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      11-05-2012, 10:45 PM   #1
j3o3t3
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First Impressions - New Non Runflat Tires

Disposed of the Michelin Primacy OEM RunFlats with a major upgrade to Bridgestone Potenza S-04's Non Runflats.

what a difference..

-I can feel the road- the dumbed down isolation sensation is gone. Feels a lot more like my '08 E60 550i.
-Great tip in, car is more responsive to subtle steering adjustments- at all speeds.
-No more run flat kerplunk over road expansion joints/etc. Car eats these up now.
-Tires make car handle and feel better, inspires greater driver confidence plus more aggressive cornering ability.

All I can say is if you're on the fence- make the change - dump the run flats, and based on my first few hundred miles the S-04's are a superior choice.

I also bought a Slime 70005 Safety Spare Flat Tire Repair System just to be safe...
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2023 M5 Competition: Marina Bay Blue l Silverstone Merino Leather l Type 789 Rims l Executive Package l Acquired 12/30/2022

Prior BMW's 2011 550iMSport, 2008 5501MSport,
2005 5451, 1993 325iS
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