Need suggestions on RFT tires

hkj · 06-09-2006, 01:28 PM

After a couple track days and 13,000 miles of spirit driving (and pure joy), now my 4 Bridgestone Potenza's are running low on tread.

I was looking at some alternatives to replace the Potenza's with. (for those interested, check out 12/05 Car and Driver's high performance tire comparo) But it appears that few high performance tires come in runflat version.

In fact, when I look on tirerack, the only runflat tire that comes in my size are Bridgestone Potenza's.

So, what are my options? Am I stuck with the Bridgestones? What tires do you guys run with?

My car is 330 with zsp, so I'm looking at 225/40-18 front and 255/35-18 rear tires.

-hkj

Ghunger · 06-09-2006, 01:45 PM

If you want to stick with RFT you're pretty much limited to the Potenza's unless you can get up to Canada easily where they have the Michelin Pilot Sport Run Flats.

txusa03 · 06-09-2006, 01:46 PM

I noticed the same thing on tirerack. I have 20K+ and starting to shop for tires. I found out quickly that there was no other choice than the bridgestone and I am sticking with RFT. It was easy for me, bridgestone...

ward · 06-09-2006, 02:11 PM

not only are you stuck with the same tires

you can't even buy the rears, NATIONAL BACKORDER

HRC · 06-09-2006, 02:46 PM

yup...

Danny

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Originally Posted by ward

not only are you stuck with the same tires

you can't even buy the rears, NATIONAL BACKORDER

txusa03 · 06-09-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

yup...

Danny

I guess no more

until the backorder is lifted...

hkj · 06-09-2006, 03:49 PM

Well... I want to stick with RFTs just because I don't have spare.

It's too bad the runflats aren't more popular though...

How do you deal with flats w/o spare if you guys are not running runflats?

-hkj

ward · 06-09-2006, 04:44 PM

people are carrying flat kits, bmw has a M mobility kit, and a few other companies do too

it's just a 12V pump and some tire sealant

Ghunger · 06-09-2006, 05:19 PM

I'm planning on getting either the M Mobility kit or one of the aftermarket versions of the same thing. Has tire sealant, a compressor, and some other stuff in it to fix small holes. For a large hole I'll use BMW assist or my insurance company has roadside assistance. Not the best solution, but until they get more availability and bring the cost of RFT down it's what I'll be doing.

06-09-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Need suggestions on RFT tires After a couple track days and 13,000 miles of spirit driving (and pure joy), now my 4 Bridgestone Potenza's are running low on tread. I was looking at some alternatives to replace the Potenza's with. (for those interested, check out 12/05 Car and Driver's high performance tire comparo) But it appears that few high performance tires come in runflat version. In fact, when I look on tirerack, the only runflat tire that comes in my size are Bridgestone Potenza's. So, what are my options? Am I stuck with the Bridgestones? What tires do you guys run with? My car is 330 with zsp, so I'm looking at 225/40-18 front and 255/35-18 rear tires. -hkj
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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	If you want to stick with RFT you're pretty much limited to the Potenza's unless you can get up to Canada easily where they have the Michelin Pilot Sport Run Flats. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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txusa03 Major General 548 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	I noticed the same thing on tirerack. I have 20K+ and starting to shop for tires. I found out quickly that there was no other choice than the bridgestone and I am sticking with RFT. It was easy for me, bridgestone...
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	not only are you stuck with the same tires you can't even buy the rears, NATIONAL BACKORDER
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hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Well... I want to stick with RFTs just because I don't have spare. It's too bad the runflats aren't more popular though... How do you deal with flats w/o spare if you guys are not running runflats? -hkj
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	people are carrying flat kits, bmw has a M mobility kit, and a few other companies do too it's just a 12V pump and some tire sealant
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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I'm planning on getting either the M Mobility kit or one of the aftermarket versions of the same thing. Has tire sealant, a compressor, and some other stuff in it to fix small holes. For a large hole I'll use BMW assist or my insurance company has roadside assistance. Not the best solution, but until they get more availability and bring the cost of RFT down it's what I'll be doing. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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