What's the latest decent non-runflat tyre recommendation e9x

[RemarkLima]

Hi all,

I know Falken 419's used to come highly recommended on BMWs as an alternate to the run flats, in terms of both budget and performance plus with the better ride by ditching the run-flats...

Is this still the case? Or is there another recommended non Run Flat tyre for BMW e9x's? I've a M-Sport, so 18" wheels if that makes a difference to suitability.

Cheers,
Mark

[f1nn]

Everyone will be along shortly to suggest whatever their car has fitted at the moment, (I have Pzeros)

In all honest, any of the major manufacturers modern tyres with an extra load side wall will be fine.

[Technomad]

f1nn said:

Everyone will be along shortly to suggest whatever their car has fitted at the moment, (I have Pzeros)

In all honest, any of the major manufacturers modern tyres with an extra load side wall will be fine.

+1. Match the load rating and make a call. I used to swear by P6000s on my old 328i Touring - everyone else seemed to hate them! And pretty much anything that isn't a runflat is an improvement.

[DVandrews]

When I had the birds suspension upgrade on my E93 (equipped with 19inch rims) they recommended Conti sport contact 5P and they are an excellent tyre, an absolute revelation compared to the RFTs. My guess is that any premium non RFT will be a massive improvement.

Dave

[Dannbodge]

A lot of people seem to be going for hankook on e90post

Personally I'd go for Michelin ps3s or Goodyear eagle f1s.

I went for the eagle f1s and they are a cracking tyre.

[Wills2]

PS2 or PSS

[Swervin_Mervin]

Mine's on Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta. I gather they don't make them anymore though (although you might still be able to get a set as I got one recently for a puncture). They do have a replacement, however.

I've been very happy with mine. Decent wear rate, decent grip and decent NVH. And the price was very good. About £100 less for a set than the GY Eagles and c£200 less than Michelin PS3

[nickfrog]

Plenty of choice in the non budget category. Supersports a cut above the rest and not even much more expensive. And I am not saying that because I currently run them.

[RemarkLima]

Thanks all, so it really is just go for a decent tyre...

...The falkens used to get a rave review on BMW land, but sounds like they're not too tyre sensitive, as I know some cars just don't like some brands!

[stuart-b]

Had both vredestein ultrac sessanta and PSS now, both great - PSS probably more so

[stevesingo]

Another vote for Goodyear F1 Aysm in the higher load rating 92W Fr/ 94W Rr.

[gtidriver]

I've just change mine to good years and the difference is excellent, I can run over catseyes and not shatter my spine. What are you using in the event of a puncture ?

[stuart-b]

gtidriver said:

I've just change mine to good years and the difference is excellent, I can run over catseyes and not shatter my spine. What are you using in the event of a puncture ?

BMW mobility kit

[Doink]

f1nn said:

Everyone will be along shortly to suggest whatever their car has fitted at the moment, (I have Pzeros)

In all honest, any of the major manufacturers modern tyres with an extra load side wall will be fine.

Lol very true, I have Uniroyal sport contact 3's and very pleased with them, total confidence in the wet but it's to be expected being under the continental umbrella

[gizlaroc]

I had Michelin PS2s, Michelin Pilot Sport Run flats, Falken FK452s, Bridgstone RE5050 run flats on my E91s.

I would say from best to worst were...

PS2s
PS run flats
Falken 452s and Bridgestone RE5050 in joint last (both nasty).


Depends what you want from your tyres really?

I am a huge fan of the Dunlop EffcientGrip tyres at the moment, extremely comfortable, the quietest tyre I have ever heard and they seem to have more than enough grip wet and dry for me.
I went from 17" Michelins to 19" Dunlop Effcientgrips and expected them to be much firmer but hoped the noise level wouldn't be much worse, however, not only were they so, so, so much quieter, they were also more comfortable too.
Oh, and my MG increased by almost 10% too.

[RafflesNH]

gizlaroc said:

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Depends what you want from your tyres really?

I am a huge fan of the Dunlop EffcientGrip tyres at the moment,
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Don't you mean Goodyear EfficientGrip?

[gizlaroc]

Yeah I do.

[RemarkLima]

Quick bump, just had 4 UniRoyal RainSport 3's fitted, and the difference in ride is immediately apparent!

So, all in all, well worth the swap. Now, to Ultraseal or not!?

[smashy]

RemarkLima said:

Quick bump, just had 4 UniRoyal RainSport 3's fitted, and the difference in ride is immediately apparent!

So, all in all, well worth the swap. Now, to Ultraseal or not!?

£70 all round meet the bloke on a services 10 minute job ,what is there not to like?

[RemarkLima]

smashy said:

RemarkLima said:

Quick bump, just had 4 UniRoyal RainSport 3's fitted, and the difference in ride is immediately apparent!

So, all in all, well worth the swap. Now, to Ultraseal or not!?

£70 all round meet the bloke on a services 10 minute job ,what is there not to like?

I guess the feeling that it's just snake oil! Say that you get a nail in the tyre, do you just pull it out and carry on?