Time for new tires, recommendation on non-RF

eggyacid · 03-11-2018, 05:54 PM

Looking to replace 2 of my rear tires but might end up do all 4 since I want to get rid of the runflats.

Any recommendations or suggestions on what to get? Looking at all season that's not going to break the bank yet gives good ride comfort since that's the reason I want to get rid of runflats.

Do you think I can get away with replacing 2 rear ones with non-RF and keep the front as RF? The front ones are still in great condition.

315/35/20 rear
275/40/20 front

SCA · 03-11-2018, 05:58 PM

Continental DWS 06.

turboawd · 03-11-2018, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

Continental DWS 06.

pretty much this. can get a set for around 1200

P1 · 03-11-2018, 06:03 PM

Not a very good looking tire, but yes, folks seem to be happy with the Continentals.

CeeTeeX5 · 03-11-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Not a very good looking tire, but yes, folks seem to be happy with the Continentals.

referring to the sidewall or tread? I think they look pretty good for an all-season. The DWS06 get my vote.

turboawd · 03-11-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Not a very good looking tire, but yes, folks seem to be happy with the Continentals.

yeah, they dont have a square shoulder/sidewall like the runflats, but they sure ride smooth.

yewlock · 03-11-2018, 06:34 PM

Conti dws06

Violator · 03-11-2018, 06:38 PM

Conti DWS06
/thread

eggyacid · 03-11-2018, 07:08 PM

Thanks everyone. I guess I'll do 2 for now and 2 more for the front later.

Sure hope DiscountTire carries them, had a horrible experience with tiretack before

whitebeast1 · 03-11-2018, 07:31 PM

I thought we had to do all 4 at the same time or they had to be within 2/32nds of each other

P1 · 03-11-2018, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

referring to the sidewall or tread? I think they look pretty good for an all-season. The DWS06 get my vote.

Don't like the way the thread looks and the "block look" is missing...

Jaymax85 · 03-11-2018, 07:43 PM

I'm going with this

CeeTeeX5 · 03-11-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Don't like the way the thread looks and the "block look" is missing...

Have a pic of the block look? Trying to visualize it but just not clicking.

pits200 · 03-11-2018, 08:13 PM

A/S 3 is an amazing tire. Had it on my last car, most summer like riding A/S tire I've ever driven on.

Roundown · 03-11-2018, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCA

Continental DWS 06.

+1

bmwx5er · 03-11-2018, 10:32 PM

Discount tire direct is currently running a $100 off $400 sale on eBay, great time to buy the continentals. You can place orders for the rears & fronts separately and get $100 off on each, making it $840 total with free shipping.

turboawd · 03-11-2018, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwx5er

Discount tire direct is currently running a $100 off $400 sale on eBay, great time to buy the continentals. You can place orders for the rears & fronts separately and get $100 off on each, making it $840 total with free shipping.

That's a steal

F15 X5 Silversurfer · 03-12-2018, 07:25 AM

I would not recommend mixing non runflats with runflats as the handling characteristics between the two types will be different. Also you may find that the rolling circumference between the two may be slightly difference and if so you could induce transmission windup issues in your Xdrive.
You can check the difference on the tyre manufacturers website to make sure.

P1 · 03-12-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Have a pic of the block look? Trying to visualize it but just not clicking.

Here's two examples...

Dilmorecg · 03-12-2018, 10:54 AM

Ive always ran Michelin PSS on my other cars...but they were smaller cars so I don't know how they would run on an SUV. Also, they are a summer tire so may not do good in winter depending on where you are at.

eggyacid · 03-12-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by F15 X5 Silversurfer

I would not recommend mixing non runflats with runflats as the handling characteristics between the two types will be different. Also you may find that the rolling circumference between the two may be slightly difference and if so you could induce transmission windup issues in your Xdrive.
You can check the difference on the tyre manufacturers website to make sure.

I hate to replace 2 front ones when they are still with over 60% thread life. My rear got a nail that's not repairable and I figured I would go ahead and replace with non-RF DW6

I thought it's a myth that I have to replace all 4 but can anyone else chime in?

The circumstances should be the same runflat vs non-runflats

turboawd · 03-12-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by eggyacid

I hate to replace 2 front ones when they are still with over 60% thread life. My rear got a nail that's not repairable and I figured I would go ahead and replace with non-RF DW6

I thought it's a myth that I have to replace all 4 but can anyone else chime in?

The circumstances should be the same runflat vs non-runflats

The front will ride rough while the rear is soft. Won't hurt anything I don't think. May ride different.

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eggyacid Private First Class 76 Rep 152 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Time for new tires, recommendation on non-RF Looking to replace 2 of my rear tires but might end up do all 4 since I want to get rid of the runflats. Any recommendations or suggestions on what to get? Looking at all season that's not going to break the bank yet gives good ride comfort since that's the reason I want to get rid of runflats. Do you think I can get away with replacing 2 rear ones with non-RF and keep the front as RF? The front ones are still in great condition. 315/35/20 rear 275/40/20 front __________________ Jeff Current Ride - 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid - 2014 X5 xDrive35 M - 2013 ML-350 (Gone) - 2012 Audi Q7 TDI (Gone)
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eggyacid Private First Class 76 Rep 152 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone. I guess I'll do 2 for now and 2 more for the front later. Sure hope DiscountTire carries them, had a horrible experience with tiretack before __________________ Jeff Current Ride - 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid - 2014 X5 xDrive35 M - 2013 ML-350 (Gone) - 2012 Audi Q7 TDI (Gone)
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bmwx5er Major 360 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2017 X5m Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (8)	Discount tire direct is currently running a $100 off $400 sale on eBay, great time to buy the continentals. You can place orders for the rears & fronts separately and get $100 off on each, making it $840 total with free shipping.
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