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Just picked the car up with a new set of non run flats and I am absolutely astounded - I thought I was in the wrong car! After reading lots of threads on here I was hoping for some improvement in ride quality but it truly is like night and day - I am totally blown away.
It wasn’t an easy call as the rfs had loads of tread on them (they will be going on flea bay) but I am so so glad I took the plunge - loved the car before - love it even more now! Took the long way home I was enjoying it so much
After researching all the alternatives I was going to go for the Mitchelins but the tyre guy I have been using for years and who I trust strongly recommended Fuldas. I was sceptical at first as I am from the camp that if I haven’t heard of them they must be rubbish but I did shed loads of research and that together with some positive comments on here persuaded me to take the plunge - clearly early days but so far I am not in the slightest disappointed.
It wasn’t an easy call as the rfs had loads of tread on them (they will be going on flea bay) but I am so so glad I took the plunge - loved the car before - love it even more now! Took the long way home I was enjoying it so much
After researching all the alternatives I was going to go for the Mitchelins but the tyre guy I have been using for years and who I trust strongly recommended Fuldas. I was sceptical at first as I am from the camp that if I haven’t heard of them they must be rubbish but I did shed loads of research and that together with some positive comments on here persuaded me to take the plunge - clearly early days but so far I am not in the slightest disappointed.
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Glad it's improved things, just don't forget to invest in a can of puncture weld and a small compressor for the boot
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Thanks Ewazix - yes invested in one from Halfords for £39 - looks good and in a very nice case too :
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Try popping the old boots on here? Some people on here won’t ditch the rft’s.
I sold a set of tyres on here and they were sold in an hour!
I sold a set of tyres on here and they were sold in an hour!
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Fulda! really! which model of tyre exactly.
A dead give away on grip is the squeal factor. If your tyres squeal when your maneuvering(had to spell check that!) round the average multi storey you have hard rubber Hard does not = sticky....
A dead give away on grip is the squeal factor. If your tyres squeal when your maneuvering(had to spell check that!) round the average multi storey you have hard rubber Hard does not = sticky....
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Thanks Silverzedtom never thought of that - will do
Yes mcbutler -Fuldas! Really! They are Sport Control - not been on any multi storeys yet but I gave them a bit of stick on way home (legally of course) and they seemed absolutely fine and plenty sticky to me - only squeal factor so far was mine!
Yes mcbutler -Fuldas! Really! They are Sport Control - not been on any multi storeys yet but I gave them a bit of stick on way home (legally of course) and they seemed absolutely fine and plenty sticky to me - only squeal factor so far was mine!
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I’m running fulda sport controls on my e89 & they are brilliant tyresAndyW60 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:13 pm Thanks Silverzedtom never thought of that - will do
Yes mcbutler -Fuldas! Really! They are Sport Control - not been on any multi storeys yet but I gave them a bit of stick on way home (legally of course) and they seemed absolutely fine and plenty sticky to me - only squeal factor so far was mine!
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Thanks Rob - I’d seen that in one of your posts and that helped me in my decision
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That's really helpful OP.
I've got a set of winters that are non-RFT so I'm looking forward to seeing how different they feel after the RFT Bridgestones.
Don't think I've ever wanted it to turn colder before!
I've got a set of winters that are non-RFT so I'm looking forward to seeing how different they feel after the RFT Bridgestones.
Don't think I've ever wanted it to turn colder before!
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Isnt there an “o” in manoeuvring?
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I'm sure the Fuldas will be fine. Just don't try and stop too quickly
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Already tried that (just for piece of mind) and get this! They were absolutely fine - German technology for you
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Interesting that the Fulda Sport Control have flown under the radar really, good reviews from the likes of Auto Bild ("Good resistance to aquaplaning, short braking distance on dry roads") and decent pricing make them sound like a decent choice TBH.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/20 ... e-Test.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/20 ... e-Test.htm
2003 2.5 SE, low miles, Sterling Grey, 108's & Eagles, no stubby here! Unmolested.
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I'm still running my RFTs until I need to replace the rear tyres, which will be before the spring. I'm looking forward to getting a new set of boots, was looking at the PSS.
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19" 326M | heated seats & wheel | pro nav & hifi | stubby
Gone: 2010 E89 23i Space Grey