New Tires!!

rfx45 · 02-10-2012, 12:42 PM

I have a AAA membership (~$50-$60 a year) so that pretty much takes care of any flat tire problems I may encounter and I got rid of my run flats as soon as possible.

Blu Yea · 02-11-2012, 01:30 PM

Went with 225-40-18s in front to match the OEM size, but bumped the rear width from 255 to 265. 265-35-18.

Which wheels do you have??

35iDriver · 02-11-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

You got a good deal, but you'll never take them up on the free tire rotation.

..and I forgot to mention that Discount Tire gave me a $70 Visa Gift card too.

35iDriver · 02-11-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Yea

Went with 225-40-18s in front to match the OEM size, but bumped the rear width from 255 to 265. 265-35-18.

Which wheels do you have??

18" Multi Spoke

Mr. ///M3 RD · 02-11-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VintageBMW

We dumped the runflats 15k miles ago and no looking back - RFTs on a sports car are idiotic.

roger that

Z_Victor1 · 02-12-2012, 01:06 PM

My 35i is fitted with 17" wheels.....ready to "jump" to real tyres....
BUT
My concern is with this rim size I might end with "too bouncy" a ride?

Anyone here made the transition on this size rim and can comment?

Also, another PITA.......I only need replacement rears (fronts have over 5mm remaining), so will be dumping fronts early if I go to real tyres.

jparnes1 · 02-12-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z_Victor1

My 35i is fitted with 17" wheels.....ready to "jump" to real tyres....
BUT
My concern is with this rim size I might end with "too bouncy" a ride?

Anyone here made the transition on this size rim and can comment?

Also, another PITA.......I only need replacement rears (fronts have over 5mm remaining), so will be dumping fronts early if I go to real tyres.

I did just as you describe and it improved the ride significantly. Definitely not bouncy (you can always drive in sport mode to firm up the suspension). I loved not getting my teeth rattled whenever I went over a bump. I also dumped my half-used front tires - do it, it's worth it.

Z_Victor1 · 02-13-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I did just as you describe and it improved the ride significantly. Definitely not bouncy (you can always drive in sport mode to firm up the suspension). I loved not getting my teeth rattled whenever I went over a bump. I also dumped my half-used front tires - do it, it's worth it.

Thanks for that!
Greatly appreciated!

02-10-2012, 12:42 PM	#23
rfx45 Lieutenant 39 Rep 560 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW Z4 [8.50]	I have a AAA membership (~$50-$60 a year) so that pretty much takes care of any flat tire problems I may encounter and I got rid of my run flats as soon as possible.
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Blu Yea Jimi Fan 0 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 35i DSB - Walnut Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Simi Valley, Calif iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Z4 35i [8.00]	Went with 225-40-18s in front to match the OEM size, but bumped the rear width from 255 to 265. 265-35-18. Which wheels do you have??
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Z_Victor1 First Lieutenant 64 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2022 G22 M440i 👍 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthEast UK iTrader: (0)	My 35i is fitted with 17" wheels.....ready to "jump" to real tyres.... BUT My concern is with this rim size I might end with "too bouncy" a ride? *Anyone here made the transition on this size rim and can comment?* Also, another PITA.......I only need replacement rears (fronts have over 5mm remaining), so will be dumping fronts early if I go to real tyres.
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