So, how are your non-runflats doing?

xjet04 · 06-29-2010, 05:30 PM

There are a ton of threads here asking which tires to get when it's time to ditch the RFTs. There seems to be a small handfull of favorites.

I've had my stockers for 14 months/14,000 miles and the rears are done (the fronts, of course, still have plenty of life left), so it is definitely time for new rubber and I am definitely getting non-RFTs as replacements. Personally I am leaning heavily on the side of Hanook V12s at the moment.

What I haven't seen much mention of is what kind of tire life people are getting with their replacements. So what kind of mileage are you getting from your PS2s or your V12s or your RE11s or whatever else you might be running and what kind of driving are you doing with your choice of non-RFTs to get your results?

Side note: I've been so busy lately, I haven't had much time to participate here lately. It feels good to be back.

BMW86 · 06-29-2010, 07:06 PM

I've had my RE-11's on for roughly 10,000km's. They seem to be holding up better than the RFT's in terms of wear and I'm hoping for at least 25,000km's on the rear but that might be a bit ambitious. Time will tell. They are a fantastic performance tyre, they grip unbelievably well and feel great although I can probably think of a few other options which are almost as good at a fraction of the cost.

stevenc · 06-29-2010, 07:18 PM

Im on general exclaims. My favorite tire for the last 6 years.

12,000 miles, rears are done, front are in good shape. New rears just arrived this week from tirerack.

SL01 · 06-29-2010, 11:05 PM

I'm using Sumitomo's from Tire Rack:

Front - 225/40ZR-18 Sumitomo HTR Z III XL
Rear - 255/35ZR-18 Sumitomo HTR Z III XL

Stock tires lasted to about 18 months, 18k miles. The Sumitomos are still grippy and quiet, and show little to no sign of wear 8 months in with about 8k miles on them. That's mostly daily driving in Florida heat.

--SL

Cris · 06-29-2010, 11:43 PM

Like all others, my rears are at the end of their life. Running Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season. Changed them out at 2k miles and I'm currently at 15k; went through two winter seasons as well.

Yes2m3cs · 06-30-2010, 06:43 AM

Im enjoying my Hankook evo 712s...I have been running them for about 4k miles so far...I still get to see my runflats everyday stacked in the garage

Brian

Tochenzo · 06-30-2010, 08:22 AM

I'm in the same boat as you...my rears are at 3/32 and 4/32, but fronts are still 5/32 and 6/32. Looking at getting Hankook Ventus V12's for my replacement summer tire.

rsjean · 06-30-2010, 08:43 AM

My Hankooks are doing great. But I keep forgetting to do something about having a plan if I should wind up with a flat....

What are you all doing? Pump kits? Donut spares, regular spare - details.....

SL01 · 06-30-2010, 09:17 AM

AAA... I also carry a compressor, patch kit and scissor jack.

--SL

Yes2m3cs · 06-30-2010, 11:56 AM

I have the Conti Compressor/slime kit from tire rack

xjet04 · 06-30-2010, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I already have a compressor and that's probably all I'm going to use as a safety net if I get a flat. If that's not enough to limp myself to a place to get it fixed, that's what roadside assistance is for.

spellbmw · 06-30-2010, 01:06 PM

Approaching 11,000 miles and RFTs holding up quite well...

SlicktopTTZ · 06-30-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL01

AAA... I also carry a compressor, patch kit and scissor jack.

--SL

All you need, and only adds about 25lbs or so.

Plus you get to run REAL performance tires, like my Yokohama ADVAN AD08s that are coming in.

tgxmike · 06-30-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xG35guy

Im enjoying my Hankook evo 712s...I have been running them for about 4k miles so far...I still get to see my runflats everyday stacked in the garage

Brian

+1, I have ~4.2K on my hankook v12's and they are doing fine. I got ~17K out of my run-flats before the hit 5/32 tread in the rear (Goodyear Eagle LS2). Still looking at them in my garage for when I sell the car..... in like 20 yrs

SL01 · 06-30-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Presume these are mounted on Stock Sport wheels?

