[pjb515]

Hi!
I searched for threads on tires but find a bunch of sellers/buyers. I need to get 4 new ones and don't want the runflats.
Recommendations? I want to get all-seasons, and honestly I'll never hit 100 mph so don't need super performance tires. Just doing a lot of driving here in Massachusetts.

[relative4]

Location? Driving style? Seasons? Durability/handling/noise/comfort/traction preferences?

[pjb515]

I'm in Mass., and I'm not switching tires for seasons so I want all-season.
Driving style is normal, no track driving here.
Road noise is probably my first criteria, my runflats provide a lot of road noise.
Durability/handling/traction - average is probably ok given my mellow driving but higher levels of those categories is nice!

[Efthreeoh]

Just go to Tire Rack's website and order the round ones.

[Korz55]

I'm in CT and have run the General's All Season for a few years. According to Tire Rack reviews great value for the price - especially if you buy when they have a rebate. I did buy a spare - however tires and spare were cheaper than run flats. They are not the ultimate tire but a solid performer in rain and snow.

[phillycx]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Just go to Tire Rack's website and order the round ones.

This is very funny by the way

Seriously though...I would run with Michelin or Continental grand touring tires. Do the research on tire rack via reviews, etc. to find the exact tire that works for you. I personally run dedicated summer and winter tires in Maryland. I would think a good set of snow tires in Boston would be a good idea.

[ahsm]

just get michelin all season tires, ive had a lot of tires in my life and michelin is always the best

[eugenecp]

I just installed 2 weeks ago ECSTA PA51 - Ultra High Performance All-Season from tirerack. Drove in the rain for a 4 hour drive from Houston to Dallas and handling was very good. Don't know how it performs in snow. Reviews seem to be good.

[relative4]

For your requirements, Continental ExtremeContact DWS-06 are the absolute bomb, hands down.

[marvinstockman]

Research Tirerack.com and Consumer Reports. Be aware that they now sell all-season tires that are snow rated.

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by pjb515

Hi!
I searched for threads on tires but find a bunch of sellers/buyers. I need to get 4 new ones and don't want the runflats.
Recommendations? I want to get all-seasons, and honestly I'll never hit 100 mph so don't need super performance tires. Just doing a lot of driving here in Massachusetts.

Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3 +. Totally transforms the car. I have them on my E90, previously ran them on my E46 330Ci.

[Soden82]

Either the Michelin pilot AS/3+ or continental DWS06 would be my choice if I had to pick no season tires

[John 070]

Originally Posted by ahsm

just get michelin all season tires, ive had a lot of tires in my life and michelin is always the best

This is an extremely scientific way of looking at tires! With that being said we have 3 sets of Michelins.

Premiers (they started at 8.5/32 and wear out prematurely)

X'ice Xi3s --can't stand them oh well

Pilot Super Sports on the 335--now these I like!!

[320IN54]

For grip but also driveability in the rain the Michelin PS4S are amazing tires as they are the updated version of Pilot Super Sports. For slightly cheaper tires the Continental Extreme Contact Sports are amazing for their durability while only having a small performance decrease. For all seasons the Conti DWS06s are simply amazing with ridiculous tread life

[ctuna]

Conti DWS or whatever is the equivalent model now.
Last time I bought them they were around 125 each at tire rack.
Smooth quite ride and they last a long time.

great reviews at tire rack they will compare the tires in this catagorys
and also have user reviews.

Also the subforums here are highly useful there is one just for wheels ,
tires and suspension.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16

https://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12

[Gamb1t]

I enjoyed the Conti DWS years ago. They handled light snow without any issues. Good dry grip. However they wore fast. Heard the DWS06 improved on wear. But I've never tried them.

My friend has the Michelin AS3. So far so good.

I am currently running Toyo Proxes 4+ and so far so good. Really enjoy the supple ride. Wet grip is great. Haven't tried them on the snow yet.
This is with the 330i RWD.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by phillycx

This is very funny by the way

Seriously though...I would run with Michelin or Continental grand touring tires. Do the research on tire rack via reviews, etc. to find the exact tire that works for you. I personally run dedicated summer and winter tires in Maryland. I would think a good set of snow tires in Boston would be a good idea.

Well, picking tires is kinda like picking coffee, don't you think? People can recommend specific models, but in the end everyone has their own tastes...




And I thought it was kind of a troll thread.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I enjoyed the Conti DWS years ago. They handled light snow without any issues. Good dry grip. However they wore fast. Heard the DWS06 improved on wear. But I've never tried them.

My friend has the Michelin AS3. So far so good.

I am currently running Toyo Proxes 4+ and so far so good. Really enjoy the supple ride. Wet grip is great. Haven't tried them on the snow yet.
This is with the 330i RWD.

I have AS3's on my Z4. Great tire IMO.

[colorado.e9x]

I have Toyo Extensa HP2s have no complaints other than their grip is minimal on packed snow/ice. Everything else is perfect. Dry/wet grip, tread life, road noise, handles potholes well etc

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I enjoyed the Conti DWS years ago. They handled light snow without any issues. Good dry grip. However they wore fast. Heard the DWS06 improved on wear. But I've never tried them.

My friend has the Michelin AS3. So far so good.

I am currently running Toyo Proxes 4+ and so far so good. Really enjoy the supple ride. Wet grip is great. Haven't tried them on the snow yet.
This is with the 330i RWD.

Yeah, I had the first gen DWS on my E90 and they didn't last very long, but great in snow. My recently acquired E46 cabrio has the 06's on it, they seem to be wearing pretty well.

[tsuintx]

A tire thread. Next best thing to an oil thread.

[Fritzer]

I work in the industry. Get Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ in your factory sizes. Meets all your criteria, best A/S by a large margin. If you have a smaller budget I can give you another recommendation but those aren't really that expensive when compared to performance "summer" tires. They will last quite a while too.