General Exclaim Tires: ARE THEY ANY GOOD?

Captain Beefheart · 08-08-2008, 12:49 PM

anybody have any experience or opinions on this tire? Im thinking of gettng some and would like some honest opinions.

thanks!

Captain Beefheart · 08-08-2008, 01:10 PM

wow, no opinions??

NaTuReB0Y · 08-08-2008, 01:12 PM

in my motor trend magazine.....they are one of the cheapest tires to purchase

RMA · 08-08-2008, 01:12 PM

I had them on my previous E46 M3 coupe. They were fine for what they were. Tirerack loves them. They are not meant for the track, but for everyday performance driving.

Captain Beefheart · 08-08-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RMA

I had them on my previous E46 M3 coupe. They were fine for what they were. Tirerack loves them. They are not meant for the track, but for everyday performance driving.

thanks!!!

Chowbow · 08-08-2008, 01:46 PM

IMO, no, they are not good. At least not for performance. They are cheap though and you can get them in sizes that most cheaper all-season tires do not come in. In terms of grip, they suck.

Malek@MRF · 08-08-2008, 01:48 PM

They aren't good tires if you want it to grip well.

The only good thing about them is the price.

CFM3 · 08-08-2008, 02:24 PM

I ran them on my e46m3 and for day to day driving they were fine. If you are going to be putting a lot of miles on the street they are good especially for the money.

Autobot · 08-08-2008, 02:39 PM

I have them in 19's on both of my e90's one with 10K and the other with 25K on the clock. I only drive around town and on highway trips. I have not had Any issues with these tires whatsoever

E92_335 · 08-08-2008, 07:08 PM

i'm sorry to say but after getting nitto invos... these tires SUCK ass

wow i lost tread at 9500 miles.. they are NOT made for a 335i

BMdblU · 08-08-2008, 08:39 PM

I have them.. good for the price, or if you drive like a granny. They don't suit my driving style at all, the side wall is too soft for hard cornering. They are sub par for a car like the 335 no doubt. Come spring I will be getting some goodyears or bridgestones. Spend the extra money and get a good tire, you will thank yourself later,

40yroldawakening · 08-08-2008, 09:43 PM

I also have them, they are a cheap tire, but i'm happy so far, The ride is smoother then the rft's and they are great in the rain. I had problems hydro-planning with my stock tires. But, the General's are good.

As far as traction, I feel they bite good for straight line shot, with the rft, I would roast them from a dig. Now, I did loose some corning ability, but today I bumped the tire pressure up to 36 psi, and it seemed to corner better, still rolls a bit, but a lot of that is I have NO sport package.

I say go for it, can't beat the price.

Draman · 08-08-2008, 10:50 PM

They are terrible. If you ever get the opportunity to drive back to back going from something like General Exclaims to Goodyear F1s you won't believe the difference. They have worse traction (but a smoother ride) than the stock RFTs.

superlubricity · 08-09-2008, 01:07 AM

tirerack.com and discounttire.com have a ton of reviews on them.

For daily driving I think they are great. I have 235/35-19 and 275/30-19.

BMW MotorSport · 08-09-2008, 05:04 AM

BEWARE Generals run very narrow and their 235/265 set ups are 225/255 in reality and leave your wheels way too exposed. They don't provide rim protection whatsoever. For the price they are great but if you want the cheapest tires out there in that size go with the Nexen's. They are cheaper than Generals and are great for daily driving also.

If you are set on Generals go with 245 fronts and 275 rears for SURE. Even then they are still narrow.

E90330iS · 08-09-2008, 09:14 AM

I have generals, and they are good for the price. try falken F452s, a lil more expensive, a lil better

Captain Beefheart · 08-11-2008, 12:36 PM

thanks for all the replies and opinions guys!!!

shahils12 · 08-11-2008, 01:12 PM

I've got the General Exclaim UHPs, 245 front 275 rear on 19s.

My baseline comparison is a few thousand miles of the stock RFT, and my other baseline are the bridgestones.

While I don't track my car, or take corners at 50mphs, I would say these are excellent tires. I can't comment on the thread life, but from what others have said, they last much longer than other performance tiress. These tires perform excellent, and is right up there with the bridgestones IMO.

I've driven at triple digit speeds in the rain, and the wet handling is fantastic (of course, on a closed circuit course

)

I think they're better than the NITTOs as well. get them, you won't regret the purcahse

ModBargains.com · 08-11-2008, 06:41 PM

I think the General Exclaim UHP tires are great for daily driving. This is not recommended for any tracking--these tires are made for street daily driving only and even some spirited driving.
I have these on my own car, and they are definitely great tires. They're inexpensive, quiet, lightweight, and it's treadwear rating is at whopping 380. That's really good! I've even driven with these tires pretty aggressive on the street, and they hold up pretty well. I've driven this car for more than 15K at least so far, and it still has a good amount of tread on it.

