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Paul W 1138 · 11-12-2010, 01:26 PM

Hi everyone -

I pickup my 2011 135i tomorrow and I'm quite excited. Space Gray, red leather, DCT and M package. It's my first BMW as I've been using an A4 for a few years.

These forms have been a great wealth of information so thanks to all.

For the winter here in NY (about 1 hour from NYC), I'm going to be putting on Blizzak LM-25 RFT with 17" rims (tire/wheel package recommended from Tirerack). If anyone has other suggestions, please feel free to let me know.

All the best,
Paul

fwmcb · 11-12-2010, 02:03 PM

Hey man Blizzaks are awesome, we're running them on the 128i and the 335i

emtrey · 11-12-2010, 02:06 PM

Blizzak is probably the best "snow" tire..a compromise choice ( not as good for deep snow) but better perfomance/ride/noise in moderate snow, would be the Dunlop D3.
Not sure is they make an RF version. Check Tire Rack for details.

I have the 205-50/17s ( non RF) on my 135. No porblems at all last winter in Chicago area.

Let us know what you think of the DCT.

fwmcb · 11-12-2010, 02:09 PM

Dunlop does make an RFT variant. But I live in the snow belt in eastern Canada and have not had an issue with the blizzak in two winters.

vividracing · 11-12-2010, 02:18 PM

Hi, congratulations, and welcome! Hope you get some time to really enjoy the car before that snow arrives.

Have fun.

Graeme

Paul W 1138 · 11-12-2010, 04:10 PM

Thanks guys for the input.

Paul W 1138 · 11-15-2010, 03:14 PM

So, after picking up the car from the dealership on Saturday morning, I proceeded to drive around Westchester for about 150 miles or so (over saturday and sunday). Man, is this car fun. I have no regrets and never had a car with so much power. Just a blast to drive and I actually look forward to driving now, heh.

With the runflats that came with the car, does everyone recommend keeping them for the spring/summer/fall or going with a traditional performance tire? I did notice that I really do feel every bump and bang, though I'm not complaining. I'm just wondering if there's an alternative to run flats and have the same performance as I'm unfamiliar with performance tires

Thanks everyone,
Paul

amancuso · 11-16-2010, 09:42 PM

Congrats on your purchase Paul! I'm a new 1addict myself!

Al.

Brandon26pdx · 11-16-2010, 09:52 PM

Most people report a significant ride and handling improvement when they replace the stock RF tires with a regular high-performance tire

meg180 · 11-16-2010, 10:36 PM

congrats! Hope that you get to enjoy your car a bit before the snow comes.

Paul W 1138 · 11-16-2010, 10:54 PM

Thanks guys. I've been reading about replacing runflats as well. Not sure which tire to replace them with, but I have till spring to do the research and get suggestions

new2the3 · 11-16-2010, 11:44 PM

Use the stock runflats till they wear out, then get a regular performance tire.

Paul W 1138 · 11-23-2010, 01:12 PM

Hi everyone -

Just an update. I have about 300 miles on the car and loving every second of it. Did a nice, spirited jaunt alongside a Z06, R8 and Elise this past Sunday, in Westchester. Hardwiring the Valentine this weekend.

Thanks again for all the suggestions and input

Hope to see you guys on the road.

Best,
Paul

11-12-2010, 01:26 PM	#1
Paul W 1138 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	New guy Hi everyone - I pickup my 2011 135i tomorrow and I'm quite excited. Space Gray, red leather, DCT and M package. It's my first BMW as I've been using an A4 for a few years. These forms have been a great wealth of information so thanks to all. For the winter here in NY (about 1 hour from NYC), I'm going to be putting on Blizzak LM-25 RFT with 17" rims (tire/wheel package recommended from Tirerack). If anyone has other suggestions, please feel free to let me know. All the best, Paul
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11-16-2010, 10:36 PM	#10
meg180 Lieutenant Drives: Jet Black 135is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 412 iTrader: (0)	congrats! Hope that you get to enjoy your car a bit before the snow comes. __________________ 2013 135is/Jet black/debadged 2010 135/Jet black/ M-sport/ debadged (retired) Ring school thread : http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532926

11-16-2010, 11:44 PM	#12
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,632 iTrader: (0)	Use the stock runflats till they wear out, then get a regular performance tire. __________________ 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB

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11-12-2010, 02:03 PM	#2
fwmcb Major Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB Posts: 1,084 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	Hey man Blizzaks are awesome, we're running them on the 128i and the 335i

11-12-2010, 02:06 PM	#3
emtrey Captain Drives: 13 335 AW sport 06 Carrera S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 628 iTrader: (0)	Blizzak is probably the best "snow" tire..a compromise choice ( not as good for deep snow) but better perfomance/ride/noise in moderate snow, would be the Dunlop D3. Not sure is they make an RF version. Check Tire Rack for details. I have the 205-50/17s ( non RF) on my 135. No porblems at all last winter in Chicago area. Let us know what you think of the DCT.

11-12-2010, 02:09 PM	#4
fwmcb Major Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB Posts: 1,084 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	Dunlop does make an RFT variant. But I live in the snow belt in eastern Canada and have not had an issue with the blizzak in two winters.

11-12-2010, 02:18 PM	#5
vividracing Drives: ///M Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,952 iTrader: (13)	Hi, congratulations, and welcome! Hope you get some time to really enjoy the car before that snow arrives. Have fun. Graeme

11-12-2010, 04:10 PM	#6
Paul W 1138 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the input.

11-15-2010, 03:14 PM	#7
Paul W 1138 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	So, after picking up the car from the dealership on Saturday morning, I proceeded to drive around Westchester for about 150 miles or so (over saturday and sunday). Man, is this car fun. I have no regrets and never had a car with so much power. Just a blast to drive and I actually look forward to driving now, heh. With the runflats that came with the car, does everyone recommend keeping them for the spring/summer/fall or going with a traditional performance tire? I did notice that I really do feel every bump and bang, though I'm not complaining. I'm just wondering if there's an alternative to run flats and have the same performance as I'm unfamiliar with performance tires Thanks everyone, Paul

11-16-2010, 09:42 PM	#8
amancuso Captain Drives: 00 Z3 2.3,12 R56, 12 128i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, New Jersey Posts: 734 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 128i [0.50]	Congrats on your purchase Paul! I'm a new 1addict myself! Al.

11-16-2010, 09:52 PM	#9
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,938 iTrader: (1)	Most people report a significant ride and handling improvement when they replace the stock RF tires with a regular high-performance tire

11-16-2010, 10:54 PM	#11
Paul W 1138 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I've been reading about replacing runflats as well. Not sure which tire to replace them with, but I have till spring to do the research and get suggestions

11-23-2010, 01:12 PM	#13
Paul W 1138 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Hi everyone - Just an update. I have about 300 miles on the car and loving every second of it. Did a nice, spirited jaunt alongside a Z06, R8 and Elise this past Sunday, in Westchester. Hardwiring the Valentine this weekend. Thanks again for all the suggestions and input Hope to see you guys on the road. Best, Paul