Goodyear f1 Assymetrics fitted.

hmi1750 · 02-19-2008, 11:05 AM

Hi all,

Yesterday had my tyres changed for the above.. kept the standard MSport alloys in the end as I do a load of miles and cannot afford the more expensive tyres each year.

Anyhow, so far, a bit noisey, but the car feels sooooo much better! Its lighter, seems more keen, if a little light at times.. but just needs some time to get trusting the grip again.

The ride comfort has gone up HUGELY - I cannot explain enough, but I have back issues and its been so much more relaxing over the M4 cracks and London potholes on my weekly commute to Cardiff from London. Amazing.

I am not carrying any gunk yet... any recommended versions and places to order this?

Thanks,

G33 · 02-19-2008, 11:10 AM

i wud order the M Moblity kit from the parts dept! (gunk and ciggy light compressor)

how much did u pay for them if u dont mind me asking?

dxb335d · 02-19-2008, 11:22 AM

These are Non-runflat i take it?!

glad you are happy!

SiBurt · 02-19-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hmi1750

Hi all,

Yesterday had my tyres changed for the above.. kept the standard MSport alloys in the end as I do a load of miles and cannot afford the more expensive tyres each year.

Anyhow, so far, a bit noisey, but the car feels sooooo much better! Its lighter, seems more keen, if a little light at times.. but just needs some time to get trusting the grip again.

The ride comfort has gone up HUGELY - I cannot explain enough, but I have back issues and its been so much more relaxing over the M4 cracks and London potholes on my weekly commute to Cardiff from London. Amazing.

I am not carrying any gunk yet... any recommended versions and places to order this?

Thanks,

Another new F1 convert, well done!

You can order the mobility kit from any dealership - mine cost about £60.

nagge · 02-19-2008, 12:17 PM

Just ordered a set myself

Noisy you say, what are you comparing with? Everything I've read about them says they're very quiet for a high performance tire.

hmi1750 · 02-19-2008, 04:56 PM

they are quiet, but need to bed in too... but are currently a bit more noisey than the RFT bridgestones it had on it...

I have a compressor, just need some gunk for "emergency only".

Either way, even with RFTs if I were to get a flat I would call our Assistance...but now I can limp to the nearest tyre place.

They were £555 with £35 alignment check.

G33 · 02-20-2008, 08:58 AM

wow thats a good price! thing is what did u do with the bridgestones. i feel its wasted if im gonna swap off existing tyres

an no doubt the rears wear out faster than fronts and dont fancy mixing and matching tyres cos apparently DSC doesnt like it

dxb335d · 02-20-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SiBurt

Another new F1 convert, well done!

You can order the mobility kit from any dealership - mine cost about £60.

What consists of your mobility kit? I bought a bottle for £6 which inflates flat tyre and has a layer of latex to keep the tyre inflated. £6 seems a bargain?!

hmi1750 · 02-20-2008, 09:42 AM

I had a look at them.. the rears were down to under 3mm and the fronts at 4mm.. so not really bothered about keeping them as no doubt they would have just taken up room and don't have much life on them anyway.

So basically 4 new tyres.. will get my wheels refurbed soon too for the summer..

hmi1750 · 02-20-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

I bought a bottle for £6 which inflates flat tyre and has a layer of latex to keep the tyre inflated. £6 seems a bargain?!

Where from? That is all I want.

dxb335d · 02-20-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hmi1750

Where from? That is all I want.

From my local car-type accessory shop. Do you want me to get you one?

hmi1750 · 02-20-2008, 10:05 AM

i'll have a look at my local ones first.. might have something cheap.

G33 · 02-20-2008, 10:05 AM

can i have one also...u know whilst youre at it

dxb335d · 02-20-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by G33

can i have one also...u know whilst youre at it

Send me a postal order yeah ?

G33 · 02-20-2008, 11:36 AM

i thought u were givin them away?

booforty · 02-20-2008, 11:46 AM

Carl, I'll have 10 please!

dxb335d · 02-20-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by G33

i thought u were givin them away?

No i was offering to get one and post it to you lol

Dr.Crap · 02-21-2008, 03:28 PM

Does anyone actually like run flats?

They last half as long, cost twice as much and make the ride twice as hard.

Efficient dynamics offset by complete stupidity

chrisbin · 02-21-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Crap

Does anyone actually like run flats?

They last half as long, cost twice as much and make the ride twice as hard.

Efficient dynamics offset by complete stupidity

Big ding to that.....but then I'm sure the manufacturers and tyre companies see things differently.....

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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	they are quiet, but need to bed in too... but are currently a bit more noisey than the RFT bridgestones it had on it... I have a compressor, just need some gunk for "emergency only". Either way, even with RFTs if I were to get a flat I would call our Assistance...but now I can limp to the nearest tyre place. They were £555 with £35 alignment check.
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G33 Colonel 94 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	wow thats a good price! thing is what did u do with the bridgestones. i feel its wasted if im gonna swap off existing tyres an no doubt the rears wear out faster than fronts and dont fancy mixing and matching tyres cos apparently DSC doesnt like it
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I had a look at them.. the rears were down to under 3mm and the fronts at 4mm.. so not really bothered about keeping them as no doubt they would have just taken up room and don't have much life on them anyway. So basically 4 new tyres.. will get my wheels refurbed soon too for the summer..
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Dr.Crap Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 295 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Below Scotland iTrader: (0)	Does anyone actually like run flats? They last half as long, cost twice as much and make the ride twice as hard. Efficient dynamics offset by complete stupidity
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