Recommend me non RFTs!

JoeyMcMahon101 · 04-04-2019, 01:04 PM

8 months in ownership and my f30s run flats are pretty much all ready to be replaced, my 530i had regular tires and the ride quality was spectacular. RFTs suck, harsh ride quality, expensive. And they don't last as long! Never had a flat with my 530i and don't mind calling a tow if I had to.

Billfitz · 04-04-2019, 03:10 PM

You're getting closer. Now try the Tires forum.

Solidjake · 04-04-2019, 04:47 PM

And you need to be more specific. Looking for all-seasons only or winter/summer setup?

henkinc · 04-05-2019, 05:24 PM

Just put them on my 335Xi 18 inch square setup (225/45/18) and the change was awesome.

I kept one RF Pirelli to give to a deserving home if anyone wants the damn thing (10k miles---8/32. Excellent shape). Pay me 25$...and pick up in Arlington VA. Then you have a spare when one of your Pirellis is destroyed...

TK335iMSPT · 04-05-2019, 08:32 PM

Just installed Michelin Pilot sport A/S3+ on my F30 Xdrive. There were subtle differences to me. The ride is a bit smoother and so are the bumps. There have been complaints of a "light steering wheel", bouncy ride, and "floaty" feel. I feel none of this. The steering feels the same to me. I can somewhat understand the "bouncy" claims but I have the soft Xdrive suspension so it was kinda bouncy to begin with. The grip in the corners is absolutely brilliant, and the car from a launch grabs so much harder (could be a bad thing for reliability). The wet traction is immensely improved as well. Overall I'm impressed with the tire and would recommend them, but I know this specific tire is said to be harder than other non rft . If you are looking for that smooth as glass ride, these may not be it.

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JoeyMcMahon101 Banned 53 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Iselin NJ iTrader: (0)	Recommend me non RFTs! 8 months in ownership and my f30s run flats are pretty much all ready to be replaced, my 530i had regular tires and the ride quality was spectacular. RFTs suck, harsh ride quality, expensive. And they don't last as long! Never had a flat with my 530i and don't mind calling a tow if I had to.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8297 Rep 16,186 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	You're getting closer. Now try the Tires forum.
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Solidjake ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 950 Rep 1,763 Posts Drives: '13 328i Msport 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC/SNJ iTrader: (2)	And you need to be more specific. Looking for all-seasons only or winter/summer setup? __________________ Tensioner/belt DIY \| Side skirt extension DIY Apex SM-10/DWS06+ \| 400m/X-ice Xi3 \| Injen Exhaust \| Stoptech SS Lines \| 335 Front Brakes Hawk HPS 5.0 \| RBF600 \| ER Charge Pipes \| Wagner Evo Comp 2 FMIC
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04-05-2019, 05:24 PM	#4
henkinc Private First Class 16 Rep 132 Posts Drives: F30 335xi MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Michelin AS3+ the gold standard Just put them on my 335Xi 18 inch square setup (225/45/18) and the change was awesome. I kept one RF Pirelli to give to a deserving home if anyone wants the damn thing (10k miles---8/32. Excellent shape). Pay me 25$...and pick up in Arlington VA. Then you have a spare when one of your Pirellis is destroyed...
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04-05-2019, 08:32 PM	#5
TK335iMSPT Lieutenant 299 Rep 479 Posts Drives: F30 335ixdrive M Sport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (3)	Just installed Michelin Pilot sport A/S3+ on my F30 Xdrive. There were subtle differences to me. The ride is a bit smoother and so are the bumps. There have been complaints of a "light steering wheel", bouncy ride, and "floaty" feel. I feel none of this. The steering feels the same to me. I can somewhat understand the "bouncy" claims but I have the soft Xdrive suspension so it was kinda bouncy to begin with. The grip in the corners is absolutely brilliant, and the car from a launch grabs so much harder (could be a bad thing for reliability). The wet traction is immensely improved as well. Overall I'm impressed with the tire and would recommend them, but I know this specific tire is said to be harder than other non rft . If you are looking for that smooth as glass ride, these may not be it.
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