1er RF tyres

[///M_aniac]

Guys,

The front tyres on my e82 are trashed after 30k miles.

I have been offered 2x 215 40 r18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A for £360 or 2x Dunlop SP01 FOR £320

Are Bridgestone worth the extra £40? Thoughts on wear, noise, grip appreciate too.

Thanks

Conor

[mwpe]

Black Circles are showing £233 for the Dunlops and £243 for the Bridgestones fitted. According to their website, the Dunlop is better for wet grip and economy.

[///M_aniac]

Thanks. Would need to get them posted to Belfast then try and persuade someone to fit them. Have never bought tyres online before, but there seems to only be 3 choices in N.I. for my 1 series Coupe.

Dunlop at £160 ea, Bridgestone for £180ea and Pirelli for £220ea.

Note - just put two new rear Bridgestone on in Jan.

[///M_aniac]

So I checked online :

According to Tyreshopper, the only RF in 215/40 R18 are Pirelli P Zero at 178 fitted! On black circles same tyre is £165 delivered. No other options for RF 215 40 R18.

Might as well buy locally then either the Bridgestone for £180 ea fitted or Dunlops for £160ea fitted.

Opinions on these tyres please? Are Bridgestone worth the premium?

[mwpe]

The Black Circles prices are fitted, you would need to put your postcode into their website to find the local agent.

[mwpe]

The Black Circles prices are fitted, you would need to put your postcode into their website to find the local agent.

[bertiejaffa]

I've always found tyreleader to be the cheapest.... They come from Germany so usually take a few days but are worth the saving.... Local garage fits for £10-15

[///M_aniac]

Thank you for the input guys but online sites are coming back more expensive than local Dunlop or Bridgestone options, so looks like one or the other...