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      04-05-2010, 05:28 PM   #1
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Summer tires

Hey all. So it's that time of year, winter tires are coming off. Problem is I am new to my 1er and this will be my first full summer with her. I bought it last august and had run flats, looking to step up. Can anyone recommend some solid summer tires with good balance between performance and road noise? I do a lot of highway driving. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
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      04-05-2010, 08:08 PM   #2
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Just had my RE-11's installed and I can't get over how much quieter they are than the runcraps. As an added bonus the initial turn-in take a lot less effort and is much quicker. Look's like I finally found a tire that can handle the Dinan Stage II tune and get the car moving.
PS. Tirerack now has a $100.00 rebate program on them as well.
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      04-05-2010, 08:42 PM   #3
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Thanks for the info those sound like exactly what I'm looking for. Quick question: what sizes are you running?
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      04-05-2010, 09:49 PM   #4
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I'm on Hankook V12, These tire are awesome, and they are fairly inexpensive. They have gotten some good reviews from Car and Driver too.

Gill from tire rack can set you up with tires.
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      04-06-2010, 12:21 AM   #5
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I also have to say that the Hankook V12's appear to be very well rated and reviewed. I haven't tried them yet as I'm supposed to get my car back tomorrow with them, but I can tell you I spent a good week searching this forum and others before selecting them.

I'm running 225 up front and 255 in the back on stock rims.
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      04-06-2010, 06:39 AM   #6
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+1 with the Hankook V12's.
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      04-06-2010, 12:04 PM   #7
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+1 for 255's out back on stock wheels, this should be a no-brainer you have no traction as it is!

The hankooks are decent from what I've heard, and I know a hankook rep who would be more than happy to get them for cost.

I'm still an azenis fan for some reason, love the look of the RT-615's
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=Azenis+RT-615

Just too bad tirerack doesn't carry them.
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      04-06-2010, 12:57 PM   #8
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i got the Goodyear F1 asymetrics will have on car today/tomorrow will let you know my thoughts.
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      04-06-2010, 03:43 PM   #9
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I'm ordering the Hankook V12's b/c of the apparent value proposition. I'll be running some negative camber up front, so KNOW there will be faster/uneven tire wear up front. Only time will tell how fast they'll wear unevenly and how often I need to change them! But, knowing that I'll need to replace the fronts here and there, I'd rather spend 1/2 the money to do so! Considering the reviews, I think/hope they may be a TOP performing tire as well! Wouldn't that be GREAT ...a no-regrets, top-performer for 1/2 the price of, say, a Michelin PS2! We'll see!
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      04-07-2010, 12:48 AM   #10
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Finally got my car back with a new HPFP and the V12's installed. Of course, after more than a week of dry weather in the 40's it began to blizzard here in Anchorage a couple hours before I got the car.

Tires held fine, despite the 30 degree weather and slushy snow all over the place. Obviously not the conditions they are intended for. They are very quiet, but I've been driving on studs for 6 months, so take that as you will.

I did one hard pull on a wet uphill slope at 29 degrees and the tires didn't budge. Considering they aren't broken in yet I'm very happy so far.
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      04-07-2010, 02:50 AM   #11
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225 and 255 on stock rims seems a lil wide to me..
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      04-07-2010, 03:58 AM   #12
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+1 for 255's out back on stock wheels, this should be a no-brainer you have no traction as it is!

The hankooks are decent from what I've heard, and I know a hankook rep who would be more than happy to get them for cost.

I'm still an azenis fan for some reason, love the look of the RT-615's
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/falken/product/submitProductSize.do;jsessionid=cdGmL7pSyVbGQSLzdv vdV0mvJXr8nvT3DxHLWXTW2y5vhbQNT2fgmwTnxqfymTgjTF28 4zhcDZH0trYfz4vfK2GrfPpvLz9xmv32qB8vDTZcVc23hX15C2 jJJPJrRwJv!1819622981!-2103606766?pc=18513&typ=Passenger%2FPerformance&tm n=Azenis+RT-615

Just too bad tirerack doesn't carry them.
I'm in the market for some new tires also. Do you think your hankook rep would be willing to hook up a fellow 1addict member?
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      04-07-2010, 11:33 AM   #13
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225 and 255 on stock rims seems a lil wide to me..
I called Tirerack.com and was told I'd be fine. Additionally, BMW service installed them for me since the car was in the shop for a fuel pump replacement at the same time.

