its that time. need tyres for my 135

[roboman]

Its time for my 135 to get some new rear rubber. I have 26157 on the clock. I have decided to stay with rft,s for now. Prices seem to range from R5000 per Tyre for dunlop to around R3250 for bridgestone.
I plan to refit OEM bridestone. The dealer wanted R3300 plus vat just to supply and they have no stock???
I got a quote yesterday from HiQ for R3250 fitted.
Anyone think this is a bad deal?
Anything I,m overlooking?

 

[Coisman]

imp:
Call Hi-Q in Hatfield, 012 362-7097, speak to Richard, tell him Francois Spietkop with the Blue E46 with the silver Schnitzer stripes refered you... :thumb:

 

[Coisman]

PS: Where in Pta are you??

 

[Twinz]

Bridgestone the best. :thumbs:

Dunlop becomes noisy after awhile...

 

[Seether]

That price is not too bad. There was a shortage of Bridgestone in the country, so if they are available, get them.

In Durban
front 215/40R18 I got for R2900 each
back 245/35R18 I got for R3200 each

TWT were R4800 (whatever they were smoking must have been good)

RFT Bridgestone are definitely the way to go.

Goodluck :thumbs:

 

[herr bmw]

twt own a plantation of weed some where cause for the quote they gave me on my 16'' tyres,i got from supa quick at greenstone,4 for R5100 and a free potjie

 

[Philip Foglar]

I am waiting for Tyretraders to get stock of Pirelli P Zero RFT's - but in reality, I think I am done with RFT's and their tramlining character. Much rather fit normal tyres, especially on 18" wheels, which I am planning on getting!

 

[Josh-ZN]

I am waiting for Tyretraders to get stock of Pirelli P Zero RFT's - but in reality, I think I am done with RFT's and their tramlining character. Much rather fit normal tyres, especially on 18" wheels, which I am planning on getting!

I found my Bridgestone RFTs only started tramlining when they were very badly worn. Mine were so worn in fact, that the guy at the tyre place said that had I not had RFTs, he is pretty sure the side wall would have given way. The new RFTs I have fitted are just perfect. Really can't tell the difference between these and regular non-RFTs, and the bonus is I have peace of mind that they are safer, especially for South African road conditions. I hit a pothole the other day so hard that the fillings in my teeth loosened :rollsmile: I guarantee you, that had I not had RFTs, I would have had a blow-out and a buckled rim, and stranded in the middle of the road between Ixopo and the coast.

I understand every product has pros and cons, but when it comes to RFTs the pros far outweigh the cons.

I recommend you stick to RFTs

 

[Philip Foglar]

I am waiting for Tyretraders to get stock of Pirelli P Zero RFT's - but in reality, I think I am done with RFT's and their tramlining character. Much rather fit normal tyres, especially on 18" wheels, which I am planning on getting!

I found my Bridgestone RFTs only started tramlining when they were very badly worn. Mine were so worn in fact, that the guy at the tyre place said that had I not had RFTs, he is pretty sure the side wall would have given way. The new RFTs I have fitted are just perfect. Really can't tell the difference between these and regular non-RFTs, and the bonus is I have peace of mind that they are safer, especially for South African road conditions. I hit a pothole the other day so hard that the fillings in my teeth loosened :rollsmile: I guarantee you, that had I not had RFTs, I would have had a blow-out and a buckled rim, and stranded in the middle of the road between Ixopo and the coast.

I understand every product has pros and cons, but when it comes to RFTs the pros far outweigh the cons.

I recommend you stick to RFTs

Well that is fair enough! If the tyres are mostly free of tramlining most of their life, then that is of course fine with me. But I cannot justify spending the sort of money they want for these tyres just for a crashy and tramlining ride. This is what the Continental RFT's on my car are like.

 

[Dean ///M]

Anyone tried a 225/40 at the front?

 

[Seether]

Anyone tried a 225/40 at the front?

If you do that you have to change the backs to 255s

 

[Philip Foglar]

Aren't the 1 Series narrow/wides the same sizes as the E90 3 Series?

 

[babyboss]

gona change to 225/255 normal , bought sparewheel kit ..
overseas guys running this setup with no issues & better grip :=):

 

[roboman]

imp:
Call Hi-Q in Hatfield, 012 362-7097, speak to Richard, tell him Francois Spietkop with the Blue E46 with the silver Schnitzer stripes refered you... :thumb:

Thanks for the help. The big issue here is no stock.

 

[FaSTandFurious]

gona change to 225/255 normal , bought sparewheel kit ..
overseas guys running this setup with no issues & better grip :=):

What kit do you have in mind? Does that include the biscuit spare & jack?

 

[roboman]

PS: Where in Pta are you??

I am n PTA east

 

[Coisman]

PS: Where in Pta are you??

I am n PTA east

So did you call Richard??
If so what did he say???

 

[roboman]

I spoke to him earlier today but he has no stock.
Thanks for the help anyway

 

[BMW M]

Personally, I dont like the the Bridgestone RFT in 18", the Mitchellins on the other hand are just epic! I've done around 26000km with mine now, front still has 70% left rears around 50% left... I dont 'nurse' these tires either, but I check pressures on a weekly basis and make 100% sure that the they are 100% on spec pressure wise. Also keep them filled with Nitrogen, but dont know if that makes a differance.

En hulle sit soos k@k in n wol kombers... :rollsmile: