Which tires do you have on your BMW?

bimmer456 · 10-03-2017, 11:41 AM

I've had good experiences with Kumho, they are the brand used on the Viper and are inexpensive while being as good as the premium brands on the track. I'm currently using the stock pirellis on my car and have the tire insurance through BMW. They are certainly better than the stock all seasons on the loaner cars, but have a short tread life. Not sure what other tires I can use without voiding the tire warranty through BMW as you are supposed to use OEM tires.

c1pher · 10-03-2017, 11:49 AM

I have 225/40 and 255/35 18 inch tires and feel they are better than the OEM size. These are the same sizes as the 335is...

R3dliner · 10-03-2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Real Dodger

Getting ready to replace my Continentals on my back wheels. How long would you expect the A/S 3's to last? I don't think the tread warranty applies to a staggered setup like mine on the 135.

It has a 500 tread wear. I've driven about 10k and my rear tires are down to 7/32. fronts at 9/32. I do like to stomp though

vinylengraver · 10-03-2017, 12:05 PM

Conti Extremecontact DW. The car won't be used in the winter, so I was looking for a good dry/wet tires with emphasis on wet. Really liking these, however as I understand they are discontinued now... I believe the newest version is called Extremecontact Sport.

nyalpine90 · 10-03-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vinylengraver

Conti Extremecontact DW. The car won't be used in the winter, so I was looking for a good dry/wet tires with emphasis on wet. Really liking these, however as I understand they are discontinued now... I believe the newest version is called Extremecontact Sport.

DWS06 is newest version all season tire.

theres plenty of summer tires

zx10guy · 10-03-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

I've had good experiences with Kumho, they are the brand used on the Viper and are inexpensive while being as good as the premium brands on the track. I'm currently using the stock pirellis on my car and have the tire insurance through BMW. They are certainly better than the stock all seasons on the loaner cars, but have a short tread life. Not sure what other tires I can use without voiding the tire warranty through BMW as you are supposed to use OEM tires.

I agree on Kumho. I tried a set a long time ago when they were very unknown. Was very pleased with them. But then they started to gain in popularity and the prices crept up.

zx10guy · 10-03-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MGM135is

I have 235/255 18 inch tires and feel they are better than the OEM size. These are the same sizes as the 335is...

No rubbing issues with the front tires?

BimmerRookie · 10-03-2017, 12:38 PM

Conti DW
265/30/19
285/30/19

02Pilot · 10-03-2017, 01:17 PM

BFG G-force Sport Comp-2.

c1pher · 10-03-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zx10guy

No rubbing issues with the front tires?

The fronts have way more room than the rears, but no rubbing on either. I am on the stock m-sport suspension, but know others on the BMW performance suspension run 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 rear. I typo'd earlier on my tire sizes.

sygazelle · 10-03-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 02Pilot

BFG G-force Sport Comp-2.

I got rid of RFT 18 months ago and went this go flat tire. I like them very much. 20k miles on them and still a lot of tread. I think they will go 35k+ miles. For the type of driving I do they are fantastic. Those who track might have a different opinion.

On previous BMWs I've gone with staggered set up and expensive ultra summers. Very expensive way to go. I'm now into square setup with high performance all seasons. No regrets.

These go flats with DHP make the 328 a great ride.

If you don't need or want expensive, climb-walls grippy, tires that wear out too quickly, consider ditching your RFTs and going with this gem.

Check out the reviews.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...245WR8GFC2ASXL

Calvin36 · 10-03-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chaungo

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

Which tires do you currently have on your cars/sav?

i currently have Conti DWS06, no complaints in snow or any weather conditions.
So im at the point that i have to replace rear tires, fronts are OK. (22k miles)
i do have conti kit thats comes with sealant and air compressor, it works well.

im not sure whether to go back to runflat tires or regular tires.
not many tires are available for 275 40 19, 245 45 19. Majority of tires are summer performances. Storage is limited for winter wheels.

i may go with P7 or MXM4 ZP?

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
235/35/19
275/30/19

Probably the best budget tires.
They are 85-90% the performance of PSS for half the price.

That's what I heard too. Will be going with these next! Saw very good customer reviews and tirerack did a nice comparison with equivalent tires and it shined.

emil111 · 10-04-2017, 02:36 AM

Pirelli cinturato p7 runflat- summer
Pirelli sottozero-winter

On 16 inch rims.......

