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      03-21-2015, 10:02 PM   #23
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Anyone try the Continental Extreme Contact DW? (for a pure summer tire obviously). My local shop said they had softer sidewalls (which is fine for an X3) but they also wear fast. Tread rating is 340. They should be ok I would think?
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Anyone try the Continental Extreme Contact DW? (for a pure summer tire obviously). My local shop said they had softer sidewalls (which is fine for an X3) but they also wear fast. Tread rating is 340. They should be ok I would think?
was in the same boat as you. im in toronto too, dws is better choice 90% of the time imo. dws will last way longer. also dws gives good buffer for winter and owns rain. dw will not be fun in heavy rain. dw is only good for 2-3 months per year for toronto imo, rain and cold will make it wear fast too
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CONTI'S DWS non runflats
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      03-23-2015, 10:33 AM   #26
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My local BMW dealer conversation seemed to go very well. After indicating I did NOT want to switch summer/winter tires and wanted to stay with RF. The recommendation was either LS2, Pirelli P7 centurator (sp?) or the Michelin Primacy MXM4.. His recommendation leaned towards the MXM4 Primacy RF (he has a bias against Goodyear). I have to say, he even suggested that I buy from Tire Rack and have them sent to BMW since they're a approved tire mount company for Tire Rack.

So, has anyone who stayed with All Season RF, had experience with the Michelin Primacy MXM4 Tires for their X3 35i M-Sport? They have to be better than the LS2!
We replaced the OEM Goodyears with Primacy MXM4 ZP (run flats) on our X3, 245/45-19 size. Have not had any problems. Ride quality is good. Handling and light snow performance is fine for an all season tire.

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      03-23-2015, 12:23 PM   #27
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Thank you Bruce! I really wanted to move away from Goodyear LS2s and the MXM4 seemed like an improvement within the RF and All Season class. Plus BMW had a lot of good things to say about Michelin vs. Goodyear (at least the fellow I spoke with who's NEVER had a MXM4 returned).

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I replaced my LS2s with MXM4s - non-runflat. I felt the ride and handling was much better. For security, I carried a Slime 70005 Safety Spair 7-Minute Flat Tire Repair System kit.
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      03-24-2015, 01:21 PM   #29
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So, has anyone who stayed with All Season RF, had experience with the Michelin Primacy MXM4 Tires for their X3 35i M-Sport? They have to be better than the LS2!
I've no experience with RF's, my yet to be received X3 will be a first for me. I do however have experience with Michelin Primacy MXM4 Tires. Installed a set on my 2005 Acura last year. I'm impressed with handling and what seems to be an improvement in fuel economy. There's 20,000 km's on the tires with no signs of wear yet. The same couldn't be said for the Goodyear's that the Michelin's replaced. Those tires had to be replaced at just over 45,000 km's. Terrible for a tire rated at 80,000 km's. I've been told that 2005 Acura TL's have a habit of chewing through tires. Something to do with their sport suspension. Funny that, as the dealer figures there's another two, maybe three years life on the 10 year old snow tires. If that holds true then those tires will have seen 100,000 km's of travel.
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Great testimony Robert.... thanks!
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Just wondering, how much air do you put in for the non-runflat tires?

Some people say use the same pressure, but I feel tires are bit soft and underinflated if i go with the 32F, 36R stock pressure.
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Just wondering, how much air do you put in for the non-runflat tires?

Some people say use the same pressure, but I feel tires are bit soft and underinflated if i go with the 32F, 36R stock pressure.
They are softer because of the difference in technology giving stiffer sidewalls for RF, but the tyre (tire) pressure will be the same.
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Same boat as others, it is time to replace the tires that came on '13 X3 2.8 M sport which are 245/45/19 OEM LS2 @ 29K miles. After much been going back and forth have decided to stick w/ RFTs as take some long trips and spouse uses the vehicle.

So I'm down to Pirelli P7 AS and Michelin Primacy MXM4 ZP? Probably going to use my local Discount Tire as BMW dealers do not seem interested in getting tires from Tire Rack to install.

Since it has been some months since the last comments in this thread any updates, comments, recommendations?
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Same boat as others, it is time to replace the tires that came on '13 X3 2.8 M sport which are 245/45/19 OEM LS2 @ 29K miles. After much been going back and forth have decided to stick w/ RFTs as take some long trips and spouse uses the vehicle.

