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07-22-2005, 12:19 PM | #1 |
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How much smoother w/ non-runflat's??
Could I assume that if my e90 was equiped with non-RF that if would be a smoother ride?
Or is the difference not that noticeable. Last edited by BMRu4ia; 07-22-2005 at 12:53 PM.. |
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But being that the suspension in the E90 is apparently tuned with run-flats in mind, it's hard to say what a lighter wheel/tire combo would do. I know that the ride on the E90 with run-flats is much better than it is in the Mini and the 5 series with run-flats. Conventional wisdom is that less unsprung weight will definitely help the ride. |
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07-22-2005, 04:27 PM | #3 |
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I would believe it would be reasonable to assume that if you have two E90s (one with and one without RFT), the non-RFT shod car would ride better than the RFT car. As far as being noticeable, it would really depend how sensitive you are. The E90 non-sport rides very well, and I don't really sense a sense of harshness when going over sharp bumps and railroad tracks.
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I can guranteed one thing...the non-RF tires are a lot cheaper!
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Also, altho I don't have specific experience with using non-runflats on this car, on paper the non-runflats must ride more comfortablly / less harsh than the runflats because the runflats have a much much stiffer sidewall. |
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07-24-2005, 09:25 AM | #8 |
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Pondermatic provides the data (thanks!): 27 lbs. runflat vs. 24 lbs regular, i.e., 3 lbs. difference. That is within the range of variation of regular tires. 3 lbs. will not affect ride quality in most circumstances. Unsprung weight is important for handling over rough surfaces, that is, situations in which the wheel assembly is moving up and down. The lighter the wheel assembly, the easier it is to control the movement, it has less momentum. This is especially important for off-road motorcycles, desert racing, rallye cars and the like. It is not as big a deal for luxury cars on the street. I guarantee Cadillacs have more unsprung weight than an E90. It is the sidewall stiffness, as Pondermatic states, that is the relevant variable affecting ride quality, i.e., the extent to which we can 'feel' bumps. If you want a smoother ride, get higher aspect tires (e.g., switch to a 60 series) that are designed for ride quality. The tradoff is that the tire will 'bend' more during sideways loads, hence will not corner as well. I prefer the go-kart feel. When we are down to 30 aspect ratio tires, the difference btw a regular and a non-flat is almost imperceptible. At this point we need to assess which tire performs. Anyone know of any good runflat comparison tests yet?
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07-24-2005, 02:01 PM | #9 |
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Can you order Michelin Pilot Sport tires at the same time you order your car ? -- Or is it at crap shoot. ? Plan to order a 330 I.
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