Did you replace with Runflats or Non-runflats?

[Mins21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chilli21 (original)

Yes the Dunlops are like normal tyres to me ride is good and road noise is reduced over other types of run flats such as Pirellis which i have had experience with.

thats what I have now - Pirelli's - they are quite noisy at speed and tram-line quite heavily...

which particular Dunlops should I be looking at please?

thanks

[Mins21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original)

thats what I have now - Pirelli's - they are quite noisy at speed and tram-line quite heavily...

which particular Dunlops should I be looking at please?

thanks

oh yes - not to mention how uncomfortable the ride is generally!!! Ouch!

[NickyJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Dunlop SP9000s are much better than the Pirelli Euforias IMHO, but neither compare to a 'proper' tyre

Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original)

which particular Dunlops should I be looking at please?

Dunlop SP Sport 9000 are the runflats I've ordered

[Mins21]

Nicky J

how did you get on with the Dunlops SP Sport 9000 tyres?

Any good - thinking of getting two new tyres but its either two new RFs (def not Pirellie Euphoria!), or 4 new non RFs!

thanks

[oRb]

I replaced the Dunlop SP9000s that originally came on the car with SP01s recently. I believe they're the next generation of Dunlop runflats.

I'm finding them significantly better than the SP9000s - although I can only really compare worn SP9000s against new SP01s. Certainly seem smoother and noticably less road noise.

R

[NickyJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original)

Nicky J

how did you get on with the Dunlops SP Sport 9000 tyres?

I find them fine, they came on the car originally so I've just stuck with them, but it might be worth trying the SP01s as oRb says they're better Road noise doesn't bother me though, I'm used to noise as I've got a convertible

Mine were £97 each incl VAT and delivery from mytyres.

[sef]

I had Pirellis on my S and changed them for Dunlop SP9000... The difference was very noticeable... I find Dunlops to be superior in every way... Need two new fronts soon so I'll see what the new ones are like...

[minilover1]

Hi Guys,

I have a cooper 03, with Pirelli run flat tyres, they all need replacing soon and Im really tempted to replace them with standard tyres, a couple of questions, 1) will the tyre pressure monitor need to be turned off or taken out of each wheel? 2) Will this customisation of the car affect my insurance etc?

Looking forward to hearing from someone about this!

Cheers

[MINIAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by minilover1 (original)

... will the tyre pressure monitor need to be turned off or taken out of each wheel?

The TPMS uses the ABS sensors (there are no sensors in the wheels) and works with either conventional or run flat tires.

[cristo]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

The TPMS uses the ABS sensors (there are no sensors in the wheels) and works with either conventional or run flat tires.

And the TPMS picks up a low pressure tire more quickly with non run flat tires
because of the more flexible sidewall.

[MINImeat]

Quote: Originally Posted by cristo (original)

And the TPMS picks up a low pressure tire more quickly with non run flat tires
because of the more flexible sidewall.

Good point! I never thought of it, but I have been alerted very quickly whenever I've had any kind of leak in my non-runflats and have always had plenty of time to get to a tire store before the situation escalated.

[obk]

Hi all,

I'm due to replace my standard fit pirellis and have been looking at the dunlop sp9000 after what's been said on this topic. I've searched on mytyres and there are 2 sorts of sp9000, ZR17's and R17's. What's the difference? ZR17's are about 15 quid cheaper.

Cheers

[MINIAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by obk (original)

Hi all,

I'm due to replace my standard fit pirellis and have been looking at the dunlop sp9000 after what's been said on this topic. I've searched on mytyres and there are 2 sorts of sp9000, ZR17's and R17's. What's the difference? ZR17's are about 15 quid cheaper.

Cheers

I see 205/45 ZR17 88W RF for £75.20 and 205/45 R17 88V XL for £96.80. The "Z" prior to "R17" in the first tire indicates it has a speed rating in excess of 149 MPH ... in this case 168 MPH as indicated by the "W" following the "88". The second tire has a speed rating of 149 MPH as indicated by the "V" following the "88".

Neither of these tires are run flats.

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

Neither of these tires are run flats.

That's correct..!

What you need to look for is the Dunlop SP9000 DSST

Blackcircles.com have them at the moment at £124 each, Mytyres are £132.20 - both for the SP SPORT 9000 DSST 205/45 R17 84V Rim-protection, runflat, BSW, *, DSST

[MINIAC]

205/45-17 Kumho ECSTA SPT XRP (KU31) run flats for £82.80