128i with sports package. needing replace runflats

hansenc · 02-21-2009, 07:02 PM

Well just got back from the dealership today and they told me my rears are at the wear bar I will need to consider replacing them soon. Also I have a nail in my front right but its holding pressure still, i'm going to plug the front for now seeing as its still holding air, the inner tire should be just fine.

But this all seems like a good reason to ditch the runflats once and for all!

I have looked through a few pages of posts but haven't really found what I'm looking for.

I want to just replace the runflats with standard tires on my existing rims.

What should I be looking for on TireRack? Sorry if this has been answered before, I wasn't able to find too many posts on this subject.

bimmer74 · 02-21-2009, 07:46 PM

I am getting a 128i with sport pack soon and I have been thinking about this as well. If I keep the stock rims, I'll probably get 225/45R17's all around from Tirerack's ultra-high performance all-season category. The Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position look good. I probably won't go for summer tires so I get longer tire life out of them. I also don't want to worry about summer tires turning into hard plastic if temperature happens drop below 40 deg before winter tires go on the car in december. Just my 2c.

Rawhide · 02-21-2009, 08:12 PM

Here's the ones I picked:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233636

gyrfalcon · 02-21-2009, 09:03 PM

Sumitomo HTR Z III are the best bang for the buck on Tirerack.

Alow · 02-21-2009, 09:08 PM

Would you consider a used set of runflats? not much wear, and I'll sell them cheap. Pmed

hansenc · 02-21-2009, 09:21 PM

Well being in FL i dont have to worry about summer/winter tires

hansenc · 02-21-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gyrfalcon

Sumitomo HTR Z III are the best bang for the buck on Tirerack.

What sizes would I need to look at? I'm a total noob at all this.

Artmasterx · 02-21-2009, 11:40 PM

The stock sizes are 205/50 r17 (7" wide wheel) in the front and 225/45 r17 (7.5" wide wheel) in the rear. So you certainly could look for that combination. The staggered setup can be a bit annoying at times.

You could also try to put 225/45's all around, but make sure the tire you get will fit on a 7" wide rim (front), most will list 7"-8.5" rims as acceptable. 215/45 r17 would also be an option, but the tire diameter will be a bit smaller than stock and the speedometer will be off by 1.4%

Several good and relatively cheap non-run flat tires are:
Yokohama S-drive
General Exclaim UHP
Sumimotos already mentioned
Hankook Ventus R-S2
if you get up to the $150-200 per tire range, there are many more good options (and probably some the I forgot in the lower range).

If you want all-seasons, these are good:
Yokohama Advan S4
Goodyear Eagle F1 All-season
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position

ZIPNBYE · 02-21-2009, 11:54 PM

Have a look at the Toyo Proxes T1-R (sadly, TireRack doesn't retail them...but others do online, or you can find locally).

Tom K. · 02-22-2009, 10:30 AM

Like other BMW's I've owned, the rears on my S/P equipped 128i are wearing about twice as fast as the fronts. If this is your situation, I'd replace just the rears with Goodyear NCT5 rfts (OEM on mine) and then think about 4 new tires when all 4 are needed.

One problem with the staggered wheel/tire setup is that you can't rotate the tires - I managed almost 30,000 out of the RE 050A rfts on my Z4 that way.

Tom

hansenc · 04-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Well the time has come, my rears are pretty much bald

Think i have decided to go with-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....arTire=245YR7S

Anyone want to give their input?

zinman74 · 04-23-2009, 10:53 PM

Isn't the 128i great? I honestly enjoy having to work through the gears, reminds me of my '91 318iS, but soooo much better. I was reading your post with great interest. I am looking at replacing my RFT's with, curiously enough, the same tires. My only decision is do I want to upgrade to the 135's 264 wheels. In any case, I would love some input from you as to how your 128i handles and how the ride is with the non RFT's. I have read that switching them out is no big deal, but have also read that you notice how soft the suspension is. Can't wait to hear, thanks!

jsdaniels · 04-24-2009, 03:27 AM

I am looking for new tires for the stock 128i Sports Package wheels.

I am learning a little about how to tell tire sizes and all but I noticed some people say that 225/45/17's can fit all around as long as they are designed to fit on a 7-8" wheel.

