Sgc22 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Following on from my shuddering issue which I have not yet resolved I will need 2 new front tyres imminently. i have run flat tyres, should I change to non run flats would i have to change the rear to non flats at the same time? are there any amendments that need to be made to change to non run flat and is it worth the risk? which brand tyres do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Personal choice - from experience Non-runflat Michelin crossclimate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Spend money on tyres, don’t save it Safety critical bit of kit. Look thru the ratings for “A” in wet braking. It’s the one you want to have. For me to get A rating in wet braking in my size and spec it was Michelin Primacy 3. It rolled off the factory with Michelins. As said above it’s personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyjawa Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 I went eagle f1 none rft. I live in Hampshire, if I was a lot more north I’d probably fit cross climate or equivalent. you can do the fronts first then the rears as long as not mixing across axle. I just had them all changed. and lastly, imho avoid Pirelli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 13 hours ago, skyjawa said: and lastly, imho avoid Pirelli. Why? They are a premium brand? I’ve only ever had issues with cheap tyres. When I bought my E39 the selling garage as part of its MOT stuck Verdestein tyres which lasted less than 10k. F10 had Nexens fitted prior to my purchase which cracked really badly at only 18 months old and unnerved me so I scrapped them Decent car warrants decent tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 27 minutes ago, Andrew said: Why? They are a premium brand? The other premium brands are better. Pirelli are poor in the wet and cold compared to Michelin and Goodyear. Pirelli also wear out quite quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyAndy Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) Have to admit, I had pirelli on my Granada back in my BAOR days... awesome grip when new, but really didn't last that long. Granted tyre technology has come a long way since, but I believe pirelli still have that same 'problem' with not lasting as long as other premium brands. That said, I had BF Goodrich on my 3.2 Vectra... not for long... amazing grip initially but 13-14 months later they weren't far off illegal. Edited August 26 by HandyAndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyjawa Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) Pirelli are crap next to Goodyear and Michelin imho. Tyre Reviews never place them that well. Also, as detailed in the other thread, the Pirelli Cincurato that came on my replacement wheels failed epically at being a run flat, may as well just have had a normal tyre anyway. This is not the experience I’ve had with other run flats (Bridgestone/goodyear) wifes Tiguan came on Hankook Safeseal, had no idea they had a nail in them because they just carried on as normal. That said their sidewall condition at just 5 years old is terrible (very badly cracked) Edited August 25 by skyjawa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgc22 Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 I’ve been tempted but so far resisted the kumho on black circles at £122 with a 10% discount when buying 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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