How old is your ride and what model of Pirellis are you running on?
Hi Ryan,
Car is 4 yr old but has been noisy since 6 mth old. Tyres have been changed once 2yr back to same Pirelli cinturato P7 225/55 R17 097Y based on Performance's advice. Initial half month after it was good, not so noisy but subsequently the noise came back again.
Apparently the specified tyres are not suitable for this car. What do you think?
Thanks,
Kf
LimPeh
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I had Pirelli on my previius car before but the noise didn't bother me. When I changed from 18" to 19" rims with Michelin PS2 tires, I was so pleasantly surprised that my car was so much quieter, ie virtually silent. I also tried Goodyear's Eagle F1 tires, very quiet (and cheaper) too.
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Red_Bean_Bun
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Hydraulic springs - 520i got meh .... ?
Your tyre pressure / alignment ok ?
Any feathering ?
Thank you, LimPeh. I believe you are right on target about using Michelin or Goodyear. The Pirelli specified for car is not suitable. Just shocking that BMW did not test out Pirelli over a few months and yet specified it for car.
All repairs/alignment/ tyre pressure carried out by PM every few months. They should have figured out where's the source of the noise and rectified problem after 4 years. They never highlighted any other issues other than suggesting Pirelli may not be right for car.
Red_Bean_Bun
Well-Known Member
Noise tolerance is as personal as your underwear. What's suit you may not suit me. Don't blame BMW for not testing Pirelli.
If Pirelli does not suit you, go & try Michelin, Bridgestone or Conti. Find 1 that suits you.
How can this be the case? A good manufacturer will specify items that complement his product, not make them sound noisy based on subjective taste. The car comes direct from approved agent with new tyres fitted and changed to agent's recommendation. All tests by agents'own mechanics who then admitted tyres are not specified correctly.
