New 2011 335xi Coupe on Monday, Tires?

MartinW · 02-26-2011, 01:37 PM

Hi All,
Been watching here for a while. You folks are an amazing crowd.

Pickuping up new 2011 335xi Coupe on Monday!!!
Space Grey, Coral Red
6sp, Msport, Convenience, Premium, Nav, Sat Radio, HK Audio...

My last 5 BMW's were 5 series
The last was a 2008 535xi 6sp. Once I got a tatse of the awd, will never go back.
Unfortunately, no more 6sp in a 5er awd car! Show stopper for me.
Looked at an Audi S5, but the 335xi got my vote.

The rft are coming off at the dealer, putting on Blizzaks on my old wheels (from 535xi). (still winter here)

But, I will need to replace the summer tires in April. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Martin
1992 528i MT
1996 530i MT
2000 540i MT
2004 545i MT
2008 535xi MT

Elitehend26 · 02-26-2011, 01:41 PM

Does the 335xi 2011 bring a spare? Remember that this is one of yhe reasons why they install RFTs

MartinW · 02-26-2011, 02:34 PM

No factory spare but I am purchasing
BMW Part# 36-11-2-159-860 - 125/80R17 (Spare Tire Kit for 335)
with car.
btw, I can't beleive I'm spending 55k+ on a car and have to purchase a spare tire and jack...
I know, rft's...

RFGuy_KCCO · 02-26-2011, 02:50 PM

You might want to actually try to drive your car with those RFT's before pitching them. BMW made changes to the suspension for 2011 and the RFT's actually ride quite well now. That, coupled with newer RFT technology has really made a great improvement from the RFT's of old. I personally see no reason to ditch the RFT's anymore. Just my $.02...

V1.47fan · 02-26-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinW

Hi All,
Been watching here for a while. You folks are an amazing crowd.

Pickuping up new 2011 335xi Coupe on Monday!!!
Space Grey, Coral Red
6sp, Msport, Convenience, Premium, Nav, Sat Radio, HK Audio...

My last 5 BMW's were 5 series
The last was a 2008 535xi 6sp. Once I got a tatse of the awd, will never go back.
Unfortunately, no more 6sp in a 5er awd car! Show stopper for me.
Looked at an Audi S5, but the 335xi got my vote.

The rft are coming off at the dealer, putting on Blizzaks on my old wheels (from 535xi). (still winter here)

But, I will need to replace the summer tires in April. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Martin
1992 528i MT
1996 530i MT
2000 540i MT
2004 545i MT
2008 535xi MT

I see a pattern,BMW and MT,hahaha. The N55 is an awesome engine,makes the car really fun to drive.

MartinW · 02-26-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWDude49120

You might want to actually try to drive your car with those RFT's before pitching them. BMW made changes to the suspension for 2011 and the RFT's actually ride quite well now. That, coupled with newer RFT technology has really made a great improvement from the RFT's of old. I personally see no reason to ditch the RFT's anymore. Just my $.02...

Appreciate the advice! I will give them a try. Would be great to leave them.
However, as I will put 60,000+ miles on a three year lease and I have to return the car with rft's. My plan is to get most of my miles on the non rft's (and the snows) and return with the oem rfts's...

marv85 · 02-26-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinW

Hi All,
Been watching here for a while. You folks are an amazing crowd.

Pickuping up new 2011 335xi Coupe on Monday!!!
Space Grey, Coral Red
6sp, Msport, Convenience, Premium, Nav, Sat Radio, HK Audio...

My last 5 BMW's were 5 series
The last was a 2008 535xi 6sp. Once I got a tatse of the awd, will never go back.
Unfortunately, no more 6sp in a 5er awd car! Show stopper for me.
Looked at an Audi S5, but the 335xi got my vote.

The rft are coming off at the dealer, putting on Blizzaks on my old wheels (from 535xi). (still winter here)

But, I will need to replace the summer tires in April. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Martin
1992 528i MT
1996 530i MT
2000 540i MT
2004 545i MT
2008 535xi MT

Congrats on your new ride

I think you should give those RFTs a chance first...

About non-RFT summer tires, I just replaced my worn RFTs (lasted 62k miles) with NITTO NT555 extreme performance. I'm really happy with the performance of these tires, there is so much grip!! However it did change the handling of the car. It feels as if you installed softer suspension. Probably because the RFTs have reinforced sides

anyway you won't feel it unless you drive fast through corners. I'm already considering Sports suspension...

sk8board511 · 02-26-2011, 06:18 PM

Martin Completely off topic but i havent seen anyone in here from new canaan i was born there and go back all the time where abouts are you

MartinW · 02-26-2011, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marv85

Congrats on your new ride

I think you should give those RFTs a chance first...

