Tyres?

B+W · 03-04-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRaj

I went to Parkview BMW Toronto. I should have reasearched on my own rather than relying on them. I even see more options on BMW USA website in wheels but Canadian BMW.ca doesnt have those option.

You didn't look at all the options and packages on the monitor or on sheets when you were talking to him at his desk? Is it too late to amend your factory order choices?

btw if you don't mind saying, how much discount are they willing to give now? Over four months it's been out now.

Dotchick · 03-05-2016, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ttimbo

What size wheels? (and what tyres were fitted?)

I GUESS THEY ARE STANDARD WHEELS, I DIDN'T GET ANY SPECIAL ORDER FOR THE TIRES.

ttimbo · 03-05-2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotchick

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Originally Posted by ttimbo

What size wheels? (and what tyres were fitted?)

I GUESS THEY ARE STANDARD WHEELS, I DIDN'T GET ANY SPECIAL ORDER FOR THE TIRES.

So, 18" wheels, I'm guessing, with RFTs
Which is what mine will come with. Guess I'll be changing to non-RFTs sooner rather than later

Mr.Raj · 03-07-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeEmDoubleyou

You didn't look at all the options and packages on the monitor or on sheets when you were talking to him at his desk? Is it too late to amend your factory order choices?

btw if you don't mind saying, how much discount are they willing to give now? Over four months it's been out now.

He gave me a printout sheet of options where it wasnt mentioned. They gave me 7% off base price. I am turning in my current F30 lease as well. Recently checked the interest rates are down for finance and lease as well to 3.9 /2.9 .

B+W · 03-07-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRaj

He gave me a printout sheet of options where it wasnt mentioned. They gave me 7% off base price. I am turning in my current F30 lease as well. Recently checked the interest rates are down for finance and lease as well to 3.9 /2.9 .

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sealight · 03-07-2016, 05:59 PM

Glad to know people are happier with the non run-flat tyres. Guess I made a good decision by choosing regular ones. (Unless we have the bad luck of having a flat in the middle of nowhere).
Theoretically they’re more comfortable to ride, less noisy and more fuel efficient.
Hope to experience it in the next week.

AMOR · 03-07-2016, 08:02 PM

I have the 19 inch rims w/ Potenza S001 RFT. I like the looks of the car but I'd also want it to be bit softer. What are my options? Get 225x50 R18 and non-rft??

PF1 · 03-07-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AMOR

I have the 19 inch rims w/ Potenza S001 RFT. I like the looks of the car but I'd also want it to be bit softer. What are my options? Get 225x50 R18 and non-rft??

If you like the look of the car on 19" then you should look into getting non-RFTs. I also ordered 19" and I wouldn't sacrifice the look of it by downsizing the wheels. So once the RFTs are done (probably after 1 yr as they don't tend to last that long) I'll get regular tyres for it. I did that on my current car and haven't looked back.

I did have a slow puncture last week but I had a full size spare at home so fitted that until I got the tyre patched. With a RFT I wouldn't even be able to patch it.

Andy203 · 03-08-2016, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mynewx1

If you like the look of the car on 19" then you should look into getting non-RFTs. I also ordered 19" and I wouldn't sacrifice the look of it by downsizing the wheels. So once the RFTs are done (probably after 1 yr as they don't tend to last that long) I'll get regular tyres for it. I did that on my current car and haven't looked back.

I did have a slow puncture last week but I had a full size spare at home so fitted that until I got the tyre patched. With a RFT I wouldn't even be able to patch it.

The fact you can not repair puctures, and the cost to replace is another reason why I went for standard tyres with a spare and Jack.

The Beast · 03-08-2016, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy203

The fact you can not repair puctures, and the cost to replace is another reason why I went for standard tyres with a spare and Jack.

Depends on the brand, Bridgestones are repairable, I had them on previous BMWs and got them patched. My current Dunlops are not repairable though...

