OEM 197 tire replacement to non runflats

mikeokimster · 03-02-2009, 10:02 PM

I am nearing the point in which i need to replace the oem runflats. I have about double the thread life left on the front tires so I will replace the rear ones for now.

Key elements:
1. Price
2. Noise
3. Traction
4. Tread wear (at least 25k miles)
5. Wet traction

Here are the choices I have narrowed down to(ranking determined by factoring in tirerack surveys with my order of key elements):

1. Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position $224 R (ea) + shipping (265x35x18 is closest) [400AA A]*
2. Yokohama Advan S4 $221 R (ea) + shipping [400AA A]*
3. Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S $208 R (ea) + shipping [400AA A]*
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season $188 R (ea) + shipping [420AA A]*
5. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus $250 R (ea) + shipping [500AA A]* <- No survey info so defaulted last

I am concerned about the Goodyear Eagle F1 allseasons wearing too quickly. Prices are all from Tirerack.com. According to the survey results, the Yokos performed very similar to the Bridgestones Potenza's. Bridgestone's seem to have a slight adantage in tread wear to the yoko's.

*Note: I know the UTQC ratings are manufacturer dependent, leading to possible inconsistencies in tread life.

mikeokimster · 03-04-2009, 10:49 PM

I am not sure if I will get a full size spare yet, if I end up going the non RF route.

123Britt · 03-05-2009, 12:22 PM

If you had a 335i I would say different -- but, 328i -- I run RE760 and they are solid -- not the best --- but very good price, noise and wear -- with sporty ride.

mikeokimster · 03-05-2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123Britt

If you had a 335i I would say different -- but, 328i -- I run RE760 and they are solid -- not the best --- but very good price, noise and wear -- with sporty ride.

Thanks for your feedback. I remeber having some discussions with you on 1addicts as I am also in madison,al.

03-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#1
mikeokimster Lieutenant Colonel 208 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: e90 jerez m3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA iTrader: (10)	OEM 197 tire replacement to non runflats I am nearing the point in which i need to replace the oem runflats. I have about double the thread life left on the front tires so I will replace the rear ones for now. Key elements: 1. Price 2. Noise 3. Traction 4. Tread wear (at least 25k miles) 5. Wet traction Here are the choices I have narrowed down to(ranking determined by factoring in tirerack surveys with my order of key elements): 1. Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position $224 R (ea) + shipping (265x35x18 is closest) [400AA A]* 2. Yokohama Advan S4 $221 R (ea) + shipping [400AA A]* 3. Pirelli Pzero Nero M&S $208 R (ea) + shipping [400AA A]* 4. Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season $188 R (ea) + shipping [420AA A]* 5. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus $250 R (ea) + shipping [500AA A]* <- No survey info so defaulted last I am concerned about the Goodyear Eagle F1 allseasons wearing too quickly. Prices are all from Tirerack.com. According to the survey results, the Yokos performed very similar to the Bridgestones Potenza's. Bridgestone's seem to have a slight adantage in tread wear to the yoko's. Note: I know the UTQC ratings are manufacturer dependent, leading to possible inconsistencies in tread life. __________________ Current: 10' E90 Jerez M3 DCT* ///Mods: Xpel front clip wrap, Nokya 2500k H8 halos, matte grills, IND reflectors, scoops, MS drop-in, MS track pipes, Dinan exhaust, 240E, ESS tune, BBS CHR, s04 255x35 295x30, KW Clubsports, ceramic pads Retired: 08' E92 328i JB 6mt 212 rwhp 190 rwtq Last edited by mikeokimster; 03-02-2009 at 10:59 PM..
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mikeokimster Lieutenant Colonel 208 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: e90 jerez m3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA iTrader: (10)	I am not sure if I will get a full size spare yet, if I end up going the non RF route. __________________ Current: 10' E90 Jerez M3 DCT ///Mods: Xpel front clip wrap, Nokya 2500k H8 halos, matte grills, IND reflectors, scoops, MS drop-in, MS track pipes, Dinan exhaust, 240E, ESS tune, BBS CHR, s04 255x35 295x30, KW Clubsports, ceramic pads Retired: 08' E92 328i JB 6mt 212 rwhp 190 rwtq
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123Britt Captain 309 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT; 2008 Z4 3.0Si MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	RE760 Summer Year Arround in SE If you had a 335i I would say different -- but, 328i -- I run RE760 and they are solid -- not the best --- but very good price, noise and wear -- with sporty ride.
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