Time for tires 20"

UglyBuzzard · 11-04-2016, 05:28 PM

Need to get a set of 20" staggered. Can't believe that these Bridgestone's only lasted a year.

Any better run flat out there now?

Anyone buy the spare kit and convert to Conti's?

Thanks in advance.

F06msportmia · 11-04-2016, 07:39 PM

Just a thought!

Consider switching from RFT to non RFT. I'm currently shopping around and found Falken 453 for $800 for all 4.

jiggz · 11-04-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Need to get a set of 20" staggered. Can't believe that these Bridgestone's only lasted a year.

Any better run flat out there now?

Anyone buy the spare kit and convert to Conti's?

Thanks in advance.

How many miles in that one year?

UglyBuzzard · 11-04-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Need to get a set of 20" staggered. Can't believe that these Bridgestone's only lasted a year.

Any better run flat out there now?

Anyone buy the spare kit and convert to Conti's?

Thanks in advance.

How many miles in that one year?

Just over 10K
Front much worse

windsailor · 11-04-2016, 11:05 PM

Contis dws 06

UglyBuzzard · 11-04-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by windsailor

Contis dws 06

How is the ride and handling? I like how the car grips the road with the RFT's - is it similar?

KayTees · 11-05-2016, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

How is the ride and handling? I like how the car grips the road with the RFT's - is it similar?

RFTs are just heavy. Especially the Dualers that came from factory. I'm sitting at 30k miles and recently swapped. I had Pirelli Scorpio Verdes during summer but recently took them off for winter and they feel so much better and grips so much better than RFTs.

Cattivo · 11-05-2016, 07:38 AM

I just put Conti dws 06 non rft's on my 50i about a month ago... the truck rides and handles much better than the dueller hp(cement blocks)

windsailor · 11-05-2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

How is the ride and handling? I like how the car grips the road with the RFT's - is it similar?

Ride is quieter and firmer, grip provides a lot of confidence. Won't go back to RFTs, even though winter carving edge are a nice experience, they're noisy and heavy.

racermp · 11-05-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by e70msportmia

Just a thought!

Consider switching from RFT to non RFT. I'm currently shopping around and found Falken 453 for $800 for all 4.

Nice I just had discount tire price match the 453 for 120 for 19's. Found onlinetires to be the cheapest

UglyBuzzard · 11-05-2016, 11:44 AM

Thanks all. I will take a look at the spare kit and conversation.

What spare tire kit did you use for the 20" ?

LastLong · 11-05-2016, 03:57 PM

I run FALKEN Azenis FK453CC (non-run flat) and I really love them. Good quality and price!

racermp · 11-05-2016, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the reassurance on the 453. Can't wait to get them on

DIY_Nation_TH · 11-06-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by windsailor

Contis dws 06

Agree!

jiggz · 11-06-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Just over 10K
Front much worse

That is not normal. Something is amiss here...alignment, roads, how you drive, etc. I've had 2 sets and they've gone way beyond 10K miles.

JGard · 11-07-2016, 01:21 PM

Glad I'm not the only one who only got about a year on his 20s! I bought mine used on M wheels, but the tires had lots of tread when I got them, PO said about 5k miles. I've put 12k on them since I got them and the treads on the rears are mostly gone now. The fronts are OK, though. Apparently I'm too heavy on the throttle through turns and off stoplights, I guess. Anyway, if I don't trade this car in, first, I'll be getting non-RFT for my next set for sure.

UglyBuzzard · 11-07-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggz

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Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

Just over 10K
Front much worse

That is not normal. Something is amiss here...alignment, roads, how you drive, etc. I've had 2 sets and they've gone way beyond 10K miles.

Definite need alignment but I don it drive too spirited to justify the wear.

