Non-RFTs on X5?

tgb1974 · 02-19-2012, 08:19 AM

I have a 328xi and really do not like the RFTs. It feels like I'm driving on cement tires. So, I am planning on switching out the RFTs for inflatable tires when I take delivery of my X5. Any experience with how the ride quality changes with non-RFTs? Thanks.

1HOT BMR · 02-19-2012, 11:19 AM

I switched to Pirelli Scorpion Verde regular tires. The ride is noticeably improved, even when I have Adaptive Drive which makes the car smoother riding to begin with. This tire not only gives me a better ride but better handling as well. The OEM RFTs I removed were Continental 4x4 Contact SSR 255/50/19.

sunnygps · 02-19-2012, 06:19 PM

It is worth it. I did this 3 weeks ago. I also bought the spare kit, just in case.

The road noise has reduced substantially. The ride is much better and not as stiff as it uses to be.

This is on my '10. I wish I had done this a while ago.

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1HOT BMR First Lieutenant 17 Rep 351 Posts Drives: Car-less and shopping +'12 35d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I switched to Pirelli Scorpion Verde regular tires. The ride is noticeably improved, even when I have Adaptive Drive which makes the car smoother riding to begin with. This tire not only gives me a better ride but better handling as well. The OEM RFTs I removed were Continental 4x4 Contact SSR 255/50/19.
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sunnygps Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2012 X5d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	It is worth it. I did this 3 weeks ago. I also bought the spare kit, just in case. The road noise has reduced substantially. The ride is much better and not as stiff as it uses to be. This is on my '10. I wish I had done this a while ago.
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