Potenza RE050 RFT

zamboni · 05-23-2006, 12:06 AM

How many miles can I get out set ?

21510604 · 06-02-2006, 06:57 PM

22000km with Potenza RE050 RFT

selm · 06-02-2006, 07:03 PM

I only have 6500 miles on mine and it isn't that far down, just of few 32nds. I am estimating 25000 miles given my driving habits.

larryn · 06-02-2006, 07:34 PM

I don't exactly baby them

and have 12000 miles. I have more than 50% left.

ward · 06-02-2006, 08:02 PM

16000 miles on my Z4's re50 (same 18" sizes as 330 SP)
including a couple of trackdays and plenty of meat left

expect about 22-25K out of them

wantmye90 · 06-02-2006, 10:14 PM

What kind of run flats do you guys recommend as replacements when the OEM set wear out?

zamboni · 06-03-2006, 01:31 AM

Hopefully Michelin will release PS2 RFT version soon.......

ward · 06-03-2006, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantmye90

What kind of run flats do you guys recommend as replacements when the OEM set wear out?

bridgestone's the only game in town for 18" sport pack sizes of RFT

for now

miner · 06-05-2006, 12:26 PM

I would like to suggest the Pirelli Eufori RFT's. Bought them with new AEZ Xylo 8/17 - 225/45. The Pirelli have good low-noise level with a good handling at all conditions.

ward · 06-05-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

I would like to suggest the Pirelli Eufori RFT's. Bought them with new AEZ Xylo 8/17 - 225/45. The Pirelli have good low-noise level with a good handling at all conditions.

not available in 18" sizes, plus they aren't very sporting (I have them on my 325)

miner · 06-06-2006, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

not available in 18" sizes, plus they aren't very sporting (I have them on my 325)

O.K. you're right. No 18" available.
Don't know much about the power of a 325, but the 17" Eufori@ can handle the 340 NM

torque of my 320d in every condition.

Which year your 18" are manufactured? Afaik the first series of all RFT-Manufacturer have been revised. Most of the tyres had problems with grip and / or had sawtooth-forming during the first 5~8 thousand miles.
My first set of Bridgestones have been changed by warranty.

ward · 06-06-2006, 08:58 AM

my bridgestones are on my later 2004 build Z4(18"),
pirelli's on my early 06 325 (17")

the 325 doesn't have enough power to cause traction issues, it's just cornering grip, but I guess they should last longer than the re50's with a treadwear number of 220 vs 140

hopefully we'll get those diesels over here soon, I want one for a commuter car!

miner · 06-07-2006, 01:14 AM

Driving a diesel has to get used to. It reacts completely different to a gas-eater. If you have a stick shifter you don't need to switch as often. Under 2000 RPM it's al little bit easy-going, but then the turbo forces you into the seat.
Took me about 3000 mls to get used to, but now i won't miss this pessure.

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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	16000 miles on my Z4's re50 (same 18" sizes as 330 SP) including a couple of trackdays and plenty of meat left expect about 22-25K out of them
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	my bridgestones are on my later 2004 build Z4(18"), pirelli's on my early 06 325 (17") the 325 doesn't have enough power to cause traction issues, it's just cornering grip, but I guess they should last longer than the re50's with a treadwear number of 220 vs 140 hopefully we'll get those diesels over here soon, I want one for a commuter car!
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