Views on replacing Bridgestones

pdk42 · 03-19-2016, 02:47 AM

I'm running winter wheels at the moment and will probably revert to summer tyres in the next few weeks. However, they're the dreaded Bridgestones and I'm sort of depressed at the thought of going back to their crashy ride; the winters have been a notable improvement - still RFTs, but Pirelli SottoZeros. So, I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and change the summer tyres for some decent rubber.

I'm not looking for out-and-out performance - noise and at least some compliancy are more important. I'm thinking going non-RFT, but I hear relatively good things here about the Goodyear RFTs so I'm not sure.

Ideas?

JNW1 · 03-19-2016, 03:14 AM

From what I hear the Goodyear run-flats are an improvement over the Bridgestones but when I got rid of the latter I opted for conventional Goodyear AS2's; no regrets whatsoever!

lens · 03-19-2016, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pdk42

I'm running winter wheels at the moment and will probably revert to summer tyres in the next few weeks. However, they're the dreaded Bridgestones and I'm sort of depressed at the thought of going back to their crashy ride; the winters have been a notable improvement - still RFTs, but Pirelli SottoZeros. So, I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and change the summer tyres for some decent rubber.

I'm not looking for out-and-out performance - noise and at least some compliancy are more important. I'm thinking going non-RFT, but I hear relatively good things here about the Goodyear RFTs so I'm not sure.

Ideas?

Drop the runflats. Everyone will tell you the same thing, it drops weight and it also provides better ride quality, also less expensive.

I'm running Continental DWS at the moment (ultra performance all season) and I have about 40,000KM on them, and still have around 75% tread left.

They're quiet, comfortable on the highway, and way less harsh than the RFTs.

Cootie · 03-19-2016, 03:21 AM

I had Bridgestones from the factory and having now changed to Goodyear Eagle RFTs can connfirm they're a notable improvement.

Chompers · 03-19-2016, 03:23 AM

I was in a similar position a few weeks back, as needed to change rears. I went for the GY F1 AS2's, so far no complaints. Thread here for info

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1231727

mikeoz · 03-19-2016, 03:55 AM

Iv got GY rft and they much better than Crapstones.
However michelin pilot super sport can't be beat had them on last 2 cars exellent tyre.
Lots on here about these also.

teaston · 03-19-2016, 04:56 AM

If you want the best all round tyre for everything except road noise then get Michelin PSS!

planemad · 03-19-2016, 05:10 AM

My 2 week old 3 series shipped with goodyears Eagle RFTs they are quite good in honesty.

Nickc1982 · 03-19-2016, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by planemad

My 2 week old 3 series shipped with goodyears Eagle RFTs they are quite good in honesty.

That's interesting as I though all came with Bridgestone now?

Nick

Watsey · 03-19-2016, 05:50 AM

Go for conventional tyres - anything in the Top 5 of the EVO tyre test should be fine fir your needs. Continental Sport Contact 5 came out tops last time (from memory).

planemad · 03-19-2016, 05:50 AM

Nope Defo not, I'm a Jan 15 build with goodyears.

DrSteve · 03-19-2016, 06:14 AM

What's the deal with handing the car back with non runflats? I have the S001s and will probably need tyres before the summer. I'm thinking of getting a set of non runflats. Am I likely to get grief from the dealer when I trade in the car again as in ''We're going to need to knock off some money as we'll need to fit a set of runflats before we can sell the car"

TodmordenLad · 03-19-2016, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cootie

I had Bridgestones from the factory and having now changed to Goodyear Eagle RFTs can connfirm they're a notable improvement.

Same

I had only done 15000 on the Bridgestones but was getting increasingly irritated by the tyre roar

Have replaced with the Eagle F1 Asymmetrics 2 RFTs and even though I've hardly done any mileage yet, I can tell that they offer more feel and are quieter

Amazing how much tyres at the same price point can differ.....

JNW1 · 03-19-2016, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DrSteve

What's the deal with handing the car back with non runflats? I have the S001s and will probably need tyres before the summer. I'm thinking of getting a set of non runflats. Am I likely to get grief from the dealer when I trade in the car again as in ''We're going to need to knock off some money as we'll need to fit a set of runflats before we can sell the car"

Moved our E91 to conventional tyres and traded it back to a BMW main dealer without a problem!

monkeyninja · 03-19-2016, 09:32 AM

I have Bridgestone runflats but have some eagle asymetric 3's non run flat going on Tuesday so will be able to compare the difference...it better be a marked improvement!

tinytrevor · 03-19-2016, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeyninja

I have Bridgestone runflats but have some eagle asymetric 3's non run flat going on Tuesday so will be able to compare the difference...it better be a marked improvement!

Interesting thread as I decided to just keep Bridgestones that came with the car. Have had no prior experience with any RFTs and my old m135i was on MPSS. What I can say, that 3er makes more tyre noise!

Would be interested to actually feel the difference that a set of nice tyres make monkeyninja keep us posted about your findings as we probably drive on the same roads

AdmiralGant · 03-19-2016, 09:41 AM

My 30d arrived two weeks ago with Bridgestones, the car is so quiet so the only thing I do hear is the tyres but I have generally found it acceptable, only the odd stretch of bad tarmac causing roar.

I wonder if this will change after a few thousand miles however.

If some of you change to non RFT what do you do about carrying a spare? Or do you just carry a can of tyre weld or something?

