Non M5 166 Wheel Tire Brand?
01-15-2010 | 09:00 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Blacked out 530i, Carbon Fiber Pillars, Carbon Fiber Emblems (Wheels, Steering Wheel and Hood/Trunk). Blacked out kidney Grill, Smoked side marker lights, 15mm Rear Spacers, K&N Filter, Window Tint, Navigon Syst. Breyton Front Lip. Bilistein Coil Over Suspension Front & Rear Droped 1.5" Genuine M5 Pedal set. Mtechnik side skirts, RPI Exhaust.
Trying to find out what good rated brand i should get for my 166 wheels i just purchased. Any suggestions guys?
01-15-2010 | 09:03 PM
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General UHP or Hankook Ventus tires are recc'd often for 166's and/or 19" wheels here. I personally have General UHP's on my 166's.
tirerack.com is a good resource to find pricing and reviews on different tire brands...
tirerack.com is a good resource to find pricing and reviews on different tire brands...
01-15-2010 | 09:05 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Blacked out 530i, Carbon Fiber Pillars, Carbon Fiber Emblems (Wheels, Steering Wheel and Hood/Trunk). Blacked out kidney Grill, Smoked side marker lights, 15mm Rear Spacers, K&N Filter, Window Tint, Navigon Syst. Breyton Front Lip. Bilistein Coil Over Suspension Front & Rear Droped 1.5" Genuine M5 Pedal set. Mtechnik side skirts, RPI Exhaust.
Yeah, iv been on tirerack.com for about 40 min busting my head reading through reviews and what not but cant decide. They say the Z-Rated tires are the best and the load bearing weight makes a difference bla, bla, bla, bla....... So i figured id just ask......
01-16-2010 | 07:06 AM
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My Ride: 1985 325e (sold it in 1996) // 2001 Z3 2.5 / White / Blk Lthr / 5-spd (wife's) // 04 530i / Metallic Blk / Beige Lthr / 6-spd / Logic7 / 19" 166 Michelin Pilot Sp
Regular Michelin Pilots - as summer tires - although for winter here in MN I have my stock wheels on Dunlop wintersport M3's.
If I had a choice now, I'd probably go with the UHPs simply due to price--the Pilots are hella expensive (but worth it if you've got the cash).
If I had a choice now, I'd probably go with the UHPs simply due to price--the Pilots are hella expensive (but worth it if you've got the cash).
01-16-2010 | 08:09 AM
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If you are on a budget and want summer performance tires, get the Hankook Ventus V12 Evos, which has done really well in tire comparos. If you want max summer performance tires, lots of members swear by the Michelin PS2s -- but they are very expensive andn although top-rated in the wet, they have generally performed mid-pack in the dry weather tests in tire comparos.
For ultra high performance all seasons, if on a budget, the General Exclaim UHPs are highly regarded by members here. Note that the Generals have a somehwat softer sidewall so if you are a cornering nut, these may not be for you. For great ultra performance all seasons, if price is no object, the Michelin Pilot Sport AS tires are used by and well-regadedd by many members.
For ultra high performance all seasons, if on a budget, the General Exclaim UHPs are highly regarded by members here. Note that the Generals have a somehwat softer sidewall so if you are a cornering nut, these may not be for you. For great ultra performance all seasons, if price is no object, the Michelin Pilot Sport AS tires are used by and well-regadedd by many members.
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