RFT's question

cyclicoyster · 12-12-2012, 06:29 PM

Hey all, 2009 E90 is the first car I've had with run flat tires. My question is, are run flats generally louder than regular tires. I've got bridgestone potenzas, 225/45/17 front and 255/40/17 rear. I had a benz c300 before my 328i and it was quieter. Don't know if that's just the car or what. But the sound seems to be coming from the tires, I'm pretty sure of that. Any thoughts?

///M Ryder · 12-12-2012, 06:33 PM

RFT's are definitely louder due to the very stiff sidewall........Phil

12-12-2012, 06:29 PM	#1
cyclicoyster Private First Class 28 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	RFT's question Hey all, 2009 E90 is the first car I've had with run flat tires. My question is, are run flats generally louder than regular tires. I've got bridgestone potenzas, 225/45/17 front and 255/40/17 rear. I had a benz c300 before my 328i and it was quieter. Don't know if that's just the car or what. But the sound seems to be coming from the tires, I'm pretty sure of that. Any thoughts?
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12-12-2012, 06:33 PM	#2
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	RFT's are definitely louder due to the very stiff sidewall........Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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