Time to replace tires

ddonal2 · 11-19-2009, 02:37 PM

I managed to get 30,000 miles out of the original Bridgestone RFT's. I need to replace them but i am having a hard time choosing my next set. I don't really want to go with another set of RFT's. My wife drives the car and doesn't really push it hard at all. Anyone have an opinion about the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 sport. They are relatively cheap...or should i just spend the extra money and go with the michellin PS2 or something else. Its for a 07 335i. 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear.

Thanks

AlanAZ · 11-19-2009, 11:40 PM

Feedback here and from Gary @ tirerack is that the RE760 is a good tire for the E90. I'm considering going with those when my BS are gone (especially since the Michelin PS2 ZP is not avail in my size - are you listening Michelin..) I already have a mobility kit, so I'm set if I go non-runflat.

Do a search on RE760 here, and read the feedback on Tirerack for that tire.

SpaceGhost · 11-21-2009, 09:42 PM

I bought Hankook Ventus Evo 12s and love them. Excellent grip in the dry and outstanding grip in the wet. Quiet, compliant, and feel good when driving. I pumped mine up to 40-42 psi to keep the sharp turn in and they still ride and grip better than the RFTs.

All four installed with tire warranty etc was about $775. Search the forums. Others are also very happy with them.

BTW, tread wear is 280 so they'll last longer than some others.

Gary@TireRack · 11-23-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanAZ

Feedback here and from Gary @ tirerack is that the RE760 is a good tire for the E90. I'm considering going with those when my BS are gone (especially since the Michelin PS2 ZP is not avail in my size - are you listening Michelin..) I already have a mobility kit, so I'm set if I go non-runflat.

Do a search on RE760 here, and read the feedback on Tirerack for that tire.

Link to tires section :

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

bluescoupe · 11-25-2009, 08:09 PM

Tire Rack rep, and Car and Driver, also suggested Dunlop Direzzas Sport Z1 Stars for my E92.

Looks good to me, more aggressive and better reviews than the Hankook without pumping to 42psi (stiffer sidewalls)!

Something to consider?

SpaceGhost · 11-26-2009, 01:44 PM

Direzzas were also on my list. I iwent with the 'kooks because of the 280 treadwear vs the 200 treadwear for the Direzzas. Both seem to be excellent tires for a fraction of the cost of PS2s.

bluescoupe · 11-26-2009, 07:02 PM

Good point.
I can't find any record of how long these tires last on our cars.
200 or 280 treadwear.

GreenPlease · 11-26-2009, 09:33 PM

^The Direzzas scored worse for road noise than the Kooks (if I recall), plus the tread pattern and the lower wear rating will equal more noise sooner which I don't the wife will be a fan of. I've got a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evos on my 750i. Very nice tire.

If you are looking for something that will last a while, has great wet grip, and is ultra quiet I suggest the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. I've got them on my e92 and love them. My review: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302424

2bmw2 · 11-28-2009, 08:53 AM

2nd on the Continental DWS. My Mother In Law put them on her 10 year old 5 series a month ago and I got a set a week ago after flatting my Continental runflat.

The Continental runflat was a decent tire and I would get them again if I stayed with runflats. The non-runflat provides an improved ride quality in my opinion.

Richwm · 11-28-2009, 09:32 AM

I agree the Continental ExtremeContact DWS are a great tire. I went from PS-2's to the DWS's and I am totally happy with them. They have 95% of the PS-2's traction, very quiet, 1/2 the cost of the PS-2's and a tread wear rating of 540.

1N54E92 · 11-28-2009, 09:53 AM

BFGoodrich - g-Force™ Sport
•225/40ZR18 88W
•Item #: 913689
•Tire Type: Summer
•Sidewall: Black Sidewall
•Limited 6 year manufacturer's warranty
•Real racing heritage.
•Chosen by Skip Barber Racing

Front $148 per tire at Costco

BFGoodrich - g-Force™ Sport
•255/35ZR18 90W
•Item #: 136970
•Tire Type: Summer
•Sidewall: Black Sidewall
•Limited 6 year manufacturer's warranty
•Real racing heritage.
•Chosen by Skip Barber Racing Schools.

Rear $183 per tire at Costco

research the tires before you buy, I put them up b\c it looks good and good enough for Skip Barber racing school but that does not mean it's good for daily\spirited street driving in longer terms.

255/35ZR18
Load Index 90 = 1323lbs (600kg) per tire
Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) 90W SL Treadwear: 340
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
1323 lbs.
44 psi
10/32"
26 lbs. 8.5-10"
9"
10.2"
NA
25"
833
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS

