RFT Option and Size - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

vsehraw · 01-22-2013, 10:49 AM

Hi,

I am looking to upgrade my tires and would like to get your suggestion.

I would like to stick with RFT. Car specs below:

335i Coupe with M Sports package
M ALLOY WHEELS DOUBLE SPOKE 225
19inch Bridgestone OEM Tires
Front 225/35R19
Rear 255/30R19

Other than Bridgestone and Pirelli do I have any other options in the above size ?
Are Pirelli any better than the OEM Bridgestone ?
Can these wheels accommodate other sizes, so my options expand ?

I am looking to get better handling/grip with less road noise and bumpy ride. I understand it might be difficult achieve that with RFT, but what can get me closest to it.

Thanks.

**Gary@TireRack** · 01-22-2013, 12:53 PM

Alternate sizing that fits is 235/35R19 up front and 265/30R19 rear. Top summer tires in these sizes for handling and grip in a non run flat tire would include the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and the Continental Extreme Contact DW.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

Smooth 330i · 01-22-2013, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsehraw

Hi,

I am looking to upgrade my tires and would like to get your suggestion.

I would like to stick with RFT. Car specs below:

335i Coupe with M Sports package
M ALLOY WHEELS DOUBLE SPOKE 225
19inch Bridgestone OEM Tires
Front 225/35R19
Rear 255/30R19

Other than Bridgestone and Pirelli do I have any other options in the above size ?
Are Pirelli any better than the OEM Bridgestone ?
Can these wheels accommodate other sizes, so my options expand ?

I am looking to get better handling/grip with less road noise and bumpy ride. I understand it might be difficult achieve that with RFT, but what can get me closest to it.

Thanks.

Consider 235f and 255r or 245f and 265r Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

07e92 · 01-22-2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NokTurNaL 330i

Consider 235f and 255r or 245f and 265r Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

Don't think PSS is RFT as OP wants to stay with RFT

vsehraw · 01-23-2013, 02:10 AM

Are their any other options I have instead of Non RFT ?

Are the Pirelli RFT any better than the Bridgestones ?

**Gary@TireRack** · 01-23-2013, 09:26 AM

If you must stay with run flat tires, the best option in 19" for your car is the Pirelli Pzero RFT, and you'll need to stick with 225/35R19 up front and 255/30R19 rear (there are no run flat tires made in 235/35R19or 265/30R19).

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

Hybrid For Life · 01-23-2013, 04:13 PM

Just ditch the RFT, get a small spare for the trunk or get the flate tire kit. You'll be much happier with non RFT's

T-cash702 · 01-23-2013, 06:27 PM

Go with the Michelin pilot sports 2 zp (they are runflats) I currently have 18s great tire and really performs!

techwhiz · 01-23-2013, 07:14 PM

Dump the run flats and get a small spare.
Less money and more options.

vsehraw · 02-02-2013, 02:30 PM

Are the Pilot Sport PS2 ZP better than Pirellis in all categories:
Road noise
Comfort
Handling

droptop335 · 02-03-2013, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-cash702

Go with the Michelin pilot sports 2 zp (they are runflats) I currently have 18s great tire and really performs!

I second this! Michelin PS2 RFTs are much better ride quality, but they also don't last very long from a tread wear standpoint. I've gotten about 25k miles on a set max.

vsehraw · 02-03-2013, 01:06 PM

I have been looking online and I cannot find the PS2 ZP anywhere, are they discontinued ? Could anyone suggest where I could purchase them from ?

How do the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT perform in comparison to the PS2 ? Are they available in size which will fit my car ?

Rollo` · 02-03-2013, 01:52 PM

The Michelin Pilot Sports 2 runflats are absolutely amazing. So much better than the bridgestone runflats that were on my e90. If I were going for all season I would definitely try the 960AS...

Tirerack should have both tires.

vsehraw · 02-04-2013, 01:40 PM

I have looked through tirerack and other websites but have not found the PS2 ZP in 225 or 235 size.

Is this a special order ? Can anyone share a link where they can purchased from ?

**Gary@TireRack** · 02-05-2013, 12:59 PM

The Michelin PS2 ZP is not made in sizes 225/35R19 or 235/35R19.

