3335i Sport Suspenion OEM Tires vs. NON-RFTs

Flying Brian · 07-19-2012, 04:01 PM

Ladies / Gents,

I am currently running the Bridgestone OEM RFTs on my 2010 335i w/ sport suspension. The road noise, as many of you know, is supremely obnoxious. I am going to non-RFTs. It seems as though everyone who has gone this direction LOVES the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Can someone currently running these comment on the road noise? The TireRack reviews are very favorable for handling, etc. On the road noise front, are there any other tires users are running that are favorable? How's their handling?

Thanks!

jakuum · 07-19-2012, 06:13 PM

I have the Michelin PSS and road noise is a TON better than the stock runflats. Bumps and whatnot are handled much better as well. I don't quite have the power of a 335i but when I'm having fun with the car there is definitely no shortage of grip.

Flying Brian · 07-19-2012, 09:21 PM

Thanks, Jakuum!!

chromisdesigns · 07-20-2012, 01:32 PM

ANYTHING is going to be a huge improvement over the OEM bridgestones. Take your best shot and you will never look back.

VMRWheels · 07-20-2012, 01:55 PM

Agreed, PSS's are a good choice for a 'higher end' tire. Everyone hates the stock run flat :P Pretty much any non-run flat will be more comfortable. In terms of road noise, non-rft's will be quieter given the softer sidewalls.

ilker_e90 · 07-21-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Brian

Ladies / Gents,

I am currently running the Bridgestone OEM RFTs on my 2010 335i w/ sport suspension. The road noise, as many of you know, is supremely obnoxious. I am going to non-RFTs. It seems as though everyone who has gone this direction LOVES the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Can someone currently running these comment on the road noise? The TireRack reviews are very favorable for handling, etc. On the road noise front, are there any other tires users are running that are favorable? How's their handling?

Thanks!

Hi, I used this Hankook EVO S1 RFT with my e60 530i. http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Hankook/Ventus-S1-evo.htm . I also used Goodyear RFT, Bridgestone RFT. But Hankook is my favourite with its low noise, good comfort and high performance. Try it !

TotalPower · 07-21-2012, 06:16 PM

i have mich pss and am amazed at how much smoother and better the car rides. We have shitty roads where I work and live and the difference on stock sport suspension is night and day

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 07-21-2012, 09:01 PM

Go with non-RFT. I personally would recommend Michelin PSS or Hankook V12.

Gary@TireRack · 07-23-2012, 09:47 AM

As the others have said, the PSS is not a loud tire at all!

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

Flying Brian · 07-25-2012, 05:31 PM

Gary,

I bought the tires from tire rack and had them shipped to a preferred installer. The installer originally quoted me $100 to do the switch and then came out 15 min after starting the job and told me it would be $140 because they were run flats. Did I get hosed?

chromisdesigns · 07-25-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Brian

Gary,

I bought the tires from tire rack and had them shipped to a preferred installer. The installer originally quoted me $100 to do the switch and then came out 15 min after starting the job and told me it would be $140 because they were run flats. Did I get hosed?

Yeah, probably.

Gary@TireRack · 07-26-2012, 12:05 PM

They might charge a bit more to dismount run flat tires since they are a bit stiffer and slightly harder to work with, but they should not charge extra to mount non run flat tires.

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Flying Brian New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray E90/Navi/Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Omaha iTrader: (0)	3335i Sport Suspenion OEM Tires vs. NON-RFTs Ladies / Gents, I am currently running the Bridgestone OEM RFTs on my 2010 335i w/ sport suspension. The road noise, as many of you know, is supremely obnoxious. I am going to non-RFTs. It seems as though everyone who has gone this direction LOVES the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Can someone currently running these comment on the road noise? The TireRack reviews are very favorable for handling, etc. On the road noise front, are there any other tires users are running that are favorable? How's their handling? Thanks!
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jakuum Private First Class 17 Rep 187 Posts Drives: SGM e92 335i M-sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have the Michelin PSS and road noise is a TON better than the stock runflats. Bumps and whatnot are handled much better as well. I don't quite have the power of a 335i but when I'm having fun with the car there is definitely no shortage of grip.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 47 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	ANYTHING is going to be a huge improvement over the OEM bridgestones. Take your best shot and you will never look back.
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TotalPower Lieutenant 37 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Vert AW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	i have mich pss and am amazed at how much smoother and better the car rides. We have shitty roads where I work and live and the difference on stock sport suspension is night and day
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Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 314 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	Go with non-RFT. I personally would recommend Michelin PSS or Hankook V12.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	As the others have said, the PSS is not a loud tire at all! Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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Flying Brian New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray E90/Navi/Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Omaha iTrader: (0)	Gary, I bought the tires from tire rack and had them shipped to a preferred installer. The installer originally quoted me $100 to do the switch and then came out 15 min after starting the job and told me it would be $140 because they were run flats. Did I get hosed?
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	They might charge a bit more to dismount run flat tires since they are a bit stiffer and slightly harder to work with, but they should not charge extra to mount non run flat tires. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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