Tire Help

w0bbles · 10-28-2017, 04:37 PM

Hey folks,

I noticed today that I am having really bad camber wear on my rear tires, not sure why. It's a stock '13 335i M Sport. Could be bad alignment, but the camber wear is on both sides. Anyway...

I need to get some new tires for the rear, but it seems no one carries the Continental DWs in 255 anymore. What recommendations do you guys have for tires similar to those that will not break the bank? I do not track my car, and only have a tune with the possibility of putting a dp on in the near future, so I do not need anything super performance.

Also, is there any harm in running two different brand tires front and rear? My front tires have about 80% tread left, so it would be a waste to get all 4 new. TIA.

Antetokounmpo · 10-28-2017, 07:20 PM

Firestone firehawk indy 500

Transport3r · 10-28-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Antetokounmpo

Firestone firehawk indy 500

This. The Firehawk Indy 500 is the Bridgestone RE003 outside the US.

w0bbles · 10-28-2017, 09:34 PM

I can't seem to find them in 19s on any of the tire sites.

Transport3r · 10-29-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by w0bbles

I can't seem to find them in 19s on any of the tire sites.

Tire rack has them

MyCar · 11-12-2017, 03:59 AM

If safety in regards to wet stopping distance is of any concern to you, then don't get the FHI500. According to TR test results, wet stopping distance is 121.80 ft. Now compare to Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ with a tested wet stopping distance of 113.90 ft. That's nearly 8 ft. Is saving a little bit of cash worth risking your safety? Oh and the Michellins perform better despite being an all season tire, tighter corners, faster lap times, etc.

w0bbles · 11-12-2017, 08:39 AM

What's the harm in going one size up to 235/35-19 and 265/30-19? Will I have any issues rubbing? I'm on stock m sport suspension.

Thanks.

w0bbles · 11-12-2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Transport3r

Tire rack has them

Tire rack also charges almost $50 for shipping. Thought no one charged shipping for tires anymore?

w0bbles · 11-13-2017, 10:46 AM

Just an update, I ended up going with Nankang NS-20 tires. They had pretty good review as a normal performance tire, and really good prices. I just daily my 335i so I did not need anything aggressive.

10-28-2017, 04:37 PM	#1
w0bbles Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2013 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Tire Help Hey folks, I noticed today that I am having really bad camber wear on my rear tires, not sure why. It's a stock '13 335i M Sport. Could be bad alignment, but the camber wear is on both sides. Anyway... I need to get some new tires for the rear, but it seems no one carries the Continental DWs in 255 anymore. What recommendations do you guys have for tires similar to those that will not break the bank? I do not track my car, and only have a tune with the possibility of putting a dp on in the near future, so I do not need anything super performance. Also, is there any harm in running two different brand tires front and rear? My front tires have about 80% tread left, so it would be a waste to get all 4 new. TIA. Last edited by w0bbles; 10-28-2017 at 04:45 PM..
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11-12-2017, 03:59 AM	#6
MyCar Private First Class 41 Rep 137 Posts Drives: E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	If safety in regards to wet stopping distance is of any concern to you, then don't get the FHI500. According to TR test results, wet stopping distance is 121.80 ft. Now compare to Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ with a tested wet stopping distance of 113.90 ft. That's nearly 8 ft. Is saving a little bit of cash worth risking your safety? Oh and the Michellins perform better despite being an all season tire, tighter corners, faster lap times, etc.
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w0bbles Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2013 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	What's the harm in going one size up to 235/35-19 and 265/30-19? Will I have any issues rubbing? I'm on stock m sport suspension. Thanks.
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11-13-2017, 10:46 AM	#9
w0bbles Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2013 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Just an update, I ended up going with Nankang NS-20 tires. They had pretty good review as a normal performance tire, and really good prices. I just daily my 335i so I did not need anything aggressive.
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