[DR-JEKL]

As I'm sure you know with these tyre reviews the results can always be taken with a grain of salt, as the type of car used in the test generally varies to what you drive and of course local conditions etc etc, but nevertheless I always read them!

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...-Tyre-Test.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...-Tyre-Test.htm

The results seem to favour the goodyear F1 A2's quite well which is somewhat as a relief as I had just purchased a set for my 335i

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

As I'm sure you know with these tyre reviews the results can always be taken with a grain of salt, as the type of car used in the test generally varies to what you drive and of course local conditions etc etc, but nevertheless I always read them!

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...-Tyre-Test.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...-Tyre-Test.htm

The results seem to favour the goodyear F1 A2's quite well which is somewhat as a relief as I had just purchased a set for my 335i

Hey Jekl,

Just wondering how much did you get for the set and what size are they ?

I'm actually in the market to get a set soon. 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 but most likely going for 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. At the moment i'm on RFT and the ride is too harsh and looking at this alternative.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by kaitan

Hey Jekl,

Just wondering how much did you get for the set and what size are they ?

I'm actually in the market to get a set soon. 225/35/19 and 255/30/19 but most likely going for 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. At the moment i'm on RFT and the ride is too harsh and looking at this alternative.

Cheaper then I initially thought thanks to a mate! Around about $1400ish.

I went for 225/35 265/30.

I agree RFT's are too harsh, I compared a RFT off the rim against a similar tyre of the size spec (dia profile) and just pressing down on the tyre there was a lot more give in the conventional tyre. They are also meant to be a lot quieter which isn't really an issue with the RFT's as I currently think they are quite as is

[kaitan]

You bought it local i presume?? care to share where??

[dontask]

Thats not too bad. It cost 1400 to ship a set of 4 of the same tire from the states (4 x 265/35/18). BUT that doesn't include fitting, disposal, pickup from the depot, etc.

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by kaitan

You bought it local i presume?? care to share where??

I can try and get you a set if you wish?

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by dontask

Thats not too bad. It cost 1400 to ship a set of 4 of the same tire from the states (4 x 265/35/18). BUT that doesn't include fitting, disposal, pickup from the depot, etc.

I have a mate into muscle cars, and he knows a hot rod builder who ships over a few containers a month, I have been meaning to ask him if he can grab me some tyres its crazy how cheap tyres are in the us! (well everything is I guess!)

[Zen]

I'm also in the market for new tyres as well as I've got a rear left leak / puncture today.

Can't decide to stick with RFT or switch to non-RFT.

[samchuang33]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

As I'm sure you know with these tyre reviews the results can always be taken with a grain of salt, as the type of car used in the test generally varies to what you drive and of course local conditions etc etc, but nevertheless I always read them!

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...-Tyre-Test.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...-Tyre-Test.htm

The results seem to favour the goodyear F1 A2's quite well which is somewhat as a relief as I had just purchased a set for my 335i

Nice find and thx for sharing.

What happened to the Michelin Pilot Super Sport? I would love to see the compare PSS instead of the PS3.

[Scootah]

Ive got continental 5p all round on my car , i have no comparison point , but general cornering grip seems to be fine , however traction (or lack of it) is a big issue

Might need to try Michelin PSS when these wear out , which at current rate wont be too long

[Zen]

Originally Posted by Scootah

Ive got continental 5p all round on my car , i have no comparison point , but general cornering grip seems to be fine , however traction (or lack of it) is a big issue

Might need to try Michelin PSS when these wear out , which at current rate wont be too long

One of my rim is cracked so I need a new set of rims and also a good excuse to ditch those bloody bridgestone rfts and fit some proper tyres. So off I went to get a few quotes, and boy.. the Michelin are so expensive. 1 of the shop quoted me RRP $3300 for all 4 Michelin PSS tyres and wouldn't even give me some sort of discounts.

So at the moment, I think about getting a set of Pirelli's P-Zero. Anyone had these before and maybe share their thoughts. Seem like a decent pair of all-rounder from the reviews that I had googled.

