what tyres? NOT RFTs - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

afalton · 01-27-2013, 01:50 PM

hello every1 im gettin a set of new wheels and im
wondering shall i swap my rfts or go or xl tyres.
and what make model 235/265

thanks a million

Pave Dew · 01-27-2013, 04:34 PM

What diameter are you going for, 18 or 19 inch ?

afalton · 01-27-2013, 05:28 PM

o yeh sorry mate i didnt put that down lol

8.5 f 9.5 r 19 inch

BMWdriver85 · 01-27-2013, 06:46 PM

i got continental sports contact II which i paid £70 per tyre from independent tyre specialist.

When my bmw dealer saw them at routine servicing i asked if rft's were one of bmw biggest mistakes and were they flogging a dead horse, they mumbled something and went to find the keys for courtesy car

TigMik · 01-29-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWdriver85

i got continental sports contact II which i paid £70 per tyre from independent tyre specialist.

When my bmw dealer saw them at routine servicing i asked if rft's were one of bmw biggest mistakes and were they flogging a dead horse, they mumbled something and went to find the keys for courtesy car

£70 a tyre???!!!! Are they fake? What sizes are they and where from mate?
I've just fitted Goodyear Eagle Asymmetrc 2's to the rears at £400+. Fronts are £300+ for the two.
They are supposed to be one of the best tyres out there and have come first on many tests, hence why I bought them.

SCN_Saul · 01-29-2013, 12:11 PM

just bought a set (goodyear eagle f1 assy 2) off event tyres (albeit 18's) for just under £600 fitted

BMWdriver85 · 01-29-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TigMik

£70 a tyre???!!!! Are they fake? What sizes are they and where from mate?
I've just fitted Goodyear Eagle Asymmetrc 2's to the rears at £400+. Fronts are £300+ for the two.
They are supposed to be one of the best tyres out there and have come first on many tests, hence why I bought them.

No not fakes, i think they were being discontinued but were brand new, i'm expecting its going to be more like £90 per tyre for my next tyres replacements. The conti's are only half worn now (18 months old) so i think maybe replace them in 2014 spring/summer time.

For me i prefer continental to goodyear or michelin - i think contis are best suited to german cars

(goes out to check car... 205/55 r16 conti sports contact 2) from here: http://www.kirkleytyresandwheels.co.uk/

gaza01 · 01-29-2013, 06:05 PM

conti 5ps are great but soft compound and wear quickly at the rear. I only got 10k miles from mine. I'm currently trying goodyear asym 2s and loving them so far.

MPD78 · 01-29-2013, 06:10 PM

I'm another thumbs up for the Goodyear Assy 2's. Very happy with them. Great in the wet and under heavy braking too.

afalton · 01-29-2013, 07:16 PM

thanks guys i was thinkin contis but id like to know the drivability ie road noise wear in average miles?

thanks again!!!!!!

A_P · 01-30-2013, 04:07 AM

Pilot super sports. End.

verysideways · 01-30-2013, 05:36 AM

Another vote for Goodyear Asym 2 - on my second set of rears and first set of fronts, having tried Conti 3 and GY Aym 1 before.

Will be sticking to Asym 2 for the foreseeable future...

TigMik · 01-30-2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by verysideways

Another vote for Goodyear Asym 2 - on my second set of rears and first set of fronts, having tried Conti 3 and GY Aym 1 before.

Will be sticking to Asym 2 for the foreseeable future...

Not wanting to hijack your thread mate, as this may be of a help to you too.

For those with GY Asym 2 tyres, how long was it before they started to 'work'? Ive had them on the rears now for 600miles and they are still slip sliding about

verysideways · 01-30-2013, 06:35 AM

As with most summer tyres they're no good when it's cold (i.e. 5ºC or less).
Have all your 600 miles been in the recent colder weather?

ashmostro · 01-30-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by A_P

Pilot super sports. End.

Yes.

With those wheel widths, feel free to get some proper 245/275 tires.

Traction > Poke.

These are my PSS 245/275 on 8"/9" wheels:

Yoro35i · 01-30-2013, 06:59 AM

Pilot super sports. +1 just got a set from camskill for 750. 2x 235 /35/19 and 2x 265/30/19. why not have the best of the best!

afalton · 01-30-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TigMik

Not wanting to hijack your thread mate, as this may be of a help to you too.

For those with GY Asym 2 tyres, how long was it before they started to 'work'? Ive had them on the rears now for 600miles and they are still slip sliding about

no probs mate we all on ere to perfect our bm!

afalton · 01-30-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ashmostro

Yes.

