MCS/P-car waffling

[Plaz]

I don't think you can get non-RFTs from the factory on any BMW product now... it's either RFT all-seasons, or RFT summers.

I chose the former.

[FC]

Originally Posted by Plaz

I don't think you can get non-RFTs from the factory on any BMW product now... it's either RFT all-seasons, or RFT summers.

I chose the former.

Ugh. If those are my options, I guess I'd use the A/S RFT's on factory 16" wheels as "winter tires" (until they wear a bunch, then replace with 16" winters), and buy a nice set of 17" wheels with summer tires.

[ff]

Originally Posted by FC

Ugh. If those are my options, I guess I'd use the A/S RFT's on factory 16" wheels as "winter tires" (until they wear a bunch, then replace with 16" winters), and buy a nice set of 17" wheels with summer tires.

That's what I would do. I think that makes the most sense. The only thing is that using the stock A/S's as winter tires... they will probably last you 6 or 7 years before wearing out. And by that time, you'll be thinking about the next car to buy anyhow.

[FC]

Originally Posted by ff

That's what I would do. I think that makes the most sense. The only thing is that using the stock A/S's as winter tires... they will probably last you 6 or 7 years before wearing out. And by that time, you'll be thinking about the next car to buy anyhow.

That blows. What's the market on used RFT's like? There must be a bunch of people out there looking for RFT's for lease turn-ins, flats, etc, no?

[ff]

Originally Posted by FC

What's the market on used RFT's like?

I have a feeling that there might be a lot of people in that situation. Whether they'd be willing to pay anything for them is another question, though. If you sold them right away (i.e. under 100 miles), you're chances should be much better.

[JST]

Originally Posted by ff

I have a feeling that there might be a lot of people in that situation. Whether they'd be willing to pay anything for them is another question, though. If you sold them right away (i.e. under 100 miles), you're chances should be much better.

They aren't really that expensive new. Tire Rack has them for $120. You'd probably be lucky to get $50/tire for them. Not worth it, IMHO; the car is fine in the snow with the all season RFTs, and unlike the 18" RFTs on the BMW I haven't had any bubble trouble yet.

[lemming]

F:

the car is almost broken -in. you'll be the next person after me to see what it's like at WOT.



others who have driven the BRG non JCW I car have noted the difference between that one and the JCW I fitted car.

i think it's more down to the linearity of the throttle mapping.

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by FC

Ugh. If those are my options, I guess I'd use the A/S RFT's on factory 16" wheels as "winter tires" (until they wear a bunch, then replace with 16" winters), and buy a nice set of 17" wheels with summer tires.

Precisely what I did.