Performance Tire Experiences
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='286880' date='May 24 2006, 03:32 AM
If you're concerned about tire wear, those conti sport contacts 2s should last a good deal longer.
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In a new tyre test (size 235/35 19") done by AutoBild magazine the GoodYear F1 was the best.
The other highly recommended tyre was the new Continental SportContact3 (note the number).
Michelin has done good in a lot of tests on dry surfice, but all of them say that the PS2 is really
not good at all in wet conditions!
Note that these test im refering to have all been done with real summer tyres, not all season ones.
The other highly recommended tyre was the new Continental SportContact3 (note the number).
Michelin has done good in a lot of tests on dry surfice, but all of them say that the PS2 is really
not good at all in wet conditions!
Note that these test im refering to have all been done with real summer tyres, not all season ones.
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My Ride: 2009 535XI, Barbera Red with beige leather, Navigation, premium package, cold weather package, 18 inch wheels,
2007 530XI, Monaco Blue with Auburn leather , Navigation, Logic 7, premium package, cold weather package, M-Aero kit, Rear Spoiler, 18 inch 135m style wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's, AngeliBrights.
2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='286955' date='May 24 2006, 09:04 AM
In a new tyre test (size 235/35 19") done by AutoBild magazine the GoodYear F1 was the best.
The other highly recommended tyre was the new Continental SportContact3 (note the number).
Michelin has done good in a lot of tests on dry surfice, but all of them say that the PS2 is really
not good at all in wet conditions!
Note that these test im refering to have all been done with real summer tyres, not all season ones.
The other highly recommended tyre was the new Continental SportContact3 (note the number).
Michelin has done good in a lot of tests on dry surfice, but all of them say that the PS2 is really
not good at all in wet conditions!
Note that these test im refering to have all been done with real summer tyres, not all season ones.
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My Ride: 2009 535XI, Barbera Red with beige leather, Navigation, premium package, cold weather package, 18 inch wheels,
2007 530XI, Monaco Blue with Auburn leather , Navigation, Logic 7, premium package, cold weather package, M-Aero kit, Rear Spoiler, 18 inch 135m style wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's, AngeliBrights.
2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='286955' date='May 24 2006, 09:04 AM
In a new tyre test (size 235/35 19") done by AutoBild magazine the GoodYear F1 was the best.
The other highly recommended tyre was the new Continental SportContact3 (note the number).
Michelin has done good in a lot of tests on dry surfice, but all of them say that the PS2 is really
not good at all in wet conditions!
Note that these test im refering to have all been done with real summer tyres, not all season ones.
The other highly recommended tyre was the new Continental SportContact3 (note the number).
Michelin has done good in a lot of tests on dry surfice, but all of them say that the PS2 is really
not good at all in wet conditions!
Note that these test im refering to have all been done with real summer tyres, not all season ones.
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My Ride: 2009 535XI, Barbera Red with beige leather, Navigation, premium package, cold weather package, 18 inch wheels,
2007 530XI, Monaco Blue with Auburn leather , Navigation, Logic 7, premium package, cold weather package, M-Aero kit, Rear Spoiler, 18 inch 135m style wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's, AngeliBrights.
2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='289720' date='May 30 2006, 09:08 AM
Mine are OEM set up for 19inch rims - 245/35/r19 front 275/30/r19 rear.
Don't know about wear yet I'm afraid, but as the conti's spin less than the goodyears I'm guessing they will wear better.
How bout this:
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/.../main01_en.html
Don't know about wear yet I'm afraid, but as the conti's spin less than the goodyears I'm guessing they will wear better.
How bout this:
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/.../main01_en.html
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My Ride: 2009 535XI, Barbera Red with beige leather, Navigation, premium package, cold weather package, 18 inch wheels,
2007 530XI, Monaco Blue with Auburn leather , Navigation, Logic 7, premium package, cold weather package, M-Aero kit, Rear Spoiler, 18 inch 135m style wheels, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's, AngeliBrights.
2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='289720' date='May 30 2006, 09:08 AM
Mine are OEM set up for 19inch rims - 245/35/r19 front 275/30/r19 rear.
Don't know about wear yet I'm afraid, but as the conti's spin less than the goodyears I'm guessing they will wear better.
How bout this:
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/.../main01_en.html
Don't know about wear yet I'm afraid, but as the conti's spin less than the goodyears I'm guessing they will wear better.
How bout this:
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/.../main01_en.html
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I've recently replaced my RFT's for Michelin PS2's and they're great! Great grip (much better then RFT), pretty silent and pretty good on wet surface (I got them siped for extra grip in this conditions). Go for the PS2's, you won't regret it!
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all those mentioned there were beaten last yr by Korean Hankook Evo 1 
and they are good over 300km/h.
The question is what size, what budget, aquaplanning, or dry driving matters
and they are good over 300km/h.
The question is what size, what budget, aquaplanning, or dry driving matters
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2008 650i convertible Titaniun Silver Chateau pearl leather,Gray top, cold weather package, Logic 7 premium sound, comfort access.
Originally Posted by ats77' post='290535' date='May 31 2006, 05:04 PM
all those mentioned there were beaten last yr by Korean Hankook Evo 1
and they are good over 300km/h.
The question is what size, what budget, aquaplanning, or dry driving matters
and they are good over 300km/h.
The question is what size, what budget, aquaplanning, or dry driving matters