Need Suggestion

pikkashoe · 01-22-2009, 08:04 PM

I have an e92. Currently I have Michelin pS'2 on it. The fronts are just about one month old (had an incident where i had to replace both), but my rears need replacement.

The lease is up in 9 months, and I don't want to fork out premium money again for ps2's. I know this will upset the balance and handling of the car if I go with different tires, but in reality I never really push the car to its handling limits, the most I do is straight line runs here and there. So with that in mind, what kind of tires would you guys recommend for the rears. I want to save money, but I dont want to get the cheapest tires either, a compromise between price and semi decent tire.

I have the run flats at home, and I will put those back on when I return the lease.

Thanks for the help in advance guys.

VMRWheels · 01-22-2009, 08:16 PM

If the lease is up in 9 months, i would probably throw on some Kumho SPT's all around. They are pretty affordable and offer a good amount of grip. Nothing like PS2's but then again, you say you don't drive too aggressively, so they'll do fine.

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Orient330iNYC · 01-22-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pikkashoe

I have an e92. Currently I have Michelin pS'2 on it. The fronts are just about one month old (had an incident where i had to replace both), but my rears need replacement.

The lease is up in 9 months, and I don't want to fork out premium money again for ps2's. I know this will upset the balance and handling of the car if I go with different tires, but in reality I never really push the car to its handling limits, the most I do is straight line runs here and there. So with that in mind, what kind of tires would you guys recommend for the rears. I want to save money, but I dont want to get the cheapest tires either, a compromise between price and semi decent tire.

I have the run flats at home, and I will put those back on when I return the lease.

Thanks for the help in advance guys.

sumitomo htr Z IIIs are very well rated and wallet friendly

pikkashoe · 01-22-2009, 08:39 PM

I just checked my lease agreement to be exact. I have until next year, april.

So its a little bit longer than I thought.

Charles, thanks for the suggestion. I had kumhos on my mustang before and did not like them at all. Any other suggestion.

I would like to come in under $500 for both rear's. Money is getting tight these days =(

Ps im running this size - 265/35ZR18

I checked the sumitomo's not bad, anything else in the $200 a tire range that would be recommended.I think $200 a tire would be a great price,anything better than the sumi's, since its $50 more a tire for budget

Also Im not really concerned about road noise, i always have my Ipod on. I noticed on the sumitomo reviews they are a bit loud, but that is not an issue.

stimpy · 01-22-2009, 09:06 PM

Just a thought but maybe buy some used tires from this forum? Don't need new ones if your car is going in in 9 months.

pikkashoe · 01-22-2009, 11:03 PM

Good idea stimpy

But i would just rather get new ones. Just dont want to fork over $600
want to stay around $400 mark

No other suggestions????

pikkashoe · 01-22-2009, 11:20 PM

Ok between a general uhp and the sumitomo htrzIII, what would be the better tire, if I was going for traction?

It looks like the general will last a bit longer since it has a higher wear rating, so im guessing the sumi will have a tiny bit better traction? Yes, no?

pikkashoe · 01-22-2009, 11:50 PM

Ok since this will be my last set of tires, I think Im going to get a little risky.
Im running as you guys know a 265.

I want to go 275. Would I still use a 275/35/18, sound right?

I never take passengers in the rear, and its on the stock sport suspension.
Also decided on tires, after a few hours of research, im going to go ahead and try something off the beaten path - Vredestein Ultra Sessanta's
Vredesteins also look thinner, almost like they taper off.

Gary@TireRack · 01-23-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pikkashoe

Ok between a general uhp and the sumitomo htrzIII, what would be the better tire, if I was going for traction?

It looks like the general will last a bit longer since it has a higher wear rating, so im guessing the sumi will have a tiny bit better traction? Yes, no?

The General would have a softer ride and longer wear, while the HTRZ3 would be a nice step up in dry grip and steering response (more than just a tiny bit).

