The Definitive Tyre Thread (FAQ inside) - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ricko177 · 08-12-2012, 09:52 PM

For those of us who want to stick with runflats, I can recommend the prices at St George Tyres. Two 225-45-17 Continental SC2 for $450 fitted and balanced last week - a whole lot better than most places.

kaitan · 08-21-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ricko177

For those of us who want to stick with runflats, I can recommend the prices at St George Tyres. Two 225-45-17 Continental SC2 for $450 fitted and balanced last week - a whole lot better than most places.

That is pretty cheap...is that fresh new tyres or old production??

BMWGTR · 08-21-2012, 10:02 AM

Melbourne tyre shops that I've had good dealings with in both new and second hand tyres, at a fair price:

Fawkner Wheels and Tyres: http://www.fwt.net.au/

Tyre Zone in Brooklyn: http://tyrezonebrooklyn.com.au/view-our-range.aspx

BMA-E92 · 09-03-2012, 07:06 AM

I'm running the 19" M sport rims with a 255 section rear tire. Is it possible to run a 265 section rear on the same rims? I'm thinking Michelin Pilot Super Soft

e90luver · 09-25-2012, 05:20 PM

Currently carrying Bridgestone RE050A's

- 255/35R18 on the rear
- 225/40R18 on the front

Will the 18" PSS's fit my car?

e90luver · 09-25-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGTR

Melbourne tyre shops that I've had good dealings with in both new and second hand tyres, at a fair price:

Fawkner Wheels and Tyres: http://www.fwt.net.au/

Tyre Zone in Brooklyn: http://tyrezonebrooklyn.com.au/view-our-range.aspx

The Tyrepower guys in Hawthorn are also good, however they will do their absolute utmost to sell u new rims!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-25-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by e90luver

Currently carrying Bridgestone RE050A's

- 255/35R18 on the rear
- 225/40R18 on the front

Will the 18" PSS's fit my car?

Yes, those are a common size and the PSS in those sizes will fit your rims.

sbce90 · 10-29-2012, 04:14 AM

Hey stu, would you please give us some thoughts on how your Hankook RS3s are holding up? I might be needing some rear tyres for the Merc soon lol.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 10-31-2012, 08:30 PM

I've got Hankook RS3 at the moment in 255/35/18,

loving them.

Heaps of grip, possibly more than the R888 from other people's reviews but I haven't had a chance to give them a good squirt yet...
But the best part is the road manners are at a really acceptable level. R888s make a shedload of noise, but the Hankooks are relatively quiet, even if they do make a bit more noise than a Michelin, it's a totally acceptable level and a very minor trade off for awesome levels of grip.

I bought local as well @ Jax Haberfield

pavo335 · 10-31-2012, 08:53 PM

i was chatting to David from the bmw drivers club at wakefield last week and he swears by them (he is a dealer for them though

) and was trying to convert me, that was until i asked what sizes do they come in and there is nothing in a 19 at this time.

anyone had any experience with Michelin pilot sort cups? the chaps at stgeorge tyres were trying to flog me a set this week.

sbce90 · 11-03-2012, 11:58 AM

But the RS3 aren't a real "semi-slick" like the R888 are they? I thought they were more of an aggressive street tyre like the AD08s? If grip is as good as R888 and without all the noise then I'm definitely up for trying it.

Pcock I think Raj has the PS Cups on his M3 so maybe ask him.

09-25-2012, 05:20 PM	#27
e90luver New Member Drives: 2005 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Can I fit Michellin PSS to my 18" rims? Currently carrying Bridgestone RE050A's - 255/35R18 on the rear - 225/40R18 on the front Will the 18" PSS's fit my car?

10-29-2012, 04:14 AM	#30
sbce90 Me Boosta Drives: 320i / MB C63 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,847 iTrader: (3)	Hey stu, would you please give us some thoughts on how your Hankook RS3s are holding up? I might be needing some rear tyres for the Merc soon lol. __________________

11-03-2012, 11:58 AM	#33
sbce90 Me Boosta Drives: 320i / MB C63 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,847 iTrader: (3)	But the RS3 aren't a real "semi-slick" like the R888 are they? I thought they were more of an aggressive street tyre like the AD08s? If grip is as good as R888 and without all the noise then I'm definitely up for trying it. Pcock I think Raj has the PS Cups on his M3 so maybe ask him. __________________

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08-12-2012, 09:52 PM	#23
ricko177 New Member Drives: 2005 E90 330i - Monaco blue Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canberra Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	For those of us who want to stick with runflats, I can recommend the prices at St George Tyres. Two 225-45-17 Continental SC2 for $450 fitted and balanced last week - a whole lot better than most places.

08-21-2012, 10:02 AM	#25
BMWGTR Second Lieutenant Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 238 iTrader: (0)	Melbourne tyre shops that I've had good dealings with in both new and second hand tyres, at a fair price: Fawkner Wheels and Tyres: http://www.fwt.net.au/ Tyre Zone in Brooklyn: http://tyrezonebrooklyn.com.au/view-our-range.aspx

09-03-2012, 07:06 AM	#26
BMA-E92 Private Drives: BMW E92 335i M sport DCT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne , Victoria Posts: 62 iTrader: (0)	I'm running the 19" M sport rims with a 255 section rear tire. Is it possible to run a 265 section rear on the same rims? I'm thinking Michelin Pilot Super Soft

10-31-2012, 08:30 PM	#31
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,398 iTrader: (3)	I've got Hankook RS3 at the moment in 255/35/18, loving them. Heaps of grip, possibly more than the R888 from other people's reviews but I haven't had a chance to give them a good squirt yet... But the best part is the road manners are at a really acceptable level. R888s make a shedload of noise, but the Hankooks are relatively quiet, even if they do make a bit more noise than a Michelin, it's a totally acceptable level and a very minor trade off for awesome levels of grip. I bought local as well @ Jax Haberfield

10-31-2012, 08:53 PM	#32
pavo335 Banned Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney Posts: 2,993 iTrader: (0)	i was chatting to David from the bmw drivers club at wakefield last week and he swears by them (he is a dealer for them though ) and was trying to convert me, that was until i asked what sizes do they come in and there is nothing in a 19 at this time. anyone had any experience with Michelin pilot sort cups? the chaps at stgeorge tyres were trying to flog me a set this week.