Time to change tyres - 18/245

[Jase]

Hi BMW bros,

I'm looking to change my current RFTs on the F10 (18/245s). Any recommendation on what set of similar (18 inch) tyres to get and where to get them from?

Thanks!

J

 

[davidtch]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

There is tyrepac & tyrequeen.

 

[Jase]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

There is tyrepac & tyrequeen.

Thanks. I've used Leong Soon in the past, IIRC. I was recommended Tyrequeen as well.

Any recommendations on tyre brands/models? I'd like to keep to RFTs.

 

[valrossi]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

R u looking for used or new ?

 

[Jase]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

R u looking for used or new ?

Good question - I should have said so earlier.

I'm looking for new tyres.

 

[Jasonic]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Change my tyres from rft to non rft Michelin PSS last week.. No regrets

 

[Jim49]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Change my tyres from rft to non rft Michelin PSS last week.. No regrets

I also changed my tyres from RFT to Michelin PSS. Big regret; because I changed car 8 months after that. Duh!

The change was like progressing from concrete-filled tyres to real rubber tyres.

 

[Jase]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Great feedback. Thanks folks!

 

[pc200k]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Hi Jasonic and Jim45, may I know what RFT were you using before changing to PSS ?

Sorry Jase borrow your thread...

 

[totoseow]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

will it affect FC?

 

[MW]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

how will RFT and Non RFT affect me if I have a family emergency?

 

[davidtch]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

how will RFT and Non RFT affect me if I have a family emergency?

If you have a family emergency + tyre kenna nails,
RFT: Juz drive
NON-RFT: CCB govt

 

[Jim49]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Hi Jasonic and Jim45, may I know what RFT were you using before changing to PSS ?

Sorry Jase borrow your thread...

Sorry, can't remember exactly; but I think it was Bridgestone.

 

[Jase]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Haha... I think I'll still have to go for RFTs. But I appreciate the feedback on the Michellins. Tx!

 

[Jasonic]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Hi Jasonic and Jim45, may I know what RFT were you using before changing to PSS ?

Sorry Jase borrow your thread...

Mine was P7

 

[pc200k]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

using CSC3 RFT that comes with the car now, bumpy ride.. may try S001 RFT next

 

[Baby1M]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Thanks. I've used Leong Soon in the past, IIRC. I was recommended Tyrequeen as well.

Any recommendations on tyre brands/models? I'd like to keep to RFTs.

Specific to RFT. My choice will go with Michellin PS2 Run Flats... after reading foreign neutral reviews of competing brands of RFT.

FYI: I m no fanboy to tyre brand.
For example, I have used 2 cycles/rounds of Potenza RE050A, decided to go to non-RFT... hard pressed for choice among the top 4 close competitors... zoomed down to 2 choioces, the PSS or Sports Maxx RT, finally settled for the latter because it has the best MPG and shortest stopping distance among the 4 competitors (plus rated in EU quieter than PSS).

 

[Jase]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Thanks folks.

A follow-up question. My current tyres are 245/45R18s. I know that the 245 represents the width of the tyre while the 45 represents the aspect ratio. I've assumed that these figures are driven largely by the type of rims I'm using as well.

Without knowing much about my rims, do you know if it's possible for me to use any other type of tyre specs (keeping to the 18" tyres), e.g. 235/45s or 245/40s etc.?

 

[Jason8822]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Thanks folks.

A follow-up question. My current tyres are 245/45R18s. I know that the 245 represents the width of the tyre while the 45 represents the aspect ratio. I've assumed that these figures are driven largely by the type of rims I'm using as well.

Without knowing much about my rims, do you know if it's possible for me to use any other type of tyre specs (keeping to the 18" tyres), e.g. 235/45s or 245/40s etc.?

Can, but why would you want to do so.
FYR - Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing

 

[Jase]

Re: Time to change tyres - 18/245

Can, but why would you want to do so.
FYR - Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing

Thanks bro. Not that I would want to... just wanted to know if it was an option so that I had a wider choice of tyres.