best choice to replace runflats

Jetdom · 06-13-2008, 08:06 PM

Hi, since I am frustrated

after having 2 tires already disabled, I am ready to go non runflat . What are the best choices in terms of durability and resistance to damage from potholes ? 335 sedan 162s Thanks

mtc330 · 06-13-2008, 09:38 PM

I just changed-out my RF's for the Michelin's and the results are incredible. Had no idea how the RF's degraded the ride and handling of my 330.

Michael

E90330iS · 06-14-2008, 12:21 AM

Falken FK452, for a budget/performance choice.

lyjw88 · 06-14-2008, 12:27 AM

Hankook S1 Evos

bolinp78 · 06-14-2008, 08:02 AM

Yea get out of those RFTs.. The ride will be much better without them.

I went with General Exclaim UHPs. I like them so far.

Berts325 · 06-14-2008, 12:55 PM

Yokohama S Drives.

BoostedBMW · 06-14-2008, 08:34 PM

There are SOOOO many different options out there that I think it really comes down to your budget at the end of the day to help narrow down your search. From there you can decide what else you need in a tire (ie. all season, max dry grip, high treadwear, etc). I would say that pothole damage isn't going to vary all that much from one tire to another given that they are the same size.

Don@TireOption · 06-15-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

There are SOOOO many different options out there that I think it really comes down to your budget at the end of the day to help narrow down your search. From there you can decide what else you need in a tire (ie. all season, max dry grip, high treadwear, etc). I would say that pothole damage isn't going to vary all that much from one tire to another given that they are the same size.

Yep, research what tire you want in terms of price, specs, etc.

BMWDAD · 06-15-2008, 08:08 PM

sumitomo htz III very highly rated at tirerack and reasonable priced
goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric very highly rated and closer to the best

Michelin PS2 the best but in the 18' staggered very expensive and do
wear well

that is my research when I am ready to dump the fun flats

Gary@TireRack · 06-17-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWDAD

sumitomo htz III very highly rated at tirerack and reasonable priced
goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric very highly rated and closer to the best

Michelin PS2 the best but in the 18' staggered very expensive and do
wear well

that is my research when I am ready to dump the fun flats

Good info!

SROC3 · 06-17-2008, 01:20 PM

I got Pirelli P Zero Nero's from Tire Rack.....first they were kinda soft, then i realized that coming from run-flats, everything is softer and smoother. they are slowly being broken in and after 100 miles more should be running well in terms of feel for me. good deal from tirerack - closeout sale.

AWD Addict · 06-17-2008, 01:24 PM

I'm a big fan of the Goodyear F1 Eagles (GSD3) I have them in 19", and am very pleased.

ZJP · 06-17-2008, 01:32 PM

Toyo Proxes4

BMWDAD · 06-17-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Good info!

Thank you Gary! I will probably wait for some more reviews before I choose between the Sumitomo htz III and the Goodyear F1 asymmetric.

The Sumitomo prices out for 550 for 18" staggered set up on my coupe.

The Goodyears prices out for 892 for the same.

Hmmmmmmmm

And the Michelins PS2 (BMW puts on the M3) 1,068. Ouch!

beauderek · 06-17-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

I got Pirelli P Zero Nero's from Tire Rack.....first they were kinda soft, then i realized that coming from run-flats, everything is softer and smoother. they are slowly being broken in and after 100 miles more should be running well in terms of feel for me. good deal from tirerack - closeout sale.

I also bought those from tirerack.com and am very happy with them.

Haywire · 06-17-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E90330iS

Falken FK452, for a budget/performance choice.

best bang for your buck there, for sure... ill be getting into those when im done with the run flats i currently have.

AU335 · 06-17-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by E90330iS

Falken FK452, for a budget/performance choice.

Just ordered those for my new rims. Replacing my runflats finally!!

BMW MotorSport · 06-20-2008, 07:53 PM

you can't go wrong with the Falken FK452.

Bimmer Al · 06-22-2008, 06:59 AM

Yoko Advan S4's. Went for a quiet comfortable high performance all season. for a daily driver you give up very little

Beer Goggles · 06-22-2008, 11:52 AM

I think once you got non-RFT stiffer springs will bring the handling back. I just put Toyo T1Rs on and I did notice a difference in performance. Yes they were a little softer over rough stuff, but they were a little "lazy' off center. Nothing that driving for a bit won't get rid of but there is a slight negative side since the car was tuned for rocks (RFT).

StarrDlux · 06-23-2008, 07:09 PM

i got some fk-452's the only problem one year ago blowout at 75mph 5 days before july 4th. only one place in town (as in the whole metro area) had one they could get in a few hours. the rest of the folks told me 1-2 weeks. good tire but make sure you have a spare if they are not abundant in your area.

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Jetdom Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 08 335 sedan eurosp JB aerokit Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dominican Rep iTrader: (0)	best choice to replace runflats Hi, since I am frustrated after having 2 tires already disabled, I am ready to go non runflat . What are the best choices in terms of durability and resistance to damage from potholes ? 335 sedan 162s Thanks
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mtc330 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pensacola iTrader: (1)	Michelin PS2's I just changed-out my RF's for the Michelin's and the results are incredible. Had no idea how the RF's degraded the ride and handling of my 330. Michael
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BMWDAD Captain 96 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 2017 Porsche Macan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, Va. iTrader: (0)	sumitomo htz III very highly rated at tirerack and reasonable priced goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric very highly rated and closer to the best Michelin PS2 the best but in the 18' staggered very expensive and do wear well that is my research when I am ready to dump the fun flats
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Beer Goggles First Lieutenant 6 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 6MT, Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (0)	I think once you got non-RFT stiffer springs will bring the handling back. I just put Toyo T1Rs on and I did notice a difference in performance. Yes they were a little softer over rough stuff, but they were a little "lazy' off center. Nothing that driving for a bit won't get rid of but there is a slight negative side since the car was tuned for rocks (RFT).
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StarrDlux Pussycat's Meow 9 Rep 682 Posts Drives: '08 335i montego \| Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midtown (Altanta) iTrader: (0)	i got some fk-452's the only problem one year ago blowout at 75mph 5 days before july 4th. only one place in town (as in the whole metro area) had one they could get in a few hours. the rest of the folks told me 1-2 weeks. good tire but make sure you have a spare if they are not abundant in your area. __________________ 2008 335i montego \| stock 2002 A4 1.8TQS \| APR 1+ 1990 VW Corrado \| Stage 4 by SNS
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