Ditched the RFT's

[Nhopkins1394]

Finally!!!
I ditched the run-flats and put on a set of Continental ExtremeContact DW's

I went with the standard 225/40/18's up front but wanted a little wider stance in the back so I put on 255/35/18's on the rear.
Looks cool!
Will add pics tonight.

Oh what a feeling!

No tramlining!
No more rough ride.
Quiet!

I've been reading the surveys in the TireRack.com
These Conti's had the best marks for tread wear, noise, and ride comfort.

Thank you TireRack.com

$863.47
It's the best decision I ever made.

Now, got to get a roadside emergency kit.

[Lark]

How many miles did you get out of your RFTs?

Just put the Conti Extreme DW on my 335i. Much improved ride.

Unfortunately for me, the seller put new RFTs on the week before I bought the Z4.

[ANUSTART]

I don't miss the RTFs one bit. Love my DWSs. Drove all winter with then and had no need for Winter specific rubber.

[NJ-Eric]

Originally Posted by Nhopkins1394

Finally!!!
... but wanted a little wider stance in the back so I put on 255/35/18's on the rear.

That's the size it came with in the rear, yes?

I need to replace mine. I'm going to strongly consider getting rid of my run flats, too. They are quite expensive.

-EJS

[Huz-Z]

Originally Posted by Nhopkins1394

Finally!!!
I ditched the run-flats and put on a set of Continental ExtremeContact DW's

I went with the standard 225/40/18's up front but wanted a little wider stance in the back so I put on 255/35/18's on the rear.
Looks cool!
Will add pics tonight.

Oh what a feeling!

No tramlining!
No more rough ride.
Quiet!

I've been reading the surveys in the TireRack.com
These Conti's had the best marks for tread wear, noise, and ride comfort.

Thank you TireRack.com

$688.00
It's the best decision I ever made.

Now, got to get a roadside emergency kit.

Speaking as one of those who dropped the RFTs last year - I told ya so!!!!

Anyway, I am happy that you are seeing a big improvement with the new tires. Just get yourself a AAA membership or a tire plug / goop and compressor kit in case you ever get a flat.

Those tires were a lot cheaper than my Hankooks from TireRack. I think I paid around $950 for my set. Part of that may have been extra shipping and duties up here to Canada. But its nice to know that there is a decent tire as an alternative to the Hankook in a similar price range.

[Nhopkins1394]

Originally Posted by Lark

How many miles did you get out of your RFTs?

Just put the Conti Extreme DW on my 335i. Much improved ride.

Unfortunately for me, the seller put new RFTs on the week before I bought the Z4.

They were about 10 months old with only 5,500 miles on them. Dealer put them on new when I bought the car last June 2010. My step-son is trying to sell them out of his shop in McKinney, TX.

[Nhopkins1394]

Originally Posted by NJ-Eric

That's the size it came with in the rear, yes?

I need to replace mine. I'm going to strongly consider getting rid of my run flats, too. They are quite expensive.

-EJS

I think for the regular Z4 3.0si the normal OEM size is 245/35/18.
I went 10 mm wider.
No problems with rubbing. very little change in the profile so little change in the mph readout.

[Nhopkins1394]

Hi Huz-z,
Actually my tires cost $863.47 including about $53 shipping. goofed in the OP above.
The Hankook's were going to be about $150 cheaper but they rated just a little less in the noise and ride comfort survey.
It was actually a close decision with the Conti's winning out.
I almost pulled the trigger on the Hankooks only because of what I read hear in this forum.
Shipping to CA probably IS a lot more.
Thanks for the help everyone in making my decision.
The wife just loves 'em.

[Nhopkins1394]

Originally Posted by NJ-Eric

That's the size it came with in the rear, yes?

I need to replace mine. I'm going to strongly consider getting rid of my run flats, too. They are quite expensive.

-EJS

NJ-Eric,

Whereabouts in Texas?

[jumpthewire]

Curious who put the tires on for you? Dealership?

[NJ-Eric]

Originally Posted by Nhopkins1394

NJ-Eric,

Whereabouts in Texas?

Right across the airport from you in Bedford!

-Eric

[NJ-Eric]

Originally Posted by Nhopkins1394

I think for the regular Z4 3.0si the normal OEM size is 245/35/18.
I went 10 mm wider.
No problems with rubbing. very little change in the profile so little change in the mph readout.

Well, my 2007 came stock with 255/35/18 in the rear. I think your rears were undersized somehow. Either way, you're "right sized" now.

-Eric

[damikmak]

Sweet! Just put the same tires on my coupe recently and love them. I got the conti comfort kit for possible flats and it was about $75 from tire rack.

[ski_rush]

What's tram lining?

[Nhopkins1394]

Originally Posted by jumpthewire

Curious who put the tires on for you? Dealership?

My step-son has an 8 bay auto/4x4/diesel repair shop in McKinney, TX.

side note: We gave our 14 year-old Cadillac Seville to his younger brother last year.
The step-son with the 8 bay shop has his eye on this one in about 7 years or so. ha
He's taking REAL GOOD care of us. He tells me not to drive too fast. ha

[Nhopkins1394]

Originally Posted by NJ-Eric

Well, my 2007 came stock with 255/35/18 in the rear. I think your rears were undersized somehow. Either way, you're "right sized" now.

-Eric

BMW may have widened the rear stance in 2007.
I was quoting the 2006 3.0si roadster OEM sizes which came from the Tirerack.com analysis.

I was watching my step-son move and adjust my Z4 alignment on his big new $15,000 computerized alignment machine. Amazing!

[Nhopkins1394]

Originally Posted by NJ-Eric

Right across the airport from you in Bedford!

-Eric

Cool!
I'm in Hackberry Creek north of Las Colinas.
We'll have to meet up at cars and coffee. Ever make it to the Plano C&C?

[NJ-Eric]

Originally Posted by Nhopkins1394

Cool!
I'm in Hackberry Creek north of Las Colinas.
We'll have to meet up at cars and coffee. Ever make it to the Plano C&C?

The Plano Cars &Coffee? First I've ever heard of it. A quick Google search shows that it looks interesting, though. I've got to do more research. This is all very new to me. I am only very rarely out of Tarrant County and only drive the Z to work. I have young kids. So you can imagine my weekends. The two seater isn't even an option.

-Eric

[Nhopkins1394]

Originally Posted by NJ-Eric

The Plano Cars &Coffee? First I've ever heard of it. A quick Google search shows that it looks interesting, though. I've got to do more research. This is all very new to me. I am only very rarely out of Tarrant County and only drive the Z to work. I have young kids. So you can imagine my weekends. The two seater isn't even an option.

-Eric

It's held on the first Saturday of every month at Classic BMW. The weather is getting perfect now. Most people get there around 8am. By 11am , most are gone.
Bring your family car the first time with the kids. Lots of cars to see.
Lotus, Z8's, Corvettes, etc. Next month bring the Z4. I think about a dozen Z4's show up most months. It's cool just to get out and walk around. People like to show off their cars. Strike up a conversation. Everyone's real friendly.