Just changed from RFT to FK452s.

infinitigor · 06-26-2010, 08:16 AM

I had decided to swap out my RFTs in exchange for Falken 452s, mainly because I didn't want to replace RFT @ 300 a pop in the event i get a bubble, tear, etc. and to increase ride comfort.

I only had them on for about a day, and I must say the comfort increased dramatically. The car drives smooth like butter, the Run Flats were way to stiff compared to these, definitely recommending ditching the stock tires for anyone debating about doing it. Still haven't pushed the car hard enough to feel an increase in handling, but I am almost positive I have improved in that department as well.

I don't understand why BMW puts on these POS tires on our cars, at least they got it right with the M cars.

ddigangi · 06-26-2010, 12:07 PM

well i would say bmw would reason that 3 series werent meant to be tracked, raced, or abused for that manner, they are chilled out luxury sport sedans and coupes, RFT's are expensive to replace but not carrying a spare and being able to drive a few 100 miles on a flat RFT is pretty clutch even with the terrible ride quality

i tossed my RFT's about 20 minutes after i bought my car hahah

Firefly6 · 06-26-2010, 08:56 PM

As far as handling - your steering response may not feel as crisp. especially if you are coming off of the Bridgestones.

John_01 · 06-27-2010, 01:59 AM

I guess the roads in Germany must be really smooth, so the BMW management can't realise how horrible the standard Bridgestone safety tyres are.

infinitigor · 06-27-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefly6

As far as handling - your steering response may not feel as crisp. especially if you are coming off of the Bridgestones.

Possibly... but I'll take that over those firm RFTs anyday, the smoothness of non-rfts is a must have.

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infinitigor Major 117 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: 2023 M3C, 2010 E350 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston / NYC iTrader: (8)	Just changed from RFT to FK452s. I had decided to swap out my RFTs in exchange for Falken 452s, mainly because I didn't want to replace RFT @ 300 a pop in the event i get a bubble, tear, etc. and to increase ride comfort. I only had them on for about a day, and I must say the comfort increased dramatically. The car drives smooth like butter, the Run Flats were way to stiff compared to these, definitely recommending ditching the stock tires for anyone debating about doing it. Still haven't pushed the car hard enough to feel an increase in handling, but I am almost positive I have improved in that department as well. I don't understand why BMW puts on these POS tires on our cars, at least they got it right with the M cars.
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ddigangi 'Murica 48 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	well i would say bmw would reason that 3 series werent meant to be tracked, raced, or abused for that manner, they are chilled out luxury sport sedans and coupes, RFT's are expensive to replace but not carrying a spare and being able to drive a few 100 miles on a flat RFT is pretty clutch even with the terrible ride quality i tossed my RFT's about 20 minutes after i bought my car hahah __________________ Web developer at @ Apartments.com, digital media director, budding entrepreneur, technology guru and marketing nut with an affliction for the finer things in life. I blog at http://ddigangi.com
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Firefly6 Lieutenant 12 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	As far as handling - your steering response may not feel as crisp. especially if you are coming off of the Bridgestones.
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John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I guess the roads in Germany must be really smooth, so the BMW management can't realise how horrible the standard Bridgestone safety tyres are.
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