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      02-18-2020, 10:00 AM   #18
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Drives: 2020 X5 M50i
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It's official.... Run-flat tires SUCK.

I had my all-season Pirelli Scorpions (non-runflats) installed today, which normally wouldn't even be worth mentioning....

..... except it's worth mentioning.

When I bought the car a week ago, I thought to myself "Between the air suspension, downgrading to 21s instead of 22s, and the accoustic glass.... there shouldn't be this much road noise, or harshness over bumps".

I was right. It was those shitty Continental run-flats.

Car rides MUCH quieter, and smoother over bumps. Not just "a little"... it's a NOTICEABLE difference.

I'm not sure I'll ever put those Contis back on the car.

Anyway..... new shoes;
Pirelli Scorpion 275/40/21 front
Pirelli Scorpion 315/35/21 rear
(Stock size.... MUCH better than stock ride)

I think they even "look" a few mm wider, so I'm even happy with the appearance.
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