What tires are you runing?

WDE82 · 06-26-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

My Hankooks up front still have wear left after 30k miles. I'm pleasantly suprised by that. My rears never seem to exceed 15k before they have to be replaced. Heck, they always look worn after 7k miles. I've resigned myself to cheap chinese tires back there. Other tires I put back there: Conti's, hankooks.

Why would you put cheap chinese tires in the rear? Why are you driving a 135 if you can't afford to buy a set of rear tires once a year or two years?

Captain Blood · 06-26-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WDE82

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

My Hankooks up front still have wear left after 30k miles. I'm pleasantly suprised by that. My rears never seem to exceed 15k before they have to be replaced. Heck, they always look worn after 7k miles. I've resigned myself to cheap chinese tires back there. Other tires I put back there: Conti's, hankooks.

Why would you put cheap chinese tires in the rear? Why are you driving a 135 if you can't afford to buy a set of rear tires once a year or two years?

Because it's all freeway miles.

1N4ttro · 06-26-2018, 05:01 PM

F-225/40/18, R-255/35/18 MPSS and love them. Wished I had gotten rid of my RFT sooner, very pleased with performance and the ride quality improvements.

Now on the hunt for one of these.

gary_william · 06-26-2018, 06:20 PM

BFG g-force comp 2 A/S. No complaints.

chris_flies · 06-26-2018, 07:12 PM

Didn't mention my winter tires; General G-Max AS-05's. Good tires. Quiet, ride well, can handle Virginia snow, I can have fun with them whenever the weather is nice, and they're very affordable, but not cheap-y.

icegrill · 06-26-2018, 09:00 PM

Nitto G2 225 front 255 rear great tires so far.

gjm120 · 06-26-2018, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gary_william

BFG g-force comp 2 A/S. No complaints.

Ditto

bagekko · 06-27-2018, 08:20 AM

Thanks will prolly try them out next time as the crazy perf snows are more suited for the M5, I will need snows on my E34 540 for next winter and will probably go with the Xi3 there too.

I really didnt expect the Hakka R2's to be as sloppy as they are in the dry, but the snow capability is what I wanted.

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The X-ice 3 are perfect man. You will love them. The PA4s are definitely nowhere near the quality of Hakkas in snow but the Xi3 are!!! Without the sloppy dry ride!

Like you I run only square setups for snow tires on my 1M and did the same previously on my 135is

swagon · 06-28-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

Because it's all freeway miles.

If it's all freeway miles, how come rears don't last more than 15k?

Captain Blood · 06-28-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

Because it's all freeway miles.

If it's all freeway miles, how come rears don't last more than 15k?

Good question....

swunder · 06-28-2018, 04:26 PM

I just bought my car from a dealer who just put new Bridgestone Bridgestone POTENZA RE050A's on the car. Are they any good? Seem fine to me even though they are run flats... car doesn't seem harsh.

I'll need to pick up a winter set and wheels so we'll see for that!

chris_flies · 06-29-2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

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Originally Posted by swagon

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

Because it's all freeway miles.

If it's all freeway miles, how come rears don't last more than 15k?

Good question....

Are they FREEway miles? Lettin' some (insert patriotic German animal here) out?

Rottweilers, I think they work.

You were letting some Rottweilers out on those tires!

Perfect.

Gangplank · 06-30-2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

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Originally Posted by swagon

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

Because it's all freeway miles.

If it's all freeway miles, how come rears don't last more than 15k?

Good question....

Are they FREEway miles? Lettin' some (insert patriotic German animal here) out?

Rottweilers, I think they work.

You were letting some Rottweilers out on those tires!

Perfect.

Who let the dogs out?

J41m3 · 07-03-2018, 01:54 PM

Installed a new set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the difference is night and day when compared to stock run flats.

JHZR2 · 07-04-2018, 07:56 AM

Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Very satisfied.

Gangplank · 07-04-2018, 04:07 PM

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Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Very satisfied.

Except they aren't making them anymore.

Esteban · 07-04-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JHZR2

Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Very satisfied.

Except they aren't making them anymore.

Yep, MPSS replaced by MPS4S.

Dalecan · 07-04-2018, 04:52 PM

F-225/40/18, R-255/35/18 P Zero Nero all season with no issues or complaints.

