2011 E93 m-sport

SpartanGA · 02-11-2013, 03:52 PM

I switched my 550i from RFT to standard years ago and didnt look back....BUT the car has a spare tire.

My e93 m-sport does not have a spare. I have ERS with Geico if I had an emergency flat tire. but that is a pain in the rear.

looking at tire rack, they offer two sets of RFTs. Bridgestone Potenza and Pirelli p-zero. My OEM tires are Pirelli. four tires (not including install) are $1350 or $1550 respectively. ALOT of money for rubber.

the other options on Tire Rack include Michelin Pilot super sports for $1050...$300 savings. Or drop to Kumho's and spend $750. HALF the price.

What does everyone do with their e90s with no spare tire??

thx
Jim

deluxe 247 · 02-11-2013, 04:19 PM

I ran non rfts on my m3 and my current 335i. Keep in mind even on rfts you have to get it fixed/repaired within 50 miles. As long as you have AAA or similar towing options i'd go non rft. You can't have a spare when you have a staggered set up anyway unless you carry two. I'd go michelin pss.

SpartanGA · 02-11-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by deluxe 247

I ran non rfts on my m3 and my current 335i. Keep in mind even on rfts you have to get it fixed/repaired within 50 miles. As long as you have AAA or similar towing options i'd go non rft. You can't have a spare when you have a staggered set up anyway unless you carry two. I'd go michelin pss.

thx. I am thinking the same. Michelin PSS and put a fix a flat kit in the trunk.

Any truth to PSS have better treadlife than others? Michelin claims it....

Steve335i · 02-14-2013, 12:03 PM

Do it. I switched to PSS on my E93 IS with 19's. Couldn't be happier. Better ride, handling and less noise than the POS brickstones. Too soon for treadlife report.

SpartanGA · 02-14-2013, 01:46 PM

thx. Did you put a fix a flat kit or pump in the trunk?

Steve335i · 02-15-2013, 02:47 PM

Nope. AAA.

chromisdesigns · 02-15-2013, 03:17 PM

We got a compact spare kit and use that.

02-11-2013, 03:52 PM	#1
SpartanGA Captain 97 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Comp F83 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	2011 E93 m-sport - does everyone use RFT? I switched my 550i from RFT to standard years ago and didnt look back....BUT the car has a spare tire. My e93 m-sport does not have a spare. I have ERS with Geico if I had an emergency flat tire. but that is a pain in the rear. looking at tire rack, they offer two sets of RFTs. Bridgestone Potenza and Pirelli p-zero. My OEM tires are Pirelli. four tires (not including install) are $1350 or $1550 respectively. ALOT of money for rubber. the other options on Tire Rack include Michelin Pilot super sports for $1050...$300 savings. Or drop to Kumho's and spend $750. HALF the price. What does everyone do with their e90s with no spare tire?? thx Jim
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deluxe 247 Shake and Bake 32 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles & San Diego iTrader: (3)	I ran non rfts on my m3 and my current 335i. Keep in mind even on rfts you have to get it fixed/repaired within 50 miles. As long as you have AAA or similar towing options i'd go non rft. You can't have a spare when you have a staggered set up anyway unless you carry two. I'd go michelin pss.
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Steve335i Private First Class 3 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0)	Do it. I switched to PSS on my E93 IS with 19's. Couldn't be happier. Better ride, handling and less noise than the POS brickstones. Too soon for treadlife report.
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SpartanGA Captain 97 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Comp F83 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	thx. Did you put a fix a flat kit or pump in the trunk?
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Steve335i Private First Class 3 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0)	Nope. AAA.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	We got a compact spare kit and use that.
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