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Leg · 02-03-2008, 05:56 AM

I am taking delivery of my M3 with the std 18 inch wheels and tyres on and then removing them immediately and saving them for track use.

Im pretty much settled on a set of 19 inch breyton spirit black/polished edge wheels (AW car with black leather so Im sticking to the black/white theme).

However, I'm not sure what to go for on tyres. Bear in mind this will be for day to day road use as I'll have the 18s with factory tyres on for track. I have run Pirelli PZero Nero 235/35/19s on my Audi for 2 years and found them to be excellent all rounders, I wonder if they would be suitable for the M? Should I aim (if its possible) to buy the same tyres that the OEM 19s come with?

I believe the sizes would be 235/35 R19 Front and 265/30R19?

Thanks for any advice.

footie · 02-03-2008, 06:03 AM

I know BMW recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 2 but the best tyres for any money is Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric.

http://eu.goodyear.com/uk_en/tires/r...F1AS/index.jsp

http://eu.goodyear.com/uk_en/tires/r...jsp?page=sizes

gorun · 02-03-2008, 07:44 AM

PS2 probably best but expensive, Potenza re050A PP is very good too and it lasts well

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP

MrHarris · 03-19-2009, 05:39 AM

I like my Nitto INVO's

modbargains · 03-19-2009, 02:31 PM

Sizing wise, you should be running:

245/35/19 Front
265 OR 275/30/19 Rear

As for the tires themselves I recommend Nitto Invo, Toyo T1R, Ecsta SPT. Granted taht the PS2s and the Neros are great tire but you should be spending that kind of money just day to day tires. Don't get me wrong, they're good tires, just TOO much tire for daily driving, just me 2 cents.

GTM · 03-19-2009, 10:45 PM

Stock size is 245/35/19 and 265/35/19.

M3 is DESIGNED to be run with high traction tires.

OEM makers spend much time to set up the suspension to work with specific tires that is equipped with the car esp for high performance cars.

Please get tires that's similar performance range as PS2, or else you will significantly affect the overall handling of the car even if you are just driving streets.

sayemthree · 03-20-2009, 12:01 AM

your PS2's wont last long on the track.

lucid · 03-21-2009, 09:47 PM

Guys, you realize you are responding to a question that was posted over a year ago by the OP?

02-03-2008, 05:56 AM	#1
Leg Captain Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	Tyre recommendations I am taking delivery of my M3 with the std 18 inch wheels and tyres on and then removing them immediately and saving them for track use. Im pretty much settled on a set of 19 inch breyton spirit black/polished edge wheels (AW car with black leather so Im sticking to the black/white theme). However, I'm not sure what to go for on tyres. Bear in mind this will be for day to day road use as I'll have the 18s with factory tyres on for track. I have run Pirelli PZero Nero 235/35/19s on my Audi for 2 years and found them to be excellent all rounders, I wonder if they would be suitable for the M? Should I aim (if its possible) to buy the same tyres that the OEM 19s come with? I believe the sizes would be 235/35 R19 Front and 265/30R19? Thanks for any advice.

02-03-2008, 06:03 AM	#2
footie Commander-in-Chief Drives: ???????????? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In a house near you Posts: 6,620 iTrader: (0) View footie's Garage	I know BMW recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 2 but the best tyres for any money is Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric. http://eu.goodyear.com/uk_en/tires/r...F1AS/index.jsp http://eu.goodyear.com/uk_en/tires/r...jsp?page=sizes __________________ 2010 A?diS??va?t 2009 **XF3.0dS Portfolio** (hanging in there by a thread) 2009 Golf GTI Mk6

03-19-2009, 05:39 AM	#4
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modbargains BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 135i, E92, E90, Z33 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 2,272 iTrader: (2)	Sizing wise, you should be running: 245/35/19 Front 265 OR 275/30/19 Rear As for the tires themselves I recommend Nitto Invo, Toyo T1R, Ecsta SPT. Granted taht the PS2s and the Neros are great tire but you should be spending that kind of money just day to day tires. Don't get me wrong, they're good tires, just TOO much tire for daily driving, just me 2 cents. __________________ We Specialize In: BMW Parts \| BMW Tuning \| BMW Wheels \| BMW Accessories Kevin Bonifacio \| Kevin@ModBargains.com \|(714) 582-3330 ext. 8009 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (PST)

03-19-2009, 10:45 PM	#6
GTM Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 1,076 iTrader: (2)	Stock size is 245/35/19 and 265/35/19. M3 is DESIGNED to be run with high traction tires. OEM makers spend much time to set up the suspension to work with specific tires that is equipped with the car esp for high performance cars. Please get tires that's similar performance range as PS2, or else you will significantly affect the overall handling of the car even if you are just driving streets. __________________ GT Motoring - www.gtmotoring.com Challenge USA - Kreissieg Distributor and Tech Dealer - BBS Distributor - Ericsson Distributor

02-03-2008, 07:44 AM	#3
gorun Lieutenant Drives: E92 AW DCT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Across the Wall Posts: 419 iTrader: (0)	PS2 probably best but expensive, Potenza re050A PP is very good too and it lasts well http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP

03-20-2009, 12:01 AM	#7
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	your PS2's wont last long on the track.

03-21-2009, 09:47 PM	#8
lucid Major General Drives: Z4M coupe; E30 M3 track Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 7,590 iTrader: (0) View lucid's Garage	Guys, you realize you are responding to a question that was posted over a year ago by the OP? __________________ Track vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/nhmse92m3#p/u