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02-12-2009, 11:43 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
I'm hoping you guys would help me in choosing the right tire from Performance, Comfort & Cost for my 545i. Please tell me which tire do you recommend from the below list and if you know a better tire that is not listed let me know. I was looking at TireRack but if you know of other places where I can find them at lower cost that would be good. Tire sizes 245/40R18 FRT & 275/35R18 RER
1. Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports
Potenza RE960
Potenza RE050A Pole Position
2. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
3. ContiSport Contact2
4. Yokohama Advan Sport
Yokohama S.Drive
5. GoodYear Eagle F1
6. Proxes T1R
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1. Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports
Potenza RE960
Potenza RE050A Pole Position
2. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
3. ContiSport Contact2
4. Yokohama Advan Sport
Yokohama S.Drive
5. GoodYear Eagle F1
6. Proxes T1R
Thanks!
02-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I like my Michelin Pilot A/S (not sure what the "Plus" adds), but I don't need to put on winter tires, so I truly use them in all conditions. So, all around they are good, but you do sacrifice a little on both ends of the spectrum. If you drive your car in the winter, based on where you live, I would guess you had a dedicated winter set-up? If so, you may want to go with one of the summer performance tires. I've heard good things about the F1s and the Potenza RE760.
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebran...nza+RE760+Sport
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebran...nza+RE760+Sport
02-12-2009, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Moopai' post='791490' date='Feb 12 2009, 01:43 PM
I'm hoping you guys would help me in choosing the right tire from Performance, Comfort & Cost for my 545i. Please tell me which tire do you recommend from the below list and if you know a better tire that is not listed let me know. I was looking at TireRack but if you know of other places where I can find them at lower cost that would be good. Tire sizes 245/40R18 FRT & 275/35R18 RER
1. Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports
Potenza RE960
Potenza RE050A Pole Position
2. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
3. ContiSport Contact2
4. Yokohama Advan Sport
Yokohama S.Drive
5. GoodYear Eagle F1
6. Proxes T1R
Thanks!
1. Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports
Potenza RE960
Potenza RE050A Pole Position
2. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus
3. ContiSport Contact2
4. Yokohama Advan Sport
Yokohama S.Drive
5. GoodYear Eagle F1
6. Proxes T1R
Thanks!
02-12-2009, 02:02 PM
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Discount tire direct FREE SHIPPING!! I was looking on doing that set up as well.. GL
S. Drives are good but the rears are pricey, so are the RE960 at 260ish along with Michelin AS
Hankook k104 sport are decent
Falken 452's
Falken Azenis 115's
S. Drives are good but the rears are pricey, so are the RE960 at 260ish along with Michelin AS
Hankook k104 sport are decent
Falken 452's
Falken Azenis 115's
02-12-2009, 02:13 PM
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02-12-2009, 03:32 PM
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just put Kumhos on my based on great reviews on tirerack.com. my 99 has bfgoodrich, but are summer tires. the kumhos are a/s.
kumhos have some flat spotting and a bit of chatter, but they seem pretty good. originally had goodyear eagle rs-a which seem to last a long time.
kumhos have some flat spotting and a bit of chatter, but they seem pretty good. originally had goodyear eagle rs-a which seem to last a long time.
02-13-2009, 07:40 AM
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Try General Exclaim UHP's from Tire Rack. Great summer tires with low noise and great wear. Had them on my E36 M3 and have them on my wifes G35. Very inexpensive and great bang for the buck but sidewalls not as stiff as some higher prices tires. None the less, best bang for the buck for everyday use. I plan to get them on my 545i sport when the dealer's Dunlop run-flats wear out.
02-13-2009, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mofares' post='792120' date='Feb 13 2009, 10:40 AM
Try General Exclaim UHP's from Tire Rack. Great summer tires with low noise and great wear. Had them on my E36 M3 and have them on my wifes G35. Very inexpensive and great bang for the buck but sidewalls not as stiff as some higher prices tires. None the less, best bang for the buck for everyday use. I plan to get them on my 545i sport when the dealer's Dunlop run-flats wear out.