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Originally Posted by juventus' post='552470' date='Mar 28 2008, 03:26 PM
Michellin PS2.
I don't understand what the problem is. Even my balding RFT's were better. I feel so insecure.
I don't understand what the problem is. Even my balding RFT's were better. I feel so insecure.
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='552232' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:02 AM
After chewing everone's brain out on this forum regarding which tire was best for a 535i sport, I fell in for the advice by the guy at Tire Rack. I bought my self Pirelli Nerozero whatever just to save a few dollars. Penny wise, pound foolish.
I've been cursing myself ever since then. They are so bad that the little old Suzuki I had in med residency, handled better. I wish I could have the Run Flats re-installed again. My wife is mad at me as well and has told me to stick with these tires till next year.
This is what happens when you don't listen to the guys on E60.net
I've been cursing myself ever since then. They are so bad that the little old Suzuki I had in med residency, handled better. I wish I could have the Run Flats re-installed again. My wife is mad at me as well and has told me to stick with these tires till next year.
This is what happens when you don't listen to the guys on E60.net
I would add a few PSI all around and see if that makes a difference. I always run my pressures 3-4 psi over the label (for non-RFT) but below the high speed max load listing.
Also, is the handling issue a "feel" thing or by numbers (you used to take an on ramp at 55 mph but it now squeals at 50)?
Some tires are designed to roll a bit so they use the edge of the sidewall to grip. the RFTs stay very flat (but on the 650i had a short warning before break-away). Other tires may make more noise at the limit but are actually gripping better.
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Originally Posted by 545isheff' post='552281' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:58 AM
I have just gone for the M6 wheels and the falken 452's - what a mistake.
As above - my thoughts exactly, the run flats on the smaller 18" wheels way out perform these 'performance' tyres. I will not go cheap again. I remember last week when I went into a corner thinking I'd improved the handling and went straight on
As above - my thoughts exactly, the run flats on the smaller 18" wheels way out perform these 'performance' tyres. I will not go cheap again. I remember last week when I went into a corner thinking I'd improved the handling and went straight on
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='552289' date='Mar 28 2008, 12:26 PM
And I TOTALLY disagree. I liked the Pilot Sports that came on my M3 but when I replaced them with Bridgestone Pole Position SO3 the car handled way better. I cannot comment on road noise since Led Zeppelin did an excellent job of masking it.
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I would also strongly recommend that you experiment with tire pressures.
Remember that you only want to check and adjust "cold" tire pressures, not pressures on a "hot" tire. Driving just short distances can heat the tire and the air inside to the point of distorting your reading.
I recommend that you check the pressures in the morning after the car has been sitting overnight, and before any driving. I would start by setting them to BMW's recommendations. If you are not happy with the way they feel, try a different setting the next day, etc.
Remember that you only want to check and adjust "cold" tire pressures, not pressures on a "hot" tire. Driving just short distances can heat the tire and the air inside to the point of distorting your reading.
I recommend that you check the pressures in the morning after the car has been sitting overnight, and before any driving. I would start by setting them to BMW's recommendations. If you are not happy with the way they feel, try a different setting the next day, etc.
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If the tires are new, they require a few hundred miles of break-in before they get full performance. Cold air temperatures also effect high performance tires. Like the others have mentioned, try to adjust the pressures to your satisfaction.
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='552232' date='Mar 29 2008, 12:02 AM
They are so bad that the little old Suzuki I had in med residency, handled better.
This is what happens when you don't listen to the guys on E60.net
This is what happens when you don't listen to the guys on E60.net
When I read other posts on this site people glamour for the less harsh ride of non RFT. Others bemoan the turning performance of nonRFT when compared to the stiff walled RFT.
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Originally Posted by juventus' post='552470' date='Mar 29 2008, 08:26 AM
Michellin PS2.
I too have read most, if not all, the threads on tire recommendations and I can understand how you come to that conclusion but the weight I thought was similar for PS2's, the Conti's and the Goodyear's.
I wonder if these tires suit different driving conditions (if not also driving styles). That is a lot of members have "winter" and "summer" tires, denoting I guess coldness requiring different type of tire, whereas I have only one set of tyres that cope with 45 degree C ambient heat down to almost 0 degree C.
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='552473' date='Mar 28 2008, 11:32 PM
I love the RFTs and I'm no fan of Michelin...
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Appreciate everyone's input with my predicament.
How much can I increase the tire pressure so that the car wouldn't sway in crosswinds. How come I didn't have this problem with the RFT's. The other thing I've noticed is that these tires are fine on some road surfaces and bad on others.
How much can I increase the tire pressure so that the car wouldn't sway in crosswinds. How come I didn't have this problem with the RFT's. The other thing I've noticed is that these tires are fine on some road surfaces and bad on others.