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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires
2414 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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I could use a little help with the purchase of new tires. I have a 2006 BMW 330xi with 28,000 miles and currently have Bridgestone Turanza RFT 225/45/R17. I hate my current tires as the noise is awful and any pot hole or crack in the road feels like the world is going to end. I live in Chicago and this is my only car so I definitly need all season tires. I'm not a car guy but I would like my new tires to not make any road noise and a softer ride so I don't feel like my car is going to fall apart when I go over a bump. Any help would be appreciated. |
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Replying to: dean112 (Aug 05, 2007 2:41 pm) If these tires and its associated spareless world are so great then why no rft in m3 and 5 series ? |
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Replying to: dean112 (Aug 05, 2007 2:41 pm)
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Replying to: rfl (Aug 06, 2007 2:35 am) Continental RFT replacements for the 3'ers with 17" rims have comparable cost with GFT for the all-season tires. I do completely agree that ALL car companies that adopt this should have an option to keep the spare tire if so chosen by the customer. I assume RFT's will grow more prevalent throughout the auto world quite soon. Hopefully, they go back to dip sticks at BMW as well!  Regards, OW |
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Replying to: dean112 (Aug 05, 2007 2:41 pm) |
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Replying to: badbeat (Aug 06, 2007 8:17 pm) http://www.tiresbyweb.com/pc-6631-128-nokian-wr.aspx http://www.tiresbyweb.com/pc-6631-128-nokian-wr.aspx Does anybody has any expierience with Nokian RFT?
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Replying to: bemer (Aug 06, 2007 9:32 pm)
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Replying to: dean112 (Aug 07, 2007 7:06 am) Regards, OW |
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I'm posting here even though my question is not about RFT. I could not find another active site for BMW tire discussions in the forums. I have a 2003 BMW 330xi without the sports package. It has about 14,000 miles on it. It came equipped with Continental ContiTouring Contact CV95 tires (205/50R 17 93V). I have been satisfied with the ride. The tires have not worn too well, however, and my BMW dealer recommends replacing them with the same tire now (i.e. after about 4 years). When I have looked up reviews at Discount Tire and Tire Rack most buyers have found that these tires (i.e. the Continentals) don't wear well, as has been my experience. The Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S Tire is very well reviewed by buyers. Tire Rack offers it for the BMW, but Discount Tire does not even list it for the BMW. My BMW dealership states that the Michelin is not a recommended tire for my 2003 330xi and that I might not be satisfied with how it runs on the car despite all the good reviews with other vehicles. Does anyone have any thoughts on this matter? Should I stay with the original tire that came with the car i.e. the Continentals or try a Michelin or any other tire that you can recommend? Thanks, Jason
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