!@#$% RFTs! GIMME TIRE OPTIONS

F87LUV · 09-14-2007, 01:36 PM

Ok so I bought the tire protection option but apparently, you need to pay up front and then get reimbursed after a month or so. The run flat is like $400 so now I just say f* this and Im replacing all the tires with a regular high performance tire that doesnt feel like sh*t [hopefully]. I plan on getting a set of blizzaks on some sh*tty rims for the winter but i would like this tire to be somewhat decent in the rain. Any opinions?

MakoBimmer1 · 09-14-2007, 02:35 PM

tirerack.com is often a good place to start checking options...

AlanL · 09-14-2007, 09:38 PM

Wanna buy a slightly used set of Sports package RFTs? I yanked mine of after about 3K miles and they are sitting in my basement.

I installed Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s and have had a huge grin on my face ever since. I heard enough about the RFTs to know that I would toss them very soon after getting my car so never spent money on the "protection" program.

Ski · 09-15-2007, 01:08 PM

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 225/40/18, 265/35/18..note the larger rears..

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3

epbrown · 09-16-2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ski

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

Seconded. I've been very happy with mine - excellent ride, prodigious grip, not bad in the wet.

BlackSapphireZ · 09-16-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by epbrown

Seconded. I've been very happy with mine - excellent ride, prodigious grip, not bad in the wet.

+1 on eagle F1's AWESOME GRIP RAIN or SHINE!

pbdm4k · 10-04-2007, 09:31 AM

Going to suggest Nitto Invo.

Amazing grip on the track, plus the tread pattern looks really cool.

Very large sipes for rain too.

I got 235/45/18 on the front, and 255/35/18 on the rear... although next time I think I'll fit 265's out back.

BimmerZealot · 10-04-2007, 09:57 PM

Heard good things about the GENERAL Exclaim UHP relatively cheap as well.

Rick Hunter · 10-04-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

Heard good things about the GENERAL Exclaim UHP relatively cheap as well.

X2. Excellent bang for your buck.

ianbiz · 10-04-2007, 11:27 PM

Why not buy rims at the same time?
PS2s ftw.

Hawkeye · 10-05-2007, 10:22 AM

Blizzaks... are you planning on driving your Z in the snow?

pigbat · 10-05-2007, 10:37 AM

I've seen a few of them around here in the winter with snow tires. There was a diehard that worked down the street from me that drove his M roadster (z3) year round.

Vroomer · 10-05-2007, 12:25 PM

Bridestone RFTs < Michelin Pilot Sport < Kuhmos

Running Kuhmos now.

F87LUV · 11-09-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Blizzaks... are you planning on driving your Z in the snow?

sure am...

nyczyang27 · 11-09-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

Heard good things about the GENERAL Exclaim UHP relatively cheap as well.

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

X2. Excellent bang for your buck.

x3.. I just got these on my z.. 235/35/19 & 265/30/19. These tires are cheap although they feel like a $200+ tire. Highly grippy. Superb in rain also. I live in new york city, unpredictable mild/rainy forecast but no worries, these tires work like a champ.

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AlanL First Lieutenant 8 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2010 328ix Sports Wagon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Wanna buy a slightly used set of Sports package RFTs? I yanked mine of after about 3K miles and they are sitting in my basement. I installed Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s and have had a huge grin on my face ever since. I heard enough about the RFTs to know that I would toss them very soon after getting my car so never spent money on the "protection" program. __________________ 2010 328ix Sports Wagon
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pbdm4k Lieutenant Colonel 78 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: May 2007 Location: North of the Border iTrader: (3)	Going to suggest Nitto Invo. Amazing grip on the track, plus the tread pattern looks really cool. Very large sipes for rain too. I got 235/45/18 on the front, and 255/35/18 on the rear... although next time I think I'll fit 265's out back.
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pigbat Private First Class 1 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 330i Electric Red Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (1)	I've seen a few of them around here in the winter with snow tires. There was a diehard that worked down the street from me that drove his M roadster (z3) year round.
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