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      03-03-2014, 12:45 PM   #1
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New tires to replace RFTs

I have to replace the tires on my 2009 328i coupe (sport package). Tire specs are:
225/40r18
255/35r18

RTFs were horrible in terms of ride, road noise and longevity. They lasted 20K miles and I have been pushing it since the tires looked worn out quite sometime back. I am looking to replace them with a Non RFT tire. After talking to some shops and reading up reviews on the Internet, Toyo Proxes 4 plus seems like the best option out there for the price. General G Max also seemed like a good bet but some shops told me that the Proxes were much better.

Anyone has experience with these tires ? What was your experience ? Any other tires that I may be missing out ?

Does replacing the RFTs with Non RFTs invalidate the warranty ? I have the extended CPO warranty on the car for another 6 months or so. Can a dealer refuse to fix an issue if the RFT tires have been replaced by Non RFTs ?

Would appreciate your experience and any suggestions that you have....!
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The AS-03 is a great tire, although they're pretty noisy. What is your budget?
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i would PSS best tires out there....no it wont void your warranty
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Hi VMRWheels,

I do not have a specific budget. I want something good that isn't too expensive. I do not use the car on the track. Would like something that in quiet and lasts long. From what I have read, Toyo Proxes are a good middle ground between handling and comfort.
Longevity seems good. They are also not as expensive as some of the other options.

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PSS have pretty good reviews but they are a bit on the higher end for me. The car never goes to the track so I am not sure if it is worth the cost for me.
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The Toyos are a good choice. If you want a great tire but not quite at the PSS price point there is also the Falken Fk-453, Continental DW and Bridgestone Potenzas.
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VMRWheels....Thanks very much for your input.
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