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Here is my email response from the US/Can Nokian rep. "In 245/50R18 we have the WR A3 (all-weather) run-flat available. No G2’s or G3’s are produced in run-flat at this time in that size." However, this specific tyre does not appear in their product list as being current or discontinued. This matches your link provided. Maybe I should email the rep and confirm, the actual status. Thanks, for the heads up. Nokian from Finland invented the snow tyre! If I had lots of snow here, I would instead get the dedicated Hakka R2 SUV instead, hence the all weather is the better match for my needs. The other size that I need is discontinued, hence reluctant to buy as replacements can be tricky. My 2013 x3 35i is wonderful, and I hope you enjoy your 2015 as much as I do mine. |
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08-02-2014, 06:25 PM | #26 |
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So I was right up to the point of ordering my Bridgestone RE960s on Tirerack when I realized that those tires had a lower load index/speed rating than the Goodyear Eagle LS2s that so don't love. The Bridgestones have a 98W rating in the 245/45 R19 size while the Goodyears are rated at 102H. Coupled with the fact that larger retailers won't install tires with lower ratings should I be concerned? The Bridgestones otherwise appear to be the ideal match for the time being.
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08-04-2014, 10:21 AM | #27 |
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I'm tire shopping today and probably going back with the Goodyear LS2s that came on my '13 X3 35i for the following reasons:
- need to turn back in leased vehicles with RFT tires, right? - I got 38k miles out of them with 1/2 track day. (they are at the wear bars) - Wife drives the X3 - I'll save ultra high performance tire $ for the M3. - Very good snow traction - I only put on the snow tires/wheels for really bad weather. - Load / speed ratings - nothing else on Tire Rack matches the Goodyears. Unless I missed something. I'll be able to get through my 60,000 mile lease with buying one set of tires and turn it in with some decent tread life left if all goes well. On my older 335i lease, I went through two sets of tire$$$$$$.
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08-04-2014, 03:06 PM | #28 |
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My Good Year LS2's have good traction but poor stopping distance. Other than that they are great, with great thread life after 16k km's, but I do not corner fast.
Debating whether to get snows, Nokian hakkapeliitta 2, Blizzaks, or get Winter set from dealer with OEM wheels with Pirellis Sottozero2. Ideally prefer Hakkas with OEM 307 wheels. |
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08-05-2014, 09:58 AM | #29 | |
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35 you are looking @ 111# load carrying difference between the goodyear over bridgestone and speed ratings of h rated = 130MPH vs w rated 168 MPH. so the goodyears allow you to carry a little more weight slower, the bridgestones allow you to carry less weight faster Last edited by fjrmann; 08-05-2014 at 10:13 AM.. Reason: clarity |
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08-05-2014, 12:15 PM | #30 | |
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When we recently had to replace the 245/45-19 LS-2 OEM tires on my wife's X3 I initially looked at the 960AS RFTs. But I was concerned about the lower load rating so instead bought the Michelin Primacy MXM4 ZP (RFT) all seasons. So far so good. Bruce
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you are not going to tow anything more than 5000# with the invisahitch, or 3500# with the BMW OEM hitch. I have the OEM Hitch and tow 3000# boat and trailer.
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If you're asking me, then no I haven't received the tires yet. They're back-ordered until November...Still sticking with the Bridgestone RE960AS RFTs given the positive reviews it got on Tirerack's RFT comparo (I'm all for RFT's that ride more like regular tires).
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The Cinturato P7 are rated #2 from tire rack & goodyear LS-2 #30, and they're in the 2015 F25 as well.
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