good track/street tires to fit OEM Style 220M

ms372 · 06-10-2013, 01:30 PM

any recommendations for a good set of tires for the oem 19s ? something for the street/track and what sizes ?

slicer · 06-10-2013, 02:15 PM

Yokohama AD08's. Stock sizes or 255/35 & 275/35. They run wide so I would probably stick with stock sizes. If you had ZCP wheels I would go with the wider tires since the wheels are 0.5" wider than your 220m's.

M3 Esq · 06-10-2013, 02:51 PM

Hankook RS-3 is a good choice as well. Plenty grippy at the track and good on the street. And they are reasonably priced. I'd probably stick with the stock sizes unless you don't mind your speedo being off a bit.

slicer · 06-10-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Esq.

Hankook RS-3 is a good choice as well. Plenty grippy at the track and good on the street. And they are reasonably priced. I'd probably stick with the stock sizes unless you don't mind your speedo being off a bit.

Unfortunately RS3's are not available in any 19" sizes that fit the front of the M3.

Rostasteve · 06-10-2013, 09:22 PM

I have the same question as the OP. Looking for a streetable track tire like NT05, RE-11, Direzza Z1 for OEM 220s. Z1s don't come in 19s, NT05s and RE-11s are only available in 275/30R19 and 245/35R19, which will make understeer worse.
Are there any options other than the AD08s? Is a square 18s setup the only practical choice?

ms372 · 06-10-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rostasteve

I have the same question as the OP. Looking for a streetable track tire like NT05, RE-11, Direzza Z1 for OEM 220s. Z1s don't come in 19s, NT05s and RE-11s are only available in 275/30R19 and 245/35R19, which will make understeer worse.
Are there any options other than the AD08s? Is a square 18s setup the only practical choice?

i think the RE-11 is the best option in 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 and people seem to like them more than the AD08s.

M3 Esq · 06-11-2013, 08:38 AM

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Unfortunately RS3's are not available in any 19" sizes that fit the front of the M3.

Ok wow just checked tire rack and I didn't realize there were so little choices for a good street/track tire in stock 19 inch sizes. Now I realize why so many go with 18s for track. So yeah I agree AD08 or RE-11.

Rostasteve · 06-11-2013, 10:35 AM

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i think the RE-11 is the best option in 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 and people seem to like them more than the AD08s.

Oh yeah, RE-11s are available in a stock size! I could've sworn Tirerack didn't show 265/35/19 as an option...must be hallucinating. Should I consider bumping the front to a 255/35/19 to offset understeer?

slicer · 06-11-2013, 10:51 AM

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Oh yeah, RE-11s are available in a stock size! I could've sworn Tirerack didn't show 265/35/19 as an option...must be hallucinating. Should I consider bumping the front to a 255/35/19 to offset understeer?

You are right Tire Rack does not show the RE11 in 265/35/19 size. I think that tire is being phased out. Like I said... AD08. Another option is Michelin sport cup but they are far more expensive.

smmmurf · 06-11-2013, 11:07 AM

RE11A or AD08R when you can get them in the right sizes

ms372 · 06-11-2013, 02:00 PM

seems like they are the only option

GewoW · 06-11-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ms372

i think the RE-11 is the best option in 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 and people seem to like them more than the AD08s.

Each have their supporters. AD08s are arguably better however, but slightly

m3peat · 06-12-2013, 12:05 AM

I'm an AD08 user and fan myself (2nd set now) but I would wait for the AD08R to come out next month. They handle heat well and the weight of our cars better than some other options.

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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	Hankook RS-3 is a good choice as well. Plenty grippy at the track and good on the street. And they are reasonably priced. I'd probably stick with the stock sizes unless you don't mind your speedo being off a bit.
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Rostasteve Private 9 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North NJ iTrader: (0)	I have the same question as the OP. Looking for a streetable track tire like NT05, RE-11, Direzza Z1 for OEM 220s. Z1s don't come in 19s, NT05s and RE-11s are only available in 275/30R19 and 245/35R19, which will make understeer worse. Are there any options other than the AD08s? Is a square 18s setup the only practical choice?
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m3peat First Lieutenant 71 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (1)	I'm an AD08 user and fan myself (2nd set now) but I would wait for the AD08R to come out next month. They handle heat well and the weight of our cars better than some other options.
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