Bridgestone v Dunlop Runflats

[davyk31]

Having taken my summer wheels off today it looks like I need to replace the tyres before refitting.

Taking a quick look it seems the Bridgestone Runflats are quite a bit cheaper than Dunlop. My wheels are 20" so I need 315x35 and 275x40. Anyone any experience that would say the Dunlops are worth the extra money.

Anything else I should be thinking about? Assume I could go non runflat but would need to be saving a bit to make that worthwhile.

Anyone with good part worns to sell I might be interested or a genuine set of BMW E70/71 21" wheels with decent tyres.

[stevee]

FYI .. X6 wheels don't fit the X5. Rear hub is different size (larger on X5).

[davyk31]

Thanks for that, now that you have said it I do remember reading that before. To be honest I reckon new or good used tyres on my existing 20s will be the best option.

[flyfs6]

Davy I've switched to non rft's. But having tried both Bridgestone's and Dunlop's (fitted to my car from factory), I rate the Dunlop's better. I felt they were more compliant and were less noisy also. Also think there isn't a lot difference between the OEM Dunlop's and non rft's.

[Avtar]

[quote=""flyfs6""]Davy I've switched to non rft's. But having tried both Bridgestone's and Dunlop's (fitted to my car from factory), I rate the Dunlop's better. I felt they were more compliant and were less noisy also. Also think there isn't a lot difference between the OEM Dunlop's and non rft's.[/quote]

I need to change mine soon also and am also planning to come of the Run Flats. I am interested to know if there is any significant difference in the ride now sinec you have changed to the non run flats?

[davyk31]

Is there much cost saving in going for the non runflats. If there wasn't I will probably stick with runflat for the safety advantages they give.

[535dboy]

I've always had the dunlops