I put the runflats back on and I hate them even more :)

1HungryMan · 04-23-2009, 05:25 PM

I haven't made a decision on summers so I ditched my winters for the dreaded runflats, and I hate my car again, lol. My love affair was so passionate, and now I'm grum-py.

I feel like I'm being bitch slapped by every single undulation in the road, every crack and pop registers like a bad migraine. Accelerating in frustration just makes it worse.

Why BMW included these as the default tires is beyond me. Anyone want to buy mine--cheap?

Mic · 04-23-2009, 06:44 PM

After a couple of week this will be an old story (I feel like that to when I put mine on) i'm ok now

How many KM on your RF ?

I will probably be forced to buy new shoes next week ...rear one are almost dead already

1HungryMan · 04-24-2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mic

After a couple of week this will be an old story (I feel like that to when I put mine on) i'm ok now

How many KM on your RF ?
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Maybe 6 or 7k before the snows went on.

I hate them even more this morning. I feel like I'm driving an entirely different car.

Back to TireRack I go.

1erich · 04-24-2009, 09:48 AM

It does feel like a different car but for me it's not entirely negative vs winters.

I picked up my car at the end of Oct and had the dealership put on my winter 17" Superturismo's and Bridgestone LM-25's (non-rft) during prep. Last week was the first time I had driven on the stock setup. I haven't had much of an issue with ride as our roads are mostly good here. There's a bit of "crash" on some hard breaks in the road but I do appreciate the lack of tread wiggle and better grip. The car feels more direct and responsive overall. That being said, I won't purchase any more summer RFT's.

jotapeh · 04-24-2009, 10:59 AM

have to agree - the runflats are junk. but once you get a couple hundred kms on them it's tolerable. especially with Toronto's roads.. it's like driving in a blender

Jaguar66 · 04-24-2009, 12:38 PM

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AlienDNA · 04-24-2009, 12:46 PM

I'm going to start destroying mine next weekend at the Mosport DDT. If all goes to plan, new tires by the official start of summer. These RFTs make the BMW ride worse than the Miata with the shocks at full stiff.

1HungryMan · 04-24-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AlienDNA

I'm going to start destroying mine next weekend at the Mosport DDT. If all goes to plan, new tires by the official start of summer. These RFTs make the BMW ride worse than the Miata with the shocks at full stiff.

Let's have a get together where we blow out the runflats!

Can anyone recommend some cheap summers downtown T.O or will I be forced to use the ever reliable and fantastic TireRack?

Garduna · 04-24-2009, 11:21 PM

My darn pirelli winter tires feel a lot more smooth than those horrid bmw RFs -_-; god!

greg k. · 04-24-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1HungryMan

I haven't made a decision on summers so I ditched my winters for the dreaded runflats, and I hate my car again, lol. My love affair was so passionate, and now I'm grum-py.

I feel like I'm being bitch slapped by every single undulation in the road, every crack and pop registers like a bad migraine. Accelerating in frustration just makes it worse.

Why BMW included these as the default tires is beyond me. Anyone want to buy mine--cheap?

How much................

greg

BLK325 · 04-25-2009, 09:12 AM

I went through two sets of "run louds" on my 06 E90 325 before I gave up and went to a set of Goodyear F1 GSD3's. My second set of runflats only lasted 14k before they were so cupped and feathered I couldn't take it anymore. I did buy from the Tirerack because no one could even come close to the price.

I just picked up my 128 last week. It has the 18's as well and they will be coming off next year and used to put back on when I trade it in. Found out that BMW gets all out of shape if there are not runflats on the car when you trade.

And yes, my Blizzak LM-22's were quieter than my runflats too.

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1HungryMan Lieutenant 24 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I put the runflats back on and I hate them even more :) I haven't made a decision on summers so I ditched my winters for the dreaded runflats, and I hate my car again, lol. My love affair was so passionate, and now I'm grum-py. I feel like I'm being bitch slapped by every single undulation in the road, every crack and pop registers like a bad migraine. Accelerating in frustration just makes it worse. Why BMW included these as the default tires is beyond me. Anyone want to buy mine--cheap?
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Mic Private First Class 5 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 128i Cashmere silver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec iTrader: (0)	After a couple of week this will be an old story (I feel like that to when I put mine on) i'm ok now How many KM on your RF ? I will probably be forced to buy new shoes next week ...rear one are almost dead already __________________ Note : To prevent any bashing of my english please considered that I speak french and trying to discuss with you in english ... Ben oui j'tun Québecois S'tie !
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1erich Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	It does feel like a different car but for me it's not entirely negative vs winters. I picked up my car at the end of Oct and had the dealership put on my winter 17" Superturismo's and Bridgestone LM-25's (non-rft) during prep. Last week was the first time I had driven on the stock setup. I haven't had much of an issue with ride as our roads are mostly good here. There's a bit of "crash" on some hard breaks in the road but I do appreciate the lack of tread wiggle and better grip. The car feels more direct and responsive overall. That being said, I won't purchase any more summer RFT's.
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jotapeh Private First Class 1 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Sedona Red 128i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	have to agree - the runflats are junk. but once you get a couple hundred kms on them it's tolerable. especially with Toronto's roads.. it's like driving in a blender
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AlienDNA Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2008 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville iTrader: (0)	I'm going to start destroying mine next weekend at the Mosport DDT. If all goes to plan, new tires by the official start of summer. These RFTs make the BMW ride worse than the Miata with the shocks at full stiff. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2008 135i Performance suspension, exhaust, grilles, front bumper, skirts, shift kit, spoiler. M3 front control arms, rear subframe bushings. Cobb'd.
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Garduna Brigadier General 160 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	My darn pirelli winter tires feel a lot more smooth than those horrid bmw RFs -_-; god!
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BLK325 Private 4 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I went through two sets of "run louds" on my 06 E90 325 before I gave up and went to a set of Goodyear F1 GSD3's. My second set of runflats only lasted 14k before they were so cupped and feathered I couldn't take it anymore. I did buy from the Tirerack because no one could even come close to the price. I just picked up my 128 last week. It has the 18's as well and they will be coming off next year and used to put back on when I trade it in. Found out that BMW gets all out of shape if there are not runflats on the car when you trade. And yes, my Blizzak LM-22's were quieter than my runflats too.
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