MightyMouseTech · 07-04-2018, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by swunder

I just bought my car from a dealer who just put new Bridgestone Bridgestone POTENZA RE050A's on the car. Are they any good? Seem fine to me even though they are run flats... car doesn't seem harsh.

I'll need to pick up a winter set and wheels so we'll see for that!

They actually have really good grip, just ride like concrete bricks. You will see the difference when you get rid of them, which won't take long.

Zombie_Head · 07-10-2018, 05:11 AM

For the record:

8,800+ kms on new MPS4 225/40/18 all round

Front depth 7.5mm
Rear Depth 6.5mm

This includes several track days, highway, backroads, city etc.

I was expecting less, since i was really pushing the car on GP track and Airfield courses, i am surprised honestly.

zx10guy · 07-10-2018, 07:34 AM

Just slapped a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on my car. 225/40/18 245/35/18. Previous tires were the Pilot Super Sports. So far really impressed with the 4S. On the fun road I some times drive with lots of curves and elevation changes, the 4S just feels like it has a ton more grip where I find myself elevating my corner speeds more and feeling more confident pushing the car. Plus the 4S rides noticeably quieter than the SS'.

In the tire sizes I bought, Tire Rack still has the SS' in addition to the 4S. But the prices are the same. So I opted for the 4S especially with the rep at Tire Rack telling me Michelin made some changes to the tire compound to make them last a bit longer than the SS'.

bagekko · 07-10-2018, 09:47 AM

Finally swapped the AS to the MPSS this past weekend... gained at least 10mph on ramps. Used the MPSS last year, was funny because it was the newest set of summers I ever put on, usually they are more worn after 1 year. If I keep the 135 I might even be able to get a 3rd year out of them. Might be a while till I try the MP4S.

Edit - Seems like there is still MPSS stock out there..

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1N4ttro Private First Class 39 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	F-225/40/18, R-255/35/18 MPSS and love them. Wished I had gotten rid of my RFT sooner, very pleased with performance and the ride quality improvements. Now on the hunt for one of these. __________________ 2009 135i M Sport • 6MT • Space Gray/Terracotta • JB4 • 261s Last edited by 1N4ttro; 06-27-2018 at 06:47 AM..
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chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3037 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	Didn't mention my winter tires; General G-Max AS-05's. Good tires. Quiet, ride well, can handle Virginia snow, I can have fun with them whenever the weather is nice, and they're very affordable, but not cheap-y. __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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06-26-2018, 09:00 PM	#50
icegrill Lieutenant Colonel 2116 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (3)	Nitto G2 225 front 255 rear great tires so far.
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swunder First Lieutenant 304 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 135is, x3 m40i, V70R Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I just bought my car from a dealer who just put new Bridgestone Bridgestone POTENZA RE050A's on the car. Are they any good? Seem fine to me even though they are run flats... car doesn't seem harsh. I'll need to pick up a winter set and wheels so we'll see for that!
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J41m3 Nerd Extraordinaire 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Convertible Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 Installed a new set of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the difference is night and day when compared to stock run flats.
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Zombie_Head Captain 596 Rep 704 Posts Drives: E30 325i 4-Door Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0)	For the record: 8,800+ kms on new MPS4 225/40/18 all round Front depth 7.5mm Rear Depth 6.5mm This includes several track days, highway, backroads, city etc. I was expecting less, since i was really pushing the car on GP track and Airfield courses, i am surprised honestly.
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bagekko Major 871 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: Lots of BMWs Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: RI/MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M4 Vert [0.00] 2006 Z4M Roadster [0.00] 1995 540i [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2019 i3 Rex [0.00] 2021 X7 40i MSport [0.00]	Finally swapped the AS to the MPSS this past weekend... gained at least 10mph on ramps. Used the MPSS last year, was funny because it was the newest set of summers I ever put on, usually they are more worn after 1 year. If I keep the 135 I might even be able to get a 3rd year out of them. Might be a while till I try the MP4S. Edit - Seems like there is still MPSS stock out there.. __________________ 2008 M5 6spd, 1995 540i 6spd 2018 M4 Vert Comp, 2019 i3 120ah REX 2021 X7 40i MSport, 2006 Z4M 6spd Last edited by bagekko; 07-10-2018 at 09:53 AM..
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