Time for new tires

joe_planet · 09-26-2013, 10:07 AM

Hey guys, i'm looking to get a new set of tires, what are ya'll running?
I'm leaning towards the michelin pss non runflats at this time. What tire pressures would be good to run in them? I know that the stock bridgestones recommended pressures are pretty high. Any other recommendations for tires?

floydarogers · 09-26-2013, 10:38 AM

I prefer my RFT Michelin PS2 ZP.

Thinking about the Bridgestone RE960A or 970A for my next set.

If you buy go-flat, I'd start tire pressures out at the same - pressure is not really predicated on type/construction, but the width and load.

AzureHaze · 09-26-2013, 11:06 AM

Michelin PSS - performance > tread life

Continental DW - tread life > performance

For the love of god, stay away from run-flats as you're sacrificing tread life, comfort and performance (compared to non RFT) for the peace of mind when your tire blows out (AAA anyone?). Costs more too.

I'm running Continental DW @ 33/40 as TireRack recommended.

gruppeM3 · 09-26-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Michelin PSS - performance > tread life

Continental DW - tread life > performance

For the love of god, stay away from run-flats as you're sacrificing tread life, comfort and performance (compared to non RFT) for the peace of mind when your tire blows out (AAA anyone?). Costs more too.

I'm running Continental DW @ 33/40 as TireRack recommended.

I also have run flats even though I have AAA. I guess it gives me some peace of mind. Especially since the wife drives the car a lot. I wouldn't want her waiting on the side of the road for 30 minutes while AAA shows up. If it were me I could care less.

AzureHaze · 09-26-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gruppeM3

I wouldn't want her waiting on the side of the road for 30 minutes while AAA shows up. If it were me I could care less.

Yes, you have a point there. I don't mind waiting for AAA as they've always arrived in a timely manner from my experience but I wouldn't want my girlfriend waiting on the side of the road in the middle of the night. Because SoCal screams nice and helpful people...

joe_planet · 09-26-2013, 11:44 AM

What just happened to me guys is that I ran over a screw on the highway about 20 miles away from work and the warning came on that the right rear tire lost air pressure. I pulled over, looked at it and there was no way to plug it up. I ended up driving on the frontage road of the highway doing 50 almost all the way to work (because I work in a total bufu town) and got the tire patched and inflated. If I didnt have the factory runflat i would have had to wait 2 hours for a truck.. so it definitely saved me there. With the michelins i'm investing in a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor, total cost was just over $50.

gruppeM3 · 09-26-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Yes, you have a point there. I don't mind waiting for AAA as they've always arrived in a timely manner from my experience but I wouldn't want my girlfriend waiting on the side of the road in the middle of the night. Because SoCal screams nice and helpful people...

LMAO

You understand exactly what I mean!

Puerto Rican 335d · 09-26-2013, 12:27 PM

Id go HANKOOK Ventus lasted me 1 1/2 years here in Puerto Rico and thats A LOT to say and BTW they were already used by previous owner 6-8 mo earlier, but they have NO warranty here in the island. Good tires, currently im looking at Michelin Sport sold by COSTCO with road hazard warranty

joe_planet · 09-26-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

Id go HANKOOK Ventus lasted me 1 1/2 years here in Puerto Rico and thats A LOT to say and BTW they were already used by previous owner 6-8 mo earlier, but they have NO warranty here in the island. Good tires, currently im looking at Michelin Sport sold by COSTCO with road hazard warranty

i'm glad those are working out for ya, discount tire quoted me $932 for a set of michelin pss out the door, so i'll be going with that. i looked at tire prices at costco and they're crazy lol

F32Fleet · 09-26-2013, 12:36 PM

Bridgestone RE960 AS RFT.

BB_cuda · 09-26-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_planet

i'm glad those are working out for ya, discount tire quoted me $932 for a set of michelin pss out the door, so i'll be going with that. i looked at tire prices at costco and they're crazy lol

+1 on the Mich PSS, out the door for close to $1000 and got $70 rebate...basically same deal as joe. I have the compact spare, X5 scissor jack and craftsman 18" breaker bar w/17 mm deep socket.

joe_planet · 09-26-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

+1 on the Mich PSS, out the door for close to $1000 and got $70 rebate...basically same deal as joe. I have the compact spare, X5 scissor jack and craftsman 18" breaker bar w/17 mm deep socket.

bb where can i get a compact spare that would fit our bolt pattern?

