Best tires that are not RFT

vietmike101 · 01-25-2011, 02:47 PM

Any suggestion of whats the best tires out there that are not RFT for my e92? Please provide brand and model number. I think im moving on from RFT, good idea?

Tom K. · 01-25-2011, 05:05 PM

That's sort of like asking "what's the best food for me to eat?"

If you indicate what year coupe you have, and whether it has the ZSP, and what size wheels you have, and whether you want summer or A/S, and whether you value handling or ride, etc., etc., then maybe someone can intelligently respond.

Tom

Peter@VMRWheels · 01-25-2011, 05:10 PM

For tires in the mid price range, we're moving a lot of Hankook Ventus as well as Continental DW/DWS. From there, you can move up to PS2 or similar, or down to, god forbid, unknown, never-heard of brands that run $80 a pop. But yeah, it helps to be a bit more specific

brocklanders · 01-25-2011, 05:58 PM

i currently have hankook v12's, i like them but after a few suspension changes i seem to be loosing my rear end allot, it may be because the tires are close to being worn, i dont know. but in a few months when i need new tires im going to get an extreme summer tire which seems to be the top class on the tire rack web site. not sure at this time if im going to go with a more expensive brand as in bridgestone or dunlop, but the hankook r-s3 may be the route i take.

waterp7 · 01-25-2011, 06:04 PM

I love my PS2s. The ride is definitely better than the OEM RFT Potenzas I had before. Handling is about the same and possibly better with no tire squeal at all. Tire wear seems to be doing well.

vietmike101 · 01-25-2011, 09:57 PM

whats PS2?

remmib · 01-26-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vietmike101

whats PS2?

Michelin Pilot Sport 2.

Express · 01-26-2011, 11:23 AM

nitto NT05

CasperSYTFU · 01-26-2011, 12:42 PM

How do you all feel about the POTENZA RE760? I'm looking at a set of them for a good price or the Conti DW's

c_jeong89 · 01-26-2011, 02:41 PM

how much do Nittos usually run for?

longboy4 · 01-26-2011, 05:51 PM

I had the General Exclaims UHP's on a VW GTI and if I ever need tires for the 335 this is where I go again. I shopped by price and owner rating at the Tire Rack web site. I like a quiet tire and on the Tucson roads it works for me.

Express · 01-26-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by c_jeong89

how much do Nittos usually run for?

depends on which one. i bought my last set of NT05's used for 350 shipped with 60% tread left. i love them

hipnotic · 01-26-2011, 11:22 PM

nitto invos are great and quiet

dcorn · 01-27-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CasperSYTFU

How do you all feel about the POTENZA RE760? I'm looking at a set of them for a good price or the Conti DW's

Looking to get a set of these too. Can't stand the stock bridgestone RFTs anymore.

335imax · 01-27-2011, 02:14 PM

Yokohama S Drive is the best "inexpensive" tire you can buy...

335imax · 01-27-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longboy4

I had the General Exclaims UHP's on a VW GTI and if I ever need tires for the 335 this is where I go again. I shopped by price and owner rating at the Tire Rack web site. I like a quiet tire and on the Tucson roads it works for me.

The General Exclaims have a very soft sidewall. They squirm all over the place. I replaced with Yokohama S Drive, and the difference was night and day!

Hooy · 01-27-2011, 03:41 PM

I just mounted Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs and I LOVE them. The grip is tremendous and the ride comfort and noise levels are WAAAAAAY better than my old runflats. They're also good looking and cheap

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480782

Scroll down to see a picture of them being and actually mounted.

PeteW84 · 01-27-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by josh06lau

nitto invos are great and quiet

+1

dcorn · 01-27-2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 325imax

Yokohama S Drive is the best "inexpensive" tire you can buy...

Good to know, was looking at those also. I'd love to get the Star Specs, but don't really want to get something that is 'warm weather only'.

Morpheus · 01-28-2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longboy4

I had the General Exclaims UHP's on a VW GTI and if I ever need tires for the 335 this is where I go again. I shopped by price and owner rating at the Tire Rack web site. I like a quiet tire and on the Tucson roads it works for me.

I've had both and the Conti Dw's are superior to the generals. Couple hundred bucks more, but worth it in my opinion.

Morpheus · 01-28-2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcorn

Good to know, was looking at those also. I'd love to get the Star Specs, but don't really want to get something that is 'warm weather only'.

I would go with the Conti DWS in this situation-no snow where I am....

dcorn · 01-28-2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morpheus

I would go with the Conti DWS in this situation-no snow where I am....

Well, I have a Jeep that I can drive in any inclement weather. Plus I've had a few DD mustangs that I drove no matter what the condition on summer tires. I just can't justify buying Star Specs or Kumho XS because they aren't really made for cold weather. Even when we don't have snow, it still gets down into the teens here. I don't think I'd mind a high performance summer tire, just not a 'race inspired' tire lol.

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brocklanders Major 110 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: the uno, mineral white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 325 [0.00]	i currently have hankook v12's, i like them but after a few suspension changes i seem to be loosing my rear end allot, it may be because the tires are close to being worn, i dont know. but in a few months when i need new tires im going to get an extreme summer tire which seems to be the top class on the tire rack web site. not sure at this time if im going to go with a more expensive brand as in bridgestone or dunlop, but the hankook r-s3 may be the route i take.
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waterp7 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 266 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L.A. , CA iTrader: (1)	I love my PS2s. The ride is definitely better than the OEM RFT Potenzas I had before. Handling is about the same and possibly better with no tire squeal at all. Tire wear seems to be doing well.
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Express Major General 393 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	nitto NT05
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CasperSYTFU SYTFU Crew 36 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2010 Toyota FJ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E92 [9.00]	How do you all feel about the POTENZA RE760? I'm looking at a set of them for a good price or the Conti DW's __________________
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longboy4 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0)	Generals. I had the General Exclaims UHP's on a VW GTI and if I ever need tires for the 335 this is where I go again. I shopped by price and owner rating at the Tire Rack web site. I like a quiet tire and on the Tucson roads it works for me.
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hipnotic Major General 153 Rep 6,603 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	nitto invos are great and quiet
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335imax Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Yokohama S Drive is the best "inexpensive" tire you can buy... __________________ M Performance Suspension
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Hooy Colonel 205 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: E92 328i, E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 328 [5.00]	I just mounted Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs and I LOVE them. The grip is tremendous and the ride comfort and noise levels are WAAAAAAY better than my old runflats. They're also good looking and cheap http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480782 Scroll down to see a picture of them being and actually mounted.
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