[andy69]

Originally Posted by bloopeta

Trying another set of wheels to see if its eliminates the problem is pointless, unless both sets of wheels have the exact same tyres fitted.

The new set would could have decent tyres fitted, so how would you know whether it was the new wheels or new tyres that cured the problem??

at least he would know if it was the wheels and/or tyres causing the problem or something else.

What if he buys new rubber or wheels and he still has a problem ?

[trixman]

Which is why I said try out a similar car first. Do a test drive at a local dealer or something.

You have to take the big things out the equation first, like if it's you thats finding it strange, a suspension problem or the wheels.

[Tunna_uk]

22 years in the Motor Trade-my guess would be tyre quality. Sounds like you got TDF tyres (known in the trade as taiwanese ditch finders) dxb335d is right.
You can get away with them on low powered FWD cars but not our great BMW's
Slidey Slider!

[williams11]

Well tried the pressure tonight , up to 37psi rear and 35 fronts . Guess what it starting raining so out i goes to check it out .
No difference what so ever , sliding about like the dukes of hazzard .
Thats it im going to take a punt that the wheels are ok and order some
http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/product...hFor=&PT_ID=52
Heres hoping they do the job , shall hold off till tomorrow just to see if anyone has any other suggestions with tyre prices .
The falken are working out at £282 ( not sure bout delivery though for NI ) .
Cheers fellas much appreciated the feedback

edit - feck me its doesnt rain but it pours . Just noticed on their website that they dont deliver to Northern Ireland . Back to the drawing board .

[williams11]

Well just been of the phone to the nice guys at falken tyres and they are happy enough to ship out to me . 4 x 452s should be with me early next week . Shall give all a update when all fitted , thanks again everyone.

[MEGA]

Hi mate. Try camskill.co.uk instead. They are equally cheap .Theres also usually alot of faken fk 452s on ebay so give it a go..

Good luck

[MEGA]

ah ok, just missed your reply. Glad you got it sorted!!

[williams11]

Ok guys some feedback .
Got the tyres fitted yesterday , done well a local tyre depot charged me £25 for all four fitted and balanced . I was quoted £18 for each tyre at a larger tyre fitters . Anyhow firstly the noise that i was getting is completly gone . I havent had much rain here but i can tell right away that its a different car to drive , much better refined drive . Those tyres have made a hugh difference , I can now start to aprreciate the car and look forward to heading of over the bank holiday .

Now using 225/40yr18 fk452 falkens - cost for 4 = £303 shipped
fitting - £25 .
thats me well sorted
thanks again folks .............................

[dxb335d]

glad its sorted..!!!

Tyres aint to be skimped on mate...

[MIKEYBMW1]

Falken 452 decent tyres?