tires update after 15.5K

txusa03 · 02-28-2006, 10:44 AM

I think these OEM tires are excellent tires for everyday commute. Second photo is the front tire, last photo is rear tire.

DavE90 · 02-28-2006, 10:59 AM

What brand are those? Sport package?

rlc · 02-28-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

I think these OEM tires are excellent tires for everyday commute. Second photo is the front tire, last photo is rear tire.

Which tires are they? Bridgestones? Sport? 330 or 325?

kobechrome · 02-28-2006, 11:01 AM

The rears look way more worn but still decent after 15K. I bet another 15K left.

txusa03 · 02-28-2006, 11:03 AM

They are the OEM bridestone on sport package (AE 050).

voltron1011 · 02-28-2006, 11:10 AM

Wow, you must be a really calm driver.

rlc · 02-28-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Wow, you must be a really calm driver.

Kind of what I was thinking. Miami - flat, straight roads with lots of traffic. No winding mountain roads to Julian beckoning....

txusa03 · 02-28-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Wow, you must be a really calm driver.

Yes, because in my previous e series, I have had to buy new tire at 22K. So I wanted to maximize the life of these tires. I do make quick turns here and there but not too many times.

shragon · 02-28-2006, 11:42 AM

pretty surprised. the thread wear rating on those tires is really low.

txusa03 · 02-28-2006, 11:52 AM

I thought I would see more wear on the tread as well. The longer they last the better for me cause I do not want to look forward to the day I need to replace them (too much $$$).

shragon · 02-28-2006, 12:15 PM

^ i hear that!

LEDZEP · 02-28-2006, 12:17 PM

That is very good tread life for summer tires. Are you seeing any feathering on your driver's side front? Have you had them rotated?

Any second now this will be moved to the Wheels & Tires section....

txusa03 · 02-28-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

That is very good tread life for summer tires. Are you seeing any feathering on your driver's side front? Have you had them rotated?

Any second now this will be moved to the Wheels & Tires section....

I don't know what feathering is but I think I know what your are talking about. If you look at middle photo, that is the front driver's side tire. The last photo is the rear driver's side as well. The rubber compoud surface has a smooth wear (hence no feathering if that is what you are talking about). I do not rotate these tires because they are staggered front and rear.

PittWm · 03-01-2006, 12:34 AM

So...are these sport pak tires?

txusa03 · 08-29-2006, 11:51 AM

Well after 24,500 miles, here is my original sport tire. Compared to my first post, you can see the wear. It wears out more in the middle of the tire. I am very lazy and I have been driving around with -7 psi of the recommended pressure until I get around to checking the pressure and give it the right pressure. Also this is the rear tire image. Rear tires wear out more than front. Front has more tread. Will need to replace the rear soon. Me going with same tire cause 25K miles is not bad with good all around grip (dry and wet).

Asiann · 08-29-2006, 12:34 PM

Looks better than expected I must admit! I still plan on changing to PS'2 when a set goes out. Went to the dealer and they wanted $375 for front and $425 for rears so if you do the math the PS'2 are a better deal and tire by far!

txusa03 · 08-29-2006, 03:15 PM

asked dealer yesterday, they have my rear tires in stock and they are asking $389 per tire only (before mount and balance). yike

I must have RFT since I only have one car and I need the continuous support of RFT, RFT takes the stress out of having to get the tire fix asap.

I am very impressed with the wear so far too.

cburton · 08-29-2006, 03:46 PM

check www.tirerack.com

should be quite a bit cheaper.

yeung330xi · 08-30-2006, 06:15 PM

its nice that the US bound cars have the KM's on the speedometer.

our canadian cars dont have the miles on the inside

IronMike · 08-30-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yeung330xi

its nice that the US bound cars have the KM's on the speedometer.

our canadian cars dont have the miles on the inside

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Bimmerista · 08-30-2006, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IronMike

I was thinking the exact same thing.

I disagree-not having both makes the gauges look less clutered: how many times do you need to see the MPH ? Unless you go to the US very often....and even then, we (in Canada) know our MPH equivalents by heart.

For our US guys and gals, really the same logic applies-their gauges less cluttered but, unless you are in the border states, when exactly will you need to refer to Kmh ? I actually wonder why the US gauges don't just have the MPH info ?

But it is likely bcs of cost (same gauges as UK).

kevE90 · 09-01-2006, 12:44 AM

I always used a penny to test tread depth (or maybe it was a dime). Have I had it wrong all this time? Not that it matters now.

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txusa03 Major General 548 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	They are the OEM bridestone on sport package (AE 050).
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	pretty surprised. the thread wear rating on those tires is really low. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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txusa03 Major General 548 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	I thought I would see more wear on the tread as well. The longer they last the better for me cause I do not want to look forward to the day I need to replace them (too much $$$).
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	That is very good tread life for summer tires. Are you seeing any feathering on your driver's side front? Have you had them rotated? Any second now this will be moved to the Wheels & Tires section.... __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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PittWm Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 06 330i SP pack, Prem pack, CW Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah KY, USA iTrader: (0)	So...are these sport pak tires?
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txusa03 Major General 548 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	Well after 24,500 miles, here is my original sport tire. Compared to my first post, you can see the wear. It wears out more in the middle of the tire. I am very lazy and I have been driving around with -7 psi of the recommended pressure until I get around to checking the pressure and give it the right pressure. Also this is the rear tire image. Rear tires wear out more than front. Front has more tread. Will need to replace the rear soon. Me going with same tire cause 25K miles is not bad with good all around grip (dry and wet). Attached Images
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txusa03 Major General 548 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	asked dealer yesterday, they have my rear tires in stock and they are asking $389 per tire only (before mount and balance). yike I must have RFT since I only have one car and I need the continuous support of RFT, RFT takes the stress out of having to get the tire fix asap. I am very impressed with the wear so far too.
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kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	I always used a penny to test tread depth (or maybe it was a dime). Have I had it wrong all this time? Not that it matters now.
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