12-06-2010, 05:24 PM | #1 |
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Winter tyres - run flats or normal
Been looking at winter tyres for my forthcoming x3.
Seen Dunlop winter run flats but they are over £400 a tyre for 245/45 r19. Anyone got any experience with winters of this size either normal or run flat ? What's peoples thoughts on just going for normal winter tyres and carrying a can of tyre weld ? |
12-06-2010, 09:27 PM | #2 |
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I’ve been looking for some 245/45-18 snow tires and although there are plenty of regular (non run-flats) available in the US including Michelin X-Ice X-12’s at USD 182. The only run-flat I found was the Dunlop SP Sport 3D at USD 270 so the total extra cost of the run-flats is about USD 352 per set.
A pressurized sealant can like Tire Weld or Fix-a-Flat can work in an emergency, but has the reputation of rendering the tire impossible to balance. Another possibility to consider is to carry a small 12V. compressor and a rubber/fiber plug kit. I’ve used these before with perfect results. Of course, if a tire picks up a nail while the wife is driving, the run-flats would be an infinitely better decision! |
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12-07-2010, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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Thanks. Have gone with Dunlop runflat sport 3d winter tyres. Got a quote for £230 per tyre which makes the other companies quote of £400 look like they are trying to cash in on the snow in the uk at moment
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12-07-2010, 04:25 PM | #4 |
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I have Nokian winter RFTs on my 18' style 307. A bit noiser on the motorway, but they have been working just great in the snow in Klosters, and also on ice.
As for RFT, do you really want to change a tyre in winter? (Davos was -16 mid Saturday morning). Anyway, great to hear you talking about winter tyres - def. worth it - check out the comparison: |
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12-07-2010, 04:33 PM | #6 |
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12-07-2010, 04:46 PM | #7 |
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My current E60 has comfort seats and you got me worried now as my new X3 is ordered with the sport seats
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12-07-2010, 10:40 PM | #8 |
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Get smaller rims and tires for winter. I am sure that 17" will fit, which should allow you to buy winters and rims for the same price as 19" winter tires alone.
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