DB1979 · 03-14-2016, 11:05 AM

Just had mine delivered (with 18inch RFT) - have covered about 300 miles in a mixture of town and motorway. I have to say, that having come from a Mini with RFTs the noise in the X1 is a LOT less and the ride much smoother - I quite enjoy the feedback the car gives from the road. Having had the same car but with non-RFTs for a 4 day test drive a few months ago, the ride IMHO is a little firmer with the RFTs but not significantly.

Sheldrake · 03-14-2016, 11:45 AM

Good to hear. What make of tyre do you have? Picking up our 2.0i M Sport on Wednesday. 18in runflats plus EDC. Test car had standard suspension and non RFT 18s. Seemed very comfortable compared to F10 MSport on 19in RFTs!

The Beast · 03-14-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheldrake

Good to hear. What make of tyre do you have? Picking up our 2.0i M Sport on Wednesday. 18in runflats plus EDC. Test car had standard suspension and non RFT 18s. Seemed very comfortable compared to F10 MSport on 19in RFTs!

We are going to have the same garage list F10 530d M Sport and F48 20i M Sport, except my F10 is running 20" wheels and F48 will have 19" wheels

ttimbo · 04-01-2016, 06:44 PM

Mine came fitted with Pirelli P7 RFTs. I downsized from the standard 19" offered on the 25i here in Australia to 18" wheels. So far, these tyres seem very quiet and I'm pleasantly surprised by the ride quality.

delsnermms · 04-01-2016, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Raj

I went to Parkview BMW Toronto. I should have reasearched on my own rather than relying on them. I even see more options on BMW USA website in wheels but Canadian BMW.ca doesnt have those option.

I ordered the non-RFT tire option with the spare tire. My salesperson wasn't aware it was an option. The finance manager had no idea either.

hanizh · 04-02-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by delsnermms

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Originally Posted by Mr.Raj

I went to Parkview BMW Toronto. I should have reasearched on my own rather than relying on them. I even see more options on BMW USA website in wheels but Canadian BMW.ca doesnt have those option.

I ordered the non-RFT tire option with the spare tire. My salesperson wasn't aware it was an option. The finance manager had no idea either.

Guys, is it worth it to loose the comfort of run-flat and the extra space you have in the truck for the sake of no -run flat ??

Vogit · 04-02-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hanizh

Guys, is it worth it to loose the comfort of run-flat and the extra space you have in the truck for the sake of no -run flat ??

Unless you drive only on perfectly smooth roads, and never, ever, get a puncture then go for the non-runflats, and the spare wheel.

You'll get a smoother ride and save money if you do get a puncture (And can keep going if, for example, you rip a sidewall).

hanizh · 04-02-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vogit

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Originally Posted by hanizh

Guys, is it worth it to loose the comfort of run-flat and the extra space you have in the truck for the sake of no -run flat ??

Unless you drive only on perfectly smooth roads, and never, ever, get a puncture then go for the non-runflats, and the spare wheel.

You'll get a smoother ride and save money if you do get a puncture (And can keep going if, for example, you rip a sidewall).

I went for the run-flat, I just wonder why people consider non-run flat at all ?!

ttimbo · 04-16-2016, 03:46 AM

I'm just bumping the up, so those whose cars arrived recently can respond. There's a lot of interest in tyres...and tires

AC in Aus · 04-18-2016, 01:36 AM

Australian delivery Msport (with DDC) 19" RFT Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 (apparently with "Rim Protector" which is a good thing if you could have seen my wife's last set of alloys!!). After 1000km very pleased with the ride quality and quietness.

Wisly · 04-18-2016, 04:51 PM

I have 17" summer and winter non run flat tyres and I never even thought to put bigger wheels on X1 because then you loose comfort. Comfort on these is great, when I want sporty ride I press sport mode. I have Electromagnetic dumpers which is by my opinion much better investment than bigger wheels/tyres

PF1 · 04-18-2016, 06:54 PM

Mine is an Australian delivered 25i M Sport built on 28/1/16.
Tyres are 19" Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFTs.

