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Leeroy
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Non run flat tyres

Post by Leeroy » Mon May 22, 2017 1:14 am

Hi everyone
I'm new to this forum as I have recently purchased a 2005 3.0 Z4 for the purpose of a road trip. My problem is I have just changed all four tyres for continental non run flat tyres and the car now handles like I'm driving on jelly wheels can anyone suggest the reason for this or do these cars only handle on run flats ?

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Non run flat tyres

Post by kis » Mon May 22, 2017 8:11 pm

Hi and welcome!

Non runflats always improve the car. Especially as you've got premium tyres.

I'd say either a balancing issue or alignment. Possibly front bushes might be worn too.
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Non run flat tyres

Post by buzyg » Mon May 22, 2017 8:46 pm

You have done the right thing ditching the run flats. Last set of Conties I had on mine was when I bought it. Many opt for MPSx. But as you have just put the Conties on, the best move will be to get the tracking set up and have a wee fiddle with the tyre pressures. Pretty certain you will find a set up that is way better than you had with the RF's.
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