Comin to the End of the Runflats

BMW //MPOWER · 06-26-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Looks like that's what I am getting, the guy from the tyre place is a bit worried that 225 might rub the struts as there is only about a finger width on stock, but he's going to test fit the pzeros on Monday for me. Cost would be between $150-$200 each corner after I trade my tyres in. I figure that it would be cheaper and better for the long run. I'll keep the 125i as RFT as it's probably safer for me wife.

Anyone know where I can get the tyre patch up kit?

Go to your BMW dealer and get the M Mobility Kit, it's $150 from memory. (it's what you get with an M car as they don't have RFT's or spares).

My personal preference for rubber is Michelin PS2's, can't speak highly enough of them.

Breville · 06-26-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Looks like that's what I am getting, the guy from the tyre place is a bit worried that 225 might rub the struts as there is only about a finger width on stock, but he's going to test fit the pzeros on Monday for me. Cost would be between $150-$200 each corner after I trade my tyres in. I figure that it would be cheaper and better for the long run. I'll keep the 125i as RFT as it's probably safer for me wife.

Anyone know where I can get the tyre patch up kit?

Actually that is completely correct; my bad. I was thinking about the R26R - http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/...-R26-R/234170/

sparoz · 06-29-2009, 04:01 AM

Okay, my car was in the tyre shop today for the test fit. The P.Zero (full stop)'s body is about the same as the Dunlop (who knows how come I got the Dunlops) runflat. Tyre's been ordered, and expecting them to come in the next couple of days. Will let you guys know the difference.

Brissie · 06-29-2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Okay, my car was in the tyre shop today for the test fit. The P.Zero (full stop)'s body is about the same as the Dunlop (who knows how come I got the Dunlops) runflat. Tyre's been ordered, and expecting them to come in the next couple of days. Will let you guys know the difference.

So which P zero are you getting? In 225/40/18 and 255/35/18?

sparoz · 06-29-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

So which P zero are you getting? In 225/40/18 and 255/35/18?

P.Zero (not the rosso nor the nero). and yes in, 225/40/18 and 255/35/18s. Apparently it doesn't last very long, but we'll wait and see

- a bit heavier than the PS2 but superior wet handling compare to the PS2... and the PS2 aren't in stock.

Brissie · 06-29-2009, 06:34 AM

how do the p zero compare, price wise, to PS2? I'm thinking of replacing the RFT once I have run in the car, when I get it, that is.

sparoz · 06-29-2009, 07:03 AM

I am pretty sure they are about the same price as they are on par with each other. I guess, there's no other option - so I didn't ask... I am trading my old tyres in, so it doesn't sting as much will let you know price once I found out.

Change over I quoted was between $150-200 per tyre.

bfi2906 · 06-29-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

I am pretty sure they are about the same price as they are on par with each other. I guess, there's no other option - so I didn't ask... I am trading my old tyres in, so it doesn't sting as much will let you know price once I found out.

Change over I quoted was between $150-200 per tyre.

Sparoz, I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Do you mind if I ask what they're giving you as a trade-in on your "old" tyres? Presumable they'll still have 90+% tread left on them.

sparoz · 06-29-2009, 06:33 PM

Less than 1000ks so far on my tyres. Will let you know once I've got the confirmation on pricing.

sparoz · 07-01-2009, 08:10 AM

Tomorrow is the install

can't wait.

WAY · 07-01-2009, 08:13 AM

I have just heard that the starspec or whatever Dunlop is now available in Australia. I've heard so much good things about it as a performance tyre. Someone should check it out. But P Zero is a brilliant choice.

takahashi · 07-01-2009, 08:17 AM

Dunlop starspec is the best you can get out of Japan. I am sure it is on the top of my best together with B'stone RE11 comes in change over time.

WAY · 07-01-2009, 08:19 AM

Stuckey's got it Taka. Give them a call to find out the price. I will probably get another set of DZ03G from them in 265 when I get new wheels and my body panels.

takahashi · 07-01-2009, 08:33 AM

EDIT: Yes Stuckey is the distributer for Dunlop in Vic if not the whole country (I am sure they ship semis everywhere).

I will see the difference between Stuckey and tyre rack. Nah... I am way not there. Not sure I am having pretty good tyre wear after 2000km. Lost less than 1mm. I am sure it will last over 15000km in my nanny driving around town.

I will keep it as good until I hit the track in stock mode.

WAY · 07-01-2009, 08:41 AM

Yeah do that. I really want to see what the stock auto 135i can do at Sandown.

smarm · 07-01-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Yeah do that. I really want to see what the stock auto 135i can do at Sandown.

I'll tell you what an auto at Sandown can do with a shit driver in the wet on Saturday

Stuckey are a good mob to deal with, they support motorsports and our medical company, so it's great to support them

sparoz · 07-03-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw135fan

how do the p zero compare, price wise, to PS2? I'm thinking of replacing the RFT once I have run in the car, when I get it, that is.

PS2 is about $120 more expensive. I am very happy with the PZeros at the moment though. Funny though that there's a little bit more road noise then the runflats, but I was on Dunlops. I haven't actually driven (apart from helping her park) the 125i, so I am not sure of the difference.

sparoz · 07-03-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bfi2906

Sparoz, I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Do you mind if I ask what they're giving you as a trade-in on your "old" tyres? Presumable they'll still have 90+% tread left on them.

$330/tyre approximately.. change over was 160 for fronts and 180 for backs... but you know how deals are.. you can never really tell.

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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Okay, my car was in the tyre shop today for the test fit. The P.Zero (full stop)'s body is about the same as the Dunlop (who knows how come I got the Dunlops) runflat. Tyre's been ordered, and expecting them to come in the next couple of days. Will let you guys know the difference. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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Brissie Lieutenant 36 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: May 2009 Location: brisbane, Oz iTrader: (0)	how do the p zero compare, price wise, to PS2? I'm thinking of replacing the RFT once I have run in the car, when I get it, that is. Last edited by Brissie; 06-29-2009 at 06:52 AM..
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	I am pretty sure they are about the same price as they are on par with each other. I guess, there's no other option - so I didn't ask... I am trading my old tyres in, so it doesn't sting as much will let you know price once I found out. Change over I quoted was between $150-200 per tyre. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Less than 1000ks so far on my tyres. Will let you know once I've got the confirmation on pricing. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Tomorrow is the install can't wait. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have just heard that the starspec or whatever Dunlop is now available in Australia. I've heard so much good things about it as a performance tyre. Someone should check it out. But P Zero is a brilliant choice.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Dunlop starspec is the best you can get out of Japan. I am sure it is on the top of my best together with B'stone RE11 comes in change over time. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Stuckey's got it Taka. Give them a call to find out the price. I will probably get another set of DZ03G from them in 265 when I get new wheels and my body panels.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	EDIT: Yes Stuckey is the distributer for Dunlop in Vic if not the whole country (I am sure they ship semis everywhere). I will see the difference between Stuckey and tyre rack. Nah... I am way not there. Not sure I am having pretty good tyre wear after 2000km. Lost less than 1mm. I am sure it will last over 15000km in my nanny driving around town. I will keep it as good until I hit the track in stock mode. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yeah do that. I really want to see what the stock auto 135i can do at Sandown.
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