Style 172 Wheels
08-04-2009, 10:44 AM
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I have 172's and love them, but do not love my tires. I have 275/30/19 Continental Sport Contact 2's. The ride is a bit noisy and rough, especially compared to the loaner that I have right now. I know this is partly due to the 19's, but I think is mostly due to the 30 series tires which is a very small sidewall. I'm told that I can't go any bigger on the sidewall because they won't fit since I already have big wheels.
What tires do you have on these wheels and what are your thoughts?
What tires do you have on these wheels and what are your thoughts?
08-04-2009, 10:52 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
Model Year: 2004
I don't have 172s. But the tire sizes on my 167s are compatible to 172s (see my sig.) I have Vredestein and they are great tires and quiet. They perform very in both dry and wet conditions. Check them out.
08-04-2009, 08:57 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='965892' date='Aug 5 2009, 12:03 AM
Get the Michelin PS2s -- the top rated summer performance tire.
Hankooks, Falkens, General Exclaims for performance at a good price
08-04-2009, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='965972' date='Aug 5 2009, 12:57 AM
you know what I'll say now
Hankooks, Falkens, General Exclaims for performance at a good price
Hankooks, Falkens, General Exclaims for performance at a good price
08-04-2009, 09:34 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='965994' date='Aug 5 2009, 01:18 AM
I don't think that any equal the PS2's wet weather performance. Some General Exclaims owners have told me that the tire is not great in the wet.
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08-04-2009, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='965352' date='Aug 4 2009, 08:52 PM
I don't have 172s. But the tire sizes on my 167s are compatible to 172s (see my sig.) I have Vredestein and they are great tires and quiet. They perform very in both dry and wet conditions. Check them out.
08-05-2009, 01:46 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
I used to have dunlop sport maxx on my 172, and now i have dunlop DZ101 and i love it!