best all season tire for new X3 3.5

dbhammer1 · 03-27-2012, 01:21 PM

wondering what the best all season tire is for my 2012 3.5 x3 m sport package. i have the 369m rims 8.5"x19 in front and the 9.5"x19 in the rear. looking for something that is stiff in corners. no marshmellows please.

bren · 03-27-2012, 01:43 PM

tirerack.com.

nyalpine90 · 03-27-2012, 02:02 PM

CONTI'S DWS

TSM330i · 03-27-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

CONTI'S DWS

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dbhammer1 · 03-27-2012, 03:02 PM

i've heard those are squishy and don't last. whats your experience?

Nahoa · 03-27-2012, 05:58 PM

There's nothing in RFT. Would LOVE to see P Zero Neros.

Nahoa · 03-27-2012, 06:00 PM

Conti SSRs were not All Season, but they were awful. Bad road feel, bad wear, poor lateral traction, poor comfort. They're not All Season, but the PZeros have been a DRAMATIC improvement.

E92LNGCGY · 03-27-2012, 06:08 PM

I was actually thinking of getting some Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Nahoa · 03-27-2012, 06:26 PM

As far as I can tell they're not available in the "Sport Staggered" sizes in RFT.

nyalpine90 · 03-28-2012, 06:31 AM

non rft tires perform alot better then rfts

i had conti's DWS and it handles great, comfortable & smooth ride

dbhammer1 · 03-28-2012, 01:23 PM

there is no need for Run flats on an X3 is there??

plymjack · 03-28-2012, 01:31 PM

Well I got them as I dont fancy having to change a tyre roadside. Nor does my wife.
So why not?

tuco44 · 03-28-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dbhammer1

there is no need for Run flats on an X3 is there??

As technology advances, all tires will be RFTs. The current ones are far better than the ones of (say) five years ago. Not perfect yet, but coming.

torzeck · 03-28-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dbhammer1

there is no need for Run flats on an X3 is there??

There is no spare at least for US bound models.

torzeck · 03-28-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by plymjack

Well I got them as I dont fancy having to change a tyre roadside. Nor does my wife.
So why not?

If you had opted for non runflats would you have received a spare {doughnut}?

Nahoa · 03-28-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

non rft tires perform alot better then rfts

i had conti's DWS and it handles great, comfortable & smooth ride

Sorry, I don't buy that. I push my cars and have no problems with RFTs. Maybe on race cars you can find a performance difference, but not on standard roads. And I've never found anyone who's said this who have actually compared them side by side. More like the read an article that said so.

Harplayr · 03-29-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by torzeck

If you had opted for non runflats would you have received a spare {doughnut}?

Nope.
At least on US models, run flats are standard with no traditional tire option available. There is no option for a spare tire or doughnut style tire and no place to store one.

nyalpine90 · 03-29-2012, 09:10 AM

i had rfts on my e90 that i had 4yrs when i replace them on the last year of having the car i notice the big difference. i wasnt the only 1 to realize many e92 and e90 owners swap out the rfts for non rfts. to each their own

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Originally Posted by Nahoa

Sorry, I don't buy that. I push my cars and have no problems with RFTs. Maybe on race cars you can find a performance difference, but not on standard roads. And I've never found anyone who's said this who have actually compared them side by side. More like the read an article that said so.

troggy1969 · 03-29-2012, 09:25 AM

All seasons are always a compromise. Use summers in summer where you will have better grip, better tyre life and less noise, then change to winters when it gets cold. Your dealer will store and change them for you there is little downside.

torzeck · 03-30-2012, 01:57 AM

[QUOTE=Harplayr;11644115]Nope.
At least on US models, run flats are standard with no traditional tire option available. There is no option for a spare tire or doughnut style tire and no place to store one.[/QUOTE

Right, but in the UK the 20d comes without run flats unless you order them as an upgrade or order a better wheel or option pkg that includes a better wheel. Hence, my question.

So really no mini spare or anything in the UK if you don't go for the run flats?
That's really odd.
I'm hoping somebody responds.

troggy1969 · 03-30-2012, 03:14 AM

[QUOTE=torzeck;11650537]

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Originally Posted by Harplayr

Nope.
At least on US models, run flats are standard with no traditional tire option available. There is no option for a spare tire or doughnut style tire and no place to store one.[/QUOTE

Right, but in the UK the 20d comes without run flats unless you order them as an upgrade or order a better wheel or option pkg that includes a better wheel. Hence, my question.

So really no mini spare or anything in the UK if you don't go for the run flats?
That's really odd.
I'm hoping somebody responds.

In the UK you get a can of sealent to get you home. The idea is that if you get a warning from the tyre pressure monitor you check the pressure then use the sealent to get you to a garage. The same idea as run flats, just cheaper and you keep a good ride. The only downside is if you rip a sidewall you are stuffed!!!

Harplayr · 03-30-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by torzeck

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harplayr

Nope.
At least on US models, run flats are standard with no traditional tire option available. There is no option for a spare tire or doughnut style tire and no place to store one.

Right, but in the UK the 20d comes without run flats unless you order them as an upgrade or order a better wheel or option pkg that includes a better wheel. Hence, my question.

So really no mini spare or anything in the UK if you don't go for the run flats?
That's really odd.
I'm hoping somebody responds.

Sorry I saw your ID was from Portland OR so I thought you were talking about US models.

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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	As far as I can tell they're not available in the "Sport Staggered" sizes in RFT. __________________
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torzeck Lieutenant 52 Rep 400 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i, 2020 X3 30i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Oregon iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Harplayr;11644115]Nope. At least on US models, run flats are standard with no traditional tire option available. There is no option for a spare tire or doughnut style tire and no place to store one.[/QUOTE Right, but in the UK the 20d comes without run flats unless you order them as an upgrade or order a better wheel or option pkg that includes a better wheel. Hence, my question. So really no mini spare or anything in the UK if you don't go for the run flats? That's really odd. I'm hoping somebody responds. Last edited by torzeck; 03-30-2012 at 01:58 AM.. Reason: Typo
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