Tire choice for RIM 172.. plesase suggest

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12-14-2007, 07:28 PM

bun[z]

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My Ride: 2006 530i Carbon black with R19 M 172 Rim M sport package+ Sunroof Black dakotar interiro with titanium trim. + profession pack Aftermarket: AFE CAI, Remus exhuast, sprintbooster, M5 rear spoiler, AC roof spoiler, carbon fiber trim sills, etc.. + 2000 ML430 passed to wife..hehe

I have driven 27300km
.. the tires were wearing off hard, and start to get DSP light while taking off hard..

I am thinking of changing to new pairs of tires.

any suggestion ?

continental contisport 2 (oem)

or

contisport 3 ( any differences between 2 and 3.)

or
goodyear eagle F1 GS-D3

or

others ?

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12-15-2007, 12:08 AM

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My Ride: F11 -14

Both ContiSports are great chioces; both in regards to handling, road noise and duration. I've tried both and I am more than pleased!

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12-15-2007, 02:39 AM

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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport . Options: Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC. . Mods: Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear . Wheels: 20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)

I'm running Michalin PS2 on my summer rims -- same size as the M172s.

The tyre is quiet, comfortable and most has excellent grip from both a standing start and conrnering at high speeds.

Have only had them one summer, so cannot say how long they last -- so far so good!

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12-15-2007, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bun[z

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I have driven 27300km
.. the tires were wearing off hard, and start to get DSP light while taking off hard..

I am thinking of changing to new pairs of tires.

any suggestion ?

continental contisport 2 (oem)

or

contisport 3 ( any differences between 2 and 3.)

or
goodyear eagle F1 GS-D3

or

others ?

Just changed my rears to Kuhmo ECSTA KU31 96 Y 275 X 30 X 19
They seem as good if not better than th OEM Continentals (a lot quieter) and very good price compared to Continentals and Michelins (Paid ?290 inc fitting and VAT for 2)

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12-15-2007, 05:14 AM

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I have had the Continental ContiSport2 and the Goodyear F1 tires on my previous car, an E46. The Continentals became noisy after 10,000 miles. I replaced them with the Goodyears. They were smoother and quieter throughout their life. I replaced the Goodyears with another set of Goodyears.