19" Runflats?

5050punk · 02-17-2009, 12:47 PM

Hey so I tried searching, but I think the search just ignores "19". Do they sell 19" runflats anywhere? I looked on Tirerack, but can't find any. Also, would they just be an insanely rough ride, or not too much worse than 18" runflats?

blakjack23 · 02-17-2009, 02:06 PM

Check the wheel/tire for sale section, I saw someone selling 19" runflats recently.

Silver3s · 02-17-2009, 02:47 PM

You can get Potenza RFT in 225/35/29 and 255/30/19 at Tirerack. $320 & $365 respectively. Unfortunately, no RFTs in 235/265 sizes.

island111 · 02-17-2009, 02:55 PM

Stay away from the Craptenza's and go with Non Runflat

BMW MotorSport · 02-17-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by island111

Stay away from the Craptenza's and go with Non Runflat

+100000 don't go with run flat tires, go with NON RFT's and you will love your car more.

5050punk · 02-17-2009, 04:44 PM

Yeah... I really would like to go non-rft's, but don't really like the idea of having no spare, or having a spare take up all sorts of space in my trunk.

I just want to know if 19" RFT's are available.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 02-17-2009, 06:31 PM

RFT feel like 5hit

spec 123 · 02-18-2009, 11:31 PM

19 rft options they have it on tirerack or u can try discount tire but they are all special order tires takes 3-4 days. I had 19 Potenza re50a but now am on kumho spt non rft they are pretty similar in ride. Especially if you're going staggered, im on 35 series tires in the rear so these motherf'rs are like 1 inch from the street to my rims but , I FELT SAFER WITH THE RFT!!! now i carry a air compressor and slime with me just in case.

19 RFT
Bridgestone Potenza re50a = 375$ - $420 depending where u live
Michelin /GOODYEAR $450- 500
Dunlop $325-350

non rft Kumho $125
Advan 190
Falken 150

these are average prices depending where u live but as you can see my old setup i could have HRE's on but im on BEYERN now but I like them theyre unique in a way

jhbodle · 02-19-2009, 03:47 AM

Bridgestones aren't the only 19" RFT option. You can also get Pirelli Euufori@s if you look hard enough. But I don't know if the Pirellis are better than the Bridgestones or not...

5050punk · 02-19-2009, 12:44 PM

Thanks guys. Last question. So the wheels I am going to get are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5. It looks like the recommended sizes for these are:

Front: 235/35-19
Rear: 265/30-19

I can't find matching RFT's for these, but found them in close sizes:

Front: 225/35/19
Rear: 255/30/19

OR

Front: 245/40/19
Rear: 275/35/19

Which set would be better to go with, and what would be the negative effects of going to that size?

Firefly6 · 02-19-2009, 05:09 PM

I would go with the second choice - more rubber. Only concern would be the bigger diameter. A good tire dealer here could let you know if the diameter will allow enough clearance.

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Silver3s Private 0 Rep 91 Posts Drives: Now:08 e90 335 Old:e46 & e36 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	You can get Potenza RFT in 225/35/29 and 255/30/19 at Tirerack. $320 & $365 respectively. Unfortunately, no RFTs in 235/265 sizes.
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island111 Private First Class 7 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA East Coast iTrader: (0)	Stay away from the Craptenza's and go with Non Runflat
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5050punk Private First Class 26 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2016 Golf R, 2009 335xi Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA. iTrader: (0)	Yeah... I really would like to go non-rft's, but don't really like the idea of having no spare, or having a spare take up all sorts of space in my trunk. I just want to know if 19" RFT's are available.
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spec 123 Lieutenant 29 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335 [0.00]	19 rft 19 rft options they have it on tirerack or u can try discount tire but they are all special order tires takes 3-4 days. I had 19 Potenza re50a but now am on kumho spt non rft they are pretty similar in ride. Especially if you're going staggered, im on 35 series tires in the rear so these motherf'rs are like 1 inch from the street to my rims but , I FELT SAFER WITH THE RFT!!! now i carry a air compressor and slime with me just in case. 19 RFT Bridgestone Potenza re50a = 375$ - $420 depending where u live Michelin /GOODYEAR $450- 500 Dunlop $325-350 non rft Kumho $125 Advan 190 Falken 150 these are average prices depending where u live but as you can see my old setup i could have HRE's on but im on BEYERN now but I like them theyre unique in a way __________________ steve
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5050punk Private First Class 26 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2016 Golf R, 2009 335xi Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA. iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Last question. So the wheels I am going to get are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5. It looks like the recommended sizes for these are: Front: 235/35-19 Rear: 265/30-19 I can't find matching RFT's for these, but found them in close sizes: Front: 225/35/19 Rear: 255/30/19 OR Front: 245/40/19 Rear: 275/35/19 Which set would be better to go with, and what would be the negative effects of going to that size? Last edited by 5050punk; 02-19-2009 at 01:08 PM..
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Firefly6 Lieutenant 13 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	I would go with the second choice - more rubber. Only concern would be the bigger diameter. A good tire dealer here could let you know if the diameter will allow enough clearance.
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