So is the general concensus no RFTs?

328droptop · 06-29-2007, 10:43 AM

hey all...pickin up my 328 tomorrow & im thinkin bout gettin aftermarket 18s since i have the lowly 17s on it now lol...only thing is ive been looking at prices for RFT tires in 18 or 19 and theyre pretty damn expensive...plus everyone is saying they ride like crap...SO im thinking to go for regular tires with my new set of rims--is that what most of you are doing? i mean, im screwed if i get a flat but i guess thats what AAA is for huh? LOL....any thoughts on this...

canucklion · 06-29-2007, 11:33 AM

search for :RFT
millions of threads discussing the pros and cons of RFT and non-RFT

gonzo · 06-29-2007, 11:45 AM

I have had toyo t1r's on for about a week. Raining like crazy here. The rft's were squirrely at best in the rain. These things feel like glue in comparison. Burn em'

328droptop · 06-29-2007, 12:09 PM

so whatd ya do with your rfts sell em? i was thinkin to save em for winter since i dont like driving with rims during snow but i dunno now that you said theyre rough in wet weather....

Carnage · 06-29-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

search for :RFT
millions of threads discussing the pros and cons of RFT and non-RFT

+1. It all comes down to your preferences. Search the threads to see what will work best for you based on your likes and dislikes.

tjnptel1 · 06-29-2007, 12:22 PM

they f'in suck.

DrGP · 06-29-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 328droptop

hey all...pickin up my 328 tomorrow & im thinkin bout gettin aftermarket 18s since i have the lowly 17s on it now lol...only thing is ive been looking at prices for RFT tires in 18 or 19 and theyre pretty damn expensive...plus everyone is saying they ride like crap...SO im thinking to go for regular tires with my new set of rims--is that what most of you are doing? i mean, im screwed if i get a flat but i guess thats what AAA is for huh? LOL....any thoughts on this...

You might want to re-think 18" wheels and tires and go to 19"ers. 19" General Exclaim UHP tires are VERY highly rated by Tire Rack and really inexpensive!

davig · 07-03-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DrGP

You might want to re-think 18" wheels and tires and go to 19"ers. 19" General Exclaim UHP tires are VERY highly rated by Tire Rack and really inexpensive!

Think carefully before committing. 19s are expensive, heavy particularly with RFTs, give a rough ride, and have limited tire selection at present. Strictly for show. The salesman talked me into them and I regret it. My consolation is that if everyone buys them, I'll get my money back on resale.

dallas_arctic · 07-04-2007, 04:56 PM

I had the factory Bridgestone RFTs and they are absolutely horrible. I have the sport package that may have made it worse. I feel everything on the road and they are very noisy. I just put on 19" Miro M5 replicas and went with the General Exclaim UHP tires. Even with 19"s they ride so much better than the 17" Bridgstone Potenza RFT's.

Picklito · 07-05-2007, 03:39 AM

Agree with dallas. I'm hating the RFT's on my 328. Harsh, noisy, and they tramline horribly. I don't mind the 17's, but will be switching to another tire as soon as I can make up my mind (thinking Kumho Ecsta ASX). It's a fantastic car severly crippled by the tires. Really surprising that BMW did this.

This one's a lease and the next won't be a BMW if I can only get RFT's.

Das M · 07-05-2007, 04:24 AM

dont mean to hijack and i have been reading just trying to get the right answer, can you put non-rft on a rft rim? (can i put a PS2 on my OEM rft rim)? thanks. and for what its worth, i would rather have non rft on my car.

ibd12nv · 07-05-2007, 05:08 AM

Yes you can. No problems.
I'll keep my RFTs until I actually get a flat. Then they have to go.

Babe · 07-05-2007, 07:09 AM

I have the stock 16's with RFT and think they ride better than my Lexus did without. I ordered 18 csl with RFT's... but I don't have the sport suspension. The salesman at the dealer said that 18's with RFT ride better without the sport because the suspension is softer and compensates for the tires.
I feel I got rooked with the expense of the 18's at 250.00 each, but If i get a flat and being a girl, the security is worth it.

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328droptop Private 3 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 07 328i Convertible MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	So is the general concensus no RFTs? hey all...pickin up my 328 tomorrow & im thinkin bout gettin aftermarket 18s since i have the lowly 17s on it now lol...only thing is ive been looking at prices for RFT tires in 18 or 19 and theyre pretty damn expensive...plus everyone is saying they ride like crap...SO im thinking to go for regular tires with my new set of rims--is that what most of you are doing? i mean, im screwed if i get a flat but i guess thats what AAA is for huh? LOL....any thoughts on this...
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10320 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I have had toyo t1r's on for about a week. Raining like crazy here. The rft's were squirrely at best in the rain. These things feel like glue in comparison. Burn em' __________________ Crazy Diamond
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328droptop Private 3 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 07 328i Convertible MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	so whatd ya do with your rfts sell em? i was thinkin to save em for winter since i dont like driving with rims during snow but i dunno now that you said theyre rough in wet weather....
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tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 155 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	they f'in suck. __________________ Bottles are for babies, Real men get blown.
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dallas_arctic New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006,325i,arctic/black,loaded Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dallas texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I had the factory Bridgestone RFTs and they are absolutely horrible. I have the sport package that may have made it worse. I feel everything on the road and they are very noisy. I just put on 19" Miro M5 replicas and went with the General Exclaim UHP tires. Even with 19"s they ride so much better than the 17" Bridgstone Potenza RFT's.
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07-05-2007, 03:39 AM	#10
Picklito Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: the other left coast iTrader: (0)	Agree with dallas. I'm hating the RFT's on my 328. Harsh, noisy, and they tramline horribly. I don't mind the 17's, but will be switching to another tire as soon as I can make up my mind (thinking Kumho Ecsta ASX). It's a fantastic car severly crippled by the tires. Really surprising that BMW did this. This one's a lease and the next won't be a BMW if I can only get RFT's.
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07-05-2007, 04:24 AM	#11
Das M Colonel 71 Rep 2,382 Posts Drives: YMB F80 ///M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (3)	dont mean to hijack and i have been reading just trying to get the right answer, can you put non-rft on a rft rim? (can i put a PS2 on my OEM rft rim)? thanks. and for what its worth, i would rather have non rft on my car. __________________ 2016 F80 ///M3 [YMB / Black Full Merino / Carbon Fiber Trim / DCT / Everything] I picked DCT because I want to be more involved in my un-involvement.
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ibd12nv Chief Warrant Officer 4 54 Rep 726 Posts Drives: 335I, E46 M3, X5M Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Back in the US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	Yes you can. No problems. I'll keep my RFTs until I actually get a flat. Then they have to go. __________________
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Babe Test here 46 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ann Arbor iTrader: (0)	I have the stock 16's with RFT and think they ride better than my Lexus did without. I ordered 18 csl with RFT's... but I don't have the sport suspension. The salesman at the dealer said that 18's with RFT ride better without the sport because the suspension is softer and compensates for the tires. I feel I got rooked with the expense of the 18's at 250.00 each, but If i get a flat and being a girl, the security is worth it.
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