Life expectancy of Tires?

r3amir · 08-15-2008, 10:36 PM

What is the life expectancy of BMW RFT Tires both with and without sports package?

Is 40K miles a good guess? Some of you guys should have high miles by now!

Grumpa72 · 08-15-2008, 10:50 PM

I would guess that driving style, ambient temperature, tire maintenance (pressure, rotation where applicable, etc) play such a huge factor that you can't get a reliable answer. If this car were driven by my wife, then the mileage would probably be 30-40% higher than when I drive it.

Ascension · 08-15-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by r3amir

What is the life expectancy of BMW RFT Tires both with and without sports package?

Is 40K miles a good guess? Some of you guys should have high miles by now!

Mine were done at 19,600 miles

and then I switched to Michelin Pilot Sport pS2 ZP run flat tires

BK · 08-15-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascension

Mine were done at 19,600 miles

and then I switched to Michelin Pilot Sport pS2 ZP run flat tires

So I take it you like the PS2 ZP tires? I have to start thinking about what comes next. My OEMs will make it to the point where I switch to winter tires, but they'll probably be ready to go at that point. That will be right around 20K on them.

5soko · 08-15-2008, 11:53 PM

how did you get the PS2? was it under insurance or you bought em?

montreal red · 08-16-2008, 12:24 AM

the OEM RFTs should last about 30k miles ... i am not so sure bout 40k miles though ...

nhhiep · 08-16-2008, 12:45 AM

it depends on how you drive. I do mostly highway and at 31k. it looks like the fronts can go for another 4k and the rears can go for another 8-10k. I sold 156s and got new 162s with new tires from a member here. now at 41k, it seems like they will last easily for another 15k-20k. after that, switch to non rfts

Arustik1 · 08-16-2008, 12:48 AM

Im thinkin 25K will be a good guy....uh yeah, I got rid of my RFs and went M PS PS2 non runflat! Hoping they last for a while, but will be tracking them hahah

zamboni · 08-16-2008, 01:15 AM

My 161 Potenza last 27K miles and I just got a set of 189 with the same setup, i hope it will last for another 25K.

LOLrance · 08-16-2008, 01:17 AM

lasted me a little more then 10k with one track day on them.

E90330iS · 08-16-2008, 01:36 AM

23k for me

demosthenes · 08-16-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

Im thinkin 25K will be a good guy....uh yeah, I got rid of my RFs and went M PS PS2 non runflat! Hoping they last for a while, but will be tracking them hahah

How do you like the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's? I plan on buying them before my RFT's are worn out.

Arustik1 · 08-16-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by demosthenes

How do you like the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's? I plan on buying them before my RFT's are worn out.

Man the tires are insane...the grip is incredible and they are quieter...last night it was raining and I was able to kick the tail out but needed a lot more throttle than with the RFs...also went in and outta little puddles like nothing, they shoot the water right out.

They are pricey, but worth it.

Arustik1 · 08-16-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

lasted me a little more then 10k with one track day on them.

Oh shit...

Baileyandme · 08-20-2009, 09:25 PM

All - I have the run flats on my 328i and they are really hummin' with 24,000 miles. Guess I need new tires? Can I put regular tires on and if so, do I need to buy new rims as well or would I be better off sticking to the RF tires?

Help!
Thanks
Sue

BK · 08-20-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Baileyandme

All - I have the run flats on my 328i and they are really hummin' with 24,000 miles. Guess I need new tires? Can I put regular tires on and if so, do I need to buy new rims as well or would I be better off sticking to the RF tires?

Help!
Thanks
Sue

Sue, if you have the Turanzas (the all season tires), they're notorious for making lots of noise as they wear. You don't have to replace them with the same kind of tires, or even with other RFTs. Any tires -- RFT and non-RFT, all season, winter, or summer tires -- will work on the OEM wheels. However, keep in mind that we don't have spare tires, so RFTs could save you a gigantic hassle if you get a flat. Order your tires from Tire Rack through the link here at e90post, and they'll ship to a local tire place for you to get them mounted and balanced. Way cheaper that way and it helps support e90post.

FWIW, my summer tires are lasting me longer than I expected. I think I'll easily make it through the fall and still have tread left to use them again next year (I use winter tires during the winter). I figured I'd be replacing them soon. When I do, I'm not sure what I'll choose, but probably stick with RFT so that means PS2 or the Potenzas again.

ToadHollow · 08-20-2009, 11:00 PM

General Exclaim UHP ....... changed all 4 corners @ 21K miles. Signs of tread separation beginning to show at this point.

flip4335 · 08-21-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Baileyandme

All - I have the run flats on my 328i and they are really hummin' with 24,000 miles. Guess I need new tires? Can I put regular tires on and if so, do I need to buy new rims as well or would I be better off sticking to the RF tires?

Help!
Thanks
Sue

Had to change out my RFs at 33K. Rears were down to the point that I had slicks, but the fronts still had plenty of tread except that one of them bubbled, so I kept the good one as a potential spare. OBTW, mine lasted longer than usual because I had a set of winters.

With that said, I took the risk of going non-RF, because my winters were non-RF and during the three winter seasons I had them, I picked up one nail, resulting in tire repair. TPMS did its job alerting me ahead of time.

I went with Hankooks because of their superior wet traction grip. Car and Driver did a tire test with PS2s as the benchmark. The Hankooks are grippy, quiet, and the ride is ..... dare I say it ..... heavenly, unlike the OEM bricks. Also, Tire Rack had them at less than half the price I would have paid for PS2s or Potenzas. Bought a staggered set of 18s for my 162 rims for under $600 (4 tires!!), which included shipping costs. I also got a $50 rebate, but this lasts only through end of August.

With tires, you have choices and they don't have to be RFs.

persian54 · 08-21-2009, 12:55 AM

my cousin's RFT lasted him about 10k lol

but then he drives a lot of canyons so it's different

It all really depends on your driving style

I used to have PS2s on my Merc.

They're the best tires I've ever driven on

Fresh330 · 08-21-2009, 11:16 AM

Keep in mind that if you use a winter setup and put minimal mileage on the each set, old (as in age) will loss reliability after after 5 years or so. Even though they may have significant tread left, the rubber breaks down when they're sitting around.

Victory Road · 08-21-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flip4335

I went with Hankooks because of their superior wet traction grip. Car and Driver did a tire test with PS2s as the benchmark. The Hankooks are grippy, quiet, and the ride is ..... dare I say it ..... heavenly, unlike the OEM bricks. Also, Tire Rack had them at less than half the price I would have paid for PS2s or Potenzas. Bought a staggered set of 18s for my 162 rims for under $600 (4 tires!!), which included shipping costs. I also got a $50 rebate, but this lasts only through end of August.

i love Hankook's for their price vs performance!

Bcube · 08-21-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by r3amir

What is the life expectancy of BMW RFT Tires both with and without sports package?

Is 40K miles a good guess? Some of you guys should have high miles by now!

On 18" staggered:
35K miles on OEM Bridgestone Potenza
25K miles on Pirelli PZero Rft
15K miles on Nitto NT555
12K miles and counting on current Nitto Invo.

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