Am I the only one who doesn't mind RFTs?
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='808239' date='Mar 5 2009, 12:21 PM
Love my RFT's. I'll be replacing them with new RFT's when the day comes. No harsh ride at all, but then I don't have (harsh) sports suspension 
If you don't exceed 18" and don't have sports suspension, the RFT's are great. Those that switch out RFT's to make their ride softer are only having to do it because of SS and Big rims.
Maybe it's because every time I drive my car I drive over 100mph that I feel a lot safer having RFT's on.
If you don't exceed 18" and don't have sports suspension, the RFT's are great. Those that switch out RFT's to make their ride softer are only having to do it because of SS and Big rims.
Maybe it's because every time I drive my car I drive over 100mph that I feel a lot safer having RFT's on.
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I didnt mind them. I like the added peace of mind... 19" on #166 non runflats the ride was better than 18" RFT but because of cost and comfort I would rather go non-runflat... if I got RFT for free or for dirt cheap I'll use them.
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Originally Posted by jzcrna' post='808195' date='Mar 5 2009, 06:41 PM
I have had RFTs on my 335i and now my 535i. The ride on the 335i was a bit rough, but the ride in my 535i is terrific.
Anyone else have the 18" Dunlop RFTs on their E60? I have no complaints whatsoever, but if the non-RFTs are even better when I get my 19s then I may go that route.
Who else likes their RFT's?
Anyone else have the 18" Dunlop RFTs on their E60? I have no complaints whatsoever, but if the non-RFTs are even better when I get my 19s then I may go that route.
Who else likes their RFT's?
I had 18" RF's on two E60's and the ride was bad, I mean really bad.
I also have 17" RF summer tires and the ride is still hard (second set for my LCI),
with my softer winter 17" RF's I can just live.
But I can't really wait for the spring, so I can put on my fine 19" non RF tires.
About one month to go now...
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I don't mind RFTs - nothing wrong in my E60 and it's ride. Maybe because I don't drive it so hard.
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='808239' date='Mar 5 2009, 09:21 AM
Love my RFT's. I'll be replacing them with new RFT's when the day comes. No harsh ride at all, but then I don't have (harsh) sports suspension
If you don't exceed 18" and don't have sports suspension, the RFT's are great. Those that switch out RFT's to make their ride softer are only having to do it because of SS and Big rims.
Maybe it's because every time I drive my car I drive over 100mph that I feel a lot safer having RFT's on.
If you don't exceed 18" and don't have sports suspension, the RFT's are great. Those that switch out RFT's to make their ride softer are only having to do it because of SS and Big rims.
Maybe it's because every time I drive my car I drive over 100mph that I feel a lot safer having RFT's on.
for all who currently use non-RFT tires, do u carry a full size spare?
or just invest in AAA?
i dont know why but my 07 550 came with RFTs and a spare in the trunk.
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If you're asking, that means you've never driven an e60 without rft's .
The latest rft's are a lot better than the earlier generations (note the Dot# on the sidewall of the tyre), but non-rft's are definetely more comfortable!
The difference is especially more noticable when the rft's are more used (worn out)
.The latest rft's are a lot better than the earlier generations (note the Dot# on the sidewall of the tyre), but non-rft's are definetely more comfortable!
The difference is especially more noticable when the rft's are more used (worn out)
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Originally Posted by darkboyz68' post='808292' date='Mar 5 2009, 01:04 PM
i dont know why but my 07 550 came with RFTs and a spare in the trunk.
