Finally gave up RFTs

borise90 · 12-02-2009, 09:14 PM

changed yesterday to continental conti sport 3 on m sport suspension 18in wheels on 41000 km 325i so far smoother quieter slightly less tight on cornering though this may improve 36psi all round n2 as gas $2300 all up

ansch · 12-02-2009, 10:01 PM

awesome.. what are the sizes? are they staggered 18'in wheels?

Scooterman · 12-02-2009, 11:11 PM

You got 41k out of them

On my last car they were largely shot by 25k and I could not stand them any more. Curent ones have done 13k and I'm doing my best to wear them out

manyways · 12-02-2009, 11:24 PM

i got 60k out of my stock runflats...i drive like a grandma haha

i changed to goodyear f1 asymm last week, and what a change...no more harsh bumps and rattles, a lot of the bang is absorbed by the softer normal road tyres. Paid $2k all up, inflated with nitrogen as well, but im sitting at 40psi roughly each tyre, 18's staggered.

Scooterman · 12-03-2009, 12:01 AM

Sounds like a pretty good deal for 18" staggered. Who'd you get them through?

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Originally Posted by manyways

i got 60k out of my stock runflats...i drive like a grandma haha

i changed to goodyear f1 asymm last week, and what a change...no more harsh bumps and rattles, a lot of the bang is absorbed by the softer normal road tyres. Paid $2k all up, inflated with nitrogen as well, but im sitting at 40psi roughly each tyre, 18's staggered.

manyways · 12-03-2009, 06:46 AM

JAX quickfit in Moorabbin, dealt with a guy called Daniel, also met and spoke with v8 supercar driver Cameron McConville (he owns the store)

suff · 12-04-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by manyways

i got 60k out of my stock runflats...i drive like a grandma haha

i changed to goodyear f1 asymm last week, and what a change...no more harsh bumps and rattles, a lot of the bang is absorbed by the softer normal road tyres. Paid $2k all up, inflated with nitrogen as well, but im sitting at 40psi roughly each tyre, 18's staggered.

What profile tyres did you get? I didn't think the F1's came in a 255/35 R18?

Scooterman · 12-04-2009, 06:34 PM

Thanks I'm in Hampton so not far away!

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Originally Posted by manyways

JAX quickfit in Moorabbin, dealt with a guy called Daniel, also met and spoke with v8 supercar driver Cameron McConville (he owns the store)

manyways · 12-05-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by suff

What profile tyres did you get? I didn't think the F1's came in a 255/35 R18?

the standard sizes that comes with the m-sport package
225/40/18 for the fronts and 255/35/18 for the rears

suff · 12-05-2009, 11:07 PM

weird... I'll have to call my local tire shop a call again on Monday, he most be using an old catalog (as per here : http://www.goodyear.com.au/TyreDetai...&from=nPerPage )

samchuang33 · 12-06-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by suff

weird... I'll have to call my local tire shop a call again on Monday, he most be using an old catalog (as per here : http://www.goodyear.com.au/TyreDetai...&from=nPerPage )

The Asymetric tire will be a great tire. it has won the wheels/motor 2009 tire test. You will find wet traction is where the tire really performs.

Can't go wrong with that tire.

Scooterman · 12-06-2009, 07:10 PM

It's tyres not tires fellas please don't 'like' turn Amercian on us

suff · 12-06-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooterman

It's tyres not tires fellas please don't 'like' turn Amercian on us

You mean American I take it?

Bradek · 12-06-2009, 08:56 PM

Guys sorry if this is the stupidest question ever but can i keep the same rims and just replace the tyres? not sure what model of rim i have but bmw 18"
cheers

suff · 12-06-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradek

Guys sorry if this is the stupidest question ever but can i keep the same rims and just replace the tyres? not sure what model of rim i have but bmw 18"
cheers

I presume your intending on doing this to get rid of your Run Flat Tyres? If yes.. then yes no problems at all.. as long as you get the same size & profile tyre, no issues at all.

Only thing that should be mentioned is check with your insurance company.. as the BMW's come with RFT as standard, some of them will NOT insure you if you have non RFT's fitted

Where abouts in Perth are you?

Scooterman · 12-06-2009, 09:53 PM

Touché

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Originally Posted by suff

You mean American I take it?

