Considering RFT to Normal tires. Please Advise

BimmerGuyFL · 04-03-2013, 07:28 PM

So my 2013 535i M-sport has the M-sports suspension and I am considering replacing the tires from the stock Dunlop RFT to normal tires. For everyday driving I am wondering if it will provide more of a softer cushioned ride?

Can anyone give me some advise? For those of you who have done this with your F10 5-series, please tell me your personal feelings and experience of what you think are the pros and cons.

Thanks, your advise is much appreciated.

Jabenjamin · 04-03-2013, 09:58 PM

I replaced the Dunlops on my 2011 535i sport pkg with Bridgestone Potenza re760 and couldn't be happier. Ride quality vastly improved. Good tire wear so far. I only got 18k out of the Dunlop set, hoping to get 25k plus from these. Hope this helps.

Lee · 04-04-2013, 01:47 AM

Put winter non-RFTs on in Nov and I just put the RFTs back on. Bought the mini spare and jack. No complaints. I clearly didn't get the exact feel since they were winters, but I'm seriously comtemplating going to summer non-RFTs once the all seasons that came on the car wear out.

Bottom line: For me, the jury is still out.

M1rcea · 04-04-2013, 02:20 AM

I changed from Continental Sport Contact 3 RFT to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 non-RFT and, in short, the whole driving experience just got better.

hyperboost · 04-04-2013, 12:39 PM

you will not regret the change!

tp550i · 04-04-2013, 01:01 PM

No downside IMO.
Better ride, handling and selection of non-RF tires
The only "downside" is the addition of a spare/jack in the trunk

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 04-04-2013, 01:02 PM

Best thing you could do for the ride but make sure you have a good AAA policy to tow you home in case of a flat or a jack and spare.

BimmerGuyFL · 04-04-2013, 06:47 PM

Will NON RFT alter any feeling of the car pulling? Right now my car drives pretty straight down the road, and I am just afraid that it will drift more to the side since the side walls aren't are supportive like RFT are.

PeterF11 · 04-23-2013, 03:47 PM

I had bridgestone potenza non rfts and they where great. Now they're replaced with GY eagle f1 asymetric 2 non rft's and i hate them. Although they are much more comfortable than the potenza's, their soft sidewalls have turned my f11 into a boat. If you go for non rft, skip the goodyears. I have 19 inches. The GY's could be great for retaining comfort on 21 inchers....

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BimmerGuyFL Lieutenant 74 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 BMW 535i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA iTrader: (0)	Considering RFT to Normal tires. Please Advise So my 2013 535i M-sport has the M-sports suspension and I am considering replacing the tires from the stock Dunlop RFT to normal tires. For everyday driving I am wondering if it will provide more of a softer cushioned ride? Can anyone give me some advise? For those of you who have done this with your F10 5-series, please tell me your personal feelings and experience of what you think are the pros and cons. Thanks, your advise is much appreciated. __________________ 2013 F10 BMW 535i Alpine White / Oyster Dakota Leather / Anthracite Wood Trim / Steptronic transmission / M Sport Package / Premium Package / Technology Package / Rear-view camera / Park Distance Control
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Jabenjamin New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SC USA iTrader: (0)	I replaced the Dunlops on my 2011 535i sport pkg with Bridgestone Potenza re760 and couldn't be happier. Ride quality vastly improved. Good tire wear so far. I only got 18k out of the Dunlop set, hoping to get 25k plus from these. Hope this helps.
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Lee Lieutenant 64 Rep 411 Posts Drives: '17 X5 50i/'01 Z3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Put winter non-RFTs on in Nov and I just put the RFTs back on. Bought the mini spare and jack. No complaints. I clearly didn't get the exact feel since they were winters, but I'm seriously comtemplating going to summer non-RFTs once the all seasons that came on the car wear out. Bottom line: For me, the jury is still out.
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M1rcea Enlisted Member 2 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 520d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bucharest iTrader: (0)	I changed from Continental Sport Contact 3 RFT to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 non-RFT and, in short, the whole driving experience just got better.
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hyperboost Captain 66 Rep 813 Posts Drives: M3 Boxster Corvette M5C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	you will not regret the change! __________________ 21 M5C DD\|21 M550 xDrive\|05 E46M3 race car 6SPD\|2019 2LT Corvette GS 7SPD track car\|22 Tundra SR5 TRD Sport\|19 Q7 V6 & 22 Q7 2.0T\|20 G63\|19 Vantage 4.0TT\|22 Boxster 25 Year 6SPD sold\|08 Porsche Cayman 5SPD sold\|18 R8 RWS sold\|Many previous cars
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tp550i Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (1)	No downside IMO. Better ride, handling and selection of non-RF tires The only "downside" is the addition of a spare/jack in the trunk __________________ F10 550i Space Gray \| Dinan Stage 5 \| Eisenmann Race \| ACS springs \| 20" Ferric Grey 312 - Michelin PSS
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MELLOWYELLOW06 Major 331 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 & 2022 X& M50i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	Best thing you could do for the ride but make sure you have a good AAA policy to tow you home in case of a flat or a jack and spare.
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BimmerGuyFL Lieutenant 74 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 BMW 535i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA iTrader: (0)	Will NON RFT alter any feeling of the car pulling? Right now my car drives pretty straight down the road, and I am just afraid that it will drift more to the side since the side walls aren't are supportive like RFT are. __________________ 2013 F10 BMW 535i Alpine White / Oyster Dakota Leather / Anthracite Wood Trim / Steptronic transmission / M Sport Package / Premium Package / Technology Package / Rear-view camera / Park Distance Control
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04-23-2013, 03:47 PM	#9
PeterF11 Private 10 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F11 5.28i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	I had bridgestone potenza non rfts and they where great. Now they're replaced with GY eagle f1 asymetric 2 non rft's and i hate them. Although they are much more comfortable than the potenza's, their soft sidewalls have turned my f11 into a boat. If you go for non rft, skip the goodyears. I have 19 inches. The GY's could be great for retaining comfort on 21 inchers....
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