keen 6 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 I have an E90 Motorsport with front tyres oem 225-45-17 rear oem 255-40-17 these are run flats and near the end of their life. I intend to change to normal tyres. Does anyone here who has changed over and has a good all round tyre Rain/ Dry not too soft not too hard that they can recommend. I would be grateful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammasta 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Similar Question here. What do you plan on your contingency for a flat tire? Thats my main concern when thinking about getting away from RunFlats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyH00ker 30 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 I have an E90 Motorsport with front tyres oem 225-45-17 rear oem 255-40-17 these are run flats and near the end of their life. I intend to change to normal tyres. Does anyone here who has changed over and has a good all round tyre Rain/ Dry not too soft not too hard that they can recommend. I would be grateful Many E90s have dropped the run-flats; expensive / noisy / harsh ride.. I'm pleased with the Continental Contact MC5 on my Msport, and carrying an air pump & repair kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keen 6 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Similar Question here. What do you plan on your contingency for a flat tire? Thats my main concern when thinking about getting away from RunFlats. Hi there I have a tyre repair kit and a pump in the boot. BMW offer one as part of their accessories list so they are expecting some drivers to go that way. But I have found that on a mini cooper S I have the difference between the run flats and normal tyre is chalk and cheese, plus ( maybe just me ) I have more confidence whilst driving in varied conditions with the standard tyre. Having said all that I did not just put on a cheap tyre, In this case I went for a mid priced Toyo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keen 6 Report post Posted April 9, 2015 Many E90s have dropped the run-flats; expensive / noisy / harsh ride.. I'm pleased with the Continental Contact MC5 on my Msport, and carrying an air pump & repair kit. Yes I couldn't agree more on all points. Something I have noticed with the E90 tyres ( which are still warrantable but nearing their end ) is in the wet at slow speeds their ability to lock up. Probably their harder compound. Thanks for the tyre recommendation will look into them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted April 9, 2015 Micheiln PSS tyres 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 13, 2015 Micheiln PSS tyres This ... or if you want more wear eg a bit more of a touring tire and want to keep the handling then you cant go past the Michelin Primacy HP. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) Just installed Goodyear Eagle Assymetric 2s on my E92 335i with 19 inch wheels. HUGE improvements over the runflats. Now my car makes the normal light thump when hitting cats eyes or bumps in the road rather than a 'WHACK' So much smoother and makes me feel more confident in the handling. These are great if you don't want to stretch the budget to Michelin PSS or something, as they're much better than the runflats and cheaper. Might buy a M Mobility kit now. Wanted the Continental kit but can't find anywhere to buy it. Edited October 2, 2015 by Matth5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
