Recommend me tires (all season runflats)

rothwem · 11-24-2009, 12:31 PM

Hey everyone,

It isn't cold enough here for snows, I drive alot, and I usually put stuff in my trunk, so a spare isn't an option. I think the ideal tires would be a set of all season runflats, I can get a set of sticky, fun tires when summer rolls around again.

To make things harder, I'd like them in a 225/45/17 size, which is actually much harder to do than it would seem. I really wanted pilot sport plus A/S's, but it appears that they don't make them in that size. Anything comparable?

Suggestions for Runflat All Seasons please?

UncleWede · 11-24-2009, 05:33 PM

Contis are much better than Brickstones. I just put a fresh set on today, but they're 205/55/16. The last set got me over 30K and I still had some left on the rears, but didn't want to risk the snowy roads over Christmas.

Best regards,
Wede

jpsum · 11-24-2009, 06:40 PM

+1 on the Conti

Gary@TireRack · 11-25-2009, 12:20 PM

All season run flat tires are pretty limited in 225/45R17. The best of the available tires is the Conti Pro Contact SSR.

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

rothwem · 11-25-2009, 12:48 PM

After looking at the tire rack website, I see there's three tire models available, what are your thoughts on the Pirelli PZero Nero All Season RFT?

Gary@TireRack · 11-27-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msrothwell

After looking at the tire rack website, I see there's three tire models available, what are your thoughts on the Pirelli PZero Nero All Season RFT?

This is a new, yet to be released tire that is replacing the old Nero M+S RFT. We are hoping to see them early spring, but do not yet have a firm ETA.

2bmw2 · 11-28-2009, 08:49 AM

I switched from the Bridgestones to Continentals early on and the Continentals lasted about 40,000 miles. They were MUCH better than the Bridgestones.

Last week I got a flat and took the opportunity to change to non-runflats. Stayed with Contis but got the DWSs this time. Ride quality is much improved and now the car rides as it should have when new.

GreenPlease · 11-28-2009, 08:35 PM

+1 on the DWSs, I'm running them on my e92 and absolutely love them.

rothwem · 11-29-2009, 07:29 PM

I'd love to get rid of the run flats, but I carry a lot of stuff in my car on a regular basis, and I can't really spare the trunk space for the spare, and getting stuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere in eastern North Carolina with a flat sounds shitty too. Runflats seem like my only real choice.

KarlArtz · 07-07-2010, 10:55 AM

Last post on this thread was Nov 2009.

Anyone have any experience with Pirelli PZero Nero All Season RFT yet?

Kruz · 07-07-2010, 05:41 PM

I am considering these as well....seems the Pirelli PZero Nero M&S is a closeout on TireRack.

ddigangi · 07-07-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

All season run flat tires are pretty limited in 225/45R17. The best of the available tires is the Conti Pro Contact SSR.

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

I had 255/40/18 stock on my 330i run flats

*in the rear

Gary@TireRack · 07-08-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddigangi

I had 255/40/18 stock on my 330i run flats

*in the rear

1. 330i cars never used 255/40R18 as stock either front or rear.
2. The original poster has 17" wheels, so this would be of no help to him even if it were true.

So I'm not sure what your comment means or why the eye roll.

Kruz · 07-08-2010, 12:24 PM

So Gary is the new all season a replacement to the M&S and at $600 a set is it a decent all season tire?

Gary@TireRack · 07-09-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruz

So Gary is the new all season a replacement to the M&S and at $600 a set is it a decent all season tire?

I'm showing current pricing in 225/45R17 at $160 per tire, but currently on backorder for 60-90+ days. It is better in dry grip and steering response compared to the Conti Pro Contact SSR, but makes a bit more tread noise.

Kruz · 07-09-2010, 01:53 PM

Thx...at $600 a set I may try them as my "winter" set and sell my dedicated winters.

seanbig · 07-10-2010, 06:35 PM

I am trying to look online for allseasons for my 07' 328i sport

My dealer told me to look for RFT, it is ridiculously impossible.

I need Front: 225/45/17

Rear: 255/40/17

I can find the Front online, but not the rear. A tire dealership said the rears would be about 450 each and had to have them shipped from oregon

that is 450CAD

seanbig · 07-10-2010, 06:36 PM

I guess I can't go with 225/45/17 for all four wheels if my car is sports suspension?

rothwem · 07-10-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

1. 330i cars never used 255/40R18 as stock either front or rear.
2. The original poster has 17" wheels, so this would be of no help to him even if it were true.

So I'm not sure what your comment means or why the eye roll.

Its all good man, I got tires already in november, I ended up with non-runflat Pilot Sport A/S+ tires, and I just got a spare to put in my trunk...I think the better ride and cheaper tires are worth the trouble.

