The Goodyear F1 GS-D3's are the best tires I've ever had. Check out the reviews at tirerack.com. Great ride, low noise, terrific traction in the wet and dry, good mileage so far, and beautifully smooth breakaway. I would spend a little extra and get a set of these - you won't regret it.

I'd also consider mounting them on some aftermarket wheels. With the cost of mounting, remounting, and balancing, and the chance of damaging your wheels, it might be worth it to have a complete set.

 

I really had a great experience with the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Postitions on both my 2001 EW39 and my 1989 M3. The same reviews at Tire Rack include these tires and the Goodyears that wolverine recommends. They both cost about the same -- the Bridgestones outperformed the Goodyears in many of the tests by a small margin...on the other hand, it seems that the Goodyears are better in the wet...

 

How does Goodyear F1 GS-D3 compare to Michelin PS2? I'm think about getting the Michelin PS2 after I wear down the Dunlop Run Flat Tires. Thanks.

 

Here is a link to the test result charts that compare the Goodyear, Bridgestone, and Michelins -- click here...

 

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You won't be dissapointed with any of the three - all great tires. Here's another comparison link:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresult...lay.jsp?type=MP

 

I agree. I already have a set off BBS RK's for my winter set up.

I also like the S-03's (had them on my Audi). Come to think of it, they didn't last much more than 12K miles either. I seem to need new tires before each winter.

 

I can't comment on your tyres specifically, but I've been through 3 sets of Continental Conti Sport contacts on my E39. They (the rear tyres) averaged about 22 to 25 000 km's (13 670 to 15 534 miles) each. I was not impressed

 

I really whammed a curb today. Cornered right over it with a very ugly noise. I really had a low moment because I remembered this post of Rudy's. I drove on for about another ten miles watching the FTM which did not react at all. When I finally arrived at my destination I went directly to the right rear tire and wheel expecting to see a heck of a lump on the wall and a damaged wheel. Much to my surprise, there was neither. Believe me, I am a Dunlop run flat fan at this point with my experiences so far.

 

I really whammed a curb today. Cornered right over it with a very ugly noise. I really had a low moment because I remembered this post of Rudy's. I drove on for about another ten miles watching the FTM which did not react at all. When I finally arrived at my destination I went directly to the right rear tire and wheel expecting to see a heck of a lump on the wall and a damaged wheel. Much to my surprise, there was neither. Believe me, I am a Dunlop run flat fan at this point with my experiences so far.
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Hey JDN,

I'll send you my rears in another week or so.

 

I really whammed a curb today. Cornered right over it with a very ugly noise. I really had a low moment because I remembered this post of Rudy's. I drove on for about another ten miles watching the FTM which did not react at all. When I finally arrived at my destination I went directly to the right rear tire and wheel expecting to see a heck of a lump on the wall and a damaged wheel. Much to my surprise, there was neither. Believe me, I am a Dunlop run flat fan at this point with my experiences so far.
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Hey JDN,

I'll send you my rears in another week or so.
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Hot diggety, realty, you are definitely the greatest guy in the forum. You are sending me a sport exhaust for my birthday and maybe some tires for the holidays. Wheee! With all of this pork, I could nominate your for forum prez, and you would win easily. Now you stay healthy, ya heah!!