RFT Option and Size

vsehraw · 01-22-2013, 09:49 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, 11:53 AM

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

Mavus · 01-22-2013, 12:40 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, 05:16 PM

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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, 01:10 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, 08:26 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, 03:13 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, 05:27 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, 06:14 PM

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

vsehraw · 02-02-2013, 01:30 PM

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

droptop335 · 02-03-2013, 07:32 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, 12:06 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, 12:52 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, 12:40 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, 11:59 AM

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, 09:49 AM	#1
vsehraw Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA 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, 11:53 AM	#2
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	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. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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01-23-2013, 01:10 AM	#5
vsehraw Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Are their any other options I have instead of Non RFT ? Are the Pirelli RFT any better than the Bridgestones ?
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01-23-2013, 08:26 AM	#6
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	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. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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01-23-2013, 03:13 PM	#7
Hybrid For Life Banned 78 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	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
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01-23-2013, 05:27 PM	#8
T-cash702 Private First Class 9 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E92 11' AW 335IS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Go with the Michelin pilot sports 2 zp (they are runflats) I currently have 18s great tire and really performs!
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01-23-2013, 06:14 PM	#9
techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	Dump the run flats and get a small spare. Less money and more options.
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02-02-2013, 01:30 PM	#10
vsehraw Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Are the Pilot Sport PS2 ZP better than Pirellis in all categories: Road noise Comfort Handling
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02-03-2013, 12:06 PM	#12
vsehraw Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA 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 ?
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02-03-2013, 12:52 PM	#13
Rollo` Captain 124 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2018 230i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US iTrader: (2)	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.
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02-04-2013, 12:40 PM	#14
vsehraw Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Free Rider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA 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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02-05-2013, 11:59 AM	#15
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	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. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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