Advice: 19s for the Summer in Boston?

optimistic · 02-01-2009, 09:52 PM

On my new 335, I'm going to be running dedicated snows in the winter and dedicated summers when it warms up.

My question is on wheel size: in the Boston area, do any of you think that running 19s is a mistake? Are our roads too harsh for 19s even when it's nice out?

I'm planning to run non-RFTs and carry a donut in the trunk.

Thanks.

Kev · 02-01-2009, 10:09 PM

It'll be ok. I ran the Style 163M all summer and they held up fine. The only problem I had was a flat at 11:30pm on 7/3 close to BMC. I slowly limped home since I was only a mile away from home.

cyphr · 02-01-2009, 10:50 PM

Myself and others have run 19" wheels (and some members are running 20") and as long as you avoid most of the big potholes, you'll be fine.

I do carry a tire repair kit just in case though.

Mr. BMW · 02-07-2009, 09:35 PM

I would not go bigger than 18. The roads around here are pretty bad even in the summer.

silylanjie · 02-08-2009, 02:15 AM

Yea I'm also deciding should I get 19s also for the summer... right now I'm running 18s OEM 197 style..

alextremo · 02-08-2009, 10:40 AM

Are there no RFT options for 19s? Tire repair kit sounds great, but don't think it would have helped after I hit a pothole on SE expressway last week...

I was able to drive home (25 miles) with a 2x3" window in my sidewall.

Mr. BMW · 02-08-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alextremo

Are there no RFT options for 19s? Tire repair kit sounds great, but don't think it would have helped after I hit a pothole on SE expressway last week...

I was able to drive home (25 miles) with a 2x3" window in my sidewall.

I don't understand why everyone is so against RFT. This is a good example of why you should love these tires. I think the safety factor outweigh the performance factor in a big way. I'll sacrifice a little performance and not have to worry about changing a flat tire on the expressway any day...

pdeacon · 02-08-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

I don't understand why everyone is so against RFT. This is a good example of why you should love these tires. I think the safety factor outweigh the performance factor in a big way. I'll sacrifice a little performance and not having to worry about changing a flat tire on the expressway any day...

+1 bro.... im ordering VMR csl reps come april with 19" b-stone runflats.
i dont have any issues with runflats - the bennies far outway any negs, IMO.

pdeacon · 02-08-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alextremo

Are there no RFT options for 19s? Tire repair kit sounds great, but don't think it would have helped after I hit a pothole on SE expressway last week...

I was able to drive home (25 miles) with a 2x3" window in my sidewall.

i know of at least 2 options for 19" rflt tires - Bridgestone and Pirelli both make them.

alextremo · 02-08-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pdeacon

+1 bro.... im ordering VMR csl reps come april with 19" b-stone runflats.
i dont have any issues with runflats - the bennies far outway any negs, IMO.

I'm looking at the same set up (or maybe alufelgen) are you running staggered with the xi? if so, what tire sizes? Can't seem to find the suggested sizes in RFT.

winnibago · 02-08-2009, 11:12 PM

I think 19" looks the best on the e9x

but it doesn't matter if you run 17", 18", or 19"....f you hit some of these potholes dead on - its game over for most rims/tires.

I personally don't roll on anything beyond a 18" & 40-series sidewall for that happy medium of looks, comfort, and abosorption of crappy roads.

cyphr · 02-09-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alextremo

Are there no RFT options for 19s? Tire repair kit sounds great, but don't think it would have helped after I hit a pothole on SE expressway last week...

I was able to drive home (25 miles) with a 2x3" window in my sidewall.

Yikes-that looks bad. The tire repair kit I have basically consists of a series of different sized plugs and a plug gun. It's only good for nails and bolts which is sufficient for most cases.

It's the standard model located here: http://www.stopngo.com/automotive.asp

mikethmack · 02-09-2009, 02:48 PM

I put 20's on my car last summer and never had a problem. Performance was solid yet had to be more aware of the road conditions and the potholes.

pdeacon · 02-09-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alextremo

I'm looking at the same set up (or maybe alufelgen) are you running staggered with the xi? if so, what tire sizes? Can't seem to find the suggested sizes in RFT.

ya im running staggered and have 12 mm spacers in the rear.
tire widths will stay the same as i have now - 225 in front - 255 rear (if i remember correctly). As for sidewalls - droppin down to 35 in on the fronts and 30 on the rears (need too cuz im going +1 to 19" in wheel diameter)
funniest part is, the tires cost more than the wheels do

i was told by the people at VMR that my choices for RFT's for 19" with the width and sidewall i need are limited to either Bridgestone or Pirelli.
Since the car came with B-Stone and I have no probs with them, I assumed why not stay with them.....

optimistic · 02-16-2009, 09:18 PM

For those of you with strong RFT vs. non-RFT opinions, have you driven the car on both? How would you describe the ride difference?

Arustik1 · 02-16-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by optimistic

For those of you with strong RFT vs. non-RFT opinions, have you driven the car on both? How would you describe the ride difference?

RFT have a hard sidewall so the car doesn't sway when switching lanes on the hwy at high speeds let say.

NonRFT Mich PS2s, in my case, are stickier and quieter on the road.

winnibago · 02-16-2009, 10:23 PM

quieter
less harsh
more responsive
predictable handling
even tread wear
less $ to replace

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