Tire Swap

Ron1n · 11-16-2009, 11:02 AM

So, my 335d is landing soon, and I'm seriously considering talking to the dealer about swapping out the RFTs that come with the car with something else (another set of RFTs). The car has ZSP, and I'm fine with the rims, but the RFTs that typically come with the 3's aren't my cup of tea (Bridgestone/Continentals). What other suggestions can you guys suggest that come on other cars? With the M3 wheels fit the rims on my car?

Basically, I still want the RFTs, but want a more refined ride.

Ron1n · 11-17-2009, 09:27 AM

AlanAZ · 11-17-2009, 02:03 PM

Michelin PS2 ZP are considered to the best performance run-flat, especially for ride quality, and are avail in the correct 18" sizes. You definitely don't want the Bridgestones.

Ron1n · 11-17-2009, 03:39 PM

I'd heard similar reports of the same.

Which BMWs come from the factory with those tires?

KurtV · 11-19-2009, 10:01 AM

I just took delivery on a 2010 335d with the Bridgestone RFT on the 18" rims. There was another 335d at the dealer with 17" which came with the Continentals. I have seen the 18" Michelin PS ZP on some 335is at the dealer.

Ron1n · 11-28-2009, 10:22 PM

Well, whether they know it or not, they're putting PS2 ZP's on my car regardless when it lands, unless it comes with them.

I've had both the Contis and the Bridgestones, and while the Continentals were better, they don't compare to the Michi's.

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Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	Tire Swap So, my 335d is landing soon, and I'm seriously considering talking to the dealer about swapping out the RFTs that come with the car with something else (another set of RFTs). The car has ZSP, and I'm fine with the rims, but the RFTs that typically come with the 3's aren't my cup of tea (Bridgestone/Continentals). What other suggestions can you guys suggest that come on other cars? With the M3 wheels fit the rims on my car? Basically, I still want the RFTs, but want a more refined ride. __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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11-17-2009, 09:27 AM	#2
Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	__________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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11-17-2009, 02:03 PM	#3
AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	Michelin PS2 ZP are considered to the best performance run-flat, especially for ride quality, and are avail in the correct 18" sizes. You definitely don't want the Bridgestones.
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11-17-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	I'd heard similar reports of the same. Which BMWs come from the factory with those tires? __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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11-19-2009, 10:01 AM	#5
KurtV New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335d Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin,TX iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone RFT on 335d I just took delivery on a 2010 335d with the Bridgestone RFT on the 18" rims. There was another 335d at the dealer with 17" which came with the Continentals. I have seen the 18" Michelin PS ZP on some 335is at the dealer.
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11-28-2009, 10:22 PM	#6
Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	Well, whether they know it or not, they're putting PS2 ZP's on my car regardless when it lands, unless it comes with them. I've had both the Contis and the Bridgestones, and while the Continentals were better, they don't compare to the Michi's. __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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