In need of new tires

hambone1983 · #1 03-01-2012, 10:37 AM

I know this topic has been discussed over and over and most of us conclude that the Bridgestone RFT are basically crap!! I have those and they are terrible but yet a stiff ride. Nothing against RFT but I need to switch to non RFT hence leaning towards either TOYO ST2 or General grabbers. Obviously price is in mind since I don't feel like blowing 1400 bux on all RFT.

Any good longterm recommendation on TOYO tires or generals? Also other brand inputs are welcome. I would love to get the michelins but they are at 300 a piece. Thanks folks.

AzNMpower32 · #2 03-01-2012, 10:50 AM

The General Grabbers are summer-only tires, so seeing as how your location is in the Northeast, do you have winter tires on hand?

Like I tell everyone, tire selection is personal preference and driving style, as well as expectations/demands. Looking on Tire Rack, my vote goes for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde or the Continental CrossContact LX20.

95wildtt · #3 03-01-2012, 10:56 AM

The ST-IIs are a GREAT tire. Excellent performance year round.

jayjay_dee · #4 03-01-2012, 12:15 PM

There was a time here where everybody loved Vredestein Ultrac SUV Sessanta...

It might be worth looking into it...

ard · #5 03-01-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hambone1983

Nothing against RFT but I need to switch to non RFT hence leaning towards either TOYO ST2 or General grabbers. Obviously price is in mind since I don't feel like blowing 1400 bux on all RFT.

Also other brand inputs are welcome. I would love to get the michelins but they are at 300 a piece. Thanks folks.

You "need to" switch?

I have the Michelins, 32k on the 2010...6k on the 2012...love them.

There is a reason they are "$300 per".

Crappy tires are crappy tires... its funny, but price has a way of following tire performance.

I got 32k on my first set, seems a pretty decent value to me.

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hambone1983 · #6 03-01-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ard

You "need to" switch?

I have the Michelins, 32k on the 2010...6k on the 2012...love them.

There is a reason they are "$300 per".

Crappy tires are crappy tires... its funny, but price has a way of following tire performance.

I got 32k on my first set, seems a pretty decent value to me.

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Very true Ard, but I am talking about the Bridgestones RFT from BMW, that have really terrible reputation not only on the X5 but all across other vehicle brands as well. My tires have about 20K on them and they seem to have a bit of good tread on them but they are loud, no cupping found, etc.

I am not a fan of bridgestone from the start, i prefer something more better than them. Michelins are indeed the best, Agree with you there - but not willing to pay that price at this time, my own reasons and choice. So I am leaning towards either Toyo's or another reliable brand that is within my budget. Plus there is a nice tear in the middle of my front right tire which is not safe for long term.. Here in MA, the roads are more pathetic and have more potholes than the craters on moon or another planet, so a tire ends up taking a good beating even when being very cautious.

fast4d · #7 03-01-2012, 02:12 PM

I found 'regular/non-RFT' bridgestone duelers

4MoJoe · #8 03-01-2012, 04:34 PM

I had the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sports (not run flat) on my 2004 X5 and I liked them a lot. I had the Michelin RFT's on the 2011 and while they were quiet other things drove me insane (horrid tramlining) - so I ditched them and went to the Bridgestone Non-RFT's I had left over from my 2004.

I have new 20" wheels coming (Style 259 from X6) to put on and I'm on the fence about what to do as well. I like the Bridgestone Dueler's but have leaned towards the Michelin Latitude Tour non-rft's as an alternative. I will have my 18" wheels as my dedicated snow tires so not having all season tires isn't a concern.

My experience with non-RFT Bridgestones on our 325 and my 3 X5's has been nothing but flawless. We had bridgestone RFT's on the 325 and they were crap.

My .02 cents.

fast4d · #9 03-01-2012, 06:23 PM

also used continental contact on e53 x5 in the 19" size. good grip and EXCELLENT tread life. can't remember the exact model name.

hambone1983 · #10 03-01-2012, 06:44 PM

I am going with the Proxes ST/2 this weekend.
150/piece and total 700 out the door... includes all the balance, alignment, etc.

Will post more reviews later on once I have marked some miles on them. Thanks for all the inputs guys..