to RF's...

While I thoroughly enjoyed having my Pirelli Pzero AS tires on, the idea of a flat scared me... especially with the many long distance road tripping I do... So Im back to RF's... (and also looking for a good winter tire setup)

bavarian19 · 06-12-2006, 07:22 PM

Let me guess... one of the two next articles are for the MOST ipod system

bsjd00 · 06-12-2006, 08:24 PM

Does everyone have this issue of Roundel already? Mine hasn't come yet!

CnoteMD · 06-12-2006, 08:27 PM

I just read the article and agree with many of the points mentioned. I am in the similar position of having 18 inch wheels and RFT's and a 2nd set of 17 inch wheels with winter RFT's.

I will admit that RFT's are more expensive and may ride slightly harder than nonRFT's, but I don't plan on going back to regular tires unless there is no other option. The benefits greatly outweigh the negatives for my particular situation.

JSpira · 06-12-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bsjd00

Does everyone have this issue of Roundel already? Mine hasn't come yet!

Mine first came today.

JSpira · 06-12-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Let me guess... one of the two next articles are for the MOST ipod system

Korrekt.

bavarian19 · 06-12-2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Korrekt.

Then I am fully anticipating it... (no pressure or anything

)

JSpira · 06-12-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

(no pressure or anything

)

Ja, none whatsoever

hotsand5 · 06-13-2006, 11:49 PM

Jonathan, I'm really excited that you used my picture of the low tire pressure warning on the nav screen that I sent to you, as well as putting my story in the magazine. You really have some great and interesting articles. The magazine alone is worth the BMWCCA membership. Keep up the great work!
-Tony

meruyailir · 06-14-2006, 01:46 AM

Is the magazine available internationally? How do I subscribe?

larsssss · 06-14-2006, 02:14 AM

I want it too. Any pointers to more info?

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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	I just read it. 'Twas informative and I liked your lexicon. I loled at the Houston E90 chase part.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Excellent article!!! You can probably count me in the 0.0005% of all BMW owners who have started with run flats, went to non-RF tires, and have switched back to RF's... While I thoroughly enjoyed having my Pirelli Pzero AS tires on, the idea of a flat scared me... especially with the many long distance road tripping I do... So Im back to RF's... (and also looking for a good winter tire setup)
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