Help With Buying Non-rft Tires! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Petro914 · 12-15-2010, 10:42 PM

2006 330i (e90)

Im sick of these run flats - THEY ARE COMPLETE GARBAGE - My tires are making a loud airplane noise which increases with speed - its only from the back.
1. Does this mean my tires are warped or could it possibly be something else?

If the problem is in fact my tires I plan on buying 4 new non-RFT tires.

2.What are the best non-RFT tires to purchase.

3. Lastly, I was wondering if there will be a problem with my tire pressure sensors. - Will I need to buy 4 new tire pressure sensors?

paul9luap · 12-16-2010, 10:21 PM

2.) I don't know about the "best" since that's subjective, but I have Continental Extreme Contact tires and love them. They're a lot quieter.

3.) The 2006 e90 does not use TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), but an older system called FTM (Flat Tire Monitor) that can detect the rotational speed difference when a tire loses pressure. So no, you won't have a problem mounting non-runflat tires.

(I also have a 2006 330i w/ Sport Package)

As your location shows as NY, I would probably suggest a set of winter wheels/tires as well. I have the Continental Extreme Contact DWS all-seasons, but use Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60's in the winter. Night and day difference.

chowser51 · 12-16-2010, 11:08 PM

Live near Cleveland, OH so winters are bad here as well, for summer I use 18" Continental Extreme DWS, which was ok in the light snow, but as soon as the snow came down, I switched over to a dedicated set of snow tires (16")

Non-RFT makes a big difference for me.

jsublime · 12-17-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tjpetrosino

2006 330i (e90)

Im sick of these run flats - THEY ARE COMPLETE GARBAGE - My tires are making a loud airplane noise which increases with speed - its only from the back.
1. Does this mean my tires are warped or could it possibly be something else?

If the problem is in fact my tires I plan on buying 4 new non-RFT tires.

2.What are the best non-RFT tires to purchase.

3. Lastly, I was wondering if there will be a problem with my tire pressure sensors. - Will I need to buy 4 new tire pressure sensors?

Look at the survey results, or read the reiews on tire rack, lots of info. I just replaced the turanzas on my 2006 325 with Mich pilot exalto AS. They're not the sportiest tire but it's the wife's DD so that wasn't the goal. It's not really fair to compare used tires to brand new tires but wow. The ride is so much softer and quieter. Also, they did great with the 1-2" of snow we just had in DC, no problems. No issues with TPMS, just mount the new tires on the old rims.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-17-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jsublime

Look at the survey results, or read the reiews on tire rack, lots of info. I just replaced the turanzas on my 2006 325 with Mich pilot exalto AS. They're not the sportiest tire but it's the wife's DD so that wasn't the goal. It's not really fair to compare used tires to brand new tires but wow. The ride is so much softer and quieter. Also, they did great with the 1-2" of snow we just had in DC, no problems. No issues with TPMS, just mount the new tires on the old rims.

+1

Difference like Day and Night RFT compared to None-RFT (only have my winter set on now Michelin ICE 225/40/18 all four corners). My summer stock wheels will get new Non-RFT before the stock wheels go back on the car. It will be Michelin or Continental High Performance Non-RFT.

Petro914 · 12-21-2010, 12:30 AM

Thank you for the detailed information, Much appreciated.

12-15-2010, 10:42 PM	#1
Petro914 Private Drives: F30 335I M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NY Posts: 52 iTrader: (2)	Help With Buying Non-rft Tires! 2006 330i (e90) Im sick of these run flats - THEY ARE COMPLETE GARBAGE - My tires are making a loud airplane noise which increases with speed - its only from the back. 1. Does this mean my tires are warped or could it possibly be something else? If the problem is in fact my tires I plan on buying 4 new non-RFT tires. 2.What are the best non-RFT tires to purchase. 3. Lastly, I was wondering if there will be a problem with my tire pressure sensors. - Will I need to buy 4 new tire pressure sensors?
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12-16-2010, 10:21 PM	#2
paul9luap Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	2.) I don't know about the "best" since that's subjective, but I have Continental Extreme Contact tires and love them. They're a lot quieter. 3.) The 2006 e90 does not use TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System), but an older system called FTM (Flat Tire Monitor) that can detect the rotational speed difference when a tire loses pressure. So no, you won't have a problem mounting non-runflat tires. (I also have a 2006 330i w/ Sport Package) As your location shows as NY, I would probably suggest a set of winter wheels/tires as well. I have the Continental Extreme Contact DWS all-seasons, but use Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60's in the winter. Night and day difference.

12-16-2010, 11:08 PM	#3
chowser51 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 263 iTrader: (1)	Live near Cleveland, OH so winters are bad here as well, for summer I use 18" Continental Extreme DWS, which was ok in the light snow, but as soon as the snow came down, I switched over to a dedicated set of snow tires (16") Non-RFT makes a big difference for me.

12-21-2010, 12:30 AM	#6
Petro914 Private Drives: F30 335I M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NY Posts: 52 iTrader: (2)	Thank you for the detailed information, Much appreciated.