What tires should I go with?

NY SLC 93 · 05-02-2008, 07:55 AM

Looking for alternatives to the OEM runflats.

I like the Toyo T1R and Falken FK452 for about $160 each.

What are you guys getting?

mikeo · 05-02-2008, 07:58 AM

What do you want in your tires? Long wear, maximum grip, rain performance, summer or all-season? We need more info before offering advice.

NY SLC 93 · 05-02-2008, 08:23 AM

A good all-around summer tire with good dry and wet grip. Something with decent wear as well.

2fast4u2 · 05-02-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NY SLC 93

Looking for alternatives to the OEM runflats.

I like the Toyo T1R and Falken FK452 for about $160 each.

What are you guys getting?

I like the Toyo T1R's also.

alpinedb · 05-02-2008, 08:38 AM

I have the fk452's and live by them. I had them on a previous car. Excellent wet performance.

NY SLC 93 · 05-02-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by alpinedb

I have the fk452's and live by them. I had them on a previous car. Excellent wet performance.

I had the fk451's on my car and loved them.

Gary@TireRack · 05-02-2008, 08:57 AM

The Bridgestone RE760 would meet these needs very well.

Additional $50 mail in rebate if you act before May 10th.

I have 2500 miles on my set and have zero complaints.

Gill

randomquickness · 05-02-2008, 10:08 AM

I had a set of falken 451s and 452s...they wear well grip well

Crowley · 05-02-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4u2

I like the Toyo T1R's also.

Had those on my 04 cobra ... 509rwhp / 520rwtq .. I liked them very much and would do them again.

Crowley

IDBMW · 05-02-2008, 12:13 PM

Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3. They are great tires. They improved the ride and handling on my Z4 over the stock run flats. They have a nice chevron pattern as well.

NY SLC 93 · 05-02-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IDBMW

Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3. They are great tires. They improved the ride and handling on my Z4 over the stock run flats. They have a nice chevron pattern as well.

Very sticky tires and awesome in the rain but they have weak side walls and are prone to bubling.

BMWeber · 05-02-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NY SLC 93

Very sticky tires and awesome in the rain but they have weak side walls and are prone to bubling.

I bubbled many Goodyear F1s before I finally switched to Michelin PS2. the PS2 in my mined are the best all around summer performance tire. only problem with PS2 is price but you get what you pay for.

stampchez · 05-02-2008, 05:14 PM

I'm thinking about going with Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs with 225s up front and 255s in the rear.

confusion · 05-02-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

I bubbled many Goodyear F1s before I finally switched to Michelin PS2. the PS2 in my mined are the best all around summer performance tire. only problem with PS2 is price but you get what you pay for.

after moving on from the stock contis of my e46 m3, the next tires i moved to were ps1s. after that, i moved to ps2s. i've never looked back. the two downsides are price and wear. as bmweber said, you get what you pay for performance-wise. i get between 12 and 15k on a set. they're awesome.

BMW Dreamer · 05-02-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

The Bridgestone RE760 would meet these needs very well.

Additional $50 mail in rebate if you act before May 10th.

I have 2500 miles on my set and have zero complaints.

Gill

YAH awesome tire and GREAT looking !!!

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IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3. They are great tires. They improved the ride and handling on my Z4 over the stock run flats. They have a nice chevron pattern as well. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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stampchez Captain 124 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking about going with Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs with 225s up front and 255s in the rear.
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