Suggestions for 261 M's

sb335is · 05-29-2010, 09:55 AM

I've got 261M's with the stock runflats. Heres tireracks search for standard sizes for my wheels.

My question is- What is your suggestion? What is the best price/performance wise?

My buddy just picked up some Michelin tires for his new gti v710s and his car drives twice as good as it did previously.Considering that and the fact I feel like im driving on donuts I want some new tires. But don't want to spend 1k for P0's

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=53950&tab=All

I'm leaning towards either the hankooks or the yokohamas. but honestly im a noob when it comes to tires since ive never really paid attention until now.

JHZR2 · 05-29-2010, 04:06 PM

There are next to no options or this car - I did some searching for tires for the car. $1200 for RFT or $600 for non-rft, which is a good price it seems, compared to the costs for lesser and smaller tires for other cars...

But there are what? 8 options total, including one that is a winter tire?

Irishace · 05-29-2010, 08:06 PM

I put Hankook Ventus V12 255 on rear and 235 on front for my 261 rims. They are awesome tires.

JHZR2 · 05-29-2010, 09:58 PM

IIRC the right alternate size to look for is 225/40-18 ans 255/35-18.

Michelin PS2 looks like the best option according to reviews, but are $$$

mineo77 · 05-29-2010, 10:40 PM

dunlop star specs hands down. 225/40/18 front 255/35/18 rear

2AD Tanker · 05-30-2010, 10:39 AM

I just noticed that Pirelli now makes the P-Zero in the stock size for the 135i. I will be looking at those to replace my OE tires when they need replacing.

sb335is · 05-30-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mineo77

dunlop star specs hands down. 225/40/18 front 255/35/18 rear

I like the looks of these.... price isn't too bad either.

tgxmike · 06-01-2010, 10:58 AM

+1 on either star specs or Hankook v12 at 225/40 and 255/35

123D-M · 06-07-2010, 06:06 AM

I'm planning to change to the Pirelli P-Zero Nero. These are not RFT's.

Will the TPMS work with any tyre? I see no reason why not but you never know.

Also, any recommendations on a sealant/compressor for if I get a flat tyre?

Feyd · 06-07-2010, 11:25 AM

I've got star specs and love them.... the Hankooks always get lots of love too!

Pol · 06-07-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 123D-M

I'm planning to change to the Pirelli P-Zero Nero. These are not RFT's.

Will the TPMS work with any tyre? I see no reason why not but you never know.

Also, any recommendations on a sealant/compressor for if I get a flat tyre?

I have ordered this set :
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=36&fg=95&hl=1

123D-M · 06-09-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pol

I have ordered this set :
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=36&fg=95&hl=1

I don't think I will bother with that. I don't want to have anything lying around in my boot. Compressor should be ok. Still trying to choose tyres though. It's difficult to find good service in Belgium! Nobody is helpful!

05-29-2010, 09:55 AM	#1
sb335is Captain 86 Rep 736 Posts Drives: fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Suggestions for 261 M's I've got 261M's with the stock runflats. Heres tireracks search for standard sizes for my wheels. My question is- What is your suggestion? What is the best price/performance wise? My buddy just picked up some Michelin tires for his new gti v710s and his car drives twice as good as it did previously.Considering that and the fact I feel like im driving on donuts I want some new tires. But don't want to spend 1k for P0's http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=53950&tab=All I'm leaning towards either the hankooks or the yokohamas. but honestly im a noob when it comes to tires since ive never really paid attention until now. __________________ Last edited by sb335is; 05-29-2010 at 10:19 AM..
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	There are next to no options or this car - I did some searching for tires for the car. $1200 for RFT or $600 for non-rft, which is a good price it seems, compared to the costs for lesser and smaller tires for other cars... But there are what? 8 options total, including one that is a winter tire?
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Irishace ElevenPointFive 326 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I put Hankook Ventus V12 255 on rear and 235 on front for my 261 rims. They are awesome tires. __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	IIRC the right alternate size to look for is 225/40-18 ans 255/35-18. Michelin PS2 looks like the best option according to reviews, but are $$$
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2AD Tanker Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beer town USA (Milwaukee) iTrader: (0)	I just noticed that Pirelli now makes the P-Zero in the stock size for the 135i. I will be looking at those to replace my OE tires when they need replacing. __________________
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tgxmike Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT, '21 Charger Scat Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M2 [0.00]	+1 on either star specs or Hankook v12 at 225/40 and 255/35
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	I've got star specs and love them.... the Hankooks always get lots of love too!
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