Best tire choice for under $1,000

jbttum3 · 06-25-2008, 11:50 AM

Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions on tire choices. I'm looking for 235/35/19 fronts and 265/30/19 rears. I would like good dry grip and decent wet grip with a decent tread life.....at least 25,000 miles, with some spirited drving every once in awhile would be nice.

Any suggestions?

scribbler11 · 06-25-2008, 11:52 AM

Search forums. I always hear about Falken 452's and General Exclaims. Good luck.

g9sBMW · 06-25-2008, 11:56 AM

guy selling a set of exclaim's for 580

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...93#post2856893

jbttum3 · 06-25-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scribbler11

Search forums. I always hear about Falken 452's and General Exclaims. Good luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by g9sBMW

guy selling a set of exclaim's for 580

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...93#post2856893

I've read alot of stuff on those tires, I was just wondering if there were any other options out there that people have used and can comment on.

SV Concepts III · 06-25-2008, 12:12 PM

There are a ton of options available to you for well under $1000. If you are looking for a cheaper set, I'd go with the General Exclaim UHP or Kumho Ecsta SPT. For a mid range tire, you can do the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. In the upper range, I'd recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s although these will creep on the $1k budget.

jbttum3 · 06-25-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

There are a ton of options available to you for well under $1000. If you are looking for a cheaper set, I'd go with the General Exclaim UHP or Kumho Ecsta SPT. For a mid range tire, you can do the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. In the upper range, I'd recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s although these will creep on the $1k budget.

Thanks Nick, I was looking to avoid the Exclaim and Ecsta. I'll look into the Eagle's and Potenza's.

Wasn't there a thread awhile back from tirerack that compared alot of the performance tires they carry??? I can't find it if it is out there.

SV Concepts III · 06-25-2008, 01:45 PM

I would check on Tire Rack's site as they do performance reviews from time to time of similar tires. I know they did a comparison test with the Goodyears but I am not sure what other tires they used. In fact, I think it was done on an E90.

jbttum3 · 06-25-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I would check on Tire Rack's site as they do performance reviews from time to time of similar tires. I know they did a comparison test with the Goodyears but I am not sure what other tires they used. In fact, I think it was done on an E90.

Yeah, I remember reading that....I just can't find it now

EDIT: Just found it, thanks

B-Varise · 06-25-2008, 05:42 PM

I would definitely check out Toyo Proxes T1R's. I have these tires on my 19's and I love them. I got them for $7xx shipped from treaddepot.com (they have free shipping on all in stock tires), so thats well under your 1g budget. Here's a link:

http://www.treadepot.com/groupdetail.html

jbttum3 · 06-25-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Varise

I would definitely check out Toyo Proxes T1R's. I have these tires on my 19's and I love them. I got them for $7xx shipped from treaddepot.com (they have free shipping on all in stock tires), so thats well under your 1g budget. Here's a link:

http://www.treadepot.com/groupdetail.html

I have them on my current wheels, thanks for the link

jbttum3 · 07-09-2008, 11:55 AM

Went with the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2......I got anxious to slap some tires on this thing and these were the only performance tires in town that I could get my hands on. I wanted the Eagle F1's but didn't want to wait. So far I'm loving these tires. This thing corners so much better now. I wish I knew how much of that was bc of the tires and how much was just from moving up to 19's

EDIT: Oh, and I got them for $1,012 installed with full warranty so I hit my budget more or less........I guess more, haha

UdubBadger · 07-09-2008, 11:58 AM

Generals are good and cheap

Toyo's are nice too.

DrGP · 07-09-2008, 01:00 PM

I would believe that the Generals would have the longest treadlife base on treadwear ratings. I'm happy with mine.

jbttum3 · 07-09-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DrGP

I would believe that the Generals would have the longest treadlife base on treadwear ratings. I'm happy with mine.

I was more for performance with a decent treadlife so I think I made the right choice for my needs.

VMRWheels · 07-09-2008, 01:39 PM

Those BFGoodrich tires are a good choice. I've heard great things about their dry grip capabilities

Ron@Modbargains · 07-09-2008, 02:11 PM

Yokohama S. Drives are affordable and great and the General Exclaims UHP - would be my two top choices - in terms of street I'd go General's

TSM330i · 07-09-2008, 02:26 PM

Vredestein are a great buy for the money. Well under $1K also.

http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Ban...1&BandtypeID=3

cipher5 · 07-09-2008, 02:56 PM

Toyo T1R!

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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	There are a ton of options available to you for well under $1000. If you are looking for a cheaper set, I'd go with the General Exclaim UHP or Kumho Ecsta SPT. For a mid range tire, you can do the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. In the upper range, I'd recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s although these will creep on the $1k budget.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I would check on Tire Rack's site as they do performance reviews from time to time of similar tires. I know they did a comparison test with the Goodyears but I am not sure what other tires they used. In fact, I think it was done on an E90.
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B-Varise Suppressive Person 10 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335 :) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (3)	I would definitely check out Toyo Proxes T1R's. I have these tires on my 19's and I love them. I got them for $7xx shipped from treaddepot.com (they have free shipping on all in stock tires), so thats well under your 1g budget. Here's a link: http://www.treadepot.com/groupdetail.html
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jbttum3 Captain 29 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TEXAS B*TCH!!! iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	Went with the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2......I got anxious to slap some tires on this thing and these were the only performance tires in town that I could get my hands on. I wanted the Eagle F1's but didn't want to wait. So far I'm loving these tires. This thing corners so much better now. I wish I knew how much of that was bc of the tires and how much was just from moving up to 19's EDIT: Oh, and I got them for $1,012 installed with full warranty so I hit my budget more or less........I guess more, haha __________________ SOLD!!! :-(Space Gray Metallic - Coral Red - 6MT - Sport - AA Exhaust - UR Catted Coated DP's - Procede V3.1 PnP - Stett CAI - BMW Group SSK - M-Tech Sides/Rear- OEM Aero Lip - GP 8500K Angels - Vorsteiner Boot Lid - Miro M6 Reps
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 144 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	I would believe that the Generals would have the longest treadlife base on treadwear ratings. I'm happy with mine.
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