About non-RFT summer tires, I just replaced my worn RFTs (lasted 62k miles) with NITTO NT555 extreme performance. I'm really happy with the performance of these tires, there is so much grip!! However it did change the handling of the car. It feels as if you installed softer suspension. Probably because the RFTs have reinforced sides

anyway you won't feel it unless you drive fast through corners. I'm already considering Sports suspension...

Thanks for the advice on the NITTO's, will give them a look.
Yes, I do drive fast through corners (or try to

).

I replaced the rft's on my 2008 535xi at 50k with Potenza RE050A's. The overall improvement was dramatic. Road feedback at limits was must more predictable, ride quality was more comfortable (not softer, just not as jolting).
And grip was amazing.

But, I will try the rft's on my new 335xi in the spring.

Craigito · 02-26-2011, 07:11 PM

Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric...awesome tire at a good price

InsanePineapple · 02-26-2011, 08:53 PM

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec.

MartinW · 02-27-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWDude49120

You might want to actually try to drive your car with those RFT's before pitching them. BMW made changes to the suspension for 2011 and the RFT's actually ride quite well now. That, coupled with newer RFT technology has really made a great improvement from the RFT's of old. I personally see no reason to ditch the RFT's anymore. Just my $.02...

I see this thread has ben moved to "Wheels and Tires" , should have started it here! sorry, newbie mistake.

Any comments/experience/rumors on
"BMW made changes to the suspension for 2011 and the RFT's actually ride quite well now"

MartinW · 04-25-2011, 08:54 PM

Hi All,
I assume that this thread has been well beaten over the past few years, but you never know...

New 335xi Coupe,
Took collective forum advice and have given the factory rft summer tires a 1,000 mile trial. (on 18" 193m Wheels)

In a word: No way. Like driving on bricks. I wouldn't doubt that on a skid pad they would really pull g's; but in the real world they track road grooves and seem to wander. No confidence in the corners.

I actually prefer the Blizzaks on my 17" Winter Wheels! (First 1500 miles)

So, any advice on replacements? THANKS!

bmw-nj · 04-26-2011, 03:39 PM

Continental Extreme Contact DWS

MartinW · 04-26-2011, 07:12 PM

Isn't The DWS an all-season tire?
As I drive on Blizzaks in the Winter, a pure Summer tire is preferred.

What do you think of the DW?

Regards,
Martin
1992 528i MT
1996 530i MT
2000 540i MT
2004 545i MT
2008 535xi MT

joed1 · 04-26-2011, 09:19 PM

Agree with the above poster. Michelin Pilot Super Sports for Summer and Winter tire du jour .

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MartinW New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2014 435xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Canaan, CT iTrader: (0)	New 2011 335xi Coupe on Monday, Tires? Hi All, Been watching here for a while. You folks are an amazing crowd. Pickuping up new 2011 335xi Coupe on Monday!!! Space Grey, Coral Red 6sp, Msport, Convenience, Premium, Nav, Sat Radio, HK Audio... My last 5 BMW's were 5 series The last was a 2008 535xi 6sp. Once I got a tatse of the awd, will never go back. Unfortunately, no more 6sp in a 5er awd car! Show stopper for me. Looked at an Audi S5, but the 335xi got my vote. The rft are coming off at the dealer, putting on Blizzaks on my old wheels (from 535xi). (still winter here) But, I will need to replace the summer tires in April. Any suggestions? Thanks, Martin 1992 528i MT 1996 530i MT 2000 540i MT 2004 545i MT 2008 535xi MT
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MartinW New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2014 435xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Canaan, CT iTrader: (0)	No factory spare but I am purchasing BMW Part# 36-11-2-159-860 - 125/80R17 (Spare Tire Kit for 335) with car. btw, I can't beleive I'm spending 55k+ on a car and have to purchase a spare tire and jack... I know, rft's...
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MartinW New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2014 435xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Canaan, CT iTrader: (0)	RFT on a new 335xi Coupe Hi All, I assume that this thread has been well beaten over the past few years, but you never know... New 335xi Coupe, Took collective forum advice and have given the factory rft summer tires a 1,000 mile trial. (on 18" 193m Wheels) In a word: No way. Like driving on bricks. I wouldn't doubt that on a skid pad they would really pull g's; but in the real world they track road grooves and seem to wander. No confidence in the corners. I actually prefer the Blizzaks on my 17" Winter Wheels! (First 1500 miles) So, any advice on replacements? THANKS!
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MartinW New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2014 435xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Canaan, CT iTrader: (0)	Isn't The DWS an all-season tire? As I drive on Blizzaks in the Winter, a pure Summer tire is preferred. What do you think of the DW? Regards, Martin 1992 528i MT 1996 530i MT 2000 540i MT 2004 545i MT 2008 535xi MT
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