19" Star rated non-RFT's on Black Circles

[Graeme]

Hi Chrispy,

About 3 years ago, before the non-runflat* rated makes became available, I could only source some winter tyres that were not star rated and not runflats (non available at the time).  They're Vredestein Winter Extreme in the right size for front and back, and with 107V and 111V ratings. Insurance  Ok as long as size, weight and speed ratings are correct.  I carry a couple of cans of Tyreweld and a battery operated pump just in case (and I understand a lot of cars have this as they don't have a spare to save weight).  This is the 4th winter with them on, and touch wood!!!

Graeme

[Chrispy]

[quote="Graeme"]
Hi Chrispy,

About 3 years ago, before the non-runflat* rated makes became available, I could only source some winter tyres that were not star rated and not runflats (non available at the time).  They're Vredestein Winter Extreme in the right size for front and back, and with 107V and 111V ratings. Insurance  Ok as long as size, weight and speed ratings are correct.  I carry a couple of cans of Tyreweld and a battery operated pump just in case (and I understand a lot of cars have this as they don't have a spare to save weight).  This is the 4th winter with them on, and touch wood!!!

Graeme
[/quote]Hi Graeme

So in order to get the load rating, and go non RFT ultimately you went non star marked too?

This is the thing - finding the nirvana of tyres that are star marked, the correct load rating and aren't made of spleen liquidising  concrete....

Are you still on non star marked right now?

Many on here have warned me against going non star marked due to the transfer box risk, but then I'm into load rating issues (and therefore insurance). Arrgh why is nothing straightforward lol.

Chris.

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[Graeme]

Hello,

Yes, my winter tyres are non-star marked - when I needed them they were the only ones I could get without paying about £350 each!!!  I have them on a second set of wheels and do about 5000 a year on them.  So far the tyres have covered almost 20,000 miles and are wearing evenly.  They do give a slightly softer ride than the runflats I use from April to November - currently Good Years.  The car "crashes" on all potholes, manhole covers and the like irrespective of the tyres on it because it has a firm suspension. The non-runflats are smoother on small bumps such as changes in asphalt and they run quieter on smooth surfaces. To be honest, after a week on one type then the other, I get used to them.  If I was only using one type of tyre I'd get Bridgestone runflats - which is what I'll  do when the Good Years wear out.

Graeme

[Pat Mustard]

Was talking this subject through with my local tyre distributor yesterday. He highly reccommends the Hankook Ventus Evo 2 K117A
which has ZR , XL , 111W and rim protector . He's on his 3rd set on his E70.

[Chrispy]

[quote="Pat Mustard"]
Was talking this subject through with my local tyre distributor yesterday. He highly reccommends the Hankook Ventus Evo 2 K117A
which has ZR , XL , 111W and rim protector . He's on his 3rd set on his E70.
[/quote]Non RFT?....

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[Pat Mustard]

Yes. Just had a look on Tyreleader and they are quoting 164 euros rear and 139 euros front. Ive always used Hankook's on my E53's and never once had an issue.

[Chrispy]

[quote="Pat Mustard"]
Yes. Just had a look on Tyreleader and they are quoting 164 euros rear and 139 euros front. Ive always used Hankook's on my E53's and never once had an issue.
[/quote]Awesome I'll look into those. Thanks very much for the tip.

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