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[924er]

Hey guys!

First time posting on this section, my question has probably been beaten to death but I'm having trouble finding the answer so here it goes!

It's time to get rid of my dealer rft on my m sport wheels. Thought about getting some nice rims but wife wants a Cartier love ring so I guess I'm plastidipping and getting some spacers instead..

I need new tires, the rears are worn badly, unevenly as well and it's making a wah wah wah sound around 70mph. My plan is to get new set of tires and an alignment.

I've called around and here are my options.

Hankook v12s--780$ installed

Bfg comp2(sumthinglikethat)- 670$ installed

Bridgestone RE760 sport- 670$ installed

Which one is the best bang for your buck for a daily driver but also performs??. I do not track but I do occasional pulls. I'm around 440whp and ok with that.

I want some quiet and can last longer. I'm leaning towards the RE760s.

Help please

[bmw325i]

I'm on my second set of v12's I like them. Haven't tried the other 2.

[mercedesc63]

Originally Posted by 924er

Hey guys!

First time posting on this section, my question has probably been beaten to death but I'm having trouble finding the answer so here it goes!

It's time to get rid of my dealer rft on my m sport wheels. Thought about getting some nice rims but wife wants a Cartier love ring so I guess I'm plastidipping and getting some spacers instead..

I need new tires, the rears are worn badly, unevenly as well and it's making a wah wah wah sound around 70mph. My plan is to get new set of tires and an alignment.

I've called around and here are my options.

Hankook v12s--780$ installed

Bfg comp2(sumthinglikethat)- 670$ installed

Bridgestone RE760 sport- 670$ installed

Which one is the best bang for your buck for a daily driver but also performs??. I do not track but I do occasional pulls. I'm around 440whp and ok with that.

I want some quiet and can last longer. I'm leaning towards the RE760s.

Help please

How in the world are hankooks more than the bfgoodrich sport comp 2?

I would have the tire place price match tire rack and the hankooks would be around the lowest priced tire compared to the others and they are the best.

I just bought a new pair from Evans tire and they really know how to deal with customers and work on cars. I would recommend Evans tire also for this job.

[PichaDis11]

Michelin AS3? or Conti DWS Extremes? -> No?

[Sered]

I've tried all 3 at various times. The BFG Sport Comp 2s are probably the best handling tire of the group. They also run wider than the other two. Evo2s and the RE760s are about the same imo as they both ride better than the SC2s, but don't handle as well and have squishier sidewalls. The SC2 was a common Auto-x tire back in the day.

[Nitrousbird]

Tell her to buy her own damn ring and get the wheels you want!

[924er]

Originally Posted by Sered

I've tried all 3 at various times. The BFG Sport Comp 2s are probably the best handling tire of the group. They also run wider than the other two. Evo2s and the RE760s are about the same imo as they both ride better than the SC2s, but don't handle as well and have squishier sidewalls. The SC2 was a common Auto-x tire back in the day.

I hear the BFGs are louder than all three is that true? I want something comfortable and quiet. I won't be tracking at all but I do need some
Grip for when I need it

[924er]

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

Tell her to buy her own damn ring and get the wheels you want!

HA. I'm kinda screwed cuz I bought an expensive omega watch that I have always wanted and she's still waitin

[Nitrousbird]

Originally Posted by 924er

HA. I'm kinda screwed cuz I bought an expensive omega watch that I have always wanted and she's still waitin

Okay, you bought your watch. Now you buy your wheels.

If she wants a fancy ring, why isn't she buying her own fancy ring?

[924er]

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

Okay, you bought your watch. Now you buy your wheels.

If she wants a fancy ring, why isn't she buying her own fancy ring?

Well for one, she isn't working at the moment, we just had a baby. And two, Anniversary

[924er]

Originally Posted by PichaDis11

Michelin AS3? or Conti DWS Extremes? -> No?

Is it true that the e92 has negative camber wear which is normal? I noticed it's pretty bad. Will an alignment fix this or did BMW do this for better handling?

[Sered]

Originally Posted by 924er

I hear the BFGs are louder than all three is that true? I want something comfortable and quiet. I won't be tracking at all but I do need some
Grip for when I need it

I never noticed it, but I ran them in the front on my catless S/C M3 I can say they rode pretty comfortably (275/35/18).

[DDoles]

I have the RE 760 sport and after 13,000 miles, the rears are a bit loud for some reason. Not sure if I got a bad set or not.

[924er]

Originally Posted by DDoles

I have the RE 760 sport and after 13,000 miles, the rears are a bit loud for some reason. Not sure if I got a bad set or not.

Crap. This tire shopping sucks!

[PichaDis11]

Originally Posted by 924er

Is it true that the e92 has negative camber wear which is normal? I noticed it's pretty bad. Will an alignment fix this or did BMW do this for better handling?

Shouldn't be all that bad but it is recommended to have an Alignment after changing tires. Normally an alignment check is done after the tire change and they'll show you the print out and tell you if it's bad etc. This may depend on your installer however.

[VMRWheels]

I have a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2s on my car. I like them. They aren't loud while cruising on the freeway, but they'll give you feedback in the canyons when you're driving "spiritedly." Whatever decision you make, make it wisely...the couch can be a lonely place. ALso, like mentioned earlier, the Continental ExtremeContact DWs would be another good tire to consider.

[Chief Orman]

Originally Posted by randi41

Hankook v12 gets my vote. Had them and had no complaints. The Conti DW's are a good choice and they are not very expensive.

Amen. Get the Contis. Bang for buck you can't beat Bridgestone S04 or the Conti Extreme Contact. check out the reviews at Tire Rack paying special attention to the actual test numbers in the tables and graphs. You will see the Conti is both top rated, fantastic and cheap...also the BEST most comfortable riding Tire by far.

[924er]

Well today I just got the Bridgestone RE760 sport and an alignment and they are ok. I didn't notice a HUGE difference from ditching my RFTs like the forum likes to hype up. But it is a bit softer. More grip for sure.

But my car is still making a low pitching whining sound when going speeds between 60mph and up. I was hoping the tires would resolve the problem cuz I did have some uneven tire wear. The sound is less pronounced but still present on certain pavements. Should I start replacing the wheel bearings or just let it go? Do tires have a break in period where they get quiet ?

[Alen E90]

Originally Posted by 924er

Crap. This tire shopping sucks!

OMG I know what you mean! Took me forever to finally decide on the right specs and brand, but finally this past week I got a set of the V12's on my car and they seem great so far.

[elh0102]

Originally Posted by 924er

Is it true that the e92 has negative camber wear which is normal? I noticed it's pretty bad. Will an alignment fix this or did BMW do this for better handling?

Assume you are referring to the rears, since the front always needs more camber. Rear camber is adjustable, so no, negative camber wear should not be normal. If you need to dial out a little rear camber, not all bad, as it may help a bit with the excessive understeer.