335i Run Flat Potenzas 18"

Ravina · 12-06-2009, 09:06 PM

Anyone else experience the problem I have. I just put on my winters on 17" rims with Dunlop Sports.

My summers are 18" Potenzas (Sport Package).

It's unreal, the Winters are much quieter and feel smoother and more luxury like ride.

I notice with my summers, the car's steering is very squirrely and drifts left and right depending on the road, very easily. I almost have to make sure I'm always holding the steering wheel.

With the winters, the car is straight as an arrow and no drifting left or right?

Could something be wrong with my summers or my sport rims? Is it the run-flats??.

Please share your thoughts.

kugasman · 12-07-2009, 09:05 AM

It's probably the Run-flats. Pretty sad when your winter tires drive better than the OEM summer performance tires

max_asdf · 12-07-2009, 10:33 AM

are your winters Run FlaT?

Ravina · 12-07-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by max_asdf

are your winters Run FlaT?

No.

pruettfan · 12-08-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravina

No.

That is why. I went to conventional tires and I must say the transformation has been fantastic.

doggiedog · 12-08-2009, 02:23 PM

I noticed my non-RFT Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds are a lot bouncier than the RFT Potenzas. Hitting potholes isn't as jarring either.

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Ravina Private First Class 41 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2013 f30 335i, 2007 e90 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	335i Run Flat Potenzas 18" Anyone else experience the problem I have. I just put on my winters on 17" rims with Dunlop Sports. My summers are 18" Potenzas (Sport Package). It's unreal, the Winters are much quieter and feel smoother and more luxury like ride. I notice with my summers, the car's steering is very squirrely and drifts left and right depending on the road, very easily. I almost have to make sure I'm always holding the steering wheel. With the winters, the car is straight as an arrow and no drifting left or right? Could something be wrong with my summers or my sport rims? Is it the run-flats??. Please share your thoughts.
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kugasman Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 35d [0.00]	It's probably the Run-flats. Pretty sad when your winter tires drive better than the OEM summer performance tires
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max_asdf Private First Class 22 Rep 176 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ca iTrader: (1)	are your winters Run FlaT?
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doggiedog Captain 36 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	I noticed my non-RFT Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds are a lot bouncier than the RFT Potenzas. Hitting potholes isn't as jarring either.
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