New front 19" tyres needed - which ones shall I go for?
11-20-2008, 03:42 AM
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Currently running on Continental Sport Contact 2's but wanted to know what else you guys have tried out and whether you are happy with the choice?
How are the Michelins and Pirelli's?
I am looking for non run flats....
How are the Michelins and Pirelli's?
I am looking for non run flats....
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Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='726254' date='Nov 20 2008, 07:42 AM
Currently running on Continental Sport Contact 2's but wanted to know what else you guys have tried out and whether you are happy with the choice?
How are the Michelins and Pirelli's?
I am looking for non run flats....
How are the Michelins and Pirelli's?
I am looking for non run flats....
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I find that the contis start off good, plenty of grip, then deteriorate very quickly. Mine last two sets of rears only last me 8K each. Just gone for contis again but are too expensive for what you get (?250 each). Next time i'm going for Falkens.
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PS2 or AS2 are the most expensive but probably really good. General Exclaim UHP are highly recommended for price, life, traction.
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Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='726254' date='Nov 20 2008, 05:42 AM
Currently running on Continental Sport Contact 2's but wanted to know what else you guys have tried out and whether you are happy with the choice?
How are the Michelins and Pirelli's?
I am looking for non run flats....
How are the Michelins and Pirelli's?
I am looking for non run flats....
GL
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='726256' date='Nov 20 2008, 02:55 PM
I seem to recall that is also a BMW recommendation.
Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, GoodYear, Michelin and Pirelli.
Your car is running on four tires - be careful and smart about what you buy!
But always same tires on the same axle.
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