Need Tire Recommendations

I have a 2011 328i and it came with continental run flat tires 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S. I'm not pleased with the handling of these tires on the freeway. The car follows any slight groove on the freeway and pulls from side to side. I'm thinking about going to regular tires (without a spare) but want them to handle and track well at freeway speeds as well as around town. Anyone experience anything similar? Any ideas about tire recommendations?

Thanks,

Phil

Michelin pilot sport PS2 or the new Super sport, I had the PS2 for over 25K miles in two years and still have plenty of treads left.

Bridgestone Potenza 960 AS.
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Originally Posted by 1zamboni

Michelin pilot sport PS2 or the new Super sport, I had the PS2 for over 25K miles in two years and still have plenty of treads left.

I got these (all-season) much better then OEM..

Originally Posted by philage

I have a 2011 328i and it came with continental run flat tires 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S. I'm not pleased with the handling of these tires on the freeway. The car follows any slight groove on the freeway and pulls from side to side. I'm thinking about going to regular tires (without a spare) but want them to handle and track well at freeway speeds as well as around town. Anyone experience anything similar? Any ideas about tire recommendations?

Go-flat tires will not solve the tramlining, which is simply the tradeoff of having high-performance low profile tires. It's possible that low inflation is a cause. It's possible that you have an alignment problem. It's possible that Continental's run flats are not as developed as Bridgestone and Michelin.

Almost everyone in this forum has had a similar issue. Swap the tires for non-RFTs, softer ride, agressive handling, and no trammlining. Problem solved. And oh yea, Michelin Pilot Sports are the way to go. Swapped mine out this summer and couldn't belive the difference. Good luck.

Thanks all! Much appreciated!

Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl

Bridgestone Potenza 960 AS.
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+1 on the Bridgestones. Swapped out the Continentals for a set of these and am much happier. Rides almost like non-run flat tires and the handling doesn't seem compromised. Far less expensive too.

Went with 235-45/17 Continental DWS go flats. Very pleased.

Originally Posted by JeffreyW85

+1 on the Bridgestones. Swapped out the Continentals for a set of these and am much happier. Rides almost like non-run flat tires and the handling doesn't seem compromised. Far less expensive too.

RE970AS for non-RFT. I love them.

Is the RFT's similar to the PAX tire systems on honda odysseys?? They have a ring on the wheel, which allows the tire to run on in the event of low pressure. Just curious as to how the BMW rft's work.

Originally Posted by partspimp

Is the RFT's similar to the PAX tire systems on honda odysseys?? They have a ring on the wheel, which allows the tire to run on in the event of low pressure. Just curious as to how the BMW rft's work.

BMW doesn't use PAX. The tires are supported entirely by the sidewall if you lose air pressure.

If you are looking for an all-season, I really enjoyed my Conti Extreme Contact DWS on my old A4. If you are looking for a summer tire I recently swapped my factory Bridgestone RFT's for BFG G-Force Sport-Comp 2's on my '11 335i. So far I love them. I have also run Michelin Pilot Sports on an Audi, so far the BFG's are a better performance tire but with slightly more road noise. I am much happier with go-flats, I also experienced the the side to side and groove tracking at high speeds w/ the RFT's.... not nearly as bad with go-flats.
Hope that helps

Originally Posted by partspimp

Is the RFT's similar to the PAX tire systems on honda odysseys?? They have a ring on the wheel, which allows the tire to run on in the event of low pressure. Just curious as to how the BMW rft's work.

The PAX system is gone:

http://www.sfmslaw.com/class-action-...ses.php?id=343

Kumho ku31 great value for money

If I decide to replace the rft's, what are you guys doing as a back-up? IE...fix a flat, or bmw roadside assist? Ive looked at replacing with the BRS re760 sport tire. The store also quoted new tpms sensors!! Is this normal or covering thier behinds...if a tpms sensor is broken?

Thanks guys!!