With those wheel widths, feel free to get some proper 245/275 tires.

Traction > Poke.

These are my PSS 245/275 on 8"/9" wheels:

how do they not rub?! sounds mad!

im surprized the tyre walls look good

afalton · 01-30-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoro35i

Pilot super sports. +1 just got a set from camskill for 750. 2x 235 /35/19 and 2x 265/30/19. why not have the best of the best!

nice! whats the michis like?

ashmostro · 01-30-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by afalton

nice! whats the michis like?

In a word? Perfection.

01-27-2013, 01:50 PM	#1
afalton Private First Class Drives: bmw e92 330i m sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: london Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	what tyres? NOT RFTs hello every1 im gettin a set of new wheels and im wondering shall i swap my rfts or go or xl tyres. and what make model 235/265 thanks a million
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01-29-2013, 12:11 PM	#6
SCN_Saul http://www.seatcupra.net Drives: E91 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	just bought a set (goodyear eagle f1 assy 2) off event tyres (albeit 18's) for just under £600 fitted __________________ saul@seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net http://www.seatcupra.net/forums E91 335i M Sport

01-30-2013, 05:36 AM	#12
verysideways Grip estimator Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 195 iTrader: (0)	Another vote for Goodyear Asym 2 - on my second set of rears and first set of fronts, having tried Conti 3 and GY Aym 1 before. Will be sticking to Asym 2 for the foreseeable future... __________________ '07 BMW E91 330i M Sport '04 Yamaha Waverunner FX HO '04 Porsche 996 turbo cab http://petrolheadnirvana.com

01-30-2013, 06:35 AM	#14
verysideways Grip estimator Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 195 iTrader: (0)	As with most summer tyres they're no good when it's cold (i.e. 5ºC or less). Have all your 600 miles been in the recent colder weather? __________________ '07 BMW E91 330i M Sport '04 Yamaha Waverunner FX HO '04 Porsche 996 turbo cab http://petrolheadnirvana.com

01-30-2013, 06:59 AM	#16
Yoro35i TROll Drives: E92 335I M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,346 iTrader: (0)	Pilot super sports. +1 just got a set from camskill for 750. 2x 235 /35/19 and 2x 265/30/19. why not have the best of the best! __________________ MY08 E92 335i M Sport Auto - Eisenmann exhaust- Duke Dynamic Carbon fiber Performance Diffuser - Forge Intercooler - CoBB AP stage 1 + map - BC Filter - Cool Carbon S/T pads - Hel SS lines - Eibach pro Springs - Carbon fiber Grill - Carbon Spoiler - Carbon Mirror caps - Rolled arch - 313 Style Wheels - Michelin pilot super sports - Cree 20W Ebay leds - CIC control retrofit- More coming soon!

01-27-2013, 04:34 PM	#2
Pave Dew Lieutenant Drives: E91 LCI 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London Posts: 411 iTrader: (1)	What diameter are you going for, 18 or 19 inch ?

01-27-2013, 05:28 PM	#3
afalton Private First Class Drives: bmw e92 330i m sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: london Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	o yeh sorry mate i didnt put that down lol 8.5 f 9.5 r 19 inch

01-27-2013, 06:46 PM	#4
BMWdriver85 New Member Drives: 2007 BMW E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	i got continental sports contact II which i paid £70 per tyre from independent tyre specialist. When my bmw dealer saw them at routine servicing i asked if rft's were one of bmw biggest mistakes and were they flogging a dead horse, they mumbled something and went to find the keys for courtesy car

01-29-2013, 06:05 PM	#8
gaza01 Lieutenant Drives: E93 325i Msport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 523 iTrader: (1)	conti 5ps are great but soft compound and wear quickly at the rear. I only got 10k miles from mine. I'm currently trying goodyear asym 2s and loving them so far.

01-29-2013, 06:10 PM	#9
MPD78 Private Drives: 330i M Sport 2006 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	I'm another thumbs up for the Goodyear Assy 2's. Very happy with them. Great in the wet and under heavy braking too.

01-29-2013, 07:16 PM	#10
afalton Private First Class Drives: bmw e92 330i m sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: london Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	thanks guys i was thinkin contis but id like to know the drivability ie road noise wear in average miles? thanks again!!!!!!

01-30-2013, 04:07 AM	#11
A_P Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South East Posts: 1,698 iTrader: (0)	Pilot super sports. End.

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