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03-04-2006, 04:41 AM
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My Ride: [color=#000099][font=Verdana]Oct 2005 530d limousine, Silver Grey, Steptronic, Black Dakota leather, 17" Star Spoke style 138 wheels with Bridgestone Potenza 050A, extended air conditioning, M sports steering wheel, PDC, Xenon, ProSat Nav, Cruise Control, iDrive 19.02 [/font][/color]
I would like to hear your opinion for selecting summer tires from this list in dimension Front: 245/40X18 and rear: 275/35X18 monted on the Star Spoke 124 rims.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Goodyear F1 GSD-3
All tires are normal (and I don't even consider RFT)
Personally, I would go for Goodyear F1, but would like to hear from other experienced members what would be your choice?
In terms of price for a set, Michelin is 15% and Goodyear 7% more expensive than Bridgestone.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Goodyear F1 GSD-3
All tires are normal (and I don't even consider RFT)
Personally, I would go for Goodyear F1, but would like to hear from other experienced members what would be your choice?
In terms of price for a set, Michelin is 15% and Goodyear 7% more expensive than Bridgestone.
03-04-2006, 04:49 AM
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I haven't experienced the others but am ecstatic about my Pilot Sports. I have 19" rims, but I doubt the change in rim size is what has changed my car so much. The ride and feeling of control with the PS2 is incredible compared to the almost Buick-like steering feel I had with the Bridgestone runflats.
03-04-2006, 05:38 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
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I have the Goodyears. They are good, but somehow I wish the PS2's came in my size.
No logic, just a feeling that the PS2's would give a 'tighter' feel to the steering.
No logic, just a feeling that the PS2's would give a 'tighter' feel to the steering.
03-04-2006, 06:45 AM
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I really wanted the Goodyear's but I read somehwere on a forum, a long time ago now, that some people had balancing and vibration issues with that tire and the 5 series. That could be all wrong but I've converted to be a PS2 fan after reading so many positive posts about them. I just hope the treadwear is 'ok' for these tires, perhaps atleast 20,000 miles.
03-04-2006, 07:16 AM
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Take a look at this review to help confuse or clairify the issue for you
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...2&page_number=1
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03-04-2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='249698' date='Mar 4 2006, 07:45 AM
I really wanted the Goodyear's but I read somehwere on a forum, a long time ago now, that some people had balancing and vibration issues with that tire and the 5 series. That could be all wrong but I've converted to be a PS2 fan after reading so many positive posts about them. I just hope the treadwear is 'ok' for these tires, perhaps atleast 20,000 miles.
03-04-2006, 10:17 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Great question.
But do not keep the Continental SportContact2's out.
I'm between GY's and Conties in the size 245/40 18" (absolutely non RF's).
My criterias are comfort, silence and on top of all - non tramlinging!
But do not keep the Continental SportContact2's out.
I'm between GY's and Conties in the size 245/40 18" (absolutely non RF's).
My criterias are comfort, silence and on top of all - non tramlinging!
03-04-2006, 10:31 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
I wanted Bridge re50, then Contis, and when I ordered BMW changed policy and came GY nsc 1 rft no issues, no noise nothing. But I am looking for 20"s and will go w Hankook Ventus S1 Evo-if I can get another fast when there is a prob, otherwise just Conti SportCont 2!
PS2 are cool, but wear faster than others.
PS2 are cool, but wear faster than others.
03-05-2006, 12:31 AM
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www.tirerack.com
This site has pretty much all the information you will need: tests, specs, reviews etc.
Personally i'm going down the route of GY F1 GSD3 - but i dont think that theres much between all the tyres you list and the cont CS2's.
I was intersted to read that in some markets you can replace the tyres if you dont like them. I wish that applied over hear in the UK - or can someone point me in the right direction.
This site has pretty much all the information you will need: tests, specs, reviews etc.
Personally i'm going down the route of GY F1 GSD3 - but i dont think that theres much between all the tyres you list and the cont CS2's.
I was intersted to read that in some markets you can replace the tyres if you dont like them. I wish that applied over hear in the UK - or can someone point me in the right direction.
03-05-2006, 12:48 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by wales34part' post='250018' date='Mar 5 2006, 10:31 AM
www.tirerack.com
This site has pretty much all the information you will need: tests, specs, reviews etc.
Personally i'm going down the route of GY F1 GSD3 - but i dont think that theres much between all the tyres you list and the cont CS2's.
I was intersted to read that in some markets you can replace the tyres if you dont like them. I wish that applied over hear in the UK - or can someone point me in the right direction.
This site has pretty much all the information you will need: tests, specs, reviews etc.
Personally i'm going down the route of GY F1 GSD3 - but i dont think that theres much between all the tyres you list and the cont CS2's.
I was intersted to read that in some markets you can replace the tyres if you dont like them. I wish that applied over hear in the UK - or can someone point me in the right direction.
BUt if Hankook than only Evo S1 and not the R-S2 they tested!!!! these tires are tested on Ferrari Enzo. Lambo Murici etc, M5 w 605bhp. It is not only marketing!!!I like my NCT5s ut do not belive that the "V" shape lammels are better than the parallel for fighting aquaplaninng.