Best Tires

BMWBoss · 03-01-2011, 09:47 PM

I'm looking to purchase a new set of rims/tires soon. More than likely I will run 275/35/19 in the rear and 245/35/19 in the front. What brand/model tires do you guys recommend to go with for the best performance? I definitely don't want to go cheapo on tires. Any feedback would be helpful.

quiksi · 03-01-2011, 09:52 PM

there's a wheels/tires forum for things like this, Michelin PS2's are pretty much the standard here

1sikbmr · 03-01-2011, 10:10 PM

Yokohama AD08's I hear nothing but good stuff about them... Never had anything else on this car besides the PS2's though

GregW / Oregon · 03-01-2011, 10:18 PM

Yeah, check out the Wheels + Tires forum. You will get many opinions. Best for street? PS2s are great, but I frankly think Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas are just as good for 60% of the price.

TW0929 · 03-01-2011, 10:57 PM

AD08 or Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas

KIS · 03-01-2011, 11:03 PM

PS2's are being discontinued. Michelin Super Sports appear the ticket going forward.

///My5UV · 03-02-2011, 10:16 AM

Why do so many people run the rears so much bigger than the front? You don't like turning?

stega · 03-02-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ///My5UV

Why do so many people run the rears so much bigger than the front? You don't like turning?

Just lol. All I gotta say.

elh0102 · 03-02-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

Yokohama AD08's I hear nothing but good stuff about them... Never had anything else on this car besides the PS2's though

Regardless of tire, I would recommend against increasing the stagger in f/r sizes. The PS2 is a great all around street tire. The AD08 is a better dry traction and track tire, with stiffer sidewalls and sharper turn in response. It is not especially good in the wet, and it’s noisier than the PS2.

persian54 · 03-02-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ///My5UV

Why do so many people run the rears so much bigger than the front? You don't like turning?

what if you ran 255 in the front then? you should be perfectly fine no?

drburton · 03-02-2011, 12:57 PM

Pilot Super Sport 255/35 front, 275/35 rear - wider with stock stagger

BMWBoss · 03-02-2011, 09:59 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys!

e90m3_6MT · 03-02-2011, 11:25 PM

No love for the RE-11's?

They are by far one of the best tires available for the stock rims period!

Ken37.73 · 03-03-2011, 04:25 AM

Conti P5. I've also had PS2 Cups and Vredesteins for the record.

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quiksi Captain 76 Rep 904 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 Toyota Tundra ... [0.00] 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00]	there's a wheels/tires forum for things like this, Michelin PS2's are pretty much the standard here __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - ZCP, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black grills/gills, Deansbimmer Belly Pan, DEI Alarm, Homelink/compass retrofit, Passport MAX2 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior, Dinan Mufflers, HRE P40 19" Satin Charcoal, Michelin PS4S
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1sikbmr Brigadier General 150 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	Yokohama AD08's I hear nothing but good stuff about them... Never had anything else on this car besides the PS2's though __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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TW0929 Lieutenant 26 Rep 525 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	AD08 or Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas
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KIS Lieutenant 39 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2015 Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	PS2's are being discontinued. Michelin Super Sports appear the ticket going forward.
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///My5UV Lurker 78 Rep 812 Posts Drives: YMB F80, SS E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Why do so many people run the rears so much bigger than the front? You don't like turning?
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drburton Lieutenant 118 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	Pilot Super Sport 255/35 front, 275/35 rear - wider with stock stagger
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BMWBoss Lieutenant 13 Rep 483 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks for the feedback guys!
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e90m3_6MT First Lieutenant 40 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2016 GT3 RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	No love for the RE-11's? They are by far one of the best tires available for the stock rims period! __________________
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Ken37.73 Private 1st Class 23 Rep 473 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Conti P5. I've also had PS2 Cups and Vredesteins for the record. __________________
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