What Tires Are People Using to Replace RFTs???

tbird · 04-23-2009, 11:33 AM

I'm not even close to running my tires down, only 3K on the car.

But the last 3 sets of tires purchased for my various cars, 2 were the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (Ultra High Performance Summer). The third was Riken.

Riken has excellent grip, both dry and wet. But they are a bit noisy.

The g-Force tires I purchased were on cars with smaller size tires and it had more normal tread. The g-Force tires that come up on Tirerack.com for the 1 are a very aggressive style tread, which tends to make me think the same of that it will have great grip but be quite noisy.

If someone has tried the g-Force for the 1, please post your experience with it.

JohnnyTT · 04-25-2009, 08:59 PM

WELL EVERYBODY!!!!! LET ME TELL YOU!!!!!

I got the Yokohama S.drives put on last friday....and ....

I'm so friggin happy with how the car feels. The most important thing is the comfort of the car. Car handles bumps soooooooooooooo much better. Such a difference. No more bone jarring rattles when I hit some unavoidable bumps. They absorb so much better.

They are also quieter, and seem to have just a bit more grip.

SOOOO I recommend everybody make the change!!!!!!

bmwzone · 04-28-2009, 10:13 AM

Where did you get them from, Tire Rack? Also - do you have to disable the run flat tire sensors with non-run flat tires? Thanks.

spfdenhugh · 04-28-2009, 10:41 AM

The sensors are not just for the "run flat" tires. They sense a relative decrease in air pressure with-in the tire-no matter whether the tire is a run flat or conventional tire.

JohnnyTT · 04-28-2009, 10:55 AM

I got em from Tire Rack.

Like he said, sensors are just for pressure. Can use on any tire.

Raflekt · 04-28-2009, 12:03 PM

what about DIrezza´s ?

bmwzone · 04-28-2009, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spfdenhugh

The sensors are not just for the "run flat" tires. They sense a relative decrease in air pressure with-in the tire-no matter whether the tire is a run flat or conventional tire.

Oh duh! I was on tire rack and didn't see 1 series listed for these tires. I'll go back and check. ty

DBFIU · 04-28-2009, 01:55 PM

Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star-Spec

radiantm3 · 04-28-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DBFIU

Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star-Spec

These are what I recently ordered. They did win in overall tests (from tirerack.com):

They are also the tires that Dinan uses on their 135i and wow they had an enormous amount of grip.

JohnnyTT · 04-28-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

These are what I recently ordered. They did win in overall tests (from tirerack.com):

They are also the tires that Dinan uses on their 135i and wow they had an enormous amount of grip.

Those are supposed to be great too. The reason I went with the Yokohama S.drive was because they have a longer lasting tread, had a better traction rating, and from reading may great user reviews.

They have made such a difference on my car......IT'S SICK!!!!!

I've also been putting their grip to the test, they bite a lot better then the stock tires. I'm not getting the traction light nearly as much!!

radiantm3 · 04-28-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyTT

Those are supposed to be great too. The reason I went with the Yokohama S.drive was because they have a longer lasting tread, had a better traction rating, and from reading may great user reviews.

They have made such a difference on my car......IT'S SICK!!!!!

I've also been putting their grip to the test, they bite a lot better then the stock tires. I'm not getting the traction light nearly as much!!

Yea the Dunlops supposedly don't have good tread life at all. I was reading reviews and a lot of people said they went through the tires in 5000 miles or less. I don't drive my car too often (work from home) so I figured I could get something that (supposedly) performs better than others with the disadvantage of lower tread life.

Rick128i · 06-16-2009, 10:13 PM

I am planning to replace my 17" RoFs (Eagle LS-2; 89H) on my 128 coupe with traditional tires. If I go to a higher load rating (e.g., 93), will that affect handling and feel?

infinitekidM2C · 06-17-2009, 12:03 AM

225 F 255 R Nitto 555's...I like them

BerkTechnology · 06-17-2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

Yea the Dunlops supposedly don't have good tread life at all. I was reading reviews and a lot of people said they went through the tires in 5000 miles or less. I don't drive my car too often (work from home) so I figured I could get something that (supposedly) performs better than others with the disadvantage of lower tread life.

If you are comparing apples to apples, a true UHP tire in this class, that statement couldn't be further from the truth. The Dunlop Star Specs wear better than any other tire we've used.

We have run on the following tires between the 08/09 race season.

Hankook RS2
Toyo R1R
Yokohama Advan Neova
Dunlop Star Specs

Our fastest lap times have been on the Dunlops as well. They are able to take the punishment that a 3000+ car making close to 400HP can dish out.

BrokenVert · 06-18-2009, 04:08 PM

Pilot Sport PS2s...non RFT couldn't be happier.

SLO · 06-18-2009, 04:23 PM

Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics. Grip is amazing. Jury is still out on overall handling. The car seeems to dart a little but I don't think it's a issue with the tires.

BMW2C135 · 11-02-2017, 05:13 AM

Replaced OEM Bridgestone RFT with Yokohama V105's
215/40/18 front
255/35/18 rear

Very happy w/ the quieter ride and better ride …. no more riding on solid wheels!!

taranfx · 02-02-2018, 04:43 PM

I got Sumitomo HTR. Comfy and decent grip.
You can read my experience here

JimVonBaden · 02-20-2018, 01:42 PM

I added Goodyear Eagle GS-a 205/55/16 on my 128i. HUGE difference in comfort and handling.

atr_hugo · 02-20-2018, 02:28 PM

Replaced the OEM RFTs with Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 225/255 - great wet handling/braking, better than OEM dry grip and handling, and better NVH characteristics than OEM. Car will not be tracked/HPDE/autocrossed, otherwise, if it were, I would have picked up dry season Michelin Pilot Sports.

blue135 · 02-22-2018, 03:23 PM

Went with Continental DWs. Great handling and ride, but I do not work at limit. Work for me.

jaye944 · 02-23-2018, 09:53 AM

I found the best tires without a doubt, are the round ones, they come in black.
Lot's of different makes and sizes. OH, get new ones, the ones with holes in them
sometimes known as a puncture I believe aren't so good.