I have had Bridgestone tyres on 2 previous cars too - 18" Potenza RE050 RFT, replaced with 18" Potenza RE003 non-RFT (MB A-Class), and 17" Potenza RE002 non-RFT (VW Golf). Can't directly compare ride and handling as they are vastly different cars, but I am satisfied with the ride quality and tyre noise of my X1.

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sealight Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Lexus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0)	Glad to know people are happier with the non run-flat tyres. Guess I made a good decision by choosing regular ones. (Unless we have the bad luck of having a flat in the middle of nowhere). Theoretically they’re more comfortable to ride, less noisy and more fuel efficient. Hope to experience it in the next week.
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AMOR First Lieutenant 102 Rep 352 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I have the 19 inch rims w/ Potenza S001 RFT. I like the looks of the car but I'd also want it to be bit softer. What are my options? Get 225x50 R18 and non-rft??
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03-14-2016, 11:05 AM	#33
DB1979 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X1 F48 xLine Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just had mine delivered (with 18inch RFT) - have covered about 300 miles in a mixture of town and motorway. I have to say, that having come from a Mini with RFTs the noise in the X1 is a LOT less and the ride much smoother - I quite enjoy the feedback the car gives from the road. Having had the same car but with non-RFTs for a 4 day test drive a few months ago, the ride IMHO is a little firmer with the RFTs but not significantly.
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03-14-2016, 11:45 AM	#34
Sheldrake New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Newbury iTrader: (0)	Good to hear. What make of tyre do you have? Picking up our 2.0i M Sport on Wednesday. 18in runflats plus EDC. Test car had standard suspension and non RFT 18s. Seemed very comfortable compared to F10 MSport on 19in RFTs!
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04-01-2016, 06:44 PM	#36
ttimbo Major 282 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: F48 X1 25i AW; F20 M135i AW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine came fitted with Pirelli P7 RFTs. I downsized from the standard 19" offered on the 25i here in Australia to 18" wheels. So far, these tyres seem very quiet and I'm pleasantly surprised by the ride quality. __________________ BMW F22 M240i; F48 X1 25i, BMW F20 M135i Peugeot T9 308 GTi 270 Renaultsport Megane 3 Trophy-R, Renault Clio Sport 182.
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ttimbo Major 282 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: F48 X1 25i AW; F20 M135i AW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm just bumping the up, so those whose cars arrived recently can respond. There's a lot of interest in tyres...and tires __________________ BMW F22 M240i; F48 X1 25i, BMW F20 M135i Peugeot T9 308 GTi 270 Renaultsport Megane 3 Trophy-R, Renault Clio Sport 182.
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04-18-2016, 01:36 AM	#42
AC in Aus Enlisted Member 20 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 320d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	Australian delivery Msport (with DDC) 19" RFT Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 (apparently with "Rim Protector" which is a good thing if you could have seen my wife's last set of alloys!!). After 1000km very pleased with the ride quality and quietness.
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Wisly Private 14 Rep 89 Posts Drives: X1 18d Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	I have 17" summer and winter non run flat tyres and I never even thought to put bigger wheels on X1 because then you loose comfort. Comfort on these is great, when I want sporty ride I press sport mode. I have Electromagnetic dumpers which is by my opinion much better investment than bigger wheels/tyres
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04-18-2016, 06:54 PM	#44
PF1 Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 236 Posts Drives: F48 X1 xDrive25i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine is an Australian delivered 25i M Sport built on 28/1/16. Tyres are 19" Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFTs. I have had Bridgestone tyres on 2 previous cars too - 18" Potenza RE050 RFT, replaced with 18" Potenza RE003 non-RFT (MB A-Class), and 17" Potenza RE002 non-RFT (VW Golf). Can't directly compare ride and handling as they are vastly different cars, but I am satisfied with the ride quality and tyre noise of my X1.
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