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I have a BMW E91 3-Series 2.5 Tourer with runflat tyres. After 16,000 miles the fronts are coming close to need replacing. I have found the present Bridgestone tyres seem to transmit even minor bumps in the roads more so than with my previous Tourer that didn't have run-flats. I am looking for comfort and quietness and hoping you can suggest type of tyre and manufacturer to look at.

Asked on 18 April 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

I'm currently trying to get BMW to re-think its wheel and tyre strategy. If the car is on 18" or 17" wheels, a change to 16" wheels will put more of a tyre cushion between the rims and the road, but BMW might not advise this for the 325i.

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