Rear tires only or all?

gtimes · 02-11-2015, 02:11 PM

Currently running stock run flats 90-95 percent on the fronts about 20-25 left on the rear tires. Spinning in 1st and 2nd is a problem but otherwise traction is plenty for the curves I take and the way I drive. Seems like maybe I should try to get some more value out of the basically new fronts and just replace the rears with something nice like PSS. Opinions?

Tom K. · 02-11-2015, 07:51 PM

Replacing only the rear tires with ones having different tread design and/or construction than the fronts could result in unpredictable handling -especially on wet roads. Mixing RFTs with Go-flats would be particularly troublesome due to the sidewall disparities.

Tom

BMB063 · 02-11-2015, 08:22 PM

I was wondering the same thing since I will be in the same situation as the OP soon enough!

gtimes · 02-11-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Replacing only the rear tires with ones having different tread design and/or construction than the fronts could result in unpredictable handling -especially on wet roads. Mixing RFTs with Go-flats would be particularly troublesome due to the sidewall disparities.

Tom

Makes sense. Thanks. Since I should replace all four tires I might was well do the rims too

Meeni · 02-11-2015, 11:35 PM

what he said. Also, some OEM fitments are pure junk on these cars. I don't know what you received with the car, but the Turanza that were on mine were just a bad joke.

VTECaddict · 02-12-2015, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeni

what he said. Also, some OEM fitments are pure junk on these cars. I don't know what you received with the car, but the Turanza that were on mine were just a bad joke.

Sport package came with Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT or Michelin Pilot Sport 2 ZP. I thought my OEM RE050 were pretty good in terms of grip, just terrible wear and rough ride.

Socket · 02-12-2015, 04:26 AM

Dont skimp on your tires, do the lot and put on a decent set of rubber..... PSS are one of the best but expensive

gtimes · 02-12-2015, 09:04 AM

Yea it has the potenza run flats. Terrible ride on the brutal oklahoma roads although ok warm weather grip in my opinion for what they are. I'm hoping that what I read is true and 19 inch wheels with no flats rides about the same or better as the 18's with stock run flats. Pretty sure I'm going to find out

Looking at VMR 703 19x8.5 et35 19x9.5 et33 with 235/35 and 265/30 with the pss. Hoping what I've read is true and these will fit well.

Gary@TireRack · 02-12-2015, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

Replacing only the rear tires with ones having different tread design and/or construction than the fronts could result in unpredictable handling -especially on wet roads. Mixing RFTs with Go-flats would be particularly troublesome due to the sidewall disparities.

Tom

+1

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gtimes New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: '11 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ok iTrader: (0)	Rear tires only or all? Currently running stock run flats 90-95 percent on the fronts about 20-25 left on the rear tires. Spinning in 1st and 2nd is a problem but otherwise traction is plenty for the curves I take and the way I drive. Seems like maybe I should try to get some more value out of the basically new fronts and just replace the rears with something nice like PSS. Opinions? __________________ Sport package, AR 4" catless DP, jb4 + ff wires, vrsf 7", bms intake, bms chargepipe, lux v5
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Tom K. Major General 125 Rep 5,626 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Replacing only the rear tires with ones having different tread design and/or construction than the fronts could result in unpredictable handling -especially on wet roads. Mixing RFTs with Go-flats would be particularly troublesome due to the sidewall disparities. Tom
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Meeni Gateropode 332 Rep 2,846 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	what he said. Also, some OEM fitments are pure junk on these cars. I don't know what you received with the car, but the Turanza that were on mine were just a bad joke.
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Socket Lieutenant General 4691 Rep 11,960 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Dont skimp on your tires, do the lot and put on a decent set of rubber..... PSS are one of the best but expensive
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gtimes New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: '11 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ok iTrader: (0)	Yea it has the potenza run flats. Terrible ride on the brutal oklahoma roads although ok warm weather grip in my opinion for what they are. I'm hoping that what I read is true and 19 inch wheels with no flats rides about the same or better as the 18's with stock run flats. Pretty sure I'm going to find out Looking at VMR 703 19x8.5 et35 19x9.5 et33 with 235/35 and 265/30 with the pss. Hoping what I've read is true and these will fit well. __________________ Sport package, AR 4" catless DP, jb4 + ff wires, vrsf 7", bms intake, bms chargepipe, lux v5
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