Best brand of run-flat tyres?

Boshhaab · 08-16-2009, 05:04 PM

Hello guys,
I was wondering what the best brand of run-flat tyres is to fit on a BMW, in terms of comfort, low noise, and mileage.

JCtx · 08-16-2009, 05:59 PM

There're no sizes for our M3s, so don't bother. I think only the front 18s are available. And nothing on 19s. But will watch this in case something new came up. Good luck.

saildoc · 08-16-2009, 11:48 PM

When I got my 335i, the first thing I did was get rid of the run flat tires. They were harsh and noisey. Put a mobility kit in the trunk-good to go!

Salespunk · 08-17-2009, 12:31 AM

The best kind of run flats are non run flats

Boshhaab · 08-17-2009, 07:29 AM

What about for a BMW 630i ?

zenderm3 · 08-17-2009, 07:34 AM

Run flats on M3?

SPQR M3 · 08-17-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boshhaab

Hello guys,
I was wondering what the best brand of run-flat tyres is to fit on a BMW, in terms of comfort, low noise, and mileage.

Why? Run-flats are a disaster, panned by every car review I have ever read. After driving a 335i with run flats, I would never go back there again.

FCP Euro · 08-17-2009, 04:15 PM

You don't want run flats on a performance car. They are just bad news and you can't find them for an M3 anyway so not a big deal anyway.

isugoo · 08-17-2009, 05:05 PM

I rather have a set of General UHP than any runflats.

FStop7 · 08-17-2009, 07:47 PM

Asking for the best RFT is like asking for the smartest kid on the short bus

URBAN LEGEND · 08-17-2009, 07:49 PM

Most of the corvette guys get rid of them ASAP. I think they call them run craps.

EmPower · 08-19-2009, 12:16 PM

What is the mobility kit, how big is it and how effective it is (I bet there are a gazillion threads on it but would like to know your feedback)

CoolToolGuy · 08-19-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boshhaab

Hello guys,
I was wondering what the best brand of run-flat tyres is to fit on a BMW, in terms of comfort, low noise, and mileage.

Such a tire has not yet been produced. . .

Have Fun,
Rick

E90SLAM · 08-19-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boshhaab

Hello guys,
I was wondering what the best brand of run-flat tyres is to fit on a BMW, in terms of comfort, low noise, and mileage.

It doesn't exist...

Even the E90 335i that I drove in BMW Performance Driving School in South Carolina....they swapped the RFTs to Continental non-RFTs...

i.e. RFT is not for Performance cars...

ZJP · 08-19-2009, 05:19 PM

Pretty much...

Run-flats = FAIL

mmm def · 08-21-2009, 05:30 PM

To answer your question..probably the Michelin PS2 run flat.

kinan_sleiman2006 · 08-22-2009, 10:47 AM

No run flat tires....choose ZR bands

Dann902 · 08-22-2009, 07:05 PM

I've driven on the stock ridgestone Potenza Run flats and presently I have the Michelin Pilot sport ZP runflats. The Michelins are the best.

graider · 08-24-2009, 12:09 PM

i have always wonder this. would runflat provide the extra safety net? with regular tire, there is a chance it may blow up at high way speed if you run over nail, etc. with run flat, atleast you can still drive on it. anyone have any insight into this?

ptack · 08-24-2009, 12:51 PM

Runcraps provide little, perhaps no real safety advantages over regular tires if you have a blowout at highway speeds. The truth is that the risk from such an event is due to poor reaction by the driver. There are some excellent videos out there (primarily for rv or large vehicles) that explain what to do it a blow out, but the basic fact is that the mass of your car travelling at high speed is not inclined to quickly change directions by itself. This means don't panic. don't overreact. The type of tire has very little impact on the physics of the situation.

graider · 08-25-2009, 03:10 PM

so what exactly is the purpose of run flat if it doesn't provide any extra safety?

ptack · 08-25-2009, 08:23 PM

The perception of convenience and safety for the consumer. Lower manufacturing cost for BMW. Potentailly more dealer fees - I would bet most cars with runcraps get taken to the dealer for tire replacement.