Twenty2Three · 03-19-2016, 09:43 AM

Gonna ditch mine next week... 18 inch staggered Continental RF.
I might risk 4 part worn non runflats to see if there is an improvement
rather than shelling out £600 for new rubber and there being no difference
Much to the disgust of many I have a spare
Although It takes up a bit of room its a price I am willing to pay

teaston · 03-19-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AdmiralGant

My 30d arrived two weeks ago with Bridgestones, the car is so quiet so the only thing I do hear is the tyres but I have generally found it acceptable, only the odd stretch of bad tarmac causing roar.

I wonder if this will change after a few thousand miles however.

If some of you change to non RFT what do you do about carrying a spare? Or do you just carry a can of tyre weld or something?

Most of us have slime, they do a kit with a pump if you don't already have one: Slime 1800330 10914 Tyre Repair Set for Automobile Tyres with Dispensor https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003QHY0..._5zw7wbPHFM8VV

TodmordenLad · 03-19-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeyninja

I have Bridgestone runflats but have some eagle asymetric 3's non run flat going on Tuesday so will be able to compare the difference...it better be a marked improvement!

Where did you buy your Asymmetric 3's? I'd heard that they were coming out but couldn't find anywhere which was selling the mixed 19" set up I need..

monkeyninja · 03-19-2016, 02:10 PM

I only have 18's and fronts only got them from mytyres £103 each with a 5% voucher. The wider rears should be available in the next few months by that time my rears will need replaced

DougMcL · 03-19-2016, 03:30 PM

You'd be as well carrying some sticky string as well as slime or the like, if you are thinking of using non-runflats. I have used these kits on motorcycle tyres and they really work. Forget the glue. You just ream out the hole after removing the cause of the puncture, thread the sticky string through the needle, push the string through the hole and pull it back out again (this means you have FOUR bits of string sealing the hole). Cut off the excess, reinflate and bob's your uncle.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TYRE-TIRE-PU...8419391&sr=1-1

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JNW1 Major General 3122 Rep 5,681 Posts Drives: F56 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	From what I hear the Goodyear run-flats are an improvement over the Bridgestones but when I got rid of the latter I opted for conventional Goodyear AS2's; no regrets whatsoever!
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Cootie Captain 255 Rep 816 Posts Drives: 335d Xdrive with ACS Springs Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	I had Bridgestones from the factory and having now changed to Goodyear Eagle RFTs can connfirm they're a notable improvement.
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Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	I was in a similar position a few weeks back, as needed to change rears. I went for the GY F1 AS2's, so far no complaints. Thread here for info http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1231727 __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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mikeoz Major General 2856 Rep 5,608 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cambs iTrader: (1)	Iv got GY rft and they much better than Crapstones. However michelin pilot super sport can't be beat had them on last 2 cars exellent tyre. Lots on here about these also.
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DrSteve Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 246 Posts Drives: F31 330d xdrive msport+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N Ireland iTrader: (0)	What's the deal with handing the car back with non runflats? I have the S001s and will probably need tyres before the summer. I'm thinking of getting a set of non runflats. Am I likely to get grief from the dealer when I trade in the car again as in ''We're going to need to knock off some money as we'll need to fit a set of runflats before we can sell the car"
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monkeyninja Private First Class 60 Rep 145 Posts Drives: F31 320d Msport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I have Bridgestone runflats but have some eagle asymetric 3's non run flat going on Tuesday so will be able to compare the difference...it better be a marked improvement!
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AdmiralGant Private First Class 57 Rep 124 Posts Drives: M340i saloon Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	My 30d arrived two weeks ago with Bridgestones, the car is so quiet so the only thing I do hear is the tyres but I have generally found it acceptable, only the odd stretch of bad tarmac causing roar. I wonder if this will change after a few thousand miles however. If some of you change to non RFT what do you do about carrying a spare? Or do you just carry a can of tyre weld or something? __________________ M340i saloon, mineral grey, comfort plus pack, driver assistant pro pack, HK sound, mineral grey Also drive BMW Z4 S Drive 23i Auto, Suzuki Jimny JLX+
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Twenty2Three Lieutenant 209 Rep 520 Posts Drives: BMW 328i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Rochdale iTrader: (0)	Gonna ditch mine next week... 18 inch staggered Continental RF. I might risk 4 part worn non runflats to see if there is an improvement rather than shelling out £600 for new rubber and there being no difference Much to the disgust of many I have a spare Although It takes up a bit of room its a price I am willing to pay Last edited by Twenty2Three; 03-19-2016 at 09:46 AM.. Reason: Grammar
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monkeyninja Private First Class 60 Rep 145 Posts Drives: F31 320d Msport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I only have 18's and fronts only got them from mytyres £103 each with a 5% voucher. The wider rears should be available in the next few months by that time my rears will need replaced
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DougMcL Major 787 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: BMW i4 40e, Honda Jazz Hybrid Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Porto iTrader: (0)	You'd be as well carrying some sticky string as well as slime or the like, if you are thinking of using non-runflats. I have used these kits on motorcycle tyres and they really work. Forget the glue. You just ream out the hole after removing the cause of the puncture, thread the sticky string through the needle, push the string through the hole and pull it back out again (this means you have FOUR bits of string sealing the hole). Cut off the excess, reinflate and bob's your uncle. http://www.amazon.co.uk/TYRE-TIRE-PU...8419391&sr=1-1
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