do I have to use RFT on my 2008 535I sport
12-17-2009, 03:21 PM
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hey guy,
Do I have to use RFT on my 2008 535i sport? They are pricey, I need to replace them very soon. If not, what you guy recommended? I'm do like the all season tire purpose.
Do I have to use RFT on my 2008 535i sport? They are pricey, I need to replace them very soon. If not, what you guy recommended? I'm do like the all season tire purpose.
12-17-2009, 03:24 PM
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You don't HAVE to use RFTs, but if you go to conventional tires, make sure you have a spare.
For the best handling tire, go with Michelins. For the best deal, IMHO, right now Continental DWS tires are the best. Check out what Falken and Hankook have to offer as well...
For the best handling tire, go with Michelins. For the best deal, IMHO, right now Continental DWS tires are the best. Check out what Falken and Hankook have to offer as well...
12-17-2009, 03:27 PM
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If you have a sport package, you probably don't have RFTs. If you have a spare tire in your trunk, you don't have RFTs. This is easy enough to check.
12-17-2009, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1075506' date='Dec 17 2009, 07:27 PM
If you have a sport package, you probably don't have RFTs. If you have a spare tire in your trunk, you don't have RFTs. This is easy enough to check.
If you lease your car at time of lease return it must be fitted with tires that are equal to original equipment.
12-17-2009, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1075506' date='Dec 17 2009, 07:27 PM
If you have a sport package, you probably don't have RFTs. If you have a spare tire in your trunk, you don't have RFTs. This is easy enough to check.
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I have a 2008 535i with a sport package...the style 124 wheels come with RFT's from the factory, however it's recc'd to go with non-RFT's when it's time to change tires as ride comfort will improve....
12-17-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='1075523' date='Dec 17 2009, 06:40 PM
Your statement is not necessarily applicable to ALL E60's, so the best way to go is to just "make sure" that he has a spare without going into any debates.
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My 2008 535i did not come with runflats. It came with Goodyear Eagles RS-A mounted on 244 rims and a spare in the trunk. I am the second owner and have the build sheet from BMW. Currently have 18,000 km (11,000mi). Really like the tires and the handling combined with comfort.
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US E60 2008 on up Sport equipped cars ALL have RFT sock from Factory... Dunlops Runonflat DSST's on 18" 124's
The 17" with all seasons come on Bridgestones
You don't have put RFt's on them.
I went with No RFT Max performance Sumitomo HTZ III's and for the 3 months I had it on them I really liked them a bunch!
Decent price, Very good dry very good wet , low noise, good tread ware ratings.
The BFG KDW II's/Neo's are awesome wet and dry, but are very noisy...I liked them to.
The 17" with all seasons come on Bridgestones
You don't have put RFt's on them.
I went with No RFT Max performance Sumitomo HTZ III's and for the 3 months I had it on them I really liked them a bunch!
Decent price, Very good dry very good wet , low noise, good tread ware ratings.
The BFG KDW II's/Neo's are awesome wet and dry, but are very noisy...I liked them to.
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Originally Posted by vinnybtden' post='1075502' date='Dec 18 2009, 12:21 AM
hey guy,
Do I have to use RFT on my 2008 535i sport? They are pricey, I need to replace them very soon. If not, what you guy recommended? I'm do like the all season tire purpose.
Do I have to use RFT on my 2008 535i sport? They are pricey, I need to replace them very soon. If not, what you guy recommended? I'm do like the all season tire purpose.