Best Run Flats for 330d

Dave330d · 02-16-2018, 07:28 AM

I need to replace the run flats on my 330d touring (18"). Currently have Bridgestone Potenza , any recommendations? I will probably stay with run flats but interested to hear what alternatives would be best.

Alscoob · 02-16-2018, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave330d

I need to replace the run flats on my 330d touring (18"). Currently have Bridgestone Potenza , any recommendations? I will probably stay with run flats but interested to hear what alternatives would be best.

They say that Goodyears are the best for ride quality.

Ronstein · 02-16-2018, 07:41 AM

Tyres are a very subjective matter and you'll get lots of different opinions. I've had Continentals and Bridgestones on the last two 3 series and preferred the Continentals. I've got Dunlop Sport Maxx GT's on the 530 and they're very good and have a lower noise rating than the other two, so I'll be going same again.

Cero ceto · 02-16-2018, 07:49 AM

Goodyears all day long. i have them on all four of my immediate families cars and i would not touch anything else for now.

mikeoz · 02-16-2018, 07:51 AM

+1 for Gy

Watsey · 02-16-2018, 07:53 AM

That's an oxymoron

A bit like "what's the best type of hangover".

Proftinkerpot · 02-16-2018, 08:01 AM

Goodyears are much better than the BS Potenza. I changed to them and would never go back. Goodyears are quieter, better ride quality, more grippy. So better all round. They may not last the 24000 miles I got out of Potenzas but they were hard going.

teaston · 02-16-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Watsey

That's an oxymoron

A bit like "what's the best type of hangover".

Or the best type of STD

SkyJawa · 02-16-2018, 08:35 AM

None.

Get non-rfts!

Dave330d · 02-16-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

None.

Get non-rfts!

Its a company car and changing to non -rft's not so easy

Dave330d · 02-16-2018, 08:38 AM

Thanks all , i'm going to check out the Goodyears

Soul_Glo · 02-16-2018, 09:47 AM

Continental 5 SSR. If you want an all rounder and are not fussed about mileage. More than 20,000 is optimistic.

Michellin Pilot Sport Zero Pressure. If you want shed loads of dry grip and decent wet grip. You could easily see 25,000 or more miles with semi-sensible driving. I like this run flat as it doesn't let up as the tread reduces. 4mm feels like 8mm.

Goodyear RFT. I haven't tried this yet but my wife hates the idea of non rfts. Even after I taught her how to change a tyre. So these will replace her Falken RFT. The Falkens are average so I won't buy them again.

ukbeemerboy · 02-16-2018, 02:53 PM

Another vote for the Goodyears here

Ajs_435d · 02-16-2018, 03:02 PM

Good year, great grip, handling, tyre life only negative is they are slightly noisy.

ZeroFx · 02-16-2018, 03:03 PM

conti 5 have best alloy protection

Hammer Werke · 02-16-2018, 03:18 PM

Always Michellin.

mpgrant5 · 02-16-2018, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave330d

I need to replace the run flats on my 330d touring (18"). Currently have Bridgestone Potenza , any recommendations? I will probably stay with run flats but interested to hear what alternatives would be best.

I have had Bridgestone and Goodyear's I would not buy any other tyre than the Goodyear at the moment

Ian0304 · 02-16-2018, 04:39 PM

Goodyear’s get my vote too and I’m getting 30k+ miles.......Bridgestone and continental were inferior and didn’t last anywhere near in comparison but I agree totally subjective.......

R0B · 02-16-2018, 05:57 PM

And another for Goodyear. Night and day compared to Bridgestone.

goodbyalfa · 02-17-2018, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Watsey

That's an oxymoron

A bit like "what's the best type of hangover".

The one where you were younger, still pissed by Sunday lunchtime and went to Macdonalds with your mate, took one whiff of the burger and got out of his car to puke in a bin.

Dave330d · 02-19-2018, 01:46 PM

Ok Goodyear’s fitted and first impressions are good, much quieter and better ride for sure

Mr NSB · 02-22-2018, 07:13 AM

Which Good Years are you all using?

