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....on the tire noise...what is the Make of tires and the size...are they all the same...how many miles on these tires...I don't believe it is recommended to rotate tires...have you checked each tire with a proper gauge to determine wear pattern....just couple weeks ago driving my 09 Volvo C30 caught a glimpse of sun shining off steel thread on inside front of Perrelli's probably from careless under inflation...got new set with align $1000...my 10Speed careful driven 20,000 miles one quarter through second set of Perrelli's...alignment very important, our B Dealer here couldn't do proper job...JimB
the tires I have are 275/35/20 and they are nitto extreme nt555. I strongly beleive I need new tires, and a alignment. When im going to make the purchase of tires, I will probably go with the michelin pilot super sport. instead of the pirelli. for the reason of the softer ride. I know I will be giving up milage because of them being softer. I also noticed my current tires have more tread on the front ones, then the back. As the pervious owner brought 2 tires when needed, instead of 4.
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....I know Michelin is a good tire but Perrelli makes tire and pattern specially for the Bentley...a bit expensive but I prefer the original...consider replacing the TPMS valves if they have not been replaced, they are battery driven, but battery can't be replaced...what makes Michelin's more softer than Perrellis...way back when my car was brand new I picked up a serious nail in tire...had to use the "spare". I changed the tire myself using the car jack and tools just for the practice.... dealer actually told me it was a single use tire...that I do not believe...by the way...that make believe "spare" costs almost as much as normal tire....JimB
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....I know Michelin is a good tire but Perrelli makes tire and pattern specially for the Bentley...a bit expensive but I prefer the original...consider replacing the TPMS valves if they have not been replaced, they are battery driven, but battery can't be replaced...what makes Michelin's more softer than Perrellis...way back when my car was brand new I picked up a serious nail in tire...had to use the "spare". I changed the tire myself using the car jack and tools just for the practice.... dealer actually told me it was a single use tire...that I do not believe...by the way...that make believe "spare" costs almost as much as normal tire....JimB
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Jim, thanks for asking. I purchased the 2008. It has been great. Got my first service at the dealer. I asked them to check wind noise coming from drivers window. Came out that the door needed adjusting. Also, my spoiler comes up, then goes back down, once a day. I'm not concerned with that. Last but not least, I have Tire noise coming from the tires, so I rotated them, noise got worse. the tires have plenty of tread left, so I just turn the radio up, and amazingly the noise goes away. lol. Other then that, I love my purchase.
And im glad I got a a car with more miles, then a car with less miles, and older vehicle. because what I spent on the 08, I could have gotten a 05 or 06 with less miles. I want a car that's being used. instead of sitting in the garage. My experience with bmw, Mercedes, and now B. I realize you do them harm by letting them sit. get out and drive them like you stole it(wwhich I did).
And im glad I got a a car with more miles, then a car with less miles, and older vehicle. because what I spent on the 08, I could have gotten a 05 or 06 with less miles. I want a car that's being used. instead of sitting in the garage. My experience with bmw, Mercedes, and now B. I realize you do them harm by letting them sit. get out and drive them like you stole it(wwhich I did).
I also get windnoise and water ingress during carwash.
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Lilo, they first replaced the seal around the door, it still leaked, then they adjusted the door, and both Windows on that side. you can look at your door to make sure its adjusted correctly. then look at how much window (both), goes into the seal. compared to the side not leaking. they will give you an idea, if its the door, window, or may need a seal.
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Lilo, they first replaced the seal around the door, it still leaked, then they adjusted the door, and both Windows on that side. you can look at your door to make sure its adjusted correctly. then look at how much window (both), goes into the seal. compared to the side not leaking. they will give you an idea, if its the door, window, or may need a seal.
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