18" tires with good tread life?

peppy1973 · 06-16-2007, 11:06 PM

Hello everyone

I just purchased a 2007 323i and plan to look for some aftermarket 18" rims and tires. I am not a big fan of run flat tires, and will probably get regular tires.

My questions are as follows-

1.) I am more interested in longevity than performance of the tire (car will be used for commuting, not performace driving). Are there any non Z rated tires out there that would still fit on this car in an 18" configuration?

2.) I am not too keen on the looks of the rear end of the car and think the small OEM style spoiler may help. Does anyone have before and after pictures with such a spoiler?

thanks in advance

spacedogg · 06-16-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by peppy1973

Hello everyone

I just purchased a 2007 323i and plan to look for some aftermarket 18" rims and tires. I am not a big fan of run flat tires, and will probably get regular tires.

My questions are as follows-

1.) I am more interested in longevity than performance of the tire (car will be used for commuting, not performace driving). Are there any non Z rated tires out there that would still fit on this car in an 18" configuration?

2.) I am not too keen on the looks of the rear end of the car and think the small OEM style spoiler may help. Does anyone have before and after pictures with such a spoiler?

thanks in advance

Question 2 is probably more appropriate for the cosmetic subforum. Did you try searching?

As for Question 1, try General UHP...well reviewed, well priced and good longevity.

Tag · 06-16-2007, 11:27 PM

Your best bet is to do a tire search here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/SearchTires.jsp

The higher the UTQG rating the better the tread life of the tire. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=48

You can also check the survey of each tire to see its performance ratings. Let us know what you ended up getting.

E90330iS · 06-17-2007, 03:44 AM

Try all season tires, should be the longest lasting tires!

DrGP · 06-17-2007, 09:36 AM

I have the same concerns. I would also suggest putting on all season tires. I have personally uses Conti Extreme Contacts and Kuhmo Ecsta Asx tires on My S4 and they were very good for my needs. I would also consider Pirelli P zero neros M+S. General Exclaim UHP seems to be the best non A/s tire for your situation.

Don Nguyen · 06-17-2007, 12:00 PM

Don't get all season tires, get tires that are intended for their use. I mean, of course, within reason, if you can do it, it'd be ideal. Get some summer tires for summer, and some beater rims for winter tires during winter.

How many miles are you trying to get out of your tires?

I think general exclaim UHPs are the best bang for your buck right now. Check them out on tirerack.com

We usually sell the generals with our CSL/M6/etc wheel/tire packages.

dan8131 · 06-17-2007, 04:11 PM

If you're looking for General Exclaim UHP tires in the sport package configuration, you are not going find the right size.

Nothing pains me more than seeing everyone raving about their Generals...in 19" sizes, of course.

Does anyone run Generals on the 18" sport package wheels?

peppy1973 · 06-17-2007, 05:43 PM

Thanks to everyone that took the time to reply. I will let you know how I make out.

I am hoping to find a tire that will last up to 50,000 KM (30,000 miles) under regular driving conditions.

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peppy1973 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 323i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	18" tires with good tread life? Hello everyone I just purchased a 2007 323i and plan to look for some aftermarket 18" rims and tires. I am not a big fan of run flat tires, and will probably get regular tires. My questions are as follows- 1.) I am more interested in longevity than performance of the tire (car will be used for commuting, not performace driving). Are there any non Z rated tires out there that would still fit on this car in an 18" configuration? 2.) I am not too keen on the looks of the rear end of the car and think the small OEM style spoiler may help. Does anyone have before and after pictures with such a spoiler? thanks in advance
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Tag this is the way 18151 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Your best bet is to do a tire search here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/SearchTires.jsp The higher the UTQG rating the better the tread life of the tire. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=48 You can also check the survey of each tire to see its performance ratings. Let us know what you ended up getting.
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	I have the same concerns. I would also suggest putting on all season tires. I have personally uses Conti Extreme Contacts and Kuhmo Ecsta Asx tires on My S4 and they were very good for my needs. I would also consider Pirelli P zero neros M+S. General Exclaim UHP seems to be the best non A/s tire for your situation.
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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	Don't get all season tires, get tires that are intended for their use. I mean, of course, within reason, if you can do it, it'd be ideal. Get some summer tires for summer, and some beater rims for winter tires during winter. How many miles are you trying to get out of your tires? I think general exclaim UHPs are the best bang for your buck right now. Check them out on tirerack.com We usually sell the generals with our CSL/M6/etc wheel/tire packages.
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dan8131 Private First Class 14 Rep 162 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	If you're looking for General Exclaim UHP tires in the sport package configuration, you are not going find the right size. Nothing pains me more than seeing everyone raving about their Generals...in 19" sizes, of course. Does anyone run Generals on the 18" sport package wheels? __________________ Previous: E92 328i 6MT Future: AW F30 335i \| ZSL \| ZMT\| Heated Seats Ordered: 6/15/13 - Production: 6/20/13 - 6/26/13 - Boarded Euphony Ace 7/6/13
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peppy1973 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 323i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	thanks for the advice Thanks to everyone that took the time to reply. I will let you know how I make out. I am hoping to find a tire that will last up to 50,000 KM (30,000 miles) under regular driving conditions.
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