Stiffest tire for E92 besides RFT

BMWCOUPE · 06-06-2014, 02:31 PM

I recently switched from RFT tire to Non RFT and I do enjoy the change as my wheels will last longer and be cheaper to replace but I'm not a fan of the softer ride.

I had Michelin PS2's before and I know everyone here is a big fan but they were too soft for me personally. Can anyone recommend a Non RFT with the stiffest side wall possible that is both quality and performs well.

Thank you!

NEFARIOUS · 06-06-2014, 09:15 PM

I don't know which tires, but you can inflate the tires to the 100MPH+ spec.

Gary@TireRack · 06-07-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWCOUPE

I recently switched from RFT tire to Non RFT and I do enjoy the change as my wheels will last longer and be cheaper to replace but I'm not a fan of the softer ride.

I had Michelin PS2's before and I know everyone here is a big fan but they were too soft for me personally. Can anyone recommend a Non RFT with the stiffest side wall possible that is both quality and performs well.

Thank you!

The PS2 and Pilot Super Sport are pretty similar in ride stiffness and those are among the most stiff for a max performance tire. In order to find something stiffer, you'll need to move into an extreme performance tire which will give up some wet traction, ride comfort and have higher noise levels. Check out the Dunlop Direzza ZII for example.

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BMWCOUPE · 06-07-2014, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the help Gary.

BMWCOUPE · 06-07-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NEFARIOUS

I don't know which tires, but you can inflate the tires to the 100MPH+ spec.

What's the PSI for the front and rear tire to do that? Keep in mind I'm running a staggered set up.

NEFARIOUS · 06-08-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCOUPE

What's the PSI for the front and rear tire to do that? Keep in mind I'm running a staggered set up.

Should be a yellow label on the driver's side door well, but typically 3 PSI above normal:
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/attachme...1&d=1305136988

abhishriv · 06-08-2014, 04:16 PM

heard yokohama ad08 were supposed to be stiffer sidewall?

bmw325i · 06-08-2014, 08:09 PM

You can use a slightly stretched tire.

BMWCOUPE · 06-09-2014, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

You can use a slightly stretched tire.

What does that mean exactly and how would I go about doing it?

dx1541 · 06-09-2014, 07:24 AM

Yokohama AD 08 R's... Can't get stiffer than those...

bmw325i · 06-09-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWCOUPE

What does that mean exactly and how would I go about doing it?

Use a narrower tire or wider wheel. Similar to this

http://tyrestretch.com/9.5_245_35_R1...R18_Falken452/

VMRWheels · 06-09-2014, 02:38 PM

Bridgestone RE-11 or Advan AD08 will have stiff sidewalls, but they're a bit much for your everyday driver. I would probably just go with the PSS and call it a day.

Gary@TireRack · 06-10-2014, 11:15 AM

Between the two, the AD08 has quicker steering response than the RE-11 .

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