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      09-05-2014, 12:10 PM   #1
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X4 Tyre Change

Bit the bullet and decided to change out the 20" Pirelli PZero Run-Flats for Vredestein Ultrac Vorti non Run-Flats. it seems the X5 lads have had success with these taking the jittery edge off while improving handling.....

Won't have them for a week, but will post when I've tried them out.
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      09-05-2014, 02:01 PM   #2
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Chopper 45: I checked test by Auto Express: overall winner was Continental Conti Contact 5.

Best handling in dry has Vredestein Ultrac Vorti - with a narrow margin.

I think that you will get better comfort with non-run flats.

Best of luck- but don`t drive too fast in the wet
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      09-06-2014, 02:32 AM   #3
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Chopper 45: I checked test by Auto Express: overall winner was Continental Conti Contact 5.

Best handling in dry has Vredestein Ultrac Vorti - with a narrow margin.

I think that you will get better comfort with non-run flats.

Best of luck- but don`t drive too fast in the wet
Hi Tjalle, I did a fair bit of research but the first thing is to see what tyres will fit both in size and load rating as you know. In the end the following were my only choices -

Conti 3 Sportcontact
Dunlop Sport Maxx GT
Yokohama Advan Sport 103 and 105
Falken FK 453
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti`

All i want is to take the harsh edge off on rough surfaces which i think the more pliable sidewalls will give...
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      09-10-2014, 05:01 PM   #4
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Let's us know once you replace how much better the ride is
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      09-16-2014, 06:51 PM   #5
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New Tyres on and oh what a difference.... The ride comfort is so much better but not only that I definitely feel that the X4 is more settled in bends and inspires more confidence.. A great result :-)
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      10-20-2014, 05:10 PM   #6
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@chopper45
I too am about to buy a demo msport version (with 20" wheels). I love the look, but would be much happier if the car had not the sport suspensions.
How better is Your ride now without RF tyres?
Need Your help
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      10-22-2014, 09:46 AM   #7
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Hi there, It made a huge difference as far as i am concerned. The comparison is huge.
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      10-22-2014, 02:06 PM   #8
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I had the chance to test drive an XLine version and a demo Msport version (with sport suspensions), and found the MSport way too nervous and stiff.
I am considering buying the demo (the discount is very inviting), but needed to find a confirmation on a not too expensive way of softening up the handling and the confort.
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      10-22-2014, 02:08 PM   #9
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It is not Xline vs Msport.
It is normal vs sport suspension or electronic suspension. EDC is giving you the best of both worlds.
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      10-22-2014, 02:18 PM   #10
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You are right, Jypsie.
Thing is, at least here in Italy, all Msport demos have sport suspensions.
Not a single MSport demo with EDC or normal suspension...
Given such situation, the comparison is between Xline and MSport.
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      10-22-2014, 02:21 PM   #11
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I totally agree the EDC might give You the best of both worlds.
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      10-22-2014, 02:50 PM   #12
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I chickened out early and went xline on 18s, msport in many non main market countries comes with sports suspension standard, suspension delete not an option.
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      10-22-2014, 11:52 PM   #13
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mmm, not in Belgium. Have the MSport Could have normal or sport suspension and went for EDC.....
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      10-23-2014, 06:22 AM   #14
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Same goes for Italy.
How is the ride with EDC in confort mode, btw?
Did You compare it with standard (normal) suspension?
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