John_01 · 12-06-2009, 10:27 PM

Non-RFT on BMW rims are no problem. I have them on my car with 17" Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric. As posted above, you should check with your insurance company.

Bradek · 12-06-2009, 10:50 PM

Guys thanks could be a huge cost saver as wife wasn't looking forward to new rims.
reply Suff
location stirling \ west leederville. You'll know mine as it's the black 320I with the black Hamann badges

yes i know embarrassing and i realy should put the bmw badges back on. funny how it confuses people though, the other day i picked up a parking ticket with Car type: Hamann? he even put a question mark at the end. anyone have any CF badges for sale?
signed pretentious

VGR00 · 12-07-2009, 01:35 AM

Tell the wife you deffinitly need to replace the rims as well...

Might as well go 19's then hey

suff · 12-07-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradek

Guys thanks could be a huge cost saver as wife wasn't looking forward to new rims.
reply Suff
location stirling \ west leederville. You'll know mine as it's the black 320I with the black Hamann badges

yes i know embarrassing and i realy should put the bmw badges back on. funny how it confuses people though, the other day i picked up a parking ticket with Car type: Hamann? he even put a question mark at the end. anyone have any CF badges for sale?
signed pretentious

If your going to buy RFT's you can buy my brand spankers

emerge · 12-21-2009, 05:57 AM

changed to Khumo ku36s on my 19inch 199 style rims. 225/35/19 front, 255/30/19 on the back. Amazingly I got all four tyres for $820 (about the price of one RFT). Also fitted the recovery space saver kit in the boot ($700 from brisbane bmw)

I picked them up at option1garage in hamilton (brisbane) for those who are interested.

I love the quiet ride and improved handling - might have something to do with the Ebaich pro springs and Koni FSDs I had fitted at the same time ;-)

.dee · 12-21-2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by suff

If your going to buy RFT's you can buy my brand spankers

size/type/price?

12-02-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
borise90 3 series aficianado 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E90 325i m sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: australia west iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	Finally gave up RFTs changed yesterday to continental conti sport 3 on m sport suspension 18in wheels on 41000 km 325i so far smoother quieter slightly less tight on cornering though this may improve 36psi all round n2 as gas $2300 all up
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Scooterman Private First Class 1 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	You got 41k out of them On my last car they were largely shot by 25k and I could not stand them any more. Curent ones have done 13k and I'm doing my best to wear them out
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manyways Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU iTrader: (0)	i got 60k out of my stock runflats...i drive like a grandma haha i changed to goodyear f1 asymm last week, and what a change...no more harsh bumps and rattles, a lot of the bang is absorbed by the softer normal road tyres. Paid $2k all up, inflated with nitrogen as well, but im sitting at 40psi roughly each tyre, 18's staggered.
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manyways Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU iTrader: (0)	JAX quickfit in Moorabbin, dealt with a guy called Daniel, also met and spoke with v8 supercar driver Cameron McConville (he owns the store)
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Bradek Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 320i Sports Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 320i [0.00]	Guys sorry if this is the stupidest question ever but can i keep the same rims and just replace the tyres? not sure what model of rim i have but bmw 18" cheers
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John_01 Colonel 237 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Non-RFT on BMW rims are no problem. I have them on my car with 17" Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric. As posted above, you should check with your insurance company.
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Bradek Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 320i Sports Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 320i [0.00]	Guys thanks could be a huge cost saver as wife wasn't looking forward to new rims. reply Suff location stirling \ west leederville. You'll know mine as it's the black 320I with the black Hamann badges yes i know embarrassing and i realy should put the bmw badges back on. funny how it confuses people though, the other day i picked up a parking ticket with Car type: Hamann? he even put a question mark at the end. anyone have any CF badges for sale? signed pretentious
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VGR00 Major 54 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	Tell the wife you deffinitly need to replace the rims as well... Might as well go 19's then hey
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emerge New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 325i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brisbane iTrader: (0)	changed to Khumo ku36s on my 19inch 199 style rims. 225/35/19 front, 255/30/19 on the back. Amazingly I got all four tyres for $820 (about the price of one RFT). Also fitted the recovery space saver kit in the boot ($700 from brisbane bmw) I picked them up at option1garage in hamilton (brisbane) for those who are interested. I love the quiet ride and improved handling - might have something to do with the Ebaich pro springs and Koni FSDs I had fitted at the same time ;-)
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