RFT's gotta go NOW! Suggestions?

KevinC · 10-30-2006, 12:19 AM

After 12k miles, I've had enough.. the shitty RFT tires are outta here. Picked up a nail while in California on Friday. Thankfully I found a competent tire guy who would patch it. I might have been driving all over town on a leaky tire trying to find someone willing to patch a RFT. We all know the rear tires on a sport package-equipped E90 are unobtainium right now. Close call, and I don't want to deal with it again.

The other thing that made me get religion is the crappy SoCal roads. I'm spoiled now that I'm here in Phx where the major roads are all like pool tables. In SoCal, I don't think the RFT's would have stayed on the car for even a week.. brutally uncomfortable over much of the local maintenance-starved tarmac. Blech.

I'm thinking Pilot Sport PS2's despite the hefty price tag. Had 'em on my R32 and they were the shiznit. Also had highly-rated Crapyear GS D3's on the R32 before the Mich's. but they sucked - sidewalls too soft, and lots of owners (this was the OEM tire) had issues with sidewalls bubbling after hitting relatively minor road hazard (i.e. pothole).

Anyone else have a recommendation? I'm going to have new rubber on their by this weekend, come hell or high water!

Ray · 10-30-2006, 12:30 AM

I agree with the PS2 choice one of the best performing tires I've ever used and by far, the most quiet.

ilshim · 10-30-2006, 12:38 AM

if you use bmw assist to tow your car to the closest dealership, will they fix your flat for free (if not, how much does it usually charge, how much did you get charged by your tire guy?)?

Asiann · 10-30-2006, 02:28 AM

If you can afford it go with the PS2's! Goodyears GD3 are good in the beginning and then they start to get noisy after wear. No other tires to really consider.

JSpira · 10-30-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ilshim

if you use bmw assist to tow your car to the closest dealership,

BMW Assist does not tow cars. They provide information and a variety of functions including automatic crash notification and will provide a gateway to BMW RA.

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Originally Posted by ilshim

will they fix your flat for free (if not, how much does it usually charge,

Why would the dealer fix it for free? Actually, the dealer won't fix a RF tire at all, and neither will most certified RF tire dealers.

kuthair · 10-30-2006, 08:43 AM

I had Goodyear Eagle F1 on my A4 and loved em. Great in the rain too... but I imagine you dont get much rain in Phx.

stressdoc · 10-30-2006, 09:17 AM

My plan is to sell my new 162 rims and rfts and get a set of 19" 178 composites with PS2s. Might keep the 162s for snows if I do not get a good offer.

mds82 · 10-30-2006, 11:51 AM

goodyear Eagle F1's GS-D3's they are awesome

DFW_M · 10-30-2006, 12:57 PM

Pirelli P-Zero Nero are great and affordable...if they come in your desired size.
I had them in Phoenix, great tires!

HRC · 10-30-2006, 02:26 PM

I purchased my second set of Crapyear GS D3's...

Danny

unxdawg · 10-30-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

I purchased my second set of Crapyear GS D3's...

Danny

I have the stock Bridgestone RFT 18s and have been considering the Goodyears. How different is the ride?? Would love to hear every bit of detail you can provide

Bay area roads + RFTs = hating my car!

KevinC · 10-30-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mds82

goodyear Eagle F1's GS-D3's they are awesome

No-can-do.. bad experience on my R32, and TONS of problems with other R32 owners (1 in 5 members @ VWVortex had a tire bubble up on them - that's 20% of a very large sample group!). Strangely they get awesome reviews everywhere else. Methinks that VW got a lousy batch as OEM tires. No matter, I'm not going there again. Main complaint was sidewalls were too mushy for a Y/Z rated tire.

I think I'll go PS2. What the hell, it's not THAT much more expensive than going with a lesser tire, so may as well go for what I (and many) perceive as the best option.

Last question - I know that 162's are designed to accomodate runflats, but are they OK with regular tires too?

KevinC · 10-31-2006, 09:12 PM

Update: last night I decided to go with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's, because of glowing reviews, reasonable price, and good past experience with older Dunlops. Discount Tire showed them in stock in the local whse, 1-2 days to the store. Got a call at 9am, "sorry, they're on national backorder". Whoops. So now I'm going with PS2's, which is definitely a great choice, though a fair bit more expensive. They go on Saturday. Full report of first impressions shortly afterwards. I fully expect tramlining to be gone, ride comfort to improve, & handling & braking to improve.

KevinC · 11-01-2006, 09:04 PM

Update #2: Maxx's are backordered, so I'm going with PS2's. Having had personal experience with them on my R32, I already know how awesome of a tire they are.. can't wait to experience them on the 3.

obLu · 11-01-2006, 11:46 PM

Way late to the party, but look forward to hearing about your PS2 experience. It's on my short list of tires along with the new contisport 3. I had conti 2's on my 19's before they became an OE tire and really liked them. Probably in the minority there, but they were very very quiet, and had a ton of wet grip ... which is important where I'm at.

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kuthair Captain 11 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 07 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I had Goodyear Eagle F1 on my A4 and loved em. Great in the rain too... but I imagine you dont get much rain in Phx.
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stressdoc Moderator 657 Rep 10,863 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	My plan is to sell my new 162 rims and rfts and get a set of 19" 178 composites with PS2s. Might keep the 162s for snows if I do not get a good offer.
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Ray Member 313 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	I agree with the PS2 choice one of the best performing tires I've ever used and by far, the most quiet.
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KevinC your average JAMF 3510 Rep 4,186 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [5.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [3.50]	Update: last night I decided to go with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's, because of glowing reviews, reasonable price, and good past experience with older Dunlops. Discount Tire showed them in stock in the local whse, 1-2 days to the store. Got a call at 9am, "sorry, they're on national backorder". Whoops. So now I'm going with PS2's, which is definitely a great choice, though a fair bit more expensive. They go on Saturday. Full report of first impressions shortly afterwards. I fully expect tramlining to be gone, ride comfort to improve, & handling & braking to improve. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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obLu Major 55 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	Way late to the party, but look forward to hearing about your PS2 experience. It's on my short list of tires along with the new contisport 3. I had conti 2's on my 19's before they became an OE tire and really liked them. Probably in the minority there, but they were very very quiet, and had a ton of wet grip ... which is important where I'm at.
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