Need to replace 19" nonstaggered RFT looking at RE960AS

faztaz · 03-21-2016, 08:18 AM

Looking to replace the 19" non staggered RFT on my Msport X3. I have a dedicated set of winter times/tires so I'm looking towards a performance oriented all season.

If this was my personal vehicle then I would opt for non RFT and have a space-saver spare, but this is for my wife and hence the need for RFT.

At the top of the list is the Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT 3G

Anyone with any experience and comments on this tire?

96_Impreza · 03-24-2016, 05:27 PM

Just replaced 18" 960AS RFT with the same, highly recommended. OEM Pirelli Cinturatos were down to 2-3/32" and replaced at 24K miles. The 960ASs went 45K miles.
About $1100 at Discount Tire.

squeaky · 04-03-2016, 08:25 PM

Just added a set to my wife's X3 after using them on my e90 and I've been very happy with both sets.

faztaz · 04-03-2016, 08:35 PM

Thanks guys...installed them earlier in the week and have put 200 miles on them so far. Initial impressions are positive.

Pinewood · 04-04-2016, 02:18 AM

Are they quieter than the stock tyres you replaced?

faztaz · 04-04-2016, 05:55 AM

I would say the are slightly quieter.

Pinewood · 04-04-2016, 02:51 PM

I looked for online reviews in the UK and there doesn't appear to be a lot of info about them. Are they NA specific tyres?

faztaz · 04-06-2016, 08:06 PM

I have been able to drive the car in city and highway conditions and have thus far been impressed with this rubber. In spirited driving the X3 felt nimble and not jumpy. Driving noise is also better than OEM

PULVER · 04-11-2016, 06:22 PM

JUST put a set of 19" Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT 3G on my X3 35i, and I love them!!! They have quick turn in and handle great dry&wet, as an ultra high performance all season should, and they still manage to provide a more comfortable ride and are quieter than either OEM RF tires (LS2 or P7). Go for it - you'll be happy!

I only plan to use them as a 3-season tire, because I have a set of Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Run Flat on another set of OEM 18" wheels. FYI - I was very happy with these snow tires, too.

03-21-2016, 08:18 AM	#1
faztaz 08 X3 6spd 28 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 13 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Need to replace 19" nonstaggered RFT looking at RE960AS Looking to replace the 19" non staggered RFT on my Msport X3. I have a dedicated set of winter times/tires so I'm looking towards a performance oriented all season. If this was my personal vehicle then I would opt for non RFT and have a space-saver spare, but this is for my wife and hence the need for RFT. At the top of the list is the Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT 3G Anyone with any experience and comments on this tire?
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03-24-2016, 05:27 PM	#2
96_Impreza Private First Class 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 96 Impreza,07 Vette,11 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque iTrader: (0)	Just replaced 18" 960AS RFT with the same, highly recommended. OEM Pirelli Cinturatos were down to 2-3/32" and replaced at 24K miles. The 960ASs went 45K miles. About $1100 at Discount Tire.
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04-03-2016, 08:25 PM	#3
squeaky Second Lieutenant 118 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Just added a set to my wife's X3 after using them on my e90 and I've been very happy with both sets.
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04-03-2016, 08:35 PM	#4
faztaz 08 X3 6spd 28 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 13 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys...installed them earlier in the week and have put 200 miles on them so far. Initial impressions are positive.
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04-04-2016, 02:18 AM	#5
Pinewood First Lieutenant 45 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW X3 30d M sport LCI Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Are they quieter than the stock tyres you replaced?
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04-04-2016, 05:55 AM	#6
faztaz 08 X3 6spd 28 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 13 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I would say the are slightly quieter.
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04-04-2016, 02:51 PM	#7
Pinewood First Lieutenant 45 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW X3 30d M sport LCI Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	I looked for online reviews in the UK and there doesn't appear to be a lot of info about them. Are they NA specific tyres?
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04-06-2016, 08:06 PM	#8
faztaz 08 X3 6spd 28 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 13 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have been able to drive the car in city and highway conditions and have thus far been impressed with this rubber. In spirited driving the X3 felt nimble and not jumpy. Driving noise is also better than OEM
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04-11-2016, 06:22 PM	#9
PULVER New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Syracuse, NY iTrader: (0)	JUST put a set of 19" Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT 3G on my X3 35i, and I love them!!! They have quick turn in and handle great dry&wet, as an ultra high performance all season should, and they still manage to provide a more comfortable ride and are quieter than either OEM RF tires (LS2 or P7). Go for it - you'll be happy! I only plan to use them as a 3-season tire, because I have a set of Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Run Flat on another set of OEM 18" wheels. FYI - I was very happy with these snow tires, too.
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