|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Keeping RFT's (Heresy?)
|
|
10-04-2010, 09:56 AM | #1 |
Enlisted Member
6
Rep 47
Posts |
Keeping RFT's (Heresy?)
I have run my Bridgeston RFT's for 27.5K on my 318d Msport and now they are due for replacement.
To get rid of the stupid wear patterns i saw on the front i have been modulating the tyre pressures from high to very high. Ride quality of course is shocking. However, i need to keep RFT's on the car as i have been told by the dealer it needs them when (if) it goes back (PCP type purchase). I dont need ultimate grip from a tyre but i do need it to ride well, cope with standing water and last a while. Is this too much to ask from any of the other RFT's? Are there any alternatives that are noticably better than the Bridgestone? Any comments/advice would be appreciated. Nev
__________________
330d MSport LCI Touring, Estoril Blue, MSport +, Pro Nav, Lighting Pack with Adaptive Headlights, Harmon Kardon Speakers.
AND a 1972 Hillman Avenger Tiger race car |
10-04-2010, 10:04 AM | #2 |
Brigadier General
652
Rep 3,445
Posts
Drives: G22 M440D
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: CH / SCO
|
I replaced my original Bridgestone runflats with a set of Michelin PS2 ZP (runflats). Liked what I read about them : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168648
Ride is noticeably better, with less tramlining than the Bridgestones. Wet weather feel is much improved - the Bridgestones were like bakelite. Not cheap the Michelins, though. D.
__________________
Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 10:42 AM | #4 |
Major General
268
Rep 9,915
Posts
Drives: VW T5
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Worcestershire
|
What size are you looking for?
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 10:46 AM | #5 |
Enlisted Member
6
Rep 47
Posts |
225/45 17 and 255/40 17 Standard Msport fare.
__________________
330d MSport LCI Touring, Estoril Blue, MSport +, Pro Nav, Lighting Pack with Adaptive Headlights, Harmon Kardon Speakers.
AND a 1972 Hillman Avenger Tiger race car |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 11:09 AM | #6 | |
Major
87
Rep 1,032
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca
|
Quote:
I was forced to replace my OEM Bridgestone RFT's with Michelins and couldn't be happier
__________________
2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 11:26 AM | #7 |
Colonel
54
Rep 2,197
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 11:33 AM | #9 |
Major
87
Rep 1,032
Posts
Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca
|
I was driving home from work and my tire blew on the side walls. I found out there was a nail in it. I was traveling at 70 mph when it occurred. I was safely able to pull over to the side of the road.
__________________
2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7 |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 11:47 AM | #10 |
Major General
268
Rep 9,915
Posts
Drives: VW T5
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Worcestershire
|
Why not try Kumho KU31 Ecsta Sports?
£107 for the rears and £91.90 for the fronts. These prices are from Camskill's website. http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m54b238s0p0 |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 02:30 PM | #12 |
Banned
175
Rep 4,302
Posts
Drives: M135i
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: South West
|
PS2 runflats are definitely better.
But they are still compromised. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 03:21 PM | #13 | |
Brigadier General
179
Rep 3,923
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2010, 04:14 PM | #14 |
Major
36
Rep 1,135
Posts |
Like the others have said, PS2s are really good for runflats. I went from on SE on 17" conti runflats to an MSport on 18" PS2s and the ride was noticeably better. The 'nail' picture above is the upside of keeping runflats.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-06-2010, 01:10 AM | #15 |
Colonel
156
Rep 2,349
Posts |
Michelins !
How much to change from Bridgstone rft to Michelins.
I drive my wifes E92 rarely because the ride is awful ,it has 4 k miles on it so i should be able to sell the tyres to off set some of the cost. 19" 225 style alloys . Or do i keep my eye out for some 225s with Michelin and just buy a spare set |
Appreciate
0
|
10-06-2010, 02:29 AM | #16 | |
Enlisted Member
6
Rep 47
Posts |
Quote:
Nev
__________________
330d MSport LCI Touring, Estoril Blue, MSport +, Pro Nav, Lighting Pack with Adaptive Headlights, Harmon Kardon Speakers.
AND a 1972 Hillman Avenger Tiger race car |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-06-2010, 12:53 PM | #17 | |
LSD - No, you're not seeing things
72
Rep 3,302
Posts |
Quote:
Keep the bloody things, they are a PITA. Ask any 'EXPERIENCED' tyre shop how many blowouts (big ones) they know of. Its VERY rare on modern tyres and they dont fall off the rims either As an aside, Ford commercials are moving over to Kuhmo too, as are others. Economy of scale means it a multi-million saving for them now the quality is up there with the best.
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-06-2010, 01:12 PM | #18 |
Jeff
318
Rep 1,451
Posts |
"Ask any 'EXPERIENCED' tyre shop how many blowouts (big ones) they know of.
Its VERY rare on modern tyres and they dont fall off the rims either " That's what the guy from Event Tyres said as he was fitting mine. Most of the people that you see with a flat tyre have NOT had a full blowout. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-06-2010, 01:46 PM | #19 |
Campervan man
94
Rep 2,667
Posts |
Both M Sports? I dont believe you
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-06-2010, 02:27 PM | #20 | |
Major General
140
Rep 6,912
Posts |
Quote:
Keep an eye out for part-worn rft's (ebay, forums etc) and if you need to put rft's back on at the time of return, do it. If not required to do so, sell them. I sold my 335d back to a dealer without rft's.
__________________
E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-22-2010, 11:05 AM | #21 |
Enlisted Member
6
Rep 47
Posts |
An Update:
After 29948 miles on my original Bridgestone RFT's i have fitted Michelin non-RFT Pilot Sport 2. First impressions are good with a much less crashy ride around town but with a slight increase in tyre noise i think. Also the secondary ride feels different too.
__________________
330d MSport LCI Touring, Estoril Blue, MSport +, Pro Nav, Lighting Pack with Adaptive Headlights, Harmon Kardon Speakers.
AND a 1972 Hillman Avenger Tiger race car |
Appreciate
0
|
11-22-2010, 11:17 AM | #22 |
Private First Class
1
Rep 167
Posts
Drives: BMW 330d SE Saloon
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ickenham, London
|
Ascension > i like your rims, what are they called? looking for new rims, was looking at mv3 or 4's. hope they didnt get ruined on your car mate.
has anyone tried putting RFT's on the rear and non-RFT's on the fronts? (is this a bad idea?) |
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|