JMD · 11-08-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by windsailor

Contis dws 06

Had these on my '05 X54.8is,...the best ever tire for an X5! Will put these up on my '12 X5M without hesitation! They are great in snow and are quiet!

brian5 · 11-09-2016, 08:56 PM

UglyBuzzard,

I wouldn't rule out the Bridgestones RFT. I don't know about BMW dealer near you but mine, in CT, claims to be selling tires at cost.

When I got my last set of tires two years ago, I got an alignment done -- I cannot the difference that that made. So much smoother and quieter and continues to be that way.

MarcoM3 · 01-08-2017, 03:32 AM

My X5 has staggered 20's too. Just today I ordered a set of Contis Extremecontact DW and also got the Conti Comfort Kit. All for $1,100 shipped.
First time I switch to NRF, so I willbe reporting back after a few miles!

Dr.Duct_Mossburg · 01-08-2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by windsailor

Contis dws 06

I'll second this...

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Originally Posted by Cattivo

I just put Conti dws 06 non rft's on my 50i about a month ago... the truck rides and handles much better than the dueller hp(cement blocks)

I'll Third this...

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Originally Posted by DIY_Nation_TH

Agree!

I'll fourth this...

I've ran these tires on several different vehicles and have always been very happy. They're probably one of the all around best tires you can get according to many reviews (including tire rack). They have good dry grip, Good wet grip, decent snow grip, good ride comfort and ride news.

Regarding run flats... Take them off and never look back. The impact they have on the day to day of driving is not worth the impact they could have if your tire goes flat... and in some cases they cost more for the feature than they save on a tow truck. (if you're in to doing that vs. changing the tire to a spare).

MarcoM3 · 01-08-2017, 01:32 PM

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I'll second this...

I'll Third this...

I'll fourth this...

I've ran these tires on several different vehicles and have always been very happy. They're probably one of the all around best tires you can get according to many reviews (including tire rack). They have good dry grip, Good wet grip, decent snow grip, good ride comfort and ride news.

Regarding run flats... Take them off and never look back. The impact they have on the day to day of driving is not worth the impact they could have if your tire goes flat... and in some cases they cost more for the feature than they save on a tow truck. (if you're in to doing that vs. changing the tire to a spare).

I completely agree.
My e92 M3 came with non-runflats, and the owners manual is very specific in that unlike the regular e92 3 series which do come with runflats, the M3 does not for improved handling.
Can't wait to get the new contis on the X5. The Conticomfort Kit is just additional peace of mind for simple flat repairs on the go!

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LastLong Captain 90 Rep 601 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I run FALKEN Azenis FK453CC (non-run flat) and I really love them. Good quality and price! __________________ - 2015 F85 BMW X5M = SOLD - 2012 E70 BMW X5 35i - M Sport = SOLD - 2008 E71 BMW X6 35i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 4.8i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 30si - Sport Pack = SOLD
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JGard Private First Class 77 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 24 BMW iX xDrive50 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Glad I'm not the only one who only got about a year on his 20s! I bought mine used on M wheels, but the tires had lots of tread when I got them, PO said about 5k miles. I've put 12k on them since I got them and the treads on the rears are mostly gone now. The fronts are OK, though. Apparently I'm too heavy on the throttle through turns and off stoplights, I guess. Anyway, if I don't trade this car in, first, I'll be getting non-RFT for my next set for sure.
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brian5 Shoot for the moon 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2008 X5 4.8i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	UglyBuzzard, I wouldn't rule out the Bridgestones RFT. I don't know about BMW dealer near you but mine, in CT, claims to be selling tires at cost. When I got my last set of tires two years ago, I got an alignment done -- I cannot the difference that that made. So much smoother and quieter and continues to be that way.
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MarcoM3 Private 38 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2017 X4 M40i, 2015 M4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale FL iTrader: (0)	My X5 has staggered 20's too. Just today I ordered a set of Contis Extremecontact DW and also got the Conti Comfort Kit. All for $1,100 shipped. First time I switch to NRF, so I willbe reporting back after a few miles!
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