[jab64000]

I have sworn by Bridgestone Potenza RFTs on my 335D. I have 225/40 R18 on the front and 255/35R18s on the back. Last time I got a new tyre I though they were relatively affordable. Trying to order new tyres now and the prices seem to have gone through the roof. It may just be the Potenzas in an 18” that are hard to get a hold of. If I was changing to a different brand what do you all recommend? I think I will continue to use RFs, but what make are 1- easier to get a hold of. 2- more affordable. 3- good on a 335D ?
Thanks in advance
JB

[therealdb1]

Originally Posted by jab64000

I have sworn by Bridgestone Potenza RFTs on my 335D.

Most people swear at them!

Ditch the RFT's and it will transform the car. I doubt if you will get many recommendations for run-flats on this forum. Most will probably recommend Michelin PS4 but I have never used them and other tyres are available. I have been very impressed with Goodyear Efficient Grip on my daily use Volvo but not sure if they are available in the sizes you require.

I suspect Bridgestone have had some manufacturing difficulties recently as I have been trying for several months to get a Turanza 005 for my wife's Smart car to match one we bought about 18 months ago. I know it is an unusual size but there wasn't a single tyre available in the UK and when I questioned Bridgestone themselves, and allowing for the loss of something in translation from Japanese, they told me they had "not made any in that size try again at the end of the year". I know they have made some as we have one on our car so I guess they mean that they are waiting for a batch to be made.

Could be a supplies problem for the factory which has caused the price hike.

[Silver Streek]

Have you been buying the potenza RE 050A tyres?

There were superceded by the S001 as I understand it. I have had both on my car, the S001 were not runflats and were a nicer ride, much cheaper too.

I went from the S001 to Micheline PS4 (not the PS4S version) and I don't like them. Grip well when booting it off the lights but a bit vague in corners and not good in heavy rain. The S001 were much better and I will be buying them next time.

This is on an E91 325d that's mapped.

P.S the S001 do come in runflat form if you really want runflats. I would try non runflats tho, you might be pleasently suprised.

[jacbo]

I rate Pirelli P Zeros (non runflat).

Great grip all year round. I was going through deep snow and ice while other cars were getting stuck...

So much more confidence through fast corners than some hankooks that were on before

I can't comment on longevity as i've not had them on that long

[0l0dom0l0]

I've always run Goodyear Eagle F1 Asym and rate them. It was £460 for 2 rears fitted a couple of months back on my 19's. Prices have increased a lot in the last 12 months.

[ValSolo]

Woah, fitted 18" staggered Asym 5 for £400 all round last autumn.
Were a bit harsh at first, almost like run flats but much better now. And the traction is awesome.

[nick46]

Here we go with another 'this tyre is better than that tyre' thread! Surprised the Michelin PS4 fan boys haven't been along yet as they seem to be the most fashionable tyres to have at the moment.
Any of the major brands will be absolutely fine for every day driving on public roads.

[jab64000]

Thanks for all your suggestions. If I did ditch the run flats what do you all carry in case of a puncture?? Front and rear are different sizes so what would be a decent spare? I have a decent front RF - could I simply put that in a spare rim and keep that in the boot ?

[rasa bmw]

consider how many times you have had a puncture,,and if you did was it a complete blowout,ive never ever had one,i just carry a electric pump and a good old foot pump..run flats are shite,,over on the 640d forums(facebook) we loads of us have got blacklion champoint bu66,,not as good as the uniroyal rs3 but what a tyre for the price,,my 275-30-20 and 245-35-20 were £240 for all 4 corners delivered,,they have went up in price a little since last july,never had a problem,quite a soft tyre also,have even got all 4 corners on my other car e90 330d..

[Silver Streek]

Originally Posted by jab64000

Thanks for all your suggestions. If I did ditch the run flats what do you all carry in case of a puncture?? Front and rear are different sizes so what would be a decent spare? I have a decent front RF - could I simply put that in a spare rim and keep that in the boot ?

I carry a pump and a tyre plug kit to fix a leak if I get one. Carrying a spare would take up too much room.

Tyre plug kit I have:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-20464-Tyre-Plug-Kit/dp/B00C5TJ1MM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tyre+plug+kit&qid =1624952245&sr=8-3

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by nick46

Here we go with another 'this tyre is better than that tyre' thread! Surprised the Michelin PS4 fan boys haven't been along yet as they seem to be the most fashionable tyres to have at the moment.
Any of the major brands will be absolutely fine for every day driving on public roads.

My Michelin PS4 are better than your tyres

I do swear by them though. Haven't driven another tyre with the same mix of wet and dry grip, and wear life. Not cheap though.

Recently got some Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 for my partner's car - nice tyre, reasonable price and great wear life.

[jab64000]

Originally Posted by Silver Streek

I carry a pump and a tyre plug kit to fix a leak if I get one. Carrying a spare would take up too much room.

Tyre plug kit I have:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-20464-Tyre-Plug-Kit/dp/B00C5TJ1MM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tyre+plug+kit&qid =1624952245&sr=8-3

Thanks for that

[Chappers 71]

GoodYear F1's are very good, I ran them on my 35i for a few years, tyre wear wasn't great though, between 6-8,000 miles out of a pair of rears was all I used to get.

For me, on my car I would say the F1's are better in cold, damp, wet conditions than the PS4S's that I'm running now but the PS have a much better wear rate & are excellent in the dry & good in the damp, cold, wet as long as you don't drive like your hairs on fire.

As for punctures I carry a compressor.
If you buy your tyres from ATS they do a very good tyre insurance, I have used it twice to have the car recovered & have had 3 new tyres, two were free rep!cements the third they paid 65%.

[Smokey33]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

My Michelin PS4 are better than your tyres

I do swear by them though. Haven't driven another tyre with the same mix of wet and dry grip, and wear life. Not cheap though.

Recently got some Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 for my partner's car - nice tyre, reasonable price and great wear life.

Agreed. Had mine on 3 years, and still a fair bit of life left. Great grip in wet and dry. Brilliant tyre.

[nomiS330d]

I’ve just had the mid quality front tyres replaced with PS4’s. All good so far.

I bought a ryobi impact wrench when they were offering a free gift from their range of cheaper tools so I opted for the tyre inflator which is what I carry in case of a flat tyre. I don’t see the point of tyre goo because it won’t work on seriously damaged tyres and a slow puncture can be inflated with a pump then repaired properly by a tyre place.
Saying all that, I can’t remember the last time I had a puncture so I don’t worry enough to lose a load of boot capacity to a spare wheel.

[jab64000]

Originally Posted by nick46

Here we go with another 'this tyre is better than that tyre' thread! Surprised the Michelin PS4 fan boys haven't been along yet as they seem to be the most fashionable tyres to have at the moment.
Any of the major brands will be absolutely fine for every day driving on public roads.

Well after a bit of research I opted for PS4s all round. All in fitted the cost me £450. Which is pretty good I think. Up to now I am pretty surprised at the difference. Mush softer ride and seems to be a nicer car to drive. I haven’t bought the compressor yet. I guess if I get a puncture locally I will have to borrow the wife’s car and whip the wheel off. Thanks for all your inputs and if you are in the same position as I was running RFTs - change them!!

[therealdb1]

Originally Posted by jab64000

Thanks for all your inputs and if you are in the same position as I was running RFTs - change them!!

Another convert!

You can see why BMW supplied the cars from new with RFT but honestly it did their suspension no justice whatsoever.

[bennyball]

PS4S here, having used Michelins now for years on a variety of cars for many years.
That said the latest Eagle F1 is meant to be very good, and I've heard good things about Vredestein too