Tyres 275/30/20s feedback

M6Havana · 11-28-2015, 03:06 AM

Hi all,

Just want to see what peoples thoughts are regarding tyres. Here in the Uk the 6 comes with runflats (not sure on the m6 though)

I need two rears and have a cracking price on potenza re050a's but im debating coming away from the runflats.. Anyone done the same or recommend tyres?

BMWLad · 11-28-2015, 02:02 PM

Not quite the same size but my winter's (255/40/19's) are not run flat's. Aside from the change in handling going from summers to winters. I find the ride is a bit softer and doesn't feel like it effects turn. But my winter non run flat's have a higher load rating which probably goes some way to explaining this. When I changed to non rft's on my 3'er the turn in suffered and it felt a lot less direct but comfort increased significantly.

j_d_valle · 11-28-2015, 07:36 PM

Change to non-run flats. You wont regret it. Its a nigth-day diference

GreyCoupe · 01-03-2016, 12:52 PM

Will never have run-flats again; great idea, but nobody's made one that feels like it is running less than 80 psi...run flats and 20 inch wheels are a particularly bad idea.

ShakeDaddy · 01-04-2016, 12:42 PM

The reality of the M6 tires tells the story on what BMW really thinks about RFT's.

M6's are only equipped with high performance traditional tires////NO RFT.

M6Havana · 01-04-2016, 02:08 PM

My non RF 275 & 245s are being put on tomorrow. Cant wait to see how much of a difference.

Im not used to the tyre shimmering left and right and the loudness of the RFs let alone the landmind potholes u feel

M6-Coupe · 01-04-2016, 05:27 PM

Having experience with both (RF tire on my 650i and non RF on my M6) I'm telling you... RF is sucks

... it's too heavy and car is too lazy with this tire

murph914 · 01-04-2016, 05:41 PM

RF sucks. Learn to live without. Some say BMW did this to save cost by eliminating a spare, or t reduce weight. In any case it was a decision that sounded great, but is really poor. You need not look any further than the non runflat equipped wheels of M cars in a parking lot.

pinguhk · 01-07-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 640m

Hi all,

Just want to see what peoples thoughts are regarding tyres. Here in the Uk the 6 comes with runflats (not sure on the m6 though)

I need two rears and have a cracking price on potenza re050a's but im debating coming away from the runflats.. Anyone done the same or recommend tyres?

I hated the RF from day 1 when they design this tyre. I change to PSS and loving it, the ride is so much better and quieter.
Go for PSS the best can go wrong

Crazyfist · 01-08-2016, 06:06 PM

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/35...L-AND-TIRE-SET

Just bought these WHEELS and they came with run flats that are a much rougher ride. What tires do you guys recommend for your 650?

pinguhk · 01-09-2016, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazyfist

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/35...L-AND-TIRE-SET

Just bought these WHEELS and they came with run flats that are a much rougher ride. What tires do you guys recommend for your 650?

PSS cant go wrong with these.

11-28-2015, 03:06 AM	#1
M6Havana M6 f12 Havana 124 Rep 436 Posts Drives: M6 Cab Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: south england iTrader: (0)	Tyres 275/30/20s feedback Hi all, Just want to see what peoples thoughts are regarding tyres. Here in the Uk the 6 comes with runflats (not sure on the m6 though) I need two rears and have a cracking price on potenza re050a's but im debating coming away from the runflats.. Anyone done the same or recommend tyres?
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BMWLad Private 14 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2013 F06 640d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Not quite the same size but my winter's (255/40/19's) are not run flat's. Aside from the change in handling going from summers to winters. I find the ride is a bit softer and doesn't feel like it effects turn. But my winter non run flat's have a higher load rating which probably goes some way to explaining this. When I changed to non rft's on my 3'er the turn in suffered and it felt a lot less direct but comfort increased significantly.
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j_d_valle Private 32 Rep 73 Posts Drives: bmw e30/bmw f13 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: P.R. iTrader: (0)	Change to non-run flats. You wont regret it. Its a nigth-day diference
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01-03-2016, 12:52 PM	#4
GreyCoupe Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 15 650i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Will never have run-flats again; great idea, but nobody's made one that feels like it is running less than 80 psi...run flats and 20 inch wheels are a particularly bad idea. __________________ Enjoyed some fun cars over the years: 1966 Corvette Convertible, 240Z, E24 L6, 300CE-24, 2004 645 Ci, 550SL, A6s, 535xi, E300/Bluetec/420, Grand Cherokee Overland, 2012 650i Coupe, 12 CL550, 13 SL550, 15 650i Coupe
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ShakeDaddy Private 10 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2013 650i Coupe Join Date: May 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	The reality of the M6 tires tells the story on what BMW really thinks about RFT's. M6's are only equipped with high performance traditional tires////NO RFT. __________________ 2013 650i Red Imola Coupe N63TU - Original Owner Delivered 10/2012 M Sport - Individual Leather Merino Opal BMS JB+ Stage 1-96 Octane-VR Power Pedal-Dinan Shockware 20” 373 Wheels--Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 Summers/ RIP RFT M6 Spoiler-Full LED
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01-04-2016, 02:08 PM	#6
M6Havana M6 f12 Havana 124 Rep 436 Posts Drives: M6 Cab Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: south england iTrader: (0)	My non RF 275 & 245s are being put on tomorrow. Cant wait to see how much of a difference. Im not used to the tyre shimmering left and right and the loudness of the RFs let alone the landmind potholes u feel
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01-04-2016, 05:27 PM	#7
M6-Coupe Major General 1125 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: F92 M8 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay area iTrader: (0)	Having experience with both (RF tire on my 650i and non RF on my M6) I'm telling you... RF is sucks ... it's too heavy and car is too lazy with this tire __________________ Current : 2020 F92 Black Sapphire M8 - ZF8 Gone : 2018 F80 Mineral Gray M3 - 6MT Gone : 2016 F82 Austin Yellow M4 - 6MT Gone : 2013 F13 Sakhir Orange M6 -7DCT Gone: 2013 F13 Alpine White 650i -ZF8
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01-04-2016, 05:41 PM	#8
murph914 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2014 650i Convertible Join Date: May 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	RF sucks. Learn to live without. Some say BMW did this to save cost by eliminating a spare, or t reduce weight. In any case it was a decision that sounded great, but is really poor. You need not look any further than the non runflat equipped wheels of M cars in a parking lot.
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01-08-2016, 06:06 PM	#10
Crazyfist New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW 650i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alabama, USA iTrader: (0)	http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/35...L-AND-TIRE-SET Just bought these WHEELS and they came with run flats that are a much rougher ride. What tires do you guys recommend for your 650?
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