RFT vs Non-RFT's POLL

PMP · 07-08-2007, 08:20 PM

I have no problem with mine. Car handles great and they seem to be fairly durable.

ALPINE6SPD · 07-08-2007, 08:50 PM

just get some ps2's and you will hate your rft.

aspiring335 · 07-08-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

just get some ps2's and you will hate your rft.

That's what I'm planning on doing. How do you find the ride on the PS2s compared to the Bridegstone RFTs?

I'm also planning to step down a wheel size (to 17s). I actually prefer having a bit less grip and a bit more progression, not to mention the improved ride.

puck · 07-09-2007, 02:00 AM

had the RFTs on the sport package - was adequate but decided to go with 19s so went with non RFTs with lower profile. noticed the ride is smoother, quieter and handling does feel more precise and tighter with the non RFTs.
bought the Airman tire repair kit for $50 cdn in case

e92man · 07-09-2007, 08:10 PM

i am goen to replace my rfts wen i get my 19s with non rfts. i am doen this mostly because of price

Picklito · 07-10-2007, 12:39 AM

With the purchase of my E90 I went from a non-RFT BMW to a RFT BMW. I was absolutely shocked at how harsh they were and how badly they caused tramlining. Never, ever, ever, have I driven a car that tramlined as badly as my E90 with RFT's. I tried lower pressure, as low as 22 psi, but handling got worse more than the harshness improvement.

I switched to Kumho ASX non-RFT's and the tramlining's gone, the ride is much less harsh (even on the way home from the install - from which they left 60 psi in the tires!). Cornering's about the same, MAYBE not as tight since the new tires are all seasons. They have a very faint buzz to their sound that the RFT's didn't have (although it's going away or I'm getting used to it). Loved the ride on the way to work today. I'm smiling again.

Mine's a lease. RFT's are in the garage in perfect condition for the return. I will not buy another BMW if, at renew time, my only option is RFT's and no spare. Just won't do it.

D&G · 07-10-2007, 05:30 PM

Runflats are expensive to replace and handling sucks big time. BMW made a huge ass error in that department thinking they are doing something right but backed fire on them. I sold my runflats after using it for 2months and bought some decent falken tires which rides 5x's better. Now I am planning to buy 19s or 20s for my ride.

black36 · 07-10-2007, 11:35 PM

Just a question here. I need to replace my right rear tire coz i think air is leaking.. and i see here many of you say Non-RFT is better. Maybe I should change to Non-RFT this time but wonder that do i have to replace all of 4 or is it okay to change maybe just rear or the one first? is there will be problem or anything? my tires are still like 80% left, and i feel kinda wasting to change all 4..

calle_enell · 07-13-2007, 06:25 PM

Ended up with getting a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (225/45 ZR17 and 255/40 ZR 17) and an M Mobility Kit.

Its like a new car...the harsh ride is gone and its smoother and more precise.

For future generation 3-series, please get rid of RFT's and bring back the spare.

yellowg555 · 07-13-2007, 06:34 PM

My tread is almost gone after 16000 miles and I am definitely going to non RFT. I noticed when I talk on the phone in the car, that sometimes I can't hear a damn thing the person is saying because the tires are so noisy lol. Not to mention the cost savings, even if you are getting PS2s, is quite a big deal.

I also abstained from voting since I haven't switched to non RFT yet.

328i · 07-13-2007, 10:55 PM

After reading this im glad to know that upon switching to 19s non RFT that the ride might even be smoother than 17 RFT. I also figure I will save myself the money I would need to spend on new RFT and then just resell my 19s upon my lease end, so I get to have a great looking car and smoother ride, and save money, seems like a no brainer.

View Poll Results: Have you changed to Non-RFT's ?
YES, RFT's sucks - I have CHANGED to Non-RFTs'	59	51.75%
NO, discussion overrated, RFT's are just as good	55	48.25%
Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

07-08-2007, 08:20 PM	#23
PMP Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	I have no problem with mine. Car handles great and they seem to be fairly durable.
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07-08-2007, 08:50 PM	#24
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 160 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	just get some ps2's and you will hate your rft. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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07-09-2007, 02:00 AM	#26
puck Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MPE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vancouver iTrader: (2)	had the RFTs on the sport package - was adequate but decided to go with 19s so went with non RFTs with lower profile. noticed the ride is smoother, quieter and handling does feel more precise and tighter with the non RFTs. bought the Airman tire repair kit for $50 cdn in case __________________ Gray-Black
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07-09-2007, 08:10 PM	#27
e92man Lieutenant Colonel 58 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	i am goen to replace my rfts wen i get my 19s with non rfts. i am doen this mostly because of price __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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07-10-2007, 12:39 AM	#28
Picklito Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: the other left coast iTrader: (0)	With the purchase of my E90 I went from a non-RFT BMW to a RFT BMW. I was absolutely shocked at how harsh they were and how badly they caused tramlining. Never, ever, ever, have I driven a car that tramlined as badly as my E90 with RFT's. I tried lower pressure, as low as 22 psi, but handling got worse more than the harshness improvement. I switched to Kumho ASX non-RFT's and the tramlining's gone, the ride is much less harsh (even on the way home from the install - from which they left 60 psi in the tires!). Cornering's about the same, MAYBE not as tight since the new tires are all seasons. They have a very faint buzz to their sound that the RFT's didn't have (although it's going away or I'm getting used to it). Loved the ride on the way to work today. I'm smiling again. Mine's a lease. RFT's are in the garage in perfect condition for the return. I will not buy another BMW if, at renew time, my only option is RFT's and no spare. Just won't do it.
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07-10-2007, 05:30 PM	#29
D&G Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 293 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coquitlam BC iTrader: (0)	Runflats are expensive to replace and handling sucks big time. BMW made a huge ass error in that department thinking they are doing something right but backed fire on them. I sold my runflats after using it for 2months and bought some decent falken tires which rides 5x's better. Now I am planning to buy 19s or 20s for my ride.
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07-10-2007, 11:35 PM	#30
black36 Back Again 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Just a question here. I need to replace my right rear tire coz i think air is leaking.. and i see here many of you say Non-RFT is better. Maybe I should change to Non-RFT this time but wonder that do i have to replace all of 4 or is it okay to change maybe just rear or the one first? is there will be problem or anything? my tires are still like 80% left, and i feel kinda wasting to change all 4.. __________________ What's next?
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07-13-2007, 06:25 PM	#31
calle_enell Car keeps stalling out...5 times now. 9 Rep 248 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Ended up with getting a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (225/45 ZR17 and 255/40 ZR 17) and an M Mobility Kit. Its like a new car...the harsh ride is gone and its smoother and more precise. For future generation 3-series, please get rid of RFT's and bring back the spare.
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07-13-2007, 06:34 PM	#32
yellowg555 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	My tread is almost gone after 16000 miles and I am definitely going to non RFT. I noticed when I talk on the phone in the car, that sometimes I can't hear a damn thing the person is saying because the tires are so noisy lol. Not to mention the cost savings, even if you are getting PS2s, is quite a big deal. I also abstained from voting since I haven't switched to non RFT yet. __________________ 2006 Jet Black 325i, ZPP, ZSP, Steptronic Auto, Navi, Xenon
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07-13-2007, 10:55 PM	#33
328i Colonel 149 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	After reading this im glad to know that upon switching to 19s non RFT that the ride might even be smoother than 17 RFT. I also figure I will save myself the money I would need to spend on new RFT and then just resell my 19s upon my lease end, so I get to have a great looking car and smoother ride, and save money, seems like a no brainer.
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