MoNoDoGG · 08-01-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

1. 330i cars never used 255/40R18 as stock either front or rear.
2. The original poster has 17" wheels, so this would be of no help to him even if it were true.

So I'm not sure what your comment means or why the eye roll.

Hi gary, im aa little confused abouth the difference between all season, summer and winter tires, i live in colombia, south america, and here we only have sun and rain, so wich tire do you recommend me on RFT for a 2006 330I E90 with 225/45-17??

Regards

Gary@TireRack · 08-02-2010, 10:28 AM

Winter tires maximize traction in sub freezing temperatures. Summer tires are meant for maximum wet and dry grip in warmer climates. All season tires are a compromise. While not exceptional in any particular condition, they can get you through most conditions.

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rothwem Major 497 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Wagon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	Recommend me tires (all season runflats) Hey everyone, It isn't cold enough here for snows, I drive alot, and I usually put stuff in my trunk, so a spare isn't an option. I think the ideal tires would be a set of all season runflats, I can get a set of sticky, fun tires when summer rolls around again. To make things harder, I'd like them in a 225/45/17 size, which is actually much harder to do than it would seem. I really wanted pilot sport plus A/S's, but it appears that they don't make them in that size. Anything comparable? Suggestions for Runflat All Seasons please?
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18413 Rep 9,423 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Contis are much better than Brickstones. I just put a fresh set on today, but they're 205/55/16. The last set got me over 30K and I still had some left on the rears, but didn't want to risk the snowy roads over Christmas. Best regards, Wede
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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)	All season run flat tires are pretty limited in 225/45R17. The best of the available tires is the Conti Pro Contact SSR. 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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rothwem Major 497 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Wagon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	After looking at the tire rack website, I see there's three tire models available, what are your thoughts on the Pirelli PZero Nero All Season RFT?
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rothwem Major 497 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Wagon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [10.00]	I'd love to get rid of the run flats, but I carry a lot of stuff in my car on a regular basis, and I can't really spare the trunk space for the spare, and getting stuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere in eastern North Carolina with a flat sounds shitty too. Runflats seem like my only real choice.
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KarlArtz Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Last post on this thread was Nov 2009. Anyone have any experience with Pirelli PZero Nero All Season RFT yet?
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Kruz Major 22 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (4) Garage List My garage spot [0.00] 07/07 BMW 335xi [8.50] 2001 Honda CBR600F4i [0.00] 2007 Husqvarna SM610 [0.00] 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 [0.00] 2005 Harley Davidso ... [0.00] 2007.9 335xi [6.50]	I am considering these as well....seems the Pirelli PZero Nero M&S is a closeout on TireRack. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition, BSM, Exec Pkg, 6MT GONE:07/07 E90 335xi SG Black Dakota\|Alum\|ZSP\|2AB\|ZPP\|ZCW\|Nav\|CA\|6FL\|PDC\| Blacklines\|3M Summers: 235/40/18 265/35/18 Hankook Ventus V12 on VMR 701s A/S: 225/40/18 255/35/18 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S on OEM 162s
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Kruz Major 22 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (4) Garage List My garage spot [0.00] 07/07 BMW 335xi [8.50] 2001 Honda CBR600F4i [0.00] 2007 Husqvarna SM610 [0.00] 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 [0.00] 2005 Harley Davidso ... [0.00] 2007.9 335xi [6.50]	So Gary is the new all season a replacement to the M&S and at $600 a set is it a decent all season tire? __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition, BSM, Exec Pkg, 6MT GONE:07/07 E90 335xi SG Black Dakota\|Alum\|ZSP\|2AB\|ZPP\|ZCW\|Nav\|CA\|6FL\|PDC\| Blacklines\|3M Summers: 235/40/18 265/35/18 Hankook Ventus V12 on VMR 701s A/S: 225/40/18 255/35/18 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S on OEM 162s
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seanbig Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	I am trying to look online for allseasons for my 07' 328i sport My dealer told me to look for RFT, it is ridiculously impossible. I need Front: 225/45/17 Rear: 255/40/17 I can find the Front online, but not the rear. A tire dealership said the rears would be about 450 each and had to have them shipped from oregon that is 450CAD
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seanbig Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	I guess I can't go with 225/45/17 for all four wheels if my car is sports suspension? Last edited by seanbig; 07-10-2010 at 06:38 PM.. Reason: doublepost
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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)	Winter tires maximize traction in sub freezing temperatures. Summer tires are meant for maximum wet and dry grip in warmer climates. All season tires are a compromise. While not exceptional in any particular condition, they can get you through most conditions. __________________ 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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