[RPM90]

I ordered my 4th BMW, 2106 340i Msport.

With all my BMW's I get the highest performance non RFT all season tires I can find and put those on before winter.
My current 335i has the Conti DWS tires on it since about 2K miles and they have been great tires year round.

My question is about the all season RFT's that BMW offers.
What brand and type are they?
Anyone have them?
If so what do you think about their year round performance?

BTW, I don't ask this in order to get into a discussion about all season, vs winter, vs summer.
I know all about that and have plenty of experience with the various tire types.
Thanks for not bringing it up any further.

[Dosturbos]

If you ordered an Msport, you're most likely getting the Bridgestone Potenza summer RFT's.
They kind of suck, in terms of longevity, to be honest and are very susceptible to sidewall bubbling after hitting even minor potholes. The only saving grace of an RFT is the ability to drive on it with zero pressure.

[crono06]

Not sure if they changed it for the LCI, but my car has the all season RFT's and they are Pirelli's (some sort of low rolling resistance eco model).

To answer your question about year-round performance. I used them half a winter and then bought a dedicated set. Not sure how much snow you get in Chicago compared to us here in Toronto. I'd say we're similar to NYC, so take that for what you will.

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by RPM90

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My question is about the all season RFT's that BMW offers.
What brand and type are they?
Anyone have them?

Different performance category...
My wife's 328xd came with Pirelli Cinturato P7 225/50R17 ZP all-seasons on it. Seem to be fine dry and wet, and adequate in snow. Wearing well, but heck, they're not stressed by performance demands.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Dosturbos

If you ordered an Msport, you're most likely getting the Bridgestone Potenza summer RFT's.
They kind of suck, in terms of longevity, to be honest and are very susceptible to sidewall bubbling after hitting even minor potholes. The only saving grace of an RFT is the ability to drive on it with zero pressure.

Thanks.

My current build has the summer RFT's selected, as my current 335i does.
I do don't like the RFT's in general, and I'm thinking I won't like the AS RFT's any better.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by floydarogers

Different performance category...
My wife's 328xd came with Pirelli Cinturato P7 225/50R17 ZP all-seasons on it. Seem to be fine dry and wet, and adequate in snow. Wearing well, but heck, they're not stressed by performance demands.

Thanks.

I was hoping BMW might install an "ultra high performance AS" tire an an
Msport.
But I doubt it because the 155mph limiter is removed, and limiter is set down to 135mph.
The Centaurato AS RFT has an H rating, which is 130mph max.
They are a "grand touring" AS, very non performance tire.

UHP/ultra high performance AS tires have speed ratings much higher than that.
Conti DWS are Y rated, P-Zero is W, and Michelin are W or Yl.
Y-186mph and W-168mph.

[Pamela]

Actually tires performance depends upon how you ride this car and how you drive it.

[Prossx]

Getting ready to replace my S001s. 9k miles and rears are at 2mm depth. Don't think you are going to find all season RFTs at the performance level you want and honestly unless you are constantly flatting from road hazards RFTs probably aren't necessary. Going with Michelin PS A/S 3s. Ran a set of these on my previous car to 46k. They have a great reputation of providing 8/10s of the performance of PSS but more than twice the tread life (results may vary, obviously). The vast majority of issues I've had are getting screws stuck in the tire, creating a slow leak, whereby the sensor warning gives you ample time to get a shop for removal/repair. For road trips I toss a full size spare in the trunk for insurance in remote locations.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Pamela

Actually tires performance depends upon how you ride this car and how you drive it.

Huh?