From 17” RFT to 18 non RFT

BDO · 03-22-2011, 04:45 PM

What is your take on this? Will it offer much better dynamics and a smoother less crashy ride? Will it get rid of the nervous , twitchy rear end?

Should I make this change or not?

Car is a 335i coupe.

Thanks brothers.

mossman35 · 03-22-2011, 04:58 PM

I doubt things will change much IMO. 18 more easily damaged with potholes etc.

cssnms · 03-22-2011, 05:04 PM

Switching from RFT to non RFT was one of the best decisions I ever made. I went from 17 rft to 19 non rft and the quality of the ride and steering response improved dramatically as did the cars ability to take bumps, no more crashing.

cb4 · 03-22-2011, 10:07 PM

Do it! I went from 17 rft to 18 non rft and couldn't be happier. Best thing to happen to me and my 3er.

Gary@TireRack · 03-23-2011, 08:39 AM

Many report that when going to a run flat 17" performance tire to an 18" non runflat tire that the ride is improved.

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03-22-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
BDO Lieutenant 281 Rep 538 Posts Drives: 2016 X6 40d M-sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Citizen of the World iTrader: (0)	From 17” RFT to 18 non RFT What is your take on this? Will it offer much better dynamics and a smoother less crashy ride? Will it get rid of the nervous , twitchy rear end? Should I make this change or not? Car is a 335i coupe. Thanks brothers.
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03-22-2011, 04:58 PM	#2
mossman35 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 335i x drive coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: VT iTrader: (1)	I doubt things will change much IMO. 18 more easily damaged with potholes etc.
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cssnms Brigadier General 220 Rep 3,174 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland iTrader: (4)	Switching from RFT to non RFT was one of the best decisions I ever made. I went from 17 rft to 19 non rft and the quality of the ride and steering response improved dramatically as did the cars ability to take bumps, no more crashing.
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cb4 Captain 62 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Do it! I went from 17 rft to 18 non rft and couldn't be happier. Best thing to happen to me and my 3er.
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03-23-2011, 08:39 AM	#5
Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Many report that when going to a run flat 17" performance tire to an 18" non runflat tire that the ride is improved. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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