02-16-2018, 07:28 AM	#1
Dave330d Enlisted Member 37 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M340i touring Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Best Run Flats for 330d I need to replace the run flats on my 330d touring (18"). Currently have Bridgestone Potenza , any recommendations? I will probably stay with run flats but interested to hear what alternatives would be best.
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Ronstein Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2019 640i GT MSport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	Tyres are a very subjective matter and you'll get lots of different opinions. I've had Continentals and Bridgestones on the last two 3 series and preferred the Continentals. I've got Dunlop Sport Maxx GT's on the 530 and they're very good and have a lower noise rating than the other two, so I'll be going same again. __________________ 2019 640i GT MSport & 2016 X3 3.5D X-Drive MSport Previous - 2016 530D MSport - 2016 335D Touring M Sport X-drive - 2014 335D GT X-Drive MSport
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Cero ceto First Lieutenant 86 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport+ Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Huntingdon iTrader: (0)	Goodyears all day long. i have them on all four of my immediate families cars and i would not touch anything else for now.
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mikeoz Major General 2856 Rep 5,607 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cambs iTrader: (1)	+1 for Gy
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02-16-2018, 07:53 AM	#6
Watsey Major General 6404 Rep 8,492 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	That's an oxymoron A bit like "what's the best type of hangover". __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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02-16-2018, 08:01 AM	#7
Proftinkerpot Major 219 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport -Superman Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	Goodyears are much better than the BS Potenza. I changed to them and would never go back. Goodyears are quieter, better ride quality, more grippy. So better all round. They may not last the 24000 miles I got out of Potenzas but they were hard going.
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02-16-2018, 08:35 AM	#9
SkyJawa Major General 3716 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	None. Get non-rfts!
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02-16-2018, 08:38 AM	#11
Dave330d Enlisted Member 37 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M340i touring Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks all , i'm going to check out the Goodyears
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02-16-2018, 09:47 AM	#12
Soul_Glo Major General 13346 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	Continental 5 SSR. If you want an all rounder and are not fussed about mileage. More than 20,000 is optimistic. Michellin Pilot Sport Zero Pressure. If you want shed loads of dry grip and decent wet grip. You could easily see 25,000 or more miles with semi-sensible driving. I like this run flat as it doesn't let up as the tread reduces. 4mm feels like 8mm. Goodyear RFT. I haven't tried this yet but my wife hates the idea of non rfts. Even after I taught her how to change a tyre. So these will replace her Falken RFT. The Falkens are average so I won't buy them again.
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ukbeemerboy Beemer Heaven 462 Rep 2,941 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerset UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F82 M4 Comp [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2014 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2002 BMW E46 325i S ... [0.00]	Another vote for the Goodyears here __________________ Scott 2018 BMW M4 Competition 2019 Mini Countryman Cooper S : 2008 Mini Cooper
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02-16-2018, 03:02 PM	#14
Ajs_435d Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,846 Posts Drives: 435d m sport m performance Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Good year, great grip, handling, tyre life only negative is they are slightly noisy.
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ZeroFx Major 454 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: M4x Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: West Mids iTrader: (0)	conti 5 have best alloy protection
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02-16-2018, 03:18 PM	#16
Hammer Werke Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '15 328d Touring Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Always Michellin.
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Ian0304 Enlisted Member 10 Rep 43 Posts Drives: F30 330d 2014 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Preston iTrader: (0)	Goodyear’s get my vote too and I’m getting 30k+ miles.......Bridgestone and continental were inferior and didn’t last anywhere near in comparison but I agree totally subjective.......
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R0B Colonel 1535 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Location Location iTrader: (0)	And another for Goodyear. Night and day compared to Bridgestone.
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02-19-2018, 01:46 PM	#21
Dave330d Enlisted Member 37 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M340i touring Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ok Goodyear’s fitted and first impressions are good, much quieter and better ride for sure
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02-22-2018, 07:13 AM	#22
Mr NSB Captain 139 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 420d M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Which Good Years are you all using?
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