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JCtx Major General 274 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	There're no sizes for our M3s, so don't bother. I think only the front 18s are available. And nothing on 19s. But will watch this in case something new came up. Good luck.
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saildoc Private First Class 41 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2012 Porsche Cayman R Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: oklahoma city iTrader: (1)	They suck When I got my 335i, the first thing I did was get rid of the run flat tires. They were harsh and noisey. Put a mobility kit in the trunk-good to go!
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Salespunk Lieutenant Colonel 1850 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SlowCal iTrader: (0)	The best kind of run flats are non run flats
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08-17-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
Boshhaab Enlisted Member 6 Rep 35 Posts Drives: '08 911 C2S, '07 BMW 630i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE iTrader: (0)	What about for a BMW 630i ?
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08-17-2009, 07:34 AM	#6
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Run flats on M3? __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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08-17-2009, 04:15 PM	#8
FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	You don't want run flats on a performance car. They are just bad news and you can't find them for an M3 anyway so not a big deal anyway. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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08-17-2009, 05:05 PM	#9
isugoo Major General 249 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	I rather have a set of General UHP than any runflats. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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08-17-2009, 07:47 PM	#10
FStop7 I like cars 340 Rep 5,051 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Asking for the best RFT is like asking for the smartest kid on the short bus __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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URBAN LEGEND Rocky 436 Rep 3,097 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	Most of the corvette guys get rid of them ASAP. I think they call them run craps. __________________ 22 Audi RS E-Tron GT 21 Model S Plaid
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EmPower Captain 145 Rep 926 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xdrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	What is the mobility kit, how big is it and how effective it is (I bet there are a gazillion threads on it but would like to know your feedback) __________________ 92 Mazda Mx6 (sold), 00 VW Jetta (sold), 07 BMW 335i (sold), 10 VW Jetta (sold), 14 BMW X5 35ix (sold), 18 VW Jetta (totaled), 19 Audi SQ5 (sold), 20 Audi S6 (sold), 22 Audi SQ5
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08-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#15
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Pretty much... Run-flats = FAIL
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08-21-2009, 05:30 PM	#16
mmm def Colonel 146 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	To answer your question..probably the Michelin PS2 run flat.
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08-22-2009, 10:47 AM	#17
kinan_sleiman2006 Lieutenant 89 Rep 569 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Syria-Tartous-Banias-po box299 iTrader: (0)	No run flat tires....choose ZR bands
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08-22-2009, 07:05 PM	#18
Dann902 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '15 Audi A3 TDI/Lotus Gray Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PVE, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Back to topic I've driven on the stock ridgestone Potenza Run flats and presently I have the Michelin Pilot sport ZP runflats. The Michelins are the best. __________________ Past Bimmers: '09 550i Titanium Silver/Steptronic/Black Dakota Leather/Dark Poplar/ZMP/VP/ZCW/Sat Radio/Park distance/Power rear sunshade '06 330i Titanium Silver/Black Dakota/Light Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP
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graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	i have always wonder this. would runflat provide the extra safety net? with regular tire, there is a chance it may blow up at high way speed if you run over nail, etc. with run flat, atleast you can still drive on it. anyone have any insight into this?
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08-24-2009, 12:51 PM	#20
ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Runcraps provide little, perhaps no real safety advantages over regular tires if you have a blowout at highway speeds. The truth is that the risk from such an event is due to poor reaction by the driver. There are some excellent videos out there (primarily for rv or large vehicles) that explain what to do it a blow out, but the basic fact is that the mass of your car travelling at high speed is not inclined to quickly change directions by itself. This means don't panic. don't overreact. The type of tire has very little impact on the physics of the situation. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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08-25-2009, 03:10 PM	#21
graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	so what exactly is the purpose of run flat if it doesn't provide any extra safety?
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08-25-2009, 08:23 PM	#22
ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	The perception of convenience and safety for the consumer. Lower manufacturing cost for BMW. Potentailly more dealer fees - I would bet most cars with runcraps get taken to the dealer for tire replacement. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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