Dillemer: RFT or GFT?

DJ Kaz · 03-18-2009, 05:59 PM

I know this thread has been beaten to death...but one more lashing won't hurt.
Background: '07 E92 - 328xi, 18" #197 wheels. BMW, (with the super help of Passport BMW, in MD), has replaced my Conties first at 9,600 mi., and the Bridgestones at 19,800 mi. Now at 29,300 mi., another set of Bridgestones. BTW, 10,000 mi. is the magic number for full replacement. Balance and mounting...my pocket.

BMW will only approve the RFT's that are stock. In this case, I would get the Michelin PS2 ZP's.
But!! I can trade them in for virtually any tire without losing a dime...maybe even gaining a dime. Having lived in Myrtle Beach,SC, when I bought the car; having summer tires wasn't a problem. Now I live in No VA, where we get a little snow.

Dillemer: Should I get the Michelin RFT's OR Michelin PS A/S Plus. Tire Rack rates both high. Maybe there's a better A/S tire. I don't want GF summers.
Do the A/S Plus handle as well as the ZP's? Not having a spare is not the issue.

madman · 03-18-2009, 06:00 PM

BAN

Bimmer Nerd · 03-18-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by madman

BAN

+1 and one more time WOULD hurt as you are going to see from all the "ban" or "repost" signs

DJ Kaz · 03-18-2009, 07:59 PM

Yeah...you're right. Easier to just BAN or flame than give an intelligent answer to a question that really hasn't been opined about.

Read the tire names and do a comparo search.

I want someone with real-time experience with these tires; not just limited to a Tire Rack test.

Tell me how your PS2 ZP's are doin'?
Oh, that's right. Gee I must have missed it.

Boost Gomez · 03-19-2009, 12:20 PM

We have Michelin PS2 ZPs on the ZR1 and they ride like a dream. Go with those, they don't really feel like RFTs.

DJ Kaz · 03-19-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost Gomez

We have Michelin PS2 ZPs on the ZR1 and they ride like a dream. Go with those, they don't really feel like RFTs.

Thanks for an intelligent response.

I hope to hear from some PS A/S + users.

View Poll Results: GFT Vs. RFT
Michelin PS2 ZP	3	60.00%
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus	2	40.00%
Something else that's the best	0	0%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

03-18-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
DJ Kaz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '07 328xi AWD Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: No VA iTrader: (0)	Dillemer: RFT or GFT? I know this thread has been beaten to death...but one more lashing won't hurt. Background: '07 E92 - 328xi, 18" #197 wheels. BMW, (with the super help of Passport BMW, in MD), has replaced my Conties first at 9,600 mi., and the Bridgestones at 19,800 mi. Now at 29,300 mi., another set of Bridgestones. BTW, 10,000 mi. is the magic number for full replacement. Balance and mounting...my pocket. BMW will only approve the RFT's that are stock. In this case, I would get the Michelin PS2 ZP's. But!! I can trade them in for virtually any tire without losing a dime...maybe even gaining a dime. Having lived in Myrtle Beach,SC, when I bought the car; having summer tires wasn't a problem. Now I live in No VA, where we get a little snow. Dillemer: Should I get the Michelin RFT's OR Michelin PS A/S Plus. Tire Rack rates both high. Maybe there's a better A/S tire. I don't want GF summers. Do the A/S Plus handle as well as the ZP's? Not having a spare is not the issue. __________________ Cheers, DJ Kaz, KAZ1DJ.com '07 328xi - TiAg, Black Dakota, 197 18", AiB AE's, ...and Oh, OEM Chrome Tips! To those who prefer the 335i, I say: "It's not the length of the wand, but the skill of the magician."
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DJ Kaz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '07 328xi AWD Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: No VA iTrader: (0)	Yeah...you're right. Easier to just BAN or flame than give an intelligent answer to a question that really hasn't been opined about. Read the tire names and do a comparo search. I want someone with real-time experience with these tires; not just limited to a Tire Rack test. Tell me how your PS2 ZP's are doin'? Oh, that's right. Gee I must have missed it. __________________ Cheers, DJ Kaz, KAZ1DJ.com '07 328xi - TiAg, Black Dakota, 197 18", AiB AE's, ...and Oh, OEM Chrome Tips! To those who prefer the 335i, I say: "It's not the length of the wand, but the skill of the magician."
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Boost Gomez Colonel 51 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	We have Michelin PS2 ZPs on the ZR1 and they ride like a dream. Go with those, they don't really feel like RFTs. __________________
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