Changing Rear Tyres

zltm089 · 05-18-2009, 11:08 AM

Hi everyone!

OK, Rear tyres will need changing soon. I currently have the stock Bridgestone Potenza 255/ 35/ 18 runflats.

I was wondering if I can get Michelin PS2 runflat for the rears only? as my front tyres are still in good shape.

Would it affect performance and grip?

Or should I just stick to Potenzas on all 4 for the time being?

Thanks!

RagingKileak · 05-18-2009, 11:09 AM

I think the worst combo is part RFT's and part standard tyres lol... you might be ok with a mix and match set of either RFT or standard..

Matt

zltm089 · 05-18-2009, 12:01 PM

Matt, I would never mix runflats and with non runflats! I was thinking of going for Michelins PS2 runflats for the rears.

But I think I might just stick with Potenza for now.

Just called BMW Park lane for a quote:

£304.75 for each!!!!!!!!!!!! .....and she says thats including fitting! ...I was gona tell her, it should include a blowjob aswell for that price!!! ....

£608 for 2 tyres!!! STEALERS!!!

RagingKileak · 05-18-2009, 12:03 PM

£450 a pair at Sandal Wakefield mate...

Matt

E902717 · 05-18-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zltm089

...I was gona tell her, it should include a blowjob aswell for that price!!! ....

£608 for 2 tyres!!! STEALERS!!!

gabble · 05-18-2009, 03:49 PM

www.event-tyres.co.uk

Good prices, do it at your door or at your office. Excellent friendly service in my experience.

£223 for Bridgestone RFT 255/35/18

gabble

Dr Dave · 05-18-2009, 05:14 PM

Jeez........I'm in the trade and I'm glad my tyres have plenty of life left in them!

Not looking fwd to replacement time!

zltm089 · 05-18-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabble

www.event-tyres.co.uk

Good prices, do it at your door or at your office. Excellent friendly service in my experience.

£223 for Bridgestone RFT 255/35/18

gabble

Thanks mate!!! Will give them a ring!

kend · 05-19-2009, 02:58 AM

try Elite at romford if you can travel there.
good prices and service plus they will do a 4 wheel align for sensible money

Joyrida · 05-19-2009, 04:45 AM

got my rear 2 changed over the weekend.

2 x PS2 runflats ZP 255 35 18 - £450 ( excluding blowjob )

Wembley tyres, good service, decent fellas

my pockets are now considerably lighter

zltm089 · 05-19-2009, 08:56 AM

cheers guys!

pjs · 05-19-2009, 09:05 AM

£424 at kwik fit - online price

MOB · 05-19-2009, 04:02 PM

Michelins RFT's are massively better than the Bridgestones IMO

RagingKileak · 05-20-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOB

Michelins RFT's are massively better than the Bridgestones IMO

Oddly, I just changed from Michelins to Bridgestones, and there is no doubt that new Bridgestones are better than worn Michelins...

I cant remember far enough back to compare the Michys when new!

Matt

dxb335d · 05-20-2009, 08:39 AM

Ive not tried elite at romford, but Elite at Rainham are good on tyres but shit at balancing them.

E92Fan · 05-20-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Ive not tried elite at romford, but Elite at Rainham are good on tyres but shit at balancing them.

Same place... and their balancing machines have just been recalibrated again today

zltm089 · 05-20-2009, 10:44 AM

Looks like you guys are back!!!....so how was the ring then?

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zltm089 Banned 261 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Changing Rear Tyres Hi everyone! OK, Rear tyres will need changing soon. I currently have the stock Bridgestone Potenza 255/ 35/ 18 runflats. I was wondering if I can get Michelin PS2 runflat for the rears only? as my front tyres are still in good shape. Would it affect performance and grip? Or should I just stick to Potenzas on all 4 for the time being? Thanks!
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 202 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	I think the worst combo is part RFT's and part standard tyres lol... you might be ok with a mix and match set of either RFT or standard.. Matt
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zltm089 Banned 261 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Matt, I would never mix runflats and with non runflats! I was thinking of going for Michelins PS2 runflats for the rears. But I think I might just stick with Potenza for now. Just called BMW Park lane for a quote: £304.75 for each!!!!!!!!!!!! .....and she says thats including fitting! ...I was gona tell her, it should include a blowjob aswell for that price!!! .... £608 for 2 tyres!!! STEALERS!!!
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