New Tire Time- Spring/Summer Performance

E nine T · 02-13-2009, 10:18 AM

I have a 328xi that I just bought 18" CSL reps for. I have been researching many different tires and reading many reviews.

I want to hear some real world reviews on cheaper performance tires. I have been looking at the General Exclaim or Continental ContiSport tires. I want great handling, longevity, but no need for snow driving as these are my summer set.

nomile · 02-13-2009, 12:57 PM

Tirerack has a review on performance summer tires that gave the Sumitomo HTR Z III higher marks than the Bridgestone RE050's, ContiSport 3's and Yokohama ADVANs. however, I haven'tseen any real-world reports about these. Hopefully some users will come back to this post.

And yes, there are some bad Sumitomo tires that people have had issues with, but they're typically a different model. Would be great to see what users of the HTR Z III have to say.

BMW MotorSport · 02-13-2009, 03:51 PM

I would NOT touch Generals if my life depended on it and I sell them. I would go with Falken FK452 all the way for the money.

VMRWheels · 02-13-2009, 05:56 PM

The Contisports & Exclaims are in 2 different ball parks. What kind of money are you looking to spend? Something with exceptional grip and affordable? or something with great quality and grip? I would look into Kumho SPT's or Yokohama S.Drives for a middle ground.

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nomile · 02-18-2009, 08:29 AM

bump

JDLM · 02-18-2009, 09:23 AM

I have used Falkens in the past and they were awesome

nomile · 02-18-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

I have used Falkens in the past and they were awesome

What model??

JDLM · 02-18-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomile

What model??

452s

Had them on a set of 18X8.5 and 18X7.5 wheels

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E nine T Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 231 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	New Tire Time- Spring/Summer Performance I have a 328xi that I just bought 18" CSL reps for. I have been researching many different tires and reading many reviews. I want to hear some real world reviews on cheaper performance tires. I have been looking at the General Exclaim or Continental ContiSport tires. I want great handling, longevity, but no need for snow driving as these are my summer set.
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nomile Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 328xi; 318ti Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lyons, CO iTrader: (0)	Tirerack has a review on performance summer tires that gave the Sumitomo HTR Z III higher marks than the Bridgestone RE050's, ContiSport 3's and Yokohama ADVANs. however, I haven'tseen any real-world reports about these. Hopefully some users will come back to this post. And yes, there are some bad Sumitomo tires that people have had issues with, but they're typically a different model. Would be great to see what users of the HTR Z III have to say.
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