Non - RFT tyres

[abeardo83]

I know it's a bit of a waste-post, but i'm doing it anyway...
Have replaced the front RE050A RFT tyres for Michelin PSS non-RFT...

...what a massive difference non-RFT tyres makes!!!! It's turned the car from a bone shaker to a decent cruiser!! Can't wait until the rear RE050's wear out now!!!

If anyone else is in two minds about it.... DO IT!!

[LeeZ4MR]

Agree its well worth doing I have read its worth while to swap all four at the same time though and not mix run flats with normal tyres, I have wanted to change run flats on the BMW`s I have had for years but never seemed to get to the stage where all four needed changing at the same time but have been fortunate that all four needed doing on the 6 series and its made an incredible difference.

Whoever came up with the idea of run flats needs a kick in the teeth!

[Baza]

Couldn't agree more for me it was a change to Vredstein Ultrac Vorti's like night and day. I would seriously consider changing the rears not sure its a good idea to mix.

[jimbo1958]

Another PSS owner here.......agreed night and day over RFT.

[jmb]

I failed my MOT as the fronts had worn through on the inside edges

So I got four new tyres and took the plunge to non rft. I got Continentals. Much, much better. It's still firm (M-suspension and 19" wheels!) but the harshness over cats-eyes and surface changes is gone. I'd definitely recommend switching

[ChrisN53]

Where do you guys get your Michelin Pilot Super Sports from? And what do you do regarding a puncture; can of gunk or BMW mobility kit?

[abeardo83]

I got mine from Mytyres.co.uk. Not really thought about punctures yet.

[ChrisN53]

Have you got the link? Are Michelin PSS the same as Pilot Sport 3s?

[abeardo83]

Have you got the link? Are Michelin PSS the same as Pilot Sport 3s?

These are 19"tyres...

Fronts:
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... &weiter=42

Rears:
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... &weiter=20

They're a different tyre than the Pilot Sport 3

[KERMIT1970]

Couldn't agree more for me it was a change to Vredstein Ultrac Vorti's like night and day. I would seriously consider changing the rears not sure its a good idea to mix.

I ran run flats on the front & non rfts on the rear of our old 335d for a year without any problems what's so ever. Granted changing all would be better,but sometimes it's down to cost.

[abeardo83]

Agreed - can't afford another £350 on rear tyres - especially as they've not been on the car for 6months yet.
I'd like to think that the traction control / VSA would assist in the management of differing front and rear tyres.

[TitanTim]

I specced MPSS on the M135i and wished I'd gone for the no cost option runflats now. Runflats are fine so long as you have adaptive suspension fitted.

They were harsh when I had them on the Z4 but it didn't have the adaptive.

Tim.

[R.E92]

I have adaptive on my Z4 and I still found the RFT unbearable. I do have 19" wheels so that makes it all a little worse. Even the MPSS with adaptive suspension is a little hard.

MPSS on an 18" wheel with adaptive suspension would be ideal.

I went for 265 rear profile and the increase in grip over the original RFT with a 255 profile is brilliant.

[KERMIT1970]

Tim you made the right decision speccing the Mss. Even with adaptive suspension the rfts are junk
Iam still torturing myself with the Bridgestone's ! It's only £620 for the Michelins but it's the principle only done 4k miles

[techathy]

I specced MPSS on the M135i and wished I'd gone for the no cost option runflats now. Runflats are fine so long as you have adaptive suspension fitted.

They were harsh when I had them on the Z4 but it didn't have the adaptive.

They're harsh with adaptive suspension & also the car loves to skip over anything vaguely bump shaped on the road.