Recommended Non-Runflats for use with Performance Suspension

wes128 · 02-02-2011, 10:38 AM

Will be installing Performance Suspension for 2009 128i coupe. Which non-runflats are good with this suspension? I am looking at Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, Continental Extreme Contact DW and Hankook Ventus V12. These will be 205/50/17. I have heard that the Hankooks may be softer than either the Michelin and/or the Continental. And that the Continentals are more noisy. Any thought on the tire that would work best and its characteristics with PS woulod be appreciated.

Bimmer-Bob · 02-02-2011, 10:46 AM

Well, obviously the Pilot Sports have a great rep, so you probably couldn't go wrong with them. They are spendy, though. There are also the new Michelins, Pilot Super Sports or something.

I've got Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs - great tires, and a steal at the price for which they sell. Only downside I can think of is that they're noisy - I don't really mind, but I can see how some people would. Sort of takes away from the "lux" feel of the car a bit, if that makes sense.

I'm afraid I don't know anything about the other tires you mentioned.

BTW, why aren't you looking at sizes wider than 205?

wes128 · 02-07-2011, 03:09 PM

Bob

I did not know that anything wider would fit on the rim. Tell me the lo-down on going to a wider size tire. What is the next size up to replace the 205/50/17 tire I now have?

babyboss · 02-07-2011, 03:11 PM

michelin xcellent but wears quicker
conti harder but will last longer ..

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wes128 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Recommended Non-Runflats for use with Performance Suspension Will be installing Performance Suspension for 2009 128i coupe. Which non-runflats are good with this suspension? I am looking at Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, Continental Extreme Contact DW and Hankook Ventus V12. These will be 205/50/17. I have heard that the Hankooks may be softer than either the Michelin and/or the Continental. And that the Continentals are more noisy. Any thought on the tire that would work best and its characteristics with PS woulod be appreciated. __________________ I had to slide to avoid a collision with a woman who just heard that Michael Jackson died.
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Bimmer-Bob ! 693 Rep 3,266 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anacortes, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i (E82) [9.25]	Well, obviously the Pilot Sports have a great rep, so you probably couldn't go wrong with them. They are spendy, though. There are also the new Michelins, Pilot Super Sports or something. I've got Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs - great tires, and a steal at the price for which they sell. Only downside I can think of is that they're noisy - I don't really mind, but I can see how some people would. Sort of takes away from the "lux" feel of the car a bit, if that makes sense. I'm afraid I don't know anything about the other tires you mentioned. BTW, why aren't you looking at sizes wider than 205?
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wes128 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Bob I did not know that anything wider would fit on the rim. Tell me the lo-down on going to a wider size tire. What is the next size up to replace the 205/50/17 tire I now have? __________________ I had to slide to avoid a collision with a woman who just heard that Michael Jackson died.
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babyboss Lieutenant 74 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 640d Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: centurion iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 640d [0.00]	michelin xcellent but wears quicker conti harder but will last longer ..
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