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

pikkashoe · 01-23-2009, 03:02 PM

I decided against going 275 out rear.

Now just to make the final decision between Vredestein or Sumitomo

BMW MotorSport · 01-23-2009, 06:42 PM

another good afordable tire is the hankooks.

pikkashoe · 01-23-2009, 07:07 PM

I went with vredesteins to try something new and largely unused on here. Ill let you guys know how they hold up.

pikkashoe · 02-04-2009, 10:42 AM

Ok the vredesteins on. They look really nice, they seem to be a tad bit skinnier than the michelin's i had on there. They dont have as much traction/grip as the Michelins, but thats to be expected from a tire that is $150 cheaper. I will keep you guys posted. Sidewalls seem to be a less stiffer than the michelin's as well.

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pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Need Suggestion I have an e92. Currently I have Michelin pS'2 on it. The fronts are just about one month old (had an incident where i had to replace both), but my rears need replacement. The lease is up in 9 months, and I don't want to fork out premium money again for ps2's. I know this will upset the balance and handling of the car if I go with different tires, but in reality I never really push the car to its handling limits, the most I do is straight line runs here and there. So with that in mind, what kind of tires would you guys recommend for the rears. I want to save money, but I dont want to get the cheapest tires either, a compromise between price and semi decent tire. I have the run flats at home, and I will put those back on when I return the lease. Thanks for the help in advance guys. __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	I just checked my lease agreement to be exact. I have until next year, april. So its a little bit longer than I thought. Charles, thanks for the suggestion. I had kumhos on my mustang before and did not like them at all. Any other suggestion. I would like to come in under $500 for both rear's. Money is getting tight these days =( Ps im running this size - 265/35ZR18 I checked the sumitomo's not bad, anything else in the $200 a tire range that would be recommended.I think $200 a tire would be a great price,anything better than the sumi's, since its $50 more a tire for budget Also Im not really concerned about road noise, i always have my Ipod on. I noticed on the sumitomo reviews they are a bit loud, but that is not an issue. __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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01-22-2009, 09:06 PM	#5
stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	Just a thought but maybe buy some used tires from this forum? Don't need new ones if your car is going in in 9 months.
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01-22-2009, 11:03 PM	#6
pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Good idea stimpy But i would just rather get new ones. Just dont want to fork over $600 want to stay around $400 mark No other suggestions???? __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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01-22-2009, 11:20 PM	#7
pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Ok between a general uhp and the sumitomo htrzIII, what would be the better tire, if I was going for traction? It looks like the general will last a bit longer since it has a higher wear rating, so im guessing the sumi will have a tiny bit better traction? Yes, no? __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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01-22-2009, 11:50 PM	#8
pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Ok since this will be my last set of tires, I think Im going to get a little risky. Im running as you guys know a 265. I want to go 275. Would I still use a 275/35/18, sound right? I never take passengers in the rear, and its on the stock sport suspension. Also decided on tires, after a few hours of research, im going to go ahead and try something off the beaten path - Vredestein Ultra Sessanta's Vredesteins also look thinner, almost like they taper off. __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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01-23-2009, 03:02 PM	#10
pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	I decided against going 275 out rear. Now just to make the final decision between Vredestein or Sumitomo __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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BMW MotorSport Banned 106 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	another good afordable tire is the hankooks.
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01-23-2009, 07:07 PM	#12
pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	I went with vredesteins to try something new and largely unused on here. Ill let you guys know how they hold up. __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36 Last edited by pikkashoe; 01-23-2009 at 07:32 PM..
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02-04-2009, 10:42 AM	#13
pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Ok the vredesteins on. They look really nice, they seem to be a tad bit skinnier than the michelin's i had on there. They dont have as much traction/grip as the Michelins, but thats to be expected from a tire that is $150 cheaper. I will keep you guys posted. Sidewalls seem to be a less stiffer than the michelin's as well. __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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