Yup, stock wheels (135i)

--SL

ptack · 06-30-2010, 07:33 PM

I have Hankook V12s. Don't love em, don't hate em. They're pretty square so they look a bit clunky. I'll definitely try something different next time.

jwellsiii · 06-30-2010, 11:39 PM

Kumho Ecsta XS 245's up front. Love the grip. Hate the noise for daily driving, but they're wearing nicely. I'm going to try Yokohama S-Drives for daily driving (have them on another car) and leave the Ecsta's for track days only.

xjet04 · 07-01-2010, 11:58 AM

I decided to go ahead and get the Hankooks. Ordered them yesterday from Gill to sneak in on the deadline for the $50 rebate. Even if they don't live up to my wildest expectations, I know they will be far better than my run-craps.

spud · 07-01-2010, 12:13 PM

9500 miles and RFT's are still in great condition.

boostm3 · 08-10-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cris

Like all others, my rears are at the end of their life. Running Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season. Changed them out at 2k miles and I'm currently at 15k; went through two winter seasons as well.

Youre doing A/S tires in Colo for winters? How's that going?

>>I'm using Sumitomo's from Tire Rack:

Front - 225/40ZR-18 Sumitomo HTR Z III XL
Rear - 255/35ZR-18 Sumitomo HTR Z III XL<<

How do the 255s fit? Any fender rubbing/rolling issues?

SL01 · 08-11-2010, 06:21 PM

No problems with fit, plenty of clearance.. no rubbing with the 255's in the back and the 225's up front. They don't look all that different than the stock tires - a little more flush vertically with the wheel.

michifan · 08-11-2010, 07:14 PM

I had to change out my rear run-flats at 22,000 and the fronts at 30,000.

Put the Bridgestones back on.

Agree the tire is hard, but it doesn't bother me. It's actually a very retro-handling tire.