I think the looks of the general exclaim Uhps in 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 are great as well. It doesn't have a stretched look, but it doesn't have that bubbly look as well. It aligns with the face of the wheel, which I feel is just right.

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CFM3 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 291 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	I ran them on my e46m3 and for day to day driving they were fine. If you are going to be putting a lot of miles on the street they are good especially for the money.
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Autobot Brigadier General 86 Rep 3,104 Posts Drives: 15 F22 M235 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (8)	I have them in 19's on both of my e90's one with 10K and the other with 25K on the clock. I only drive around town and on highway trips. I have not had Any issues with these tires whatsoever __________________ Delivered 28 May
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E92_335 Colonel 159 Rep 2,870 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	i'm sorry to say but after getting nitto invos... these tires SUCK ass wow i lost tread at 9500 miles.. they are NOT made for a 335i __________________
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BMdblU Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I have them.. good for the price, or if you drive like a granny. They don't suit my driving style at all, the side wall is too soft for hard cornering. They are sub par for a car like the 335 no doubt. Come spring I will be getting some goodyears or bridgestones. Spend the extra money and get a good tire, you will thank yourself later,
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40yroldawakening Lieutenant 45 Rep 480 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chambersburg,PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 07 e90 335i [0.00]	I also have them, they are a cheap tire, but i'm happy so far, The ride is smoother then the rft's and they are great in the rain. I had problems hydro-planning with my stock tires. But, the General's are good. As far as traction, I feel they bite good for straight line shot, with the rft, I would roast them from a dig. Now, I did loose some corning ability, but today I bumped the tire pressure up to 36 psi, and it seemed to corner better, still rolls a bit, but a lot of that is I have NO sport package. I say go for it, can't beat the price. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Draman Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 241 Posts Drives: F06 650i, G05 X5, Taycan turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	They are terrible. If you ever get the opportunity to drive back to back going from something like General Exclaims to Goodyear F1s you won't believe the difference. They have worse traction (but a smoother ride) than the stock RFTs. __________________ F06 650i Carbon Black / Black G05 X5 m50i Mineral White / Tartufo Porsche Taycan Turbo Carrara White / Limestone Beige
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superlubricity Captain 45 Rep 669 Posts Drives: '10 C63, '08 X3, '04 Ranger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 X3 3.0si [0.00] 2006 M5 - SOLD [0.00] 2008 Dinan S-335i C ... [10.00]	tirerack.com and discounttire.com have a ton of reviews on them. For daily driving I think they are great. I have 235/35-19 and 275/30-19.
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BMW MotorSport Banned 104 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	BEWARE Generals run very narrow and their 235/265 set ups are 225/255 in reality and leave your wheels way too exposed. They don't provide rim protection whatsoever. For the price they are great but if you want the cheapest tires out there in that size go with the Nexen's. They are cheaper than Generals and are great for daily driving also. If you are set on Generals go with 245 fronts and 275 rears for SURE. Even then they are still narrow.
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Captain Beefheart Private 10 Rep 77 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mudshark Hotel iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the replies and opinions guys!!!
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shahils12 BALLER 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2K8 E93, 2K8 E60. N54s Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	I've got the General Exclaim UHPs, 245 front 275 rear on 19s. My baseline comparison is a few thousand miles of the stock RFT, and my other baseline are the bridgestones. While I don't track my car, or take corners at 50mphs, I would say these are excellent tires. I can't comment on the thread life, but from what others have said, they last much longer than other performance tiress. These tires perform excellent, and is right up there with the bridgestones IMO. I've driven at triple digit speeds in the rain, and the wet handling is fantastic (of course, on a closed circuit course ) I think they're better than the NITTOs as well. get them, you won't regret the purcahse __________________ 08 335cic Space Grey Saddle Brown Light Poplar Premium Sport Navi CA Cold HDrad Ipod Paddle PDC, L7, Auto 35%Ceramic 08 535i Space Grey Black Dakota, Premium, Sport, Navi, Cold, Sat, Auto, Ipod, PDC, AS, L7, 35% Ceramic 08 S65 AMG P3. Black on Black. Enough Said
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ModBargains.com Banned 485 Rep 13,582 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	I think the General Exclaim UHP tires are great for daily driving. This is not recommended for any tracking--these tires are made for street daily driving only and even some spirited driving. I have these on my own car, and they are definitely great tires. They're inexpensive, quiet, lightweight, and it's treadwear rating is at whopping 380. That's really good! I've even driven with these tires pretty aggressive on the street, and they hold up pretty well. I've driven this car for more than 15K at least so far, and it still has a good amount of tread on it. I think the looks of the general exclaim Uhps in 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 are great as well. It doesn't have a stretched look, but it doesn't have that bubbly look as well. It aligns with the face of the wheel, which I feel is just right.
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