Originally Posted by
Brendan
I have had Michelin Pilot's for some time now on my bmw 330d. primarily to start with as I can get them at costco! I have used continentals and yokahama's too. There performance is very good and I can not complain about there. Also I have had a big puncture on the front drivers tyre (exhaust hanger went through middle of tyre) I was doing about 100 Mph at the time, the tyre held together and I was able to safely get to the hard shoulder. - OK it screwed the tyre and rim was damaged too but minimal excitement. The BMW 330d weighs in at 1.75 tonnes so the tyre did well.
I have 18" rims and with a 20% off voucher got 4 for about £560.
It's pretty scary when it happens, when it does you really do understand the meaning of having good boots, thanks for the info, I ordered some pilot 3 already, wish I tried Costco as we have one just down the road from me in watford.
I got four with delivery for £440, 205/40/17. Not so bad I guess.
Thanks for the head up mate.
Originally Posted by
1-PD
I saw the tyre it was like the entire tread had been cut from the side wall, not only was he lucky to escape injury to himself or the car the RS7 escaped too, very very lucky