Need Tires for 128i 17inch rims

magas · 06-12-2013, 07:48 PM

Okay I failed, after reading way too many posts I still cant figure out what Tires I need to buy.

This is for my 128i 2008
Currently have stock Rims (Sport) 17s

Current Tires are
Front: Pirelli Pzero 225/45/17
Rear: Pirelli Pzero 205/50/17

I am using the car for a daily driver, and mostly need good tire life and comfort, no track driving for me.

Do I need to stick with this size for my stock rims or are there benefits from slightly altering it.

Also any recommendations for me. I have had Hankook V12 in the past and have been happy with them. Again just not sure if I can only get 225/45 and 205/50, and if I change it whats the benefit...

Also I am considering Changing from the RFT to NonRft. Please enlighten me as a need help.

HeyMoe53 · 06-15-2013, 09:00 PM

I had the PZero runflats on my '09 128. One of the better runflats IMO, but when they wore out, I wanted to go the non-rft route.

I got Continental DW tires as a replacement (stock sizes). I really like them Way less expensive than the PZeros.

I also bought the Conti Comfort Kit from Tire Rack as a way to deal with a flat tire. Haven't had to use it, though : )

Iron Man · 06-15-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by magas

Okay I failed, after reading way too many posts I still cant figure out what Tires I need to buy.

This is for my 128i 2008
Currently have stock Rims (Sport) 17s

Current Tires are
Front: Pirelli Pzero 225/45/17
Rear: Pirelli Pzero 205/50/17

I am using the car for a daily driver, and mostly need good tire life and comfort, no track driving for me.

Do I need to stick with this size for my stock rims or are there benefits from slightly altering it.

Also any recommendations for me. I have had Hankook V12 in the past and have been happy with them. Again just not sure if I can only get 225/45 and 205/50, and if I change it whats the benefit...

Also I am considering Changing from the RFT to NonRft. Please enlighten me as a need help.

I think you mean your Front is 205/50 and your Rear is 225/45.

John_01 · 06-16-2013, 05:59 AM

If it was me I'd probably look at something like Bridgestone RE760 in the stock sizes. They are a (semi) performance tire designed for good tread wear. They have slightly wider tread than the stock tires and probably the Hankooks too. I don't think there's much point in going up to a larger size for the use you described. They will offer good handling and performance while still being a lot more comfortable than the run-flats. You can get cheaper tires, but I think its hard to go wrong with the Bridgestone for a daily driver.

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magas Enlisted Member 12 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2022 X6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Need Tires for 128i 17inch rims Okay I failed, after reading way too many posts I still cant figure out what Tires I need to buy. This is for my 128i 2008 Currently have stock Rims (Sport) 17s Current Tires are Front: Pirelli Pzero 225/45/17 Rear: Pirelli Pzero 205/50/17 I am using the car for a daily driver, and mostly need good tire life and comfort, no track driving for me. Do I need to stick with this size for my stock rims or are there benefits from slightly altering it. Also any recommendations for me. I have had Hankook V12 in the past and have been happy with them. Again just not sure if I can only get 225/45 and 205/50, and if I change it whats the benefit... Also I am considering Changing from the RFT to NonRft. Please enlighten me as a need help.
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HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	I had the PZero runflats on my '09 128. One of the better runflats IMO, but when they wore out, I wanted to go the non-rft route. I got Continental DW tires as a replacement (stock sizes). I really like them Way less expensive than the PZeros. I also bought the Conti Comfort Kit from Tire Rack as a way to deal with a flat tire. Haven't had to use it, though : )
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John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	If it was me I'd probably look at something like Bridgestone RE760 in the stock sizes. They are a (semi) performance tire designed for good tread wear. They have slightly wider tread than the stock tires and probably the Hankooks too. I don't think there's much point in going up to a larger size for the use you described. They will offer good handling and performance while still being a lot more comfortable than the run-flats. You can get cheaper tires, but I think its hard to go wrong with the Bridgestone for a daily driver.
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