Are there any issues with this at all, as in the front tires not sitting properly and what not? (Hate asking things like this :P) but I would much rather learn this way instead of learning the other way.

Thanks!

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hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	128i with sports package. needing replace runflats Well just got back from the dealership today and they told me my rears are at the wear bar I will need to consider replacing them soon. Also I have a nail in my front right but its holding pressure still, i'm going to plug the front for now seeing as its still holding air, the inner tire should be just fine. But this all seems like a good reason to ditch the runflats once and for all! I have looked through a few pages of posts but haven't really found what I'm looking for. I want to just replace the runflats with standard tires on my existing rims. What should I be looking for on TireRack? Sorry if this has been answered before, I wasn't able to find too many posts on this subject.
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bimmer74 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (3)	I am getting a 128i with sport pack soon and I have been thinking about this as well. If I keep the stock rims, I'll probably get 225/45R17's all around from Tirerack's ultra-high performance all-season category. The Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position look good. I probably won't go for summer tires so I get longer tire life out of them. I also don't want to worry about summer tires turning into hard plastic if temperature happens drop below 40 deg before winter tires go on the car in december. Just my 2c.
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02-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
Rawhide Captain 364 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	Here's the ones I picked: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233636
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gyrfalcon Ninja 14 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Sumitomo HTR Z III are the best bang for the buck on Tirerack. __________________ SGM/Coral
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Alow Lieutenant 39 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	Would you consider a used set of runflats? not much wear, and I'll sell them cheap. Pmed
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02-21-2009, 09:21 PM	#6
hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	Well being in FL i dont have to worry about summer/winter tires
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02-21-2009, 11:40 PM	#8
Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	The stock sizes are 205/50 r17 (7" wide wheel) in the front and 225/45 r17 (7.5" wide wheel) in the rear. So you certainly could look for that combination. The staggered setup can be a bit annoying at times. You could also try to put 225/45's all around, but make sure the tire you get will fit on a 7" wide rim (front), most will list 7"-8.5" rims as acceptable. 215/45 r17 would also be an option, but the tire diameter will be a bit smaller than stock and the speedometer will be off by 1.4% Several good and relatively cheap non-run flat tires are: Yokohama S-drive General Exclaim UHP Sumimotos already mentioned Hankook Ventus R-S2 if you get up to the $150-200 per tire range, there are many more good options (and probably some the I forgot in the lower range). If you want all-seasons, these are good: Yokohama Advan S4 Goodyear Eagle F1 All-season Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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02-22-2009, 10:30 AM	#10
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Like other BMW's I've owned, the rears on my S/P equipped 128i are wearing about twice as fast as the fronts. If this is your situation, I'd replace just the rears with Goodyear NCT5 rfts (OEM on mine) and then think about 4 new tires when all 4 are needed. One problem with the staggered wheel/tire setup is that you can't rotate the tires - I managed almost 30,000 out of the RE 050A rfts on my Z4 that way. Tom
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04-19-2009, 06:59 PM	#11
hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	Well the time has come, my rears are pretty much bald Think i have decided to go with- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....arTire=245YR7S Anyone want to give their input?
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04-23-2009, 10:53 PM	#12
zinman74 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	Eagerly awaiting your results! Isn't the 128i great? I honestly enjoy having to work through the gears, reminds me of my '91 318iS, but soooo much better. I was reading your post with great interest. I am looking at replacing my RFT's with, curiously enough, the same tires. My only decision is do I want to upgrade to the 135's 264 wheels. In any case, I would love some input from you as to how your 128i handles and how the ride is with the non RFT's. I have read that switching them out is no big deal, but have also read that you notice how soft the suspension is. Can't wait to hear, thanks! __________________ 2008 128i 6spd Black Sapphire/Black Leather Sport Premium I-Pod Sirius Alarm and that's it....... ...........for now
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04-24-2009, 03:27 AM	#13
jsdaniels Enlisted Member 1 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 128i Sport, Xenon,iPod Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuttgart iTrader: (0)	I am looking for new tires for the stock 128i Sports Package wheels. I am learning a little about how to tell tire sizes and all but I noticed some people say that 225/45/17's can fit all around as long as they are designed to fit on a 7-8" wheel. Are there any issues with this at all, as in the front tires not sitting properly and what not? (Hate asking things like this :P) but I would much rather learn this way instead of learning the other way. Thanks!
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