Dunlop SP Sport 01

Mr Marcus · 03-10-2012, 04:21 PM

My mate and I have 2011 N55 135i's but I realised the other day that he has Bridgestone tires and I have Dunlop SP Sports. Both RFT's.

Is that bad? I really don't know much about tires but should I be pissed off?

John_01 · 03-11-2012, 07:19 PM

Personally I felt a bit pissed off when I bought BMWs with runflats. I don't know if there is much difference between the brands though. Bridgestones are pretty bad, so I don't think you are missing much.

FactoryFast · 03-11-2012, 07:38 PM

I wouldn't be pissed off about the brand difference. Both are capable tires. BMW definitely selects the tires that are acceptable for a given region. Run those Runflats bald and get regular Tires!

Mr Marcus · 03-12-2012, 03:12 AM

That's the plan. Run them down, then simultaneous 2 part upgrades:
1) suspension kit with sway bars, bushings and coilovers.
2) Pirelli's all round, 225's and 245's

Noice!

woosh · 03-12-2012, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Marcus

That's the plan. Run them down, then simultaneous 2 part upgrades:
1) suspension kit with sway bars, bushings and coilovers.
2) Pirelli's all round, 225's and 255's

Noice!

Fixed

Pol · 03-12-2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Marcus

That's the plan. Run them down, then simultaneous 2 part upgrades:
1) suspension kit with sway bars, bushings and coilovers.
2) Pirelli's all round, 225's and 245's

Noice!

Do you mean the original BMW Performance suspension kit for the 135i?

Mr Marcus · 03-13-2012, 04:38 PM

Can't decide on that or aftermarket version. Here is Oz the BMW performance kit is $2,000 which seems a little steep. That said I am told the springs are the best in town, 46% stiffer than stock.

kaitan · 03-13-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Marcus

My mate and I have 2011 N55 135i's but I realised the other day that he has Bridgestone tires and I have Dunlop SP Sports. Both RFT's.

Is that bad? I really don't know much about tires but should I be pissed off?

Should post this in australian post.

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John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Personally I felt a bit pissed off when I bought BMWs with runflats. I don't know if there is much difference between the brands though. Bridgestones are pretty bad, so I don't think you are missing much.
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FactoryFast Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i ///M Dinan S2;) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southfields, New York iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be pissed off about the brand difference. Both are capable tires. BMW definitely selects the tires that are acceptable for a given region. Run those Runflats bald and get regular Tires!
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Mr Marcus Objects in the rear view mirror are losing 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i N55 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	That's the plan. Run them down, then simultaneous 2 part upgrades: 1) suspension kit with sway bars, bushings and coilovers. 2) Pirelli's all round, 225's and 245's Noice! __________________ 2011 135i N55 \| Black \| M Sport \| DCT \| Sunroof \| Pro Nav \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| Commbox \| Tint \| blah blah
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Mr Marcus Objects in the rear view mirror are losing 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i N55 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Can't decide on that or aftermarket version. Here is Oz the BMW performance kit is $2,000 which seems a little steep. That said I am told the springs are the best in town, 46% stiffer than stock. __________________ 2011 135i N55 \| Black \| M Sport \| DCT \| Sunroof \| Pro Nav \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| Commbox \| Tint \| blah blah
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