[Scootah]

Originally Posted by Zen

One of my rim is cracked so I need a new set of rims and also a good excuse to ditch those bloody bridgestone rfts and fit some proper tyres. So off I went to get a few quotes, and boy.. the Michelin are so expensive. 1 of the shop quoted me RRP $3300 for all 4 Michelin PSS tyres and wouldn't even give me some sort of discounts.

So at the moment, I think about getting a set of Pirelli's P-Zero. Anyone had these before and maybe share their thoughts. Seem like a decent pair of all-rounder from the reviews that I had googled.

I had P-Zero on my 325 good tyres , but traction wasnt an issue on the 325 like it is on the 335

[Michael BD]

Originally Posted by Zen

One of my rim is cracked so I need a new set of rims and also a good excuse to ditch those bloody bridgestone rfts and fit some proper tyres. So off I went to get a few quotes, and boy.. the Michelin are so expensive. 1 of the shop quoted me RRP $3300 for all 4 Michelin PSS tyres and wouldn't even give me some sort of discounts.

So at the moment, I think about getting a set of Pirelli's P-Zero. Anyone had these before and maybe share their thoughts. Seem like a decent pair of all-rounder from the reviews that I had googled.

Why don't you get some Michelin PSS from tirerack.com? You can get it to Australia for around $1800.

[sbce90]

interesting.. gave 1st to conti sc3.. Theres tyres are barely adequate for the C63s rears

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by sbce90

interesting.. gave 1st to conti sc3.. Theres tyres are barely adequate for the C63s rears

I don't think that's a fair comparison / reflection on the tyre suj?

Btw I'm not a big fan of the conti's too soft and not enough griped go Pirelli or Michelin first

[Zen]

Originally Posted by bornadog335i

Why don't you get some Michelin PSS from tirerack.com? You can get it to Australia for around $1800.

I missed my 335i and desperate at the same time, and I couldn't afford to wait 1-2 wk for the tyres to arrive from the US. Therefore I decided to bite the bullet and buy the tyres locally.

Driving my 4x4 and accelerating seems to take an eternity now.

[chappy]

From 1addicts forums Tirerack has stopped international shipping to Australia as of last Tuesday of Major brands.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743277

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=943889

[Michael BD]

Originally Posted by chappy

From 1addicts forums Tirerack has stopped international shipping to Australia as of last Tuesday of Major brands.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743277

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=943889

You can always get it done in other ways, through freight forwarders etc.

[BMWayneG]

Originally Posted by Zen

I missed my 335i and desperate at the same time, and I couldn't afford to wait 1-2 wk for the tyres to arrive from the US. Therefore I decided to bite the bullet and buy the tyres locally.

Driving my 4x4 and accelerating seems to take an eternity now.

I'm considering a switch from Bridgestone RE050A RFT's to the Michellin PSS - however the last time I tried to go non RFT (a set of Conti's I can't remember which model exactly) I was bitterly disappointed with how much feel of the road was lost and how soft the ride was.

Interested to hear what people think of the PSS and if loss of road feel has been an issue.

[pavo335]

yep lots softer! if you want kidney crunch your gonna have to upgrade shocks or get some coilovers

[Zen]

Originally Posted by e90luver

I'm considering a switch from Bridgestone RE050A RFT's to the Michellin PSS - however the last time I tried to go non RFT (a set of Conti's I can't remember which model exactly) I was bitterly disappointed with how much feel of the road was lost and how soft the ride was.

Interested to hear what people think of the PSS and if loss of road feel has been an issue.

I had decided on a set of Pirelli PZeros. I will see how that goes. Also managed to get a bmw genuine space saver kit (with the Jack, Gloves etc) on ebay from a UK dealership, costed me around $550 landed (arrives this friday! ). From memory I got quoted from our local dealer$hip $850 for the kit, and wanted to me pay 50% deposit and possibly wait 7 - 10 days for it.

[pavo335]

you know those flashy show rooms and service centres dont come cheap. kinda like vagas, they pay for things with peoples gambling loses.