Tyre Choices...Which ones?

White1 · 02-24-2010, 08:13 PM

So i find myself having to replace tyres after having 3 slashed. After looking at reviews online and talking to a couple of tyre shops, ive narrowed things down to 2 kinds. I only have my stock 128i 17" 5 spokes.

Im trying to decide between Falken FK452 225/45/17, or the Nitto Invo in the same size. Both are priced the same at $200.00 per tyre, they seem like decent bang for the buck. I can also get a decent deal on a set of Goodyear Assurance Tripletred in the stock 205/50/17, but cant find any user reviews on them.
Anyone have any input?

Esmallstii · 02-25-2010, 07:34 AM

Might want to take a look at the Hankook Ventus, they scored extremely well in a recent car and driver test against many of the name brand performance tires out there (Including the Michelin PS2's)
Plus they are dirt cheap.

tgxmike · 02-25-2010, 08:12 AM

^ +1

Also the Sumitomo HTR III are a little less expensive and still scored well in Tire Rack's Tests.

The are also <(US)$100/tire at tirerack.com.

Call Gill at tirerack.com he will set you up.

White1 · 02-25-2010, 04:22 PM

thanks, i will look into those on the net here, and try finding some user reviews.

SpaceGhost · 02-25-2010, 08:35 PM

+1 on the Hankooks. I have them on my 335 and love them. great grip, great ride, and phenomenal in the wet. I paid about $150 a piece I think.

VMRWheels · 02-26-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine Blur

+1 on the Hankooks. I have them on my 335 and love them. great grip, great ride, and phenomenal in the wet. I paid about $150 a piece I think.

I haven't personally driven on them but I do agree for the price and the great reviews it has on tirerack, its hard to pass up and not try.

Iv driven on the FK's and I do like them a alot too. They are great in wet and dry and are perfect on the 1-Series body since they do offer more of a rounded sidewall if you plan on lowering the car or running a aggressive tire.

-Charles@VMRWheels

02-24-2010, 08:13 PM	#1
White1 Private First Class 19 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 08 128i AW/Prem/PremAudio Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Regina/Sk/Ca iTrader: (1)	Tyre Choices...Which ones? So i find myself having to replace tyres after having 3 slashed. After looking at reviews online and talking to a couple of tyre shops, ive narrowed things down to 2 kinds. I only have my stock 128i 17" 5 spokes. Im trying to decide between Falken FK452 225/45/17, or the Nitto Invo in the same size. Both are priced the same at $200.00 per tyre, they seem like decent bang for the buck. I can also get a decent deal on a set of Goodyear Assurance Tripletred in the stock 205/50/17, but cant find any user reviews on them. Anyone have any input? __________________ Scream till you like it. Last edited by White1; 02-24-2010 at 08:18 PM..
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Esmallstii Systematic Chaos 40 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterford, NY iTrader: (1)	Might want to take a look at the Hankook Ventus, they scored extremely well in a recent car and driver test against many of the name brand performance tires out there (Including the Michelin PS2's) Plus they are dirt cheap. __________________ BSM/Coral red/Sp pkg/Cft access/Htd seats/BMW Performance Pedals, Spoiler, & Rotors/18" VMR V710's/Hankook Ventus/Cool Carbon Pads ."The 135i's engine sound is so ferocious and bittersweet, so carnal and wicked, somebody ought to name a heavy-metal band after it: Velvet Chain Saw."
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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 Also the Sumitomo HTR III are a little less expensive and still scored well in Tire Rack's Tests. The are also <(US)$100/tire at tirerack.com. Call Gill at tirerack.com he will set you up.
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White1 Private First Class 19 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 08 128i AW/Prem/PremAudio Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Regina/Sk/Ca iTrader: (1)	thanks, i will look into those on the net here, and try finding some user reviews. __________________ Scream till you like it.
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SpaceGhost Lieutenant 127 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Hankooks. I have them on my 335 and love them. great grip, great ride, and phenomenal in the wet. I paid about $150 a piece I think.
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