Tire Recommendations?
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I'm getting ready to get some new tires for my 545i Sport Package car, and would appreciate some feedback from those who have had good luck with a particular tire. Because the tires on the 545i SP car are pretty large and low-profile, I know that the wrong tire can give a harsh ride. Two big factors I'm looking for are tread quietness and a good ride. I especially do not want a loud tread noise! I also want a good handling, responsive tire. I don't care about snow traction, and longevity isn't a primary concern. So far, I've had the dreaded Dunlop OEM runflats (good handling, harsh ride and horrible tread noise after 4,000 miles), Michelin PS2s (incredible handling, ride too harsh for me, too much tread noise, and I could never get them balanced), Yokohama AVS db S2s (very quiet, good handling, harsh ride) and my current Continental ContiSport Contact 2s (probably the best of the bunch for me overall so far- good handling, good ride and fairly quiet tread, but not outstanding in any one area).
The tires I'm thinking about now are:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2. Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
Anyone have any recommendations based on their own experiences? I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the F1 GS-DS or the PZero Nero M+S AND any of the tires I've had on my car mentioned above, and can tell me how they compare against each other.
Thanks,
RAI
The tires I'm thinking about now are:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2. Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
Anyone have any recommendations based on their own experiences? I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the F1 GS-DS or the PZero Nero M+S AND any of the tires I've had on my car mentioned above, and can tell me how they compare against each other.
Thanks,
RAI
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Originally Posted by RAI' date='Sep 12 2005, 01:01 PM
I'm getting ready to get some new tires for my 545i Sport Package car, and would appreciate some feedback from those who have had good luck with a particular tire.? Because the tires on the 545i SP car are pretty large and low-profile, I know that the wrong tire can give a harsh ride.? Two big factors I'm looking for are tread quietness and a good ride.? I especially do not want a loud tread noise!? I also want a good handling, responsive tire.? I don't care about snow traction, and longevity isn't a primary concern.? So far, I've had the dreaded Dunlop OEM runflats (good handling, harsh ride and horrible tread noise after 4,000 miles), Michelin PS2s (incredible handling, ride too harsh for me, too much tread noise, and I could never get them balanced), Yokohama AVS db S2s (very quiet, good handling, harsh ride) and my current Continental ContiSport Contact 2s (probably the best of the bunch for me overall so far- good handling, good ride and fairly quiet tread, but not outstanding in any one area).
The tires I'm thinking about now are:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2. Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
Anyone have any recommendations based on their own experiences?? I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the F1 GS-DS or the PZero Nero M+S AND any of the tires I've had on my car mentioned above, and can tell me how they compare against each other.
Thanks,
RAI
The tires I'm thinking about now are:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2. Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
Anyone have any recommendations based on their own experiences?? I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the F1 GS-DS or the PZero Nero M+S AND any of the tires I've had on my car mentioned above, and can tell me how they compare against each other.
Thanks,
RAI
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BMW NA replaced my Dunflops with Bridgestone RE050 run flats and I like them a lot better. NO NOISE and the ride seems less harsh. Handling seems to be equivalent.
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Does Michelin make any good runflats yet?
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
Not that you would want to reprise the Dunlop RFs, but the ones that came on my 545 sport (arrived ~June 1) now have about 8,000 miles and are no noisier than when they were new. Plenty of tread left, too.
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Originally Posted by RAI' date='Sep 12 2005, 12:01 PM
I'm getting ready to get some new tires for my 545i Sport Package car, and would appreciate some feedback from those who have had good luck with a particular tire.? Because the tires on the 545i SP car are pretty large and low-profile, I know that the wrong tire can give a harsh ride.? Two big factors I'm looking for are tread quietness and a good ride.? I especially do not want a loud tread noise!? I also want a good handling, responsive tire.? I don't care about snow traction, and longevity isn't a primary concern.? So far, I've had the dreaded Dunlop OEM runflats (good handling, harsh ride and horrible tread noise after 4,000 miles), Michelin PS2s (incredible handling, ride too harsh for me, too much tread noise, and I could never get them balanced), Yokohama AVS db S2s (very quiet, good handling, harsh ride) and my current Continental ContiSport Contact 2s (probably the best of the bunch for me overall so far- good handling, good ride and fairly quiet tread, but not outstanding in any one area).
The tires I'm thinking about now are:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2. Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
Anyone have any recommendations based on their own experiences?? I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the F1 GS-DS or the PZero Nero M+S AND any of the tires I've had on my car mentioned above, and can tell me how they compare against each other.
Thanks,
RAI
The tires I'm thinking about now are:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2. Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
Anyone have any recommendations based on their own experiences?? I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the F1 GS-DS or the PZero Nero M+S AND any of the tires I've had on my car mentioned above, and can tell me how they compare against each other.
Thanks,
RAI
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Grey 545i, Steptronic, Black Leather, Poplar Trim, Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Nav, PDC, Cold Weather Package, Sun Shades, X-pel clear bra
I recently upgraded my wheels to 19" Radenergies and went with Bridgestone SO3's. They may a bit more expesnive than the one you are looking at, but you should consider them.
So far they are very quiet (but the RF's were at first to). The ride of these are much better than the RF's I had on the stock 18" wheel. Handling is vastly improved and I have not experienced any tramlining. So far I am very pleased.
So far they are very quiet (but the RF's were at first to). The ride of these are much better than the RF's I had on the stock 18" wheel. Handling is vastly improved and I have not experienced any tramlining. So far I am very pleased.
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Originally Posted by allenman' date='Sep 13 2005, 06:57 AM
I would lose the runflats period (and buy some Michelins),
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