If you must stay with run flat tires, the best option in 19" for your car is the Pirelli Pzero RFT, and you'll need to stick with 225/35R19 up front and 255/30R19 rear (there are no run flat tires made in 235/35R19or 265/30R19).

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

01-22-2013, 10:49 AM	#1
vsehraw Private Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	RFT Option and Size Hi, I am looking to upgrade my tires and would like to get your suggestion. I would like to stick with RFT. Car specs below: 335i Coupe with M Sports package M ALLOY WHEELS DOUBLE SPOKE 225 19inch Bridgestone OEM Tires Front 225/35R19 Rear 255/30R19 Other than Bridgestone and Pirelli do I have any other options in the above size ? Are Pirelli any better than the OEM Bridgestone ? Can these wheels accommodate other sizes, so my options expand ? I am looking to get better handling/grip with less road noise and bumpy ride. I understand it might be difficult achieve that with RFT, but what can get me closest to it. Thanks.
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01-22-2013, 12:53 PM	#2
Gary@TireRack Moderator Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ Posts: 2,862 iTrader: (1)	Alternate sizing that fits is 235/35R19 up front and 265/30R19 rear. Top summer tires in these sizes for handling and grip in a non run flat tire would include the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and the Continental Extreme Contact DW. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp 1-877-522-8473 ext 386 Refer to 'Gary/E90Post' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E90post.com by ordering through the sig link.

01-23-2013, 09:26 AM	#6
Gary@TireRack Moderator Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ Posts: 2,862 iTrader: (1)	If you must stay with run flat tires, the best option in 19" for your car is the Pirelli Pzero RFT, and you'll need to stick with 225/35R19 up front and 255/30R19 rear (there are no run flat tires made in 235/35R19or 265/30R19). Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp 1-877-522-8473 ext 386 Refer to 'Gary/E90Post' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E90post.com by ordering through the sig link.

01-23-2013, 04:13 PM	#7
Hybrid For Life Low Ballin and Street Crawlin Drives: Slow & Low Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,675 iTrader: (2)	Just ditch the RFT, get a small spare for the trunk or get the flate tire kit. You'll be much happier with non RFT's __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

02-05-2013, 12:59 PM	#15
Gary@TireRack Moderator Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ Posts: 2,862 iTrader: (1)	The Michelin PS2 ZP is not made in sizes 225/35R19 or 235/35R19. If you must stay with run flat tires, the best option in 19" for your car is the Pirelli Pzero RFT, and you'll need to stick with 225/35R19 up front and 255/30R19 rear (there are no run flat tires made in 235/35R19or 265/30R19). Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator The Tire Rack, Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp 1-877-522-8473 ext 386 Refer to 'Gary/E90Post' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E90post.com by ordering through the sig link.

01-23-2013, 02:10 AM	#5
vsehraw Private Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Are their any other options I have instead of Non RFT ? Are the Pirelli RFT any better than the Bridgestones ?

01-23-2013, 06:27 PM	#8
T-cash702 New Member Drives: E90 4 dr sedan 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Go with the Michelin pilot sports 2 zp (they are runflats) I currently have 18s great tire and really performs!

01-23-2013, 07:14 PM	#9
techwhiz Captain Drives: e90 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 841 iTrader: (1)	Dump the run flats and get a small spare. Less money and more options.

02-02-2013, 02:30 PM	#10
vsehraw Private Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Are the Pilot Sport PS2 ZP better than Pirellis in all categories: Road noise Comfort Handling

02-03-2013, 01:06 PM	#12
vsehraw Private Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I have been looking online and I cannot find the PS2 ZP anywhere, are they discontinued ? Could anyone suggest where I could purchase them from ? How do the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT perform in comparison to the PS2 ? Are they available in size which will fit my car ?

02-03-2013, 01:52 PM	#13
Rollo` Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US Posts: 218 iTrader: (1)	The Michelin Pilot Sports 2 runflats are absolutely amazing. So much better than the bridgestone runflats that were on my e90. If I were going for all season I would definitely try the 960AS... Tirerack should have both tires.

02-04-2013, 01:40 PM	#14
vsehraw Private Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I have looked through tirerack and other websites but have not found the PS2 ZP in 225 or 235 size. Is this a special order ? Can anyone share a link where they can purchased from ?

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