Tire Recommendations
03-30-2009, 11:06 PM
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I have bought used rims with Vredestein Ultrac tyres on them last year, I had no experience with this brand before, but I have to admit, they are amazing, silent, perfect handling and good looking tyres with Giugiaro design for a very good price. Also their lifetime seems to be quite good. Before I had good year eagle, they were good, but not better.
03-31-2009, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='831445' date='Mar 31 2009, 07:52 AM
I had the Pilot Sport PS2 on my M3 and replaced them with Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position and was thrilled by the difference. The Bridgestones handled way way better, were actually quieter and CHEAPER.
03-31-2009, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='831445' date='Mar 31 2009, 12:52 AM
I had the Pilot Sport PS2 on my M3 and replaced them with Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position and was thrilled by the difference. The Bridgestones handled way way better, were actually quieter and CHEAPER.
03-31-2009, 06:13 AM
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I'm a bit late with my thoughts, but I'll add them anyway 
I also live in Houston and am going through the same tire decision process, but for 19's. Agree that you don't need an all season tire in Houston, so if you're looking for better tread life you might want to consider the Bridgeston RE760 next time. I'm considering them but was looking for feedback on how they work on a 550i first 
I also live in Houston and am going through the same tire decision process, but for 19's. Agree that you don't need an all season tire in Houston, so if you're looking for better tread life you might want to consider the Bridgeston RE760 next time. I'm considering them but was looking for feedback on how they work on a 550i first
03-31-2009, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Spyglass' post='831628' date='Mar 31 2009, 08:13 AM
I'm a bit late with my thoughts, but I'll add them anyway I also live in Houston and am going through the same tire decision process, but for 19's. Agree that you don't need an all season tire in Houston, so if you're looking for better tread life you might want to consider the Bridgeston RE760 next time. I'm considering them but was looking for feedback on how they work on a 550i first
I also live in Houston and am going through the same tire decision process, but for 19's. Agree that you don't need an all season tire in Houston, so if you're looking for better tread life you might want to consider the Bridgeston RE760 next time. I'm considering them but was looking for feedback on how they work on a 550i first Save your money...get some Nitto 555s. You can pick some up for around $245 each for the rears and even less then the fronts. With the money saved you can get Sprint Booster or something like that!
03-31-2009, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='831694' date='Mar 31 2009, 10:30 AM
Save your money...get some Nitto 555s. You can pick some up for around $245 each for the rears and even less then the fronts. With the money saved you can get Sprint Booster or something like that!
I have the Sport Auto Transmission, I'm not sure that the SB is much different from the throttle remap I get when pressing the Sport button, plus I like to use the slower throttle response of the non-Sport mode when I'm in heavy traffic.
03-31-2009, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='831445' date='Mar 31 2009, 01:52 AM
I had the Pilot Sport PS2 on my M3 and replaced them with Bridgestone RE050A Pole Position and was thrilled by the difference. The Bridgestones handled way way better, were actually quieter and CHEAPER.
Perhaps I should give Bridgestone a try.
03-31-2009, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='831779' date='Mar 31 2009, 11:57 AM
I'm on my second set of PS2 and really like them. However, they're pricey and wear out pretty quick.
Perhaps I should give Bridgestone a try.
Perhaps I should give Bridgestone a try.
03-31-2009, 09:45 AM
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You can't go wrong with the PS2. The deal is done, now enjoy. 
03-31-2009, 09:46 AM
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Wow 25k miles on a 140 tread wear tire is incredible. The PS2 is 220 tread wear rating, so in theory you should do even better. I've never managed more that 17k miles on Pilots on my previous cars.