New Tires

cahoont · 08-29-2010, 07:41 PM

So I'm looking to replace the original RFTs on my 06 330i w/ Sport Package. I really don't like the RFTs; that said, I'd be willing to try the latest and greatest RFTs if they have improved. If not the RFTs, any recommendations on another tire?

DerekS · 08-29-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cahoont

So I'm looking to replace the original RFTs on my 06 330i w/ Sport Package. I really don't like the RFTs; that said, I'd be willing to try the latest and greatest RFTs if they have improved. If not the RFTs, any recommendations on another tire?

Michelin PS2 ZP are much better riding than the OEM Bridgestones. And no tramlining with the PS2s.

JustinB615 · 08-29-2010, 08:05 PM

I'm running on Michelin PS2's as well.

HermesRider · 08-29-2010, 11:28 PM

Another happy PS2 customer here.

Jonny550 · 08-30-2010, 12:11 AM

IMHO i like the RFT's i never had traction problems with them and the ride is not bad. The 1 and only thing i hate about them is hitting potholes with them IT SUCKS!! feels like someone planted a land mine in the frikin things.

BK · 08-30-2010, 12:18 AM

I didn't mind the original ZSP RFTs (Potenzas) either but I switched to PS2 ZP with my second set and I've been very pleased.

335BBS · 08-31-2010, 09:55 AM

No more rft for me either. Conti flat kit . Michelins in the spring.

Kolyan2k · 08-31-2010, 10:27 AM

Ventus v12s

Can't beat the price.

acj75 · 08-31-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

Ventus v12s

Can't beat the price.

I agree. Just got a set myself.

firenza · 08-31-2010, 11:19 AM

Very good ride quality with Continental Sport Contact 3. Low noise too.

jeremicium · 08-31-2010, 12:24 PM

I would not recommend the Hankook Ventus V12 if you drive your car hard. Great price, but they do not perform as well as the OEM RFT Potenzas. If you are going to drive a performance car...and have the $$$ to put on Potenzas or PS2s...do it!

I have about 4k miles on my Hankooks. I run with DTC on nearly all the time because the Hankooks lose traction way to early, traction control kicks in, and I stop accelerating unil the tires dig in. That's very frustrating.

The only thing I didn't like about the Potenzas was the harsh ride a bit of road noise...and the price. Small sacrifice for great handling and amazingly sharp turn in.

You truly get what you pay for. A $1500 set of tires is going to perform much better than a $800 set.

Schm · 08-31-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DerekS

Michelin PS2 ZP are much better riding than the OEM Bridgestones. And no tramlining with the PS2s.

+1 on the Michelin PS2 ZP from Discount tire. Love the tires, they're grippy and don't feel like solid rubber like the stockers. They have a free replacement package on them. Saved me 800 bucks one tire had a warp and other a nail in it, both replaced for free and they even UPSed me the second one because they're aren't any in Kansas City.

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08-29-2010, 07:41 PM	#1
cahoont Enlisted Member 7 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	New Tires So I'm looking to replace the original RFTs on my 06 330i w/ Sport Package. I really don't like the RFTs; that said, I'd be willing to try the latest and greatest RFTs if they have improved. If not the RFTs, any recommendations on another tire? __________________ 2006 330i w/ Sport Package, Premium Package, BMW Performance Air Intake, BMW Carbon Fiber Strut Brace, BMW Performance Shifter, AFE intake scoops, BMW Performance Exhaust. 2007 X3 w/ M Sport Rims.
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JustinB615 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 234 Posts Drives: MSport F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (5)	I'm running on Michelin PS2's as well.
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HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Another happy PS2 customer here.
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Jonny550 Brigadier General 241 Rep 4,936 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (14)	IMHO i like the RFT's i never had traction problems with them and the ride is not bad. The 1 and only thing i hate about them is hitting potholes with them IT SUCKS!! feels like someone planted a land mine in the frikin things. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] .
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I didn't mind the original ZSP RFTs (Potenzas) either but I switched to PS2 ZP with my second set and I've been very pleased. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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335BBS Brigadier General 55 Rep 3,606 Posts Drives: 2009 335 coupe. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	No more rft for me either. Conti flat kit . Michelins in the spring.
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08-31-2010, 10:27 AM	#8
Kolyan2k Major General 920 Rep 5,538 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Ventus v12s Can't beat the price.
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firenza Private 8 Rep 54 Posts Drives: W164 ML350 / e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (0)	Very good ride quality with Continental Sport Contact 3. Low noise too.
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jeremicium Major 171 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa. USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	I would not recommend the Hankook Ventus V12 if you drive your car hard. Great price, but they do not perform as well as the OEM RFT Potenzas. If you are going to drive a performance car...and have the $$$ to put on Potenzas or PS2s...do it! I have about 4k miles on my Hankooks. I run with DTC on nearly all the time because the Hankooks lose traction way to early, traction control kicks in, and I stop accelerating unil the tires dig in. That's very frustrating. The only thing I didn't like about the Potenzas was the harsh ride a bit of road noise...and the price. Small sacrifice for great handling and amazingly sharp turn in. You truly get what you pay for. A $1500 set of tires is going to perform much better than a $800 set.
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