So I'm down to Pirelli P7 AS and Michelin Primacy MXM4 ZP? Probably going to use my local Discount Tire as BMW dealers do not seem interested in getting tires from Tire Rack to install.

Since it has been some months since the last comments in this thread any updates, comments, recommendations?
I'm not completely satisfied with my DWS's because of my spirited driving most likely...the soft sidewalls suck!! I'm sure the replacements for the DWS's are going to be superior. I hate the Eagle LS2, def not right for a performance oriented SAV. and I would have to disagree with you on your 2 "down to" choices. best of luck
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bikemanx3 you live in Dallas TX, you should get Michelin Pilot A/S 3 or some Hankook or COnti's more Summer weather oriented tires unless you will be in Winter areas.

As for me, DWS doing its job and will be replaced when its needed with the new DWS06.
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      06-23-2015, 07:51 PM   #36
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Keep going around in circles on the replacements, and need to do this soon as have upcoming road trips. Michelin Pilot AS seem to be overkill and reviews on tread life are not that positive.

MXM4 ZP still in mix, added Bridgestone RE960AS RF to pool, but then this is Grand Touring AS versus UHP AS or different specs. Snow is occasion problem and usually choose to WFH when that happens. Eliminated Pirelli P7s due to some feedback on repair or lack of.

Any other RFs I should consider?
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      06-23-2015, 08:25 PM   #37
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How aggressively the do you drive your car? I think that's what should determine the category you are looking in.
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How aggressively the do you drive your car? I think that's what should determine the category you are looking in.
Probably more aggressive than needed for US, early driving years in Germany raced some too, but not overlay. Do not go blowing off the line but will pass at will.
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Then I agree with your line of thinking in getting a higher performance category, but of course, you would sacrifice some tread wear because of that.
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Then I agree with your line of thinking in getting a higher performance category, but of course, you would sacrifice some tread wear because of that.
Decided to go with Bridgestone RE960AS RF. Have 2K mile road trip in late July so will post impression of tires in August
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Decided to go with Bridgestone RE960AS RF. Have 2K mile road trip in late July so will post impression of tires in August
Hello everyone! I just bought a 2011 X3 35i, and this is my 1st post as a forum member. bikemanx3, I am currently going through the same consideration process for tires that you are.

Currently equipped are the factory 18's with P7's, and I plan to put dedicated snows on those wheels. I don't want a max performance summer tire, and haven't picked out wheels yet, so I'm trying to decide between: 18" or 19"; MXM4 ZP and RE960AS RF; uniform or staggered (if 19's).

On long highway drives, I love the cushy ride of the 18" factory setup, but I still want to throw it around like my old 3-series. Where to strike that balance? I genuinely look forward to your road trip report!

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I am in the same boat, am considering making an offer on a 2011 x3 3.5i with 19 inch wheels which needs new tires. Just started looking at rft tires, holy cr*p are they expensive! Looks like most like the michelin and bridgestone for all season. Our car will go up to the mtns so it will see some winter weather, so only all season for me. Not a lot of choices...

As far as non rft tires go, we have used the dws on a few of our cars over the years and have been very happy with them. Good blend of performance and value...we have used them on a jetta 2.0t, my wife's audi a4 avant, and my 2011 m3.
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Hello everyone! I just bought a 2011 X3 35i, and this is my 1st post as a forum member. bikemanx3, I am currently going through the same consideration process for tires that you are.

Currently equipped are the factory 18's with P7's, and I plan to put dedicated snows on those wheels. I don't want a max performance summer tire, and haven't picked out wheels yet, so I'm trying to decide between: 18" or 19"; MXM4 ZP and RE960AS RF; uniform or staggered (if 19's).

On long highway drives, I love the cushy ride of the 18" factory setup, but I still want to throw it around like my old 3-series. Where to strike that balance? I genuinely look forward to your road trip report!
Pulver, Sorry meant to write reply in late '15 but .. so it is 6/17 and several of RE960s are out of tread. Love them drove them hard so called Discount. Guess what, now they say these are not rated for my X3! Something about 98W vs spec of 102V. Wrote other post this evening on need to get new tires and considering non RFT
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Pulver, Sorry meant to write reply in late '15 but .. so it is 6/17 and several of RE960s are out of tread. Love them drove them hard so called Discount. Guess what, now they say these are not rated for my X3! Something about 98W vs spec of 102V. Wrote other post this evening on need to get new tires and considering non RFT
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