Better Riding RFT's?

Bimmer Al · 03-17-2008, 09:23 PM

I have a 2006 325i with sport package. With the Bridgestone Potenza summers the ride is enough to knock the fillings from your teeth. When I switched to my winters (Dunlop DSST's) the ride was noticebly better, a much smoother and forgiving ride.

With spring around the corner I am thinking of getting ride of the OEM RFT's because my kidneys cannot take the pounding!

I love to drive but for every day use I would be much happier to have a less extreme summer tire in favour for a smoother less choppy ride. Any suggestions for a set of RFT?s Or should I simply switch to non-RFT's?

Thanks

Jaws · 03-17-2008, 09:27 PM

Non-RFT and get the Airman kit from CT.

Bimmer Al · 03-17-2008, 09:38 PM

What tires are you riding on?

Rossland · 03-17-2008, 10:48 PM

Maybe you could try Continental ContiPro Contact SSR

But any runflat will give a harsher ride than a non runflat.

ians · 03-17-2008, 11:10 PM

Hm... I dun find the 18" OEM RFT that bad but I just ride on it for 1 hr and then have them replaced.

nospleeny · 03-18-2008, 09:47 AM

Is your ride quality that bad? Mine is not bad and I still use RFTs... besides, I avoid the potholes. Is that why your kidneys are getting the jolt? Or you driving on the highways and the imperfections in the road is that bad?

shipill · 03-18-2008, 10:27 AM

I switched to hankook W300 (non-RFT) the ride is so much better and I am

very happy with them .

I suggest you to get non-RFT

aspiring335 · 03-18-2008, 06:24 PM

I'd definitely recommend going with non-RFTs. I just switched from my winter wheels to my summer 18s and RFT Potenzas and find that the ride is almost unbearable.

Bimmer Al · 03-19-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nospleeny

Is your ride quality that bad? Mine is not bad and I still use RFTs... besides, I avoid the potholes. Is that why your kidneys are getting the jolt? Or you driving on the highways and the imperfections in the road is that bad?

Yes it is.....almost made me think twice about buying the car. Looks like I will go the non RFT route. Any tire suggestions would be welcome

Thanks

03-17-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
Bimmer Al Lieutenant 24 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Better Riding RFT's? I have a 2006 325i with sport package. With the Bridgestone Potenza summers the ride is enough to knock the fillings from your teeth. When I switched to my winters (Dunlop DSST's) the ride was noticebly better, a much smoother and forgiving ride. With spring around the corner I am thinking of getting ride of the OEM RFT's because my kidneys cannot take the pounding! I love to drive but for every day use I would be much happier to have a less extreme summer tire in favour for a smoother less choppy ride. Any suggestions for a set of RFT?s Or should I simply switch to non-RFT's? Thanks __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Non-RFT and get the Airman kit from CT. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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Bimmer Al Lieutenant 24 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	What tires are you riding on? __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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Rossland Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 297 Posts Drives: US 06 330xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Maybe you could try Continental ContiPro Contact SSR But any runflat will give a harsher ride than a non runflat.
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ians Major 40 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hm... I dun find the 18" OEM RFT that bad but I just ride on it for 1 hr and then have them replaced.
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nospleeny Captain 21 Rep 970 Posts Drives: 2012 528xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Is your ride quality that bad? Mine is not bad and I still use RFTs... besides, I avoid the potholes. Is that why your kidneys are getting the jolt? Or you driving on the highways and the imperfections in the road is that bad?
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shipill Major 412 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Macan S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	I switched to hankook W300 (non-RFT) the ride is so much better and I am very happy with them . I suggest you to get non-RFT
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aspiring335 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'd definitely recommend going with non-RFTs. I just switched from my winter wheels to my summer 18s and RFT Potenzas and find that the ride is almost unbearable. __________________ 2019 G05 40i (premium excellence, m-sport, 2VR), Tesla Model S 100D, Nissan Leaf SL Volvo XC90 T8, Subaru Outback, E84 X1 28i, E91 328i xdrive, 6MT, VW Touareg TDI, E90 330i, E46 325iT, MINI Cooper S (all retired)
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