Works great.
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      04-11-2010, 04:34 PM   #14
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225 and 255 on stock rims seems a lil wide to me..
Define "seems". Have you ever compared a 245 to a 255 in real life? Did you know one manufacturer's 245 may very well be WIDER than another's 255? Were talking 10mm here! Don't be sceered

I will speak with the hankook guy to see if he wants a little side business...

And so OP, how are the V12's??
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      04-11-2010, 05:04 PM   #15
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i got the Goodyear F1 asymetrics will have on car today/tomorrow will let you know my thoughts.
I've got these as well and they are great tires. Sick handling and much quieter than the runcraps. You also don't have to worry about them getting destroyed everytime you hit a pothole(its unavoidable in NJ).
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      04-11-2010, 08:45 PM   #16
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Had the 135 for about six weeks and I'm just about to pull the trigger on some replacements for the RFT's. Going with the Hankook's too from what I can see from various review's/opinions. It will be hard to duplicate those RFT's though - lol.

225's on the front and sticking with the 245's on the rear (get the front end to stick just a tad better while trying to keep the little bit of looseness at low speed under throttle). Think I'll get them mounted on the new Enkei PF01's while I'm at it. Can't believe that with that combination one can save about 40lbs of rotating weight overall. That's a lot!

Here's a pick mounted on a Z at SEMA.
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      04-11-2010, 08:58 PM   #17
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Im running the 255/225 setup on the stock rims and its great. Lots more traction than the runflats, esp now that its getting warm out im really finding out how awesome this car handles!
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      04-11-2010, 09:15 PM   #18
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Had the 135 for about six weeks and I'm just about to pull the trigger on some replacements for the RFT's. Going with the Hankook's too from what I can see from various review's/opinions. It will be hard to duplicate those RFT's though - lol.

225's on the front and sticking with the 245's on the rear (get the front end to stick just a tad better while trying to keep the little bit of looseness at low speed under throttle). Think I'll get them mounted on the new Enkei PF01's while I'm at it. Can't believe that with that combination one can save about 40lbs of rotating weight overall. That's a lot!

Here's a pick mounted on a Z at SEMA.
You those those enkei's will fit fine? So your running them with 225/245's, are you on stock suspension? Any spacers? I wouldnt mind looking at those wheels too if theyre actually fit, whats the offsets? And whered you buy em if u dont mind me asking
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      04-11-2010, 09:36 PM   #19
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Ok guys, lil off topic question here. Im looking at some forgestar 18" F14 wheels for my 1er. Im on stock suspension, no spacers, what would be the best fitment and look as far as width and offset. I was thinking 8.5 45 fronts, and 9.0 48 rears with 225/255 tires.

Opinions?
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      04-12-2010, 12:33 AM   #20
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You those those enkei's will fit fine? So your running them with 225/245's, are you on stock suspension? Any spacers? I wouldnt mind looking at those wheels too if theyre actually fit, whats the offsets? And whered you buy em if u dont mind me asking
TireRack - they come up on the search for the 135. 42mm offset front and rear. Comes in a 18x8 only and they're 18.2 lbs. Shouldn't need spacers from what I can tell but am going to check before I buy. Stock suspension but may change after (if?) I get this tire/wheel set up done first and then see what improves vs what doesn't.

I like what I read about the M3 front end links and the rear subframe bushings as a starting point for the suspension itself.

I really like the car but am quite disappointed at the lack of suspension set up on the bumps. Front end skips and crashes and the rear end wallows. Otherwise I think it has potential.
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      04-12-2010, 01:20 AM   #21
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Hey guys, I' m about to put 225-255 Michelin PS2's on Breytons GTS-R's.
Anyone who has this combination ? Performance <-> road noice ??

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