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[sunking420]

Your tires look new compared with my RFTs at 20,000 miles. I went to pass someone yesterday and the car was sliding dangerously until I could bring the speed down and I'm sure the traction control saved my ass. Mind you, I'm a safe driver and wasn't doing anything other than trying to pass. I'm considering BF Goodrich G Force sports. I had them on my 2004 Acura RSX-Type S and was really happy with them. I have to make a decision really quick. Anyone think something else is better than the G Force? Any and all opinions are appreciated. Oh, and I take the car to a small local business. Would they be aware of the tire pressure sensors? They do all kinds of cars locally as they are great with price and service is outstanding....Thanks ahead to all who can be of help to me...

[SF_135i]

Originally Posted by x5mad

Pirelli pzero. 225/255. I changed my tires at 4000km. Several reasons:
1. Hated the harsh ride of rft
2. Was able to part exchange
3. I had just had an ecu reflash and needed more traction.

Incredible difference. Smoother more comfortable ride, better cornering and huge improvemnet in traction. I was getting major wheelspin with the stock rft in 1st 2nd and 3rd gears!

Do these PZeros come in the OEM sizes?

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by SF_135i

Do these PZeros come in the OEM sizes?

The 225/40 R18 and 255/35 R18 fit perfectly with no modifications. Why would you want the OEM sizes?


and I heard that PZeros wear out really quickly. Can anybody confirm or deny?

[SF_135i]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

The 225/40 R18 and 255/35 R18 fit perfectly with no modifications. Why would you want the OEM sizes?


and I heard that PZeros wear out really quickly. Can anybody confirm or deny?

I didn't know you could go wider without modifications or rubbing.
Do they stick out from the rims edges or the fenders at all?

[x5mad]

The only difference I can see is that the tire wall height looks marginally taller than stock. They do not stick out or rub at all. The oem rim size can take up to max 235/255 I think.

[jibaholic101]

Originally Posted by x5mad

The only difference I can see is that the tire wall height looks marginally taller than stock. They do not stick out or rub at all. The oem rim size can take up to max 235/255 I think.

i am planning on getting the pirellis, but how long have you had them on your car and how are they wearing? do they have a lot of tread left?

[BLACK MJB+]

INVO'S!! When it comes down to performance tires are Key!!
They're very quite; great in the rain; and awesome when dry.

[Peerless135]

Originally Posted by MadMan77

I went with Nitto Invos all around. 225/40 up front and 255/35 out back.

Do your tires rub at all?

[MadMan77]

Originally Posted by Peerless135

Do your tires rub at all?

Nope... not at all. On stock tires and stock suspension.

[x5mad]

Originally Posted by jibaholic101

i am planning on getting the pirellis, but how long have you had them on your car and how are they wearing? do they have a lot of tread left?

I have now covered 9000km over 6 months approx. I have not measured the tread but estimate they have approx 90% on them. I absolutely love these tyres. However, do remember that I am not an aggressive driver and drive mostly on the highway. My tyres in general regardless of brand and car tend to last >60,000km. (The only exception being the 315/35/20 rears on my X5 - but I think for this size the wear would be poor regardless.)

[N55_BBM]

Originally Posted by Novator

I went with 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 Continental Extreme Contact DWs, saved about 3lbs a corner compared to OEM runflats and they grip well and are very quiet and the car rides smoother now. Also were half the price than the runflats and they won Eurotuner's tire challenge, just to throw that in there.

hey how are those tires hanging in there? I'm considering getting them as A/S tires since I can't be switching during the year..

how does it perform in dry, wet, and snow?

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

Yoko S-Drives

Best bang for the buck!

+1 this is what I had on my 3 and whats going on my 135 in a few weeks

Originally Posted by WhiteOne

Hankook Ventus V12. Smooooth...

Also VERY underrated tire, you can't go wrong with either (as long as you aren't tracking the car).

SHIT... just saw how old this thread was... FAIL

[competition]

nitto invo and nt-555 were two of my favorite tires

[Jaguar66]

Michelin PS2s Best buck for the tire. Smooth riding, grippy, just a great tire. But, dammit Jim I'm just a doctor, not a tire expert.

[Yes2m3cs]

Hankook Ventus V12....i like em

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by brunobm

hey how are those tires hanging in there? I'm considering getting them as A/S tires since I can't be switching during the year..

how does it perform in dry, wet, and snow?

There's a big difference between the DW and the DWS, the DW is a max performance summer tire that shouldn't be used below 40F, the DWS is an ultra high performance all-season. That being said, if you're going all-season, I'd go with the Pilot Sport A/S Plus, had a set on the old Jetta and they were great year round with good snow traction. Won't replace a snow tire, but if it's starts snowing on you, you can get to where you're going.

[Pol]

Michelin PS2 18-225 / 18-245