3G Run-Flat Tire by Bridgestone BMW owners have been waiting for Bridgestone's third generation (3G) of run-flattiresfor its improved ride quality over currently available run-flattires. The first of the 3G Bridgestone run-flattires has arrived in the US in the form of their all-season Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT. The Potenza…
Tire Test Results : Testing Performance All-Season Run-Flat Tires …previously tested Vehicles used: 2012 BMW F30 328i Sedan Run-flattires have evolved for the North American market and promise year-round performance. Do they hold true to their promise? While most of today's run-flattire options are three-season summer tires developed for use as Original Equipment on global…
Tire Test Results : Testing Performance Summer Run-Flat Tires …well-mannered run-flat option * Latest Test Rank: 3rd * Previous Test Rank: Not previously tested Vehicles used: 2011 BMW E92 328i Coupe Your performance car, sporty coupe or sedan came with performance run-flattires. It's time to replace them, and you've decided to stick with a run-flat design to maintain…
Tire Test Results : Testing Max Performance Summer Tires …it performs, the Tire Rack team conducted a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive, comparing it with three popular tires in the category - the Continental ExtremeContact DW, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. Our evaluation used 2011 BMW E92 328i coupes fitted with…
Testing Performance All-Season Run-Flat Tires (03:37) …Center * * Why Tire Rack * Motorsports & Drivers Schools * Video Center * Contact Info * Installation * Using This Site [ Email Facebook Google+Twitter Share ] Video Center Testing Performance All-Season Run-FlatTires (03:37) Category: Tires Most run-flattires are summer tires developed for O.E. use on…
New 2012 F30 BMW 328i and 335i Winter Wheels and Snow Tires FAQ …flat winter tires are made in this size. * Even if your vehicle came with 18" or 19" wheels, you may want to consider minus sizing to 17" wheels with the tire size 225/50R17 for more effective winter traction. Run-flat and non-run-flat winter tires are also available in this size. * If you own a 328i,…
Studless Ice and Snow Tires for Your E90 xDrive 3 Series …Series E90 BMWs, xDrives come with run-flattires and no spare. It's difficult to engineer a winter tire with good ice grip and the ability to handle the duress of running 50 miles with 0 lbs. of air pressure. Therefore, there are no compatible run-flat winter tiresfor the xDrive with the ice grip of a…
3rd Generation Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT 3G Run-Flat the Charm? (05:10) …Run-Flat the Charm? (05:10) Category: Tires The Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT is the first non-O.E.M. tire line to feature Bridgestone's 3G run-flat design. It also uses the same tread pattern and compound as the non-run-flat Potenza RE960AS Pole Position. This presented a unique opportunity for…
Tire Test Results : Finding the "Ultra" in Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires …for 1st in our recent High Performance All-Season tire test), comparing them with several established options from the UHP A/S category, the Dunlop SP Sport Signature and Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season. Our evaluation used 2011 BMW E92 328i coupes fitted with new, full tread depth 225/45R17 tires mounted…
Tire Test Results : Testing Winter Weather Specialists: Studless Ice & Snow Tires …2011 BMW E92 328i Coupe It's no secret that today's modern Studless Ice and Snow tires deliver excellent traction in winter's worst weather, providing slush, snow and ice traction that easily surpasses even the best all-season tire. As they say, there's nothing better than having the right tool for the…
Tire Test Results : Testing High Performance All-Season Tires …Conclusion: An excellent blend of road manners and handling for drivers who experience minimal winter weather Vehicles used: 2011 BMW E92 328i Coupe As more and more passenger cars come from the factory equipped with High Performance All-Season tires, tire manufacturers continue to develop new or expand existing…