335dFan · 09-26-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_planet

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

+1 on the Mich PSS, out the door for close to $1000 and got $70 rebate...basically same deal as joe. I have the compact spare, X5 scissor jack and craftsman 18" breaker bar w/17 mm deep socket.

bb where can i get a compact spare that would fit our bolt pattern?

I got mine at Bimmerzone.com. Sku: BIM-SST-E90-KIT.

I also got the Jack Kit, Tire Tray, and Tire Tote.

WreckerX5d · 09-26-2013, 06:43 PM

I put Pirrelli P Zero Nero's on mine. $151/tire, same traction rating as Michelin and without the excessive wear problems. They grip fine, and are pretty quiet. I run 38psi F and 42psi R.

335dM · 09-26-2013, 07:47 PM

I am about to buy the new
Nokian Hakkapellitta 7 with studs on my winter wheels OEM 193m
225/40/18 all around
1500$ plus 15% taxes here in Quebec

Guess why

Now LSD on the way soon and will be good for the bad seasons, oh I forgot the full front clear bra from 3M

BB_cuda · 09-27-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_planet

bb where can i get a compact spare that would fit our bolt pattern?

i purchased one from Tischer BMW (getbmwparts.com). Hope that was okay to post here. Its basically an E60 17x4 steel rim and you then buy tire separately.

I purchased another at the salvage yard complete with 135/80R17 tire out of an E60 for $50!! Lucky find. This one is for a friend w/o spare in her 2007 328i

taibanl · 09-27-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Michelin PSS - performance > tread life

Continental DW - tread life > performance

For the love of god, stay away from run-flats as you're sacrificing tread life, comfort and performance (compared to non RFT) for the peace of mind when your tire blows out (AAA anyone?). Costs more too.

I'm running Continental DW @ 33/40 as TireRack recommended.

+1. The two best tires on the market.

Brad335d · 09-27-2013, 11:40 PM

My next set will be Pilot Super Sports.

Another good option for slightly less is Continental Extreme Contact DW.

For a budget summer tire the Hankook Ventus V12s are a good buy.

Read the reviews for tires your looking at on Tire Rack. They post their reviews from their tests as well as reviews from the tire owners. The owner reviews are good because you can get an idea of people who share your driving style and needs and see how the tires worked for them.

Each of the tires listed above all have mostly positive reviews on Tire Rack and they span a good range of purchase prices. I've had all three on various cars and been pleased with all. The V12's are a great wallet friendly UHP Summer Tire. The Conti's were excellent on my Shelby. The Super Sports were the best of the three but at the price and being Michelins you'd expect that.

Hoooper · 09-28-2013, 12:56 AM

I'd say it really depends on the tire category you want. I had Dunlop direzza z1 star spec on my last car and those were the greatest summer/rain tires I've ever seen. No good for snow though.

Pierre Louis · 09-28-2013, 06:49 AM

Tire technology moves on as do RFT's. The third generation RFT's which appeared around mid to late 2010 on new BMW's but mostly on 2011's as far as I know are reportedly nearly identical in ride, handling, and durability to their non-RFT equivalents.

That said, Michelin is well known to have the best quality control over the years as has been my experience.

My uncle up until recently used to fix the machines that made the tires and he felt that the top tires of all the tire companies were very similar. He travelled around the world to different tire companies and speaks several languages including fluent German.

When replacing a worn tire, any new tire of similar quality will feel much better. The testimonials are difficult to interpret, as full comparisons often don't resemble what individuals on the Internet say. I would trust an official tire comparison test more.

austinla335d · 09-28-2013, 10:04 AM

I have Michelin PSS on 19" wheels and they make that hollow high-pressure rubber sound almost constantly. Faint but it's there. They're also a but rough.

My next set will be the Conti DW's again. That's a great tire.

dzlmoose · 09-28-2013, 11:24 AM

I'm getting the Michelin X-ice Xi3 for this winter.

And next spring I'm going for the PSS on some black 19" AG M359s.