Get 4, 2 for the back and 2 for the front.

04-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#23
tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	I'm not even close to running my tires down, only 3K on the car. But the last 3 sets of tires purchased for my various cars, 2 were the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (Ultra High Performance Summer). The third was Riken. Riken has excellent grip, both dry and wet. But they are a bit noisy. The g-Force tires I purchased were on cars with smaller size tires and it had more normal tread. The g-Force tires that come up on Tirerack.com for the 1 are a very aggressive style tread, which tends to make me think the same of that it will have great grip but be quite noisy. If someone has tried the g-Force for the 1, please post your experience with it. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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04-25-2009, 08:59 PM	#24
JohnnyTT Captain 29 Rep 750 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 3.5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	WELL EVERYBODY!!!!! LET ME TELL YOU!!!!! I got the Yokohama S.drives put on last friday....and .... I'm so friggin happy with how the car feels. The most important thing is the comfort of the car. Car handles bumps soooooooooooooo much better. Such a difference. No more bone jarring rattles when I hit some unavoidable bumps. They absorb so much better. They are also quieter, and seem to have just a bit more grip. SOOOO I recommend everybody make the change!!!!!!
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04-28-2009, 10:13 AM	#25
bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Where did you get them from, Tire Rack? Also - do you have to disable the run flat tire sensors with non-run flat tires? Thanks.
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04-28-2009, 10:41 AM	#26
spfdenhugh BMWCCA member 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe, Z3 2.8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ozarks iTrader: (0)	The sensors are not just for the "run flat" tires. They sense a relative decrease in air pressure with-in the tire-no matter whether the tire is a run flat or conventional tire.
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04-28-2009, 10:55 AM	#27
JohnnyTT Captain 29 Rep 750 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 3.5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I got em from Tire Rack. Like he said, sensors are just for pressure. Can use on any tire.
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04-28-2009, 12:03 PM	#28
Raflekt First Lieutenant 20 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i fully loaded Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mexico iTrader: (0)	what about DIrezza´s ? __________________ 2009 AW 135i CP-E CATLESS DPS, AFE EXHAUST , OIL COOLER KIT,FORGE DVV,,BMW PERFORMANCE SIDE SKIRTS AND BMW P . PEDALS, BMW PERFORMANCE SPOILER , BMW PERFOMANCE KIDNEY GRILLS, CODE 3 IC, DIREZZA Z1 STAR SPEC
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04-28-2009, 01:55 PM	#30
DBFIU Crack Addict 84 Rep 759 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hollywood, Florida iTrader: (0)	Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star-Spec
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06-16-2009, 10:13 PM	#34
Rick128i New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: scottsdale az iTrader: (0)	Effect of service rating on handling I am planning to replace my 17" RoFs (Eagle LS-2; 89H) on my 128 coupe with traditional tires. If I go to a higher load rating (e.g., 93), will that affect handling and feel?
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06-17-2009, 12:03 AM	#35
infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	225 F 255 R Nitto 555's...I like them
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Pilot Sport PS2s...non RFT couldn't be happier. __________________
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06-18-2009, 04:23 PM	#38
SLO Shane 41 Rep 363 Posts Drives: M3, RRS, LR4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics. Grip is amazing. Jury is still out on overall handling. The car seeems to dart a little but I don't think it's a issue with the tires.
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11-02-2017, 05:13 AM	#39
BMW2C135 New Member 7 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 135i, MGry, DCT Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Replaced OEM Bridgestone RFT with Yokohama V105's 215/40/18 front 255/35/18 rear Very happy w/ the quieter ride and better ride …. no more riding on solid wheels!! __________________ Nolathane subframe bushings\|M3 front upper and lower control arms\|Dinan Camber plate\|CIC mods\|LED Angel Eyes (COB)
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02-02-2018, 04:43 PM	#40
taranfx Z4 35is 58 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is \|\| 2016 435i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	I got Sumitomo HTR. Comfy and decent grip. You can read my experience here __________________ 2011 Z4 E89 35is 2016 435i GC m-sport
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02-20-2018, 01:42 PM	#41
JimVonBaden BMW Cool Aide! 903 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I added Goodyear Eagle GS-a 205/55/16 on my 128i. HUGE difference in comfort and handling. __________________ Jim www.JVBProductions.com
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02-20-2018, 02:28 PM	#42
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Replaced the OEM RFTs with Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus 225/255 - great wet handling/braking, better than OEM dry grip and handling, and better NVH characteristics than OEM. Car will not be tracked/HPDE/autocrossed, otherwise, if it were, I would have picked up dry season Michelin Pilot Sports.
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02-22-2018, 03:23 PM	#43
blue135 Captain 368 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (1)	Went with Continental DWs. Great handling and ride, but I do not work at limit. Work for me.
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02-23-2018, 09:53 AM	#44
jaye944 Captain 1012 Rep 638 Posts Drives: a Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: a iTrader: (0)	I found the best tires without a doubt, are the round ones, they come in black. Lot's of different makes and sizes. OH, get new ones, the ones with holes in them sometimes known as a puncture I believe aren't so good. Get 4, 2 for the back and 2 for the front.
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