06-29-2010, 05:30 PM	#1
xjet04 First Lieutenant 119 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2022 AR M4 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (3)	So, how are your non-runflats doing? There are a ton of threads here asking which tires to get when it's time to ditch the RFTs. There seems to be a small handfull of favorites. I've had my stockers for 14 months/14,000 miles and the rears are done (the fronts, of course, still have plenty of life left), so it is definitely time for new rubber and I am definitely getting non-RFTs as replacements. Personally I am leaning heavily on the side of Hanook V12s at the moment. What I haven't seen much mention of is what kind of tire life people are getting with their replacements. So what kind of mileage are you getting from your PS2s or your V12s or your RE11s or whatever else you might be running and what kind of driving are you doing with your choice of non-RFTs to get your results? Side note: I've been so busy lately, I haven't had much time to participate here lately. It feels good to be back. __________________ 2022 Aventurine Red M4 Comp X-Drive
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I've had my RE-11's on for roughly 10,000km's. They seem to be holding up better than the RFT's in terms of wear and I'm hoping for at least 25,000km's on the rear but that might be a bit ambitious. Time will tell. They are a fantastic performance tyre, they grip unbelievably well and feel great although I can probably think of a few other options which are almost as good at a fraction of the cost.
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stevenc Coming Soon 256 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Im on general exclaims. My favorite tire for the last 6 years. 12,000 miles, rears are done, front are in good shape. New rears just arrived this week from tirerack.
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06-29-2010, 11:05 PM	#4
SL01 Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm using Sumitomo's from Tire Rack: Front - 225/40ZR-18 Sumitomo HTR Z III XL Rear - 255/35ZR-18 Sumitomo HTR Z III XL Stock tires lasted to about 18 months, 18k miles. The Sumitomos are still grippy and quiet, and show little to no sign of wear 8 months in with about 8k miles on them. That's mostly daily driving in Florida heat. --SL
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06-29-2010, 11:43 PM	#5
Cris What's FWD? 10 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Former E82, current E39 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Like all others, my rears are at the end of their life. Running Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season. Changed them out at 2k miles and I'm currently at 15k; went through two winter seasons as well.
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06-30-2010, 06:43 AM	#6
Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	Im enjoying my Hankook evo 712s...I have been running them for about 4k miles so far...I still get to see my runflats everyday stacked in the garage Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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06-30-2010, 08:22 AM	#7
Tochenzo Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 1998 328i [10.00]	I'm in the same boat as you...my rears are at 3/32 and 4/32, but fronts are still 5/32 and 6/32. Looking at getting Hankook Ventus V12's for my replacement summer tire. __________________ National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #367673
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06-30-2010, 08:43 AM	#8
rsjean satch 39 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sonoran Desert, Tucson AZ iTrader: (3)	My Hankooks are doing great. But I keep forgetting to do something about having a plan if I should wind up with a flat.... What are you all doing? Pump kits? Donut spares, regular spare - details..... __________________ "The Dingo ate your Mustang"
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06-30-2010, 09:17 AM	#9
SL01 Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	AAA... I also carry a compressor, patch kit and scissor jack. --SL
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Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	I have the Conti Compressor/slime kit from tire rack __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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06-30-2010, 12:34 PM	#11
xjet04 First Lieutenant 119 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2022 AR M4 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the replies guys. I already have a compressor and that's probably all I'm going to use as a safety net if I get a flat. If that's not enough to limp myself to a place to get it fixed, that's what roadside assistance is for. __________________ 2022 Aventurine Red M4 Comp X-Drive
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06-30-2010, 01:06 PM	#12
spellbmw Feuertrunken 58 Rep 635 Posts Drives: MY10 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	Approaching 11,000 miles and RFTs holding up quite well... __________________ Crimson-Coral Red \|Walnut \| iDrive \| Premium & M Sport \| Heated seats \| PDC \|CA \| Premium hi-fi \| BMW SSK & PE \| BSH OCC - Deposit 7/15/2009 - Ordered 9/18 - Production 9/23-30 - Euro Delivery 10/17 - Shipped 11/13 - Oxnard 12/8, Oregon 12/24 & home on 12/30
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06-30-2010, 07:33 PM	#16
ptack Brigadier General 271 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I have Hankook V12s. Don't love em, don't hate em. They're pretty square so they look a bit clunky. I'll definitely try something different next time. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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jwellsiii Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 135i SG 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Carlos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00]	Kumho Ecsta XS 245's up front. Love the grip. Hate the noise for daily driving, but they're wearing nicely. I'm going to try Yokohama S-Drives for daily driving (have them on another car) and leave the Ecsta's for track days only.
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07-01-2010, 11:58 AM	#18
xjet04 First Lieutenant 119 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2022 AR M4 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (3)	I decided to go ahead and get the Hankooks. Ordered them yesterday from Gill to sneak in on the deadline for the $50 rebate. Even if they don't live up to my wildest expectations, I know they will be far better than my run-craps. __________________ 2022 Aventurine Red M4 Comp X-Drive
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07-01-2010, 12:13 PM	#19
spud Private First Class 13 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (0)	9500 miles and RFT's are still in great condition. __________________ (0OO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OO0) Alex 2009 135i LMB M package
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08-11-2010, 06:21 PM	#21
SL01 Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	No problems with fit, plenty of clearance.. no rubbing with the 255's in the back and the 225's up front. They don't look all that different than the stock tires - a little more flush vertically with the wheel.
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08-11-2010, 07:14 PM	#22
michifan Old Soul 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM BWM 135iC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	I had to change out my rear run-flats at 22,000 and the fronts at 30,000. Put the Bridgestones back on. Agree the tire is hard, but it doesn't bother me. It's actually a very retro-handling tire.
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