Got rid of Run Flats

Nick177 · Post by **Nick177** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:25 pm

I purchased my 2.5 Sport Z in August last year.From day one I was not very happy with the ride. When it was tram lining I just let the car do its own thing, it was quite managable.But the misses hated it and hasn't driven it since !

So the plan was to run the RFT's until Spring 2014.
Yesterday, I fitted a set of staggered 18" MV3's with Vredestein Sessanta's.
Wow what a difference, it feels like a new car, much more enjoyable.
No more tram lining and better comfort.Only downside is the misses will now want to drive it !
Got a great deal from Camskill, next day delivery and only £401 plus £12 postage.

Cristo · Post by **Cristo** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:42 pm

Great and happy to hear you get a better ride as I have experienced that tram line feeling and just thought it was bad tyre wear; although could see nothing wrong with the tyres........only done 14k since new.
The problem is what happens if you get a puncture ????? No spare wheel these days so in future you won't be able to 'drive flat' !!! .........and often the repair kits are useless if its a bad puncture. Also no jack as standard.

Nick177 · Post by **Nick177** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:50 pm

Hi Cristo
I got a Repair Kit from Halfords, it'll only be any good if I get a slow punture, it should get me home or garage.
In the event of a blow out. I'm a member of the AA.

Nick

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:50 pm

Lets see some pics Nick , Mv3,s are a much sought after wheel but not often seen on Z,s

DPG · Post by **DPG** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:52 pm

I think I prefer MV3's to 108's.

Not sure they would suit a coupe though.

GWastons old car

Terryvision · Post by **Terryvision** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:46 pm

I have a hatred now for run flats after getting rid on saturday!
You just reminded me I need to get a mobility kit!

Johnalexander · Post by **Johnalexander** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:04 pm

Wow what a difference, it feels like a new car, much more enjoyable.
No more tram lining and better comfort.Only downside is the misses will now want to drive it !

I'm finding this to be an issue. Did the new tyers stop the tramline?

Why do run flats cause tramline??

Johnalexander · Post by **Johnalexander** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:05 pm

Do you know have the run flat light on in the dash?

Terryvision · Post by **Terryvision** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:12 pm

Johnalexander wrote:Do you know have the run flat light on in the dash?

Stops tram-lining

My warning light did come on as I didn't reset after fitting the new wheels. I've reset it now and it's not come back!

Reset:

Start car, hold the tyre button in for ages... It goes amber then clears.. Takes 20 secs ish but seems like a life time

Johnalexander · Post by **Johnalexander** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:48 pm

Cheers . Is it a big difference with new tyers ?

Terryvision · Post by **Terryvision** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:51 pm

Johnalexander wrote:Cheers . Is it a big difference with new tyers ?

Day and night... Totally have no regrets ditching the RFT!

I'm sure other will agree

Johnalexander · Post by **Johnalexander** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:10 pm

Think I'll change mine

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:18 pm

I've got a set of avon zz5's waiting to go on after my wheel refurb, the tramlining does detract from the enjoyment of the car in my opinion-it just doesn't feel natural!

///Mikerw · Post by **///Mikerw** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:50 am

Absolutely agree 100%
Completely different car without the run flats

Do it, you won't regret it

Nick177 · Post by **Nick177** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:29 pm

Been running the Vredestein Sessanta's for a couple of days now,they have transformed the car, its now a joy to drive, with the added bonus of, a different less annoying frequency to any spurious rattles that occur during driving.
Anyone who is thinking of removing RFT's....do it now !
BMW don't quote on non RFT pressure, so I chose 32 psi all round, seems fine.

Photo of the old 108's

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