Removing Run flat tires

eieio35 · 05-03-2012, 01:58 PM

I recently purchased a 2011 x5m with 19000 miles. The tires are pretty worn on the front.
Anyone have recomendations for a brand of tires that isnt a runflat?
I have seen the Continentals and Nitto in matched pairs. Anything else?

thanks
David

jddssc121 · 05-03-2012, 02:10 PM

I've always been a big Michelin fan

TahoeM3 · 05-03-2012, 03:37 PM

I had Toyo Proxes on mine and they were great, even though they were all season tires. I have also heard good things about the Vredesteins Ultrac Sessantas.

richard in NC · 05-03-2012, 05:15 PM

The Pirelli Scorpions are great winter tires and their all seasons seemed good too but I don't know how their summer tires compare.

mswaz · 05-03-2012, 06:45 PM

I put michelin diamaris on my M at 22k miles. So far I think they are great. but expensive.

Dansarkis · 05-04-2012, 08:39 AM

I want to know what tires Biff has!

Biff Grissel · 05-05-2012, 12:51 PM

scorpion zero

1HOT BMR · 05-05-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

The Pirelli Scorpions are great winter tires and their all seasons seemed good too but I don't know how their summer tires compare.

I have 6K + miles on a set of Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season non-RFT tires I installed to replace the original RFTs when the car was new. They are great tires so far: plushy ride, quiet, very responsive to steering inputs, and they have a very high wear rating - mine look like they were installed yesterday. I took my car through a bit of snow and icy roads a while back and they felt nice and secured. I highly recommend them.

Oops! I just noticed yours is an M with staggered wheels. I'm not sure these would be available in the sizes you need.

Dansarkis · 05-05-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Biff Grissel

scorpion zero

NICE! Thank you Biff!

I will be getting a set in about... 5k? How long do the RFT last?

Biff Grissel · 05-05-2012, 09:50 PM

right on Dan u wont regret it...i slapped theese on when it was basically brand new bro so i really dont know man

Dansarkis · 05-06-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Biff Grissel

right on Dan u wont regret it...i slapped theese on when it was basically brand new bro so i really dont know man

Haha smart man!

FatRear08 · 05-06-2012, 08:36 PM

I just put on a staggered set of Continental DWS's and they appear to be a great tire. Excellent ride, pretty aggressive tread design, and very quiet at high speeds. The price is right too, at about $270 a tire.

Biff Grissel · 05-06-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dansarkis

Haha smart man!

are u putting 22's on ur truck Dan? if so, options are very limited if not options are endless and i would imagine there is better options than the pirelli's...what mods are u doing to ur truck?

Dansarkis · 05-09-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Biff Grissel

are u putting 22's on ur truck Dan? if so, options are very limited if not options are endless and i would imagine there is better options than the pirelli's...what mods are u doing to ur truck?

Not sure what the plan is yet. I am in Europe for the month so everything is put on hold. My buddy runs the Dinan authorized shop here in Gainesville. I am planning on doing the tune when I get back. Still trying to figure out the rest.

Do you have 22" or suspension work done? What kind of results?

I really like the comfort level of the truck now but would be willing to give it up for big gains. :-)

ek1 · 05-20-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by eieio35

I recently purchased a 2011 x5m with 19000 miles. The tires are pretty worn on the front.
Anyone have recomendations for a brand of tires that isnt a runflat?
I have seen the Continentals and Nitto in matched pairs. Anything else?

thanks
David

I know you are asking about tires other than Continentals and Nittos, but there is one thing that is not frequently mentioned about the Continentals - they can be rotated from side to side, while other tires cannot.

eieio35 · 05-21-2012, 09:34 AM

I ended up getting the Continental DWS. It is such a quieter tire than the stock ones, ride is much improved too!

thanks

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FatRear08 Major 1427 Rep 1,195 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: HHI iTrader: (0)	I just put on a staggered set of Continental DWS's and they appear to be a great tire. Excellent ride, pretty aggressive tread design, and very quiet at high speeds. The price is right too, at about $270 a tire.
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eieio35 New Member 3 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5m Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Leavenworth iTrader: (0)	I ended up getting the Continental DWS. It is such a quieter tire than the stock ones, ride is much improved too! thanks
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