RFT - Tire test in German Magazine Sport Auto
06-02-2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='291689' date='Jun 2 2006, 08:43 PM
I noticed that about the tread as well, since I just put PS2's on my car last week. I'd be curious to hear about them as well. So many horror stories with various RFTs, even from different makers. Wonder if Michelin's will be any better? 
06-02-2006, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='291693' date='Jun 2 2006, 09:54 PM
Here's a better link: PS2RFT But I'm sticking with my non-RFT's PS2
http://www.michelin.de/de/ImageServlet?ima...eSite=ALLEMAGNE
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IMHO....BMW should go back to Michelin PS2s for all cars with sport package as it did in the past and get tid of the RFTs ro make them an option at ordering time at least for the E60s since we have a spare tire
06-02-2006, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Robbo' post='291699' date='Jun 2 2006, 09:06 PM
Here's a pdf-file (in German) about the new ZP. Noticeable is that they do not recommend a staggered setup (different dimensions front and back)!!
http://www.michelin.de/de/ImageServlet?ima...eSite=ALLEMAGNE
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http://www.michelin.de/de/ImageServlet?ima...eSite=ALLEMAGNE
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My Good Years RFT had no issues,was not loud and performed well even at high speeds no matter if in wet or dry, but they will go too
as bigger (FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20)will come, normal tires - maybe have to roll rear but still that will be a difference after Summer.
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I have an 03 m5 and the 04 530i............ both of which came with run flat tires.......... both Dunlop's..................... on the 03 M5 I replace them with Michelin sport PS2s.......... on the 04 530i I. just replaced them with the Goodyear eagle Formula One DS G3s............... on the M5 the only difficulty with running non-run flat tires is the fact that there's no spare of any description whereas on the 04 530 there's at least a temporary spare. I think the significant issue for me was at the M5 driving school they didn't use the run flat tires but rather used the Michelin pilot sport tires. I figured if it was good enough for the M5 driving school it was good enough for me and haven't looked back since. The performance, ride quality and tread life duration are vastly superior to the original equipment runflat's. The report from the German magazine auto sport confirms what I have known and enjoyed for the past couple years. With respect to the Goodyear eagle Formula One DS G3s my initial impression is that they are superior to the Michelin sport PS2s............... a mega wow!!!!!!!!!!................. great job, Goodyear!!!!!!!!!!!!
06-03-2006, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='291328' date='Jun 2 2006, 06:45 AM
I'm leaning towards the Goodyear F1 GS-D3.
My Dunlop RF's are very slippery on wet.
Of all tests I read (3-4) PS2's are NOT good in wet conditions.
The RF's stink!
06-03-2006, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='291949' date='Jun 3 2006, 04:23 PM
My Dunlop RF's are very slippery on wet.
Of all tests I read (3-4) PS2's are NOT good in wet conditions.
Of all tests I read (3-4) PS2's are NOT good in wet conditions.
06-03-2006, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='291737' date='Jun 2 2006, 11:40 PM
Can't see the bit about staggered. I think they mean mixing RFT and non-RFT? (Von einer Misch-bereifung r?t MICHELIN ab.)
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06-03-2006, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='291957' date='Jun 3 2006, 06:37 PM
My PS2's definitely prefer a nice warm day
But in the UK as overhere the sun doesn't shine that much...