09-26-2013, 10:07 AM	#1
joe_planet Captain 41 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Time for new tires Hey guys, i'm looking to get a new set of tires, what are ya'll running? I'm leaning towards the michelin pss non runflats at this time. What tire pressures would be good to run in them? I know that the stock bridgestones recommended pressures are pretty high. Any other recommendations for tires?
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floydarogers Curmudgeon and Pedant 690 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I prefer my RFT Michelin PS2 ZP. Thinking about the Bridgestone RE960A or 970A for my next set. If you buy go-flat, I'd start tire pressures out at the same - pressure is not really predicated on type/construction, but the width and load.
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Michelin PSS - performance > tread life Continental DW - tread life > performance For the love of god, stay away from run-flats as you're sacrificing tread life, comfort and performance (compared to non RFT) for the peace of mind when your tire blows out (AAA anyone?). Costs more too. I'm running Continental DW @ 33/40 as TireRack recommended. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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09-26-2013, 11:44 AM	#6
joe_planet Captain 41 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	What just happened to me guys is that I ran over a screw on the highway about 20 miles away from work and the warning came on that the right rear tire lost air pressure. I pulled over, looked at it and there was no way to plug it up. I ended up driving on the frontage road of the highway doing 50 almost all the way to work (because I work in a total bufu town) and got the tire patched and inflated. If I didnt have the factory runflat i would have had to wait 2 hours for a truck.. so it definitely saved me there. With the michelins i'm investing in a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor, total cost was just over $50.
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	Id go HANKOOK Ventus lasted me 1 1/2 years here in Puerto Rico and thats A LOT to say and BTW they were already used by previous owner 6-8 mo earlier, but they have NO warranty here in the island. Good tires, currently im looking at Michelin Sport sold by COSTCO with road hazard warranty __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3606 Rep 10,367 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone RE960 AS RFT.
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WreckerX5d Warrant Officer 375 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: Deezul Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	I put Pirrelli P Zero Nero's on mine. $151/tire, same traction rating as Michelin and without the excessive wear problems. They grip fine, and are pretty quiet. I run 38psi F and 42psi R. __________________ Deleted, ATM I/C and tuned by B.R.R.
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335dM Major 130 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: 335d m package Join Date: May 2011 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	I am about to buy the new Nokian Hakkapellitta 7 with studs on my winter wheels OEM 193m 225/40/18 all around 1500$ plus 15% taxes here in Quebec Guess why Now LSD on the way soon and will be good for the bad seasons, oh I forgot the full front clear bra from 3M
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Brad335d Oil Burner 26 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD [0.00] 2011 BMW 335d [0.00] 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 [0.00]	My next set will be Pilot Super Sports. Another good option for slightly less is Continental Extreme Contact DW. For a budget summer tire the Hankook Ventus V12s are a good buy. Read the reviews for tires your looking at on Tire Rack. They post their reviews from their tests as well as reviews from the tire owners. The owner reviews are good because you can get an idea of people who share your driving style and needs and see how the tires worked for them. Each of the tires listed above all have mostly positive reviews on Tire Rack and they span a good range of purchase prices. I've had all three on various cars and been pleased with all. The V12's are a great wallet friendly UHP Summer Tire. The Conti's were excellent on my Shelby. The Super Sports were the best of the three but at the price and being Michelins you'd expect that. __________________ '11 BMW 335d Sport -JBD '07 Shelby GT500 -Not Stock
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Hoooper Colonel 213 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Petaluma, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd say it really depends on the tire category you want. I had Dunlop direzza z1 star spec on my last car and those were the greatest summer/rain tires I've ever seen. No good for snow though.
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09-28-2013, 06:49 AM	#20
Pierre Louis Captain 158 Rep 866 Posts Drives: 2016 535d Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah GA iTrader: (0)	Tire technology moves on as do RFT's. The third generation RFT's which appeared around mid to late 2010 on new BMW's but mostly on 2011's as far as I know are reportedly nearly identical in ride, handling, and durability to their non-RFT equivalents. That said, Michelin is well known to have the best quality control over the years as has been my experience. My uncle up until recently used to fix the machines that made the tires and he felt that the top tires of all the tire companies were very similar. He travelled around the world to different tire companies and speaks several languages including fluent German. When replacing a worn tire, any new tire of similar quality will feel much better. The testimonials are difficult to interpret, as full comparisons often don't resemble what individuals on the Internet say. I would trust an official tire comparison test more.
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austinla335d Captain 53 Rep 686 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I have Michelin PSS on 19" wheels and they make that hollow high-pressure rubber sound almost constantly. Faint but it's there. They're also a but rough. My next set will be the Conti DW's again. That's a great tire.
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dzlmoose Lieutenant 122 Rep 541 Posts Drives: Trek 7.2, 2001 M5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm getting the Michelin X-ice Xi3 for this winter. And next spring I'm going for the PSS on some black 19" AG M359s.
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