One can definetly feel the difference between runflats and non runflats.....both sets are very good but for the amount of miles i do i feel like i would have been better off buying non rufnlats for summer aswell....

Azn Ninja · 10-04-2017, 03:08 PM

I run Michelin PSS and Blizzaks for winter.

P1 · 10-08-2017, 08:40 PM

Banana Hammock · 10-09-2017, 12:50 AM

265 Front 285 Rear Hankook V12 Evo2. Relatively cheap, quiet, and has more grip than I dare use. I'm happy.

TO 335 · 10-09-2017, 10:00 AM

ExtremeContact Sport 245/35/19 square set up very happy summer with them.

zinengineer · 10-09-2017, 11:04 AM

continental DWS06 on both cars. 20" staggered on the X5 and 19" square on the 535. Currently have close to 20K miles on the 20" set, down to about 8mm. Both sets seem to be holding up well and provide a much better ride (IMHO).

I don't currently plan to go back to the run-flats

valve float · 10-09-2017, 07:44 PM

BFGoodrich G-Force Comp2 A/S
245/45/18 on square oem 397

opihi5 · 10-09-2017, 10:05 PM

AD08r's

SakhirM4 · 10-09-2017, 10:13 PM

Agree with everyone that mentioned the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires. I put them on for the winter last year and liked them so much I left them on when summer came.

nyalpine90 · 10-11-2017, 11:13 AM

cant decide which tire to get between DWS06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3

10-03-2017, 11:41 AM	#23
bimmer456 Major General 3077 Rep 6,089 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	I've had good experiences with Kumho, they are the brand used on the Viper and are inexpensive while being as good as the premium brands on the track. I'm currently using the stock pirellis on my car and have the tire insurance through BMW. They are certainly better than the stock all seasons on the loaner cars, but have a short tread life. Not sure what other tires I can use without voiding the tire warranty through BMW as you are supposed to use OEM tires.
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10-03-2017, 12:05 PM	#26
vinylengraver First Lieutenant 381 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Langley, BC iTrader: (0)	Conti Extremecontact DW. The car won't be used in the winter, so I was looking for a good dry/wet tires with emphasis on wet. Really liking these, however as I understand they are discontinued now... I believe the newest version is called Extremecontact Sport.
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10-03-2017, 12:38 PM	#30
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10-03-2017, 01:17 PM	#31
02Pilot Malcontent 188 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	BFG G-force Sport Comp-2.
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10-04-2017, 02:36 AM	#35
emil111 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 530i Xdrive ,114d Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Pirelli cinturato p7 runflat- summer Pirelli sottozero-winter On 16 inch rims....... One can definetly feel the difference between runflats and non runflats.....both sets are very good but for the amount of miles i do i feel like i would have been better off buying non rufnlats for summer aswell....
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Azn Ninja Enlisted Member 18 Rep 39 Posts Drives: F22 M235i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I run Michelin PSS and Blizzaks for winter. __________________ BMW F22 M235i M Performance VMR 18" V710 Staggered \| M Performance Exhaust \| M Performance Splitter \| M Performance Diffuser \| M Performance Grille \| M Performance CF Interior \| CF Mirror Caps \| CF Trunk Lip \| 35% Ceramic Tint
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10-09-2017, 12:50 AM	#38
Banana Hammock Beefcake 3738 Rep 711 Posts Drives: R32 GTR Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	265 Front 285 Rear Hankook V12 Evo2. Relatively cheap, quiet, and has more grip than I dare use. I'm happy.
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10-09-2017, 10:00 AM	#39
TO 335 Private First Class 31 Rep 129 Posts Drives: EB 335xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	ExtremeContact Sport 245/35/19 square set up very happy summer with them.
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10-09-2017, 11:04 AM	#40
zinengineer Second Lieutenant 207 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2016 Space Gray X5 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Western Kentucky iTrader: (0)	continental DWS06 on both cars. 20" staggered on the X5 and 19" square on the 535. Currently have close to 20K miles on the 20" set, down to about 8mm. Both sets seem to be holding up well and provide a much better ride (IMHO). I don't currently plan to go back to the run-flats __________________ 2016 X5 35i Xdrive M Sport; Space Gray Metallic/Mocha Dakota 2014 535i Xdrive luxury line; Black Sapphire Metallic/Black Dakota
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7552 Rep 11,936 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.25]	cant decide which tire to get between DWS06 or Pilot Sport A/S 3
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