11-19-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
ddonal2 New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	Time to replace tires - 07' 335i I managed to get 30,000 miles out of the original Bridgestone RFT's. I need to replace them but i am having a hard time choosing my next set. I don't really want to go with another set of RFT's. My wife drives the car and doesn't really push it hard at all. Anyone have an opinion about the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 sport. They are relatively cheap...or should i just spend the extra money and go with the michellin PS2 or something else. Its for a 07 335i. 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear. Thanks
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11-19-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
AlanAZ Captain 44 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	Feedback here and from Gary @ tirerack is that the RE760 is a good tire for the E90. I'm considering going with those when my BS are gone (especially since the Michelin PS2 ZP is not avail in my size - are you listening Michelin..) I already have a mobility kit, so I'm set if I go non-runflat. Do a search on RE760 here, and read the feedback on Tirerack for that tire.
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11-21-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
SpaceGhost Captain 219 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2024 740i xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	I bought Hankook Ventus Evo 12s and love them. Excellent grip in the dry and outstanding grip in the wet. Quiet, compliant, and feel good when driving. I pumped mine up to 40-42 psi to keep the sharp turn in and they still ride and grip better than the RFTs. All four installed with tire warranty etc was about $775. Search the forums. Others are also very happy with them. BTW, tread wear is 280 so they'll last longer than some others.
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11-25-2009, 08:09 PM	#5
bluescoupe motorhead 60 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: west coast, FL iTrader: (0)	Tire Rack rep, and Car and Driver, also suggested Dunlop Direzzas Sport Z1 Stars for my E92. Looks good to me, more aggressive and better reviews than the Hankook without pumping to 42psi (stiffer sidewalls)! Something to consider? Last edited by bluescoupe; 11-25-2009 at 08:13 PM.. Reason: clarity
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11-26-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
SpaceGhost Captain 219 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2024 740i xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Direzzas were also on my list. I iwent with the 'kooks because of the 280 treadwear vs the 200 treadwear for the Direzzas. Both seem to be excellent tires for a fraction of the cost of PS2s.
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11-26-2009, 07:02 PM	#7
bluescoupe motorhead 60 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: west coast, FL iTrader: (0)	Good point. I can't find any record of how long these tires last on our cars. 200 or 280 treadwear.
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11-26-2009, 09:33 PM	#8
GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	^The Direzzas scored worse for road noise than the Kooks (if I recall), plus the tread pattern and the lower wear rating will equal more noise sooner which I don't the wife will be a fan of. I've got a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evos on my 750i. Very nice tire. If you are looking for something that will last a while, has great wet grip, and is ultra quiet I suggest the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. I've got them on my e92 and love them. My review: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302424 __________________ Cars>Women
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11-28-2009, 08:53 AM	#9
2bmw2 Proficient 4 Rep 135 Posts Drives: '06 325xi,step,prem,nav,cw,159 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	2nd on the Continental DWS. My Mother In Law put them on her 10 year old 5 series a month ago and I got a set a week ago after flatting my Continental runflat. The Continental runflat was a decent tire and I would get them again if I stayed with runflats. The non-runflat provides an improved ride quality in my opinion. __________________ '06 325xi - Titanium Silver, steptronic slush box, premium, cold weather, iDrive/Nav. Rubber all-weather mats, blacklines, 159s w/Conti DWS, Josh49 jack block, 40% / 30% tint.
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11-28-2009, 09:32 AM	#10
Richwm Captain 65 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i 6MT, 01 E46 330i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canyon Country, CA. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Jeep JLU Wrangler [0.00] 2006 (Mar 05 build ... [8.00] 2001 330i [9.00]	I agree the Continental ExtremeContact DWS are a great tire. I went from PS-2's to the DWS's and I am totally happy with them. They have 95% of the PS-2's traction, very quiet, 1/2 the cost of the PS-2's and a tread wear rating of 540. __________________ Mar 05 Build date,2006 E90 330i, Sport Package, Premium Package, TR MT-1's . V-1 Hard-wired power with custom V-1 Concealment Display . Rear fogs, Rear power outlet's, M short shifter knob, BlackLines, BMW Strut tower bar, CDV Delete, Front M3 wishbones + tension struts, BMW Performance shocks and springs, BMW Performance Brake kit F&R, OEM short shift kit. Rear M3 Guide rods and Wishbones. 2006 E-90 330i with 302,000 miles.
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11-28-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
1N54E92 Colonel 85 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	BFGoodrich - g-Force™ Sport •225/40ZR18 88W •Item #: 913689 •Tire Type: Summer •Sidewall: Black Sidewall •Limited 6 year manufacturer's warranty •Real racing heritage. •Chosen by Skip Barber Racing Front $148 per tire at Costco BFGoodrich - g-Force™ Sport •255/35ZR18 90W •Item #: 136970 •Tire Type: Summer •Sidewall: Black Sidewall •Limited 6 year manufacturer's warranty •Real racing heritage. •Chosen by Skip Barber Racing Schools. Rear $183 per tire at Costco research the tires before you buy, I put them up b\c it looks good and good enough for Skip Barber racing school but that does not mean it's good for daily\spirited street driving in longer terms. 255/35ZR18 Load Index 90 = 1323lbs (600kg) per tire Speed Rating “W” = 168mph (270kph) 90W SL Treadwear: 340 Traction: AA Temperature: A 1323 lbs. 44 psi 10/32" 26 lbs. 8.5-10" 9" 10.2" NA 25" 833 Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS __________________ *"Join the BMWCCA today! referral member # is 423910"* F30 328i M-Sport (current), F30 328i Luxury (retired), E92 335i Sports ( retired), E30 325 ( retired) Last edited by 1N54E92; 11-28-2009 at 12:15 PM..
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