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Charger_Pete · Nov 10th, 2006, 07:57 AM

Greetings everyone

I want to gauge opinion on the Dunlop 18" run flats fitted to the JCW wheels. I replaced both front tyres about 4000 miles ago and have recently noticed HORRENDOUS tyre roar from 40mph upwards. This is especially noticeable on when slowing down from 70mph.

I drive a mixture of motorway, A and B roads and frequently check the tyres are correctly inflated. I have heard that this tyre is prone to this problem but not heard it on anyone elses car.
Has anyone else out there experienced the same? I am considering mentioning it to the dealer as it is that bad, looking to maybe getting 2 new tyres?

Thanks guys

Pete

Charger_Pete · Nov 11th, 2006, 11:48 AM

Prowse · Nov 11th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Tyre noise increases as wheel size (and width) increases and side walls have to become stiffer. The tread pattern may have something to do with it too, but I'd imagine the more noise, the more grip.

ButtonIt · Nov 12th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Yeah the 18's on my boss's 530d make a horrendous noise, whirs and hums like a worn out wheel bearing.

Nov 10th, 2006, 07:57 AM	#1
Charger_Pete Mini 2 Slap Head Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Coventry Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 426 Offline	Dunlop Tyre Roar Greetings everyone I want to gauge opinion on the Dunlop 18" run flats fitted to the JCW wheels. I replaced both front tyres about 4000 miles ago and have recently noticed HORRENDOUS tyre roar from 40mph upwards. This is especially noticeable on when slowing down from 70mph. I drive a mixture of motorway, A and B roads and frequently check the tyres are correctly inflated. I have heard that this tyre is prone to this problem but not heard it on anyone elses car. Has anyone else out there experienced the same? I am considering mentioning it to the dealer as it is that bad, looking to maybe getting 2 new tyres? Thanks guys Pete

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ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 15,544 Offline	Yeah the 18's on my boss's 530d make a horrendous noise, whirs and hums like a worn out wheel bearing. Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

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Nov 11th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 1,499 Offline	Tyre noise increases as wheel size (and width) increases and side walls have to become stiffer. The tread pattern may have something to do with it too, but I'd imagine the more noise, the more grip.

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