New tyres are on

marchantsuk · Post by **marchantsuk** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:41 pm

Finally got them fitted, changed from the run flats to a full set of Vredersteins. One word WOW, reading all the previous threads I couldn't believe there would be so much difference. If you are wearing a set of run flats then make the change, you won't be disappointed.

Half Colin · Post by **Half Colin** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:40 am

I think all those who have made the change will agree with you whilst all those who haven't will wonder what we are on about.

How about BMW admitting their mistake and recalling all Z4 to make the change at no cost to owners!

marchantsuk · Post by **marchantsuk** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:55 am

I'm now in a dilemma, have just ordered a 120d M Sport, which will come with RF's, do I also make the change to Vred's on this?

ZermattV · Post by **ZermattV** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:58 am

Glad you like the Vreds

Half Colin · Post by **Half Colin** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:11 am

marchantsuk wrote:I'm now in a dilemma, have just ordered a 120d M Sport, which will come with RF's, do I also make the change to Vred's on this?

The 120d might have a totally different ride on RFs to the Z4 and I've heard that some other newer RFs are a lot better than the Bridgestone OEM RFs on the Z4. Have you driven a 120d on RFs? If not I would so pronto if they're an option and not standard on the 120d.

KERMIT1970 · Post by **KERMIT1970** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:54 am

I also changed mine on my zed ! But have RFT on my 335d & they are fine. Car drives great with the RFT's on a bit stiff but they are 19's !

ChawenHalo · Post by **ChawenHalo** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:50 am

marchantsuk wrote:I'm now in a dilemma, have just ordered a 120d M Sport, which will come with RF's, do I also make the change to Vred's on this?

I've had a 320 D with Sports suspension on 19" wheels and it was not a problem TBH. It did tramline but I do like a faily firm ride. I've also driven loads of mile in 120d M sports from rental companies (literally 1000's of miles) and I thought that it suited the car absolutely fine.

You have remember that a lot of critism over run flats was aimed at the 5 series of the time (the suspension was not originally designed for run flats) by the time the 3 series was out, it was fine. We're now on 2nd generation runflats which are much much better than they used to be.

Fai enough if you run a full on sports car and on track, its not a best option. As an everyday runabout, I much prefer runflats (2 punctured tyres in the last 2 year on a Golf 6 is a complete pain in the butt).

Cheers!

marchantsuk · Post by **marchantsuk** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:46 pm

Thanks, all.
I did test drive a 120d (albeit a hatch) but yes it did have RF's on. The ride was not as noticeable as the RF ride in my Zed, as far as I know the 120d comes with RF's as standard so no financial benefit to changing on the order.

thedude · Post by **thedude** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:18 pm

How much would a set of Vredersteins cost and where did you get them? I have the runflats on mine but only been driving a few days so I don't have an opinion either way...yet!

CoupeAli · Post by **CoupeAli** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:21 pm

I'm considering replacing the RTFS, what type of Vreds did you fit and do the tyres offer rim protection?

Half Colin · Post by **Half Colin** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:25 pm

Got mine from Tyremen they've gone up a bit to around £466 now.

marchantsuk · Post by **marchantsuk** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:56 pm

Got the tyres from my local dealer Mike Wood tyres www.mike tyres.co.uk
They are Ultrac Sessanta, 4 tyres (225 front and 255 rear) £480 all in fitted etc etc

marchantsuk · Post by **marchantsuk** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:57 pm

Sorry the web site should be www.mikewoodtyres.co.uk

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