Michelin MXM4 ZP Runflat Tires

BMWM3DREAM · 03-09-2024, 02:25 PM

I am trying gather my research to determine if I should return my Bridgestone Driveguard Plus run flats (size 225 / 55 / 17) for the tires listed above. The cost is going to be high for me to return these tires, if possible, so I am asking if anyone has experience and feedback of these tires or any good runflat that offers grip and traction without an overbearing and jarring ride.

The car is a base model 2015 BMW 528i that I have right now. Thanks in advance.

smokinu454 · 03-09-2024, 06:15 PM

It will ride and handle better if you ditch the RFs completely.

StradaRedlands · 03-10-2024, 10:31 AM

Some people say certain models of RFTs are okay, others hate them... I've seen no consistent praise for any one type. I actually have some BStone Driveguards that came on my E91 when I bought it, and found them to be tolerable. Other runflats I've driven over the years were absolutely awful. I think because the car has 16" tires and taller sidewalls that it makes them just okay. Terrible wet traction though.

Anyway, long/short of it is that I wouldn't put money into switching from one RFT to another. If you don't like them, get regular tires. Contis or Michelin. I swear by the Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 tire... they are magic! Conti Extreme Contact DWS06 are a close and second and about 20% less expensive.

And yes, get a mobility kit and a repair kit. And AAA.

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BMWM3DREAM Captain 189 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 2016 535i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	Michelin MXM4 ZP Runflat Tires I am trying gather my research to determine if I should return my Bridgestone Driveguard Plus run flats (size 225 / 55 / 17) for the tires listed above. The cost is going to be high for me to return these tires, if possible, so I am asking if anyone has experience and feedback of these tires or any good runflat that offers grip and traction without an overbearing and jarring ride. The car is a base model 2015 BMW 528i that I have right now. Thanks in advance.
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03-10-2024, 10:31 AM	#3
StradaRedlands Brigadier General 5980 Rep 3,597 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.25] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [8.00] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.80] 2011 BMW 528i [8.70] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Some people say certain models of RFTs are okay, others hate them... I've seen no consistent praise for any one type. I actually have some BStone Driveguards that came on my E91 when I bought it, and found them to be tolerable. Other runflats I've driven over the years were absolutely awful. I think because the car has 16" tires and taller sidewalls that it makes them just okay. Terrible wet traction though. Anyway, long/short of it is that I wouldn't put money into switching from one RFT to another. If you don't like them, get regular tires. Contis or Michelin. I swear by the Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 tire... they are magic! Conti Extreme Contact DWS06 are a close and second and about 20% less expensive. And yes, get a mobility kit and a repair kit. And AAA.
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