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how can you say cpc2 are good. ![]() P.S Will never use the those tyres after scarping my alloys under hard braking; so it has to flexing of side walls right!! Last edited by raj.barcode : 30th July 2010 at 10:05. | |
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Secondly, if you crash into a pothole or hit something really sharp, your RFT's already limited capacity to absorb an impact will be compromised even more under higher pressure, and it will either take the entire thing itself and get cracked internally, OR will pass on too much onto the rim which can get damaged / cracked (true stories). Why would you WANT to maintain higher pressure? I don't know about Nikhil, but I realized that this was EXACTLY what I wanted. No low-pro sport tyres, no superhuman grip, no super-silent tyres, no super-soft comfort-oriented tyres; because all these things come with real-world limitations which are faced every day on our roads. I just wanted a set of tyres which can be as reliable and durable as the Turanza's I have on the Corolla. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Just bought a tyre cover and bungee cords for my space saver. I thought this might be helpful for someone else who has made the switch to tubeless and bought a space saver spare. Making a little effort towards stowing the space saver away properly frees up quite a bit of boot space, things aren't as bad as they are made out to be by the Mercedes & Audi chaps ![]() Link |
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| ![]() flyingspur your wish is my command. Sorry a little late though. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Hmmm I haven't seen too many E90 LCI silvers. It was more popular in the pre-LCI. So in a way, your car is unique. And I really like the all-black interiors, it looks very sporty as it should, rather than the pseudo-luxury beige stuff that's become so common now. I splash of CF will totally trick your interiors out ![]() |
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| ![]() Seriously considering switching to PS3.. I guess this should not affect any warranty.. and how does the switch affect handling (I am extremely happy with RFT for its terrific handling).. Couple of reasons for switching 1. Tramlining 2. My family hates the ride.. They loved my Civic earlier.. |
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| ![]() Seriously considering switching to PS3..Thanks to all for enlightening me on the switch from RFT to regular.. But some questions.. I guess this should not affect any warranty.. and how does the switch affect handling (I am extremely happy with RFT for its terrific handling).. BMW does not provide any tire removal kit.. how do you guys handle a puncture? ![]() |
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As for the puncture, you will have to go to a tyre shop. | |
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| ![]() Akshay.. Thanks.. My question was about replacing with the spare when the puncture happens.. As we do with every puncture - replace the tyre ourselves and then get it repaired in the puncture shop.. It will not be possible unless we get a puncture tool kit.. Wondering how guys handle that.. |
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| ![]() Changed my RFT to Michelin PS3.. Have driven about 80KMs.. First impressions.. ride has improved significantly - a la Passat - and road noise is zero.. For the first time since I bought this car, I am hearing the engine note clearly.. Too early to say anything about Tramlining.. Cons: ride height has come down and I scrapped on a speed breaker, I normally sail thru'.. and I think the fuel consumption has gone up a bit.. |
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| ![]() Original was 205/55R16.. As PS3 was not available in that size, went for the available 225/50R16.. Did the math before deciding.. Ride height should come down by just 0.25 mm (205 x 0.55 - 225 * 0.5). But I guess the height reduction is mostly due to the soft side walls compared to the RFTs. |
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