Bye Bye RFTs

spitfire.one · 02-01-2009, 02:38 AM

So I ditched the OEM RE050 RFTs for a set of Conti SC3s. What a difference! The SCs feel much more grippy than the RE050s, and ride comfort is greatly improved over rough road surfaces. Turn in is a bit on the squidgy side - obviously not as sharp as the RFTs - but the grip and predictability of the SC3s more than make up for that. Maybe a strut brace is in my near future...

caseysc · 02-01-2009, 07:34 AM

Replaced mine a few months ago with Goodyear Eagle GTs. Amazing difference for me, especially on wet roads. Unfortunately, I think any tire will feel much better after living with RFTs. I'm still basking in the afterglow.

m3griff · 02-01-2009, 08:17 AM

I can relate. I replaced my RFT's about 3 weeks ago with Nitto Invo's. There is no comparison - the car handles and rides better. And I only spent $660 for tires instead of $1200 +.

Jeff

Buddy L · 02-01-2009, 03:33 PM

What the future holds. I have way too much tread to toss the RFTs now, and I might as well get used to the feel before I switch.

Glad to see the movement over.

Check Six!

Hawkeye · 02-01-2009, 11:14 PM

I replaced with General UHPs and the handling is much better as well. The noise and ride comfort are about the same though.

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spitfire.one 4 seats good. 2 seats better! 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Johannesburg iTrader: (0)	Bye Bye RFTs So I ditched the OEM RE050 RFTs for a set of Conti SC3s. What a difference! The SCs feel much more grippy than the RE050s, and ride comfort is greatly improved over rough road surfaces. Turn in is a bit on the squidgy side - obviously not as sharp as the RFTs - but the grip and predictability of the SC3s more than make up for that. Maybe a strut brace is in my near future...
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caseysc Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Conv. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Aiken, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 2.5i [8.00]	Replaced mine a few months ago with Goodyear Eagle GTs. Amazing difference for me, especially on wet roads. Unfortunately, I think any tire will feel much better after living with RFTs. I'm still basking in the afterglow.
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m3griff Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I can relate. I replaced my RFT's about 3 weeks ago with Nitto Invo's. There is no comparison - the car handles and rides better. And I only spent $660 for tires instead of $1200 +. Jeff
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Buddy L New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2003 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	What I see What the future holds. I have way too much tread to toss the RFTs now, and I might as well get used to the feel before I switch. Glad to see the movement over. Check Six!
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Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	I replaced with General UHPs and the handling is much better as well. The noise and ride comfort are about the same though. __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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