Gettin new tires.. need help

Headhunter.M3 · 02-01-2020, 09:04 AM

I am either going to get the PS4S or BFgoodriches with 255/35 - 275/35. Thank you for all your help. Good info to have

GeorgeA · 02-01-2020, 01:43 PM

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i would agree with you.
i do use a 275/30 up front the difference between the two while eyeballing it is negligible (to me). i can certainly understand if people need to have it exact.
i would agree its heavy. problem is, i like the way the 359m's look. plus, the m3 isn't my daily driver and it just sits most of the time. i have track wheels for the track, so weight isn't a huge concern.

I agree, ZCPs are beautiful. One of my favorite designs!

GeorgeA · 02-01-2020, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Headhunter.M3

Sorry I am a beginner but what are TE's ?

They are a different set of wheels. Volk TE37SL

And good choice, if you want maximum traction for street, go with the PS4S, you won’t be disappointed

Headhunter.M3 · 02-15-2020, 01:39 PM

Which should I get? Since the super sports are star bmw?

spiderspider · 02-29-2020, 12:39 PM

same question. i was assuming I'd get the pilot super sports and was even looking at the sport cup 2, but everyone seems to be recommending the PS4S?

GTBrandon · 03-09-2020, 08:21 PM

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same question. i was assuming I'd get the pilot super sports and was even looking at the sport cup 2, but everyone seems to be recommending the PS4S?

PS4S is the new version of the supersport that came out within the last year or two. Better wet traction with a slight improvement in dry handling.

Go with the Cups if you drive extremely aggressively, or better yet want the most traction on the track while still being road legal. If you aren't tracking, or just want a tire to last more than 10k miles, get the 4S's.

Btw, for the occasional track day, especially starting out, 4S's will do great. That way you can just have one tire set up for street and track use.

aus · 03-10-2020, 12:16 AM

Anyone see the Yoko ADVAN APEX V601 are CHEAP!
And there's a $100 rebate right now! https://www.tirerack.com/specialoffe...p?promoID=Y011

Front's are $193: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...01XL&tab=Sizes

Rears $232: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...01XL&tab=Sizes

Kwike92M3 · 03-14-2020, 07:00 PM

Here's my two cents:

I have had MANY different tire brands on my BMWs. Best overall? Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
HOWEVER, i have been running hankook ventus v12's on my newest car, and love them.
They are significantly cheaper to buy, and from what ive seen, will last longer.
I just ordered a new set of forgestar wheels with hankook ventus v12 tires and am running 295/30/19 rears and 265/30/19 in the front after being advised from the guys at EAS (thanks Kevin!!!).
My car right now has ventus v12 on stock wheels, and it handles fantastic. Road noise is almost exactly the same as the michelins, but you can tell they are a little less grippy in wet weather, which is not a big deal to me since i only drive my car on occasion.
Not a fan of bridgestones. Seemed loud, and for the money, you could do better.
The continental contact DWs i had were horrible. I had a set on my m3 and 335i and both were terribly loud (even my wife made a comment while on the freeway).
If you need a budget tire, i put a set of kumho ecsta tires on my wife's lexus is250 and have been pleased with them. They are noisy, but have lasted a long time. I really only bought them because she cant stay off curbs, and i was replacing birdgestones every 3 months or so.

Hope that helps!

pbonsalb · 03-15-2020, 08:14 AM

The reports I have read of the V12 is that they harden with age, like the PSS and most tires, get loud, and lose performance. If you drive enough to burn through them in 2 years, this is not an issue. I always find new tires to be an improvement over the old tires I remove.

If you don’t drive much, report back in 4 years whether you still like them. I really like the Conti EC Sport. Have them on 2 cars that ran PSS before. I liked the PSS but did not think they were exceptional. I find the EC Sport just as good for daily driving and they are a little cheaper. I have been through 3 sets of PSS and 3 sets of EC Sport (combined on my E61 535xi and E90M3).

Dark5ide · 10-31-2020, 11:10 PM

Hi guys. Looking for a new set of tires too. Any recommendations on tires with a rim guard, all season? Looking to get 285/30/19 and 245/35/19. Hopefully there will be Black Friday deals coming up for the holiday on tires.

DRLane · 11-01-2020, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark5ide

Hi guys. Looking for a new set of tires too. Any recommendations on tires with a rim guard, all season? Looking to get 285/30/19 and 245/35/19. Hopefully there will be Black Friday deals coming up for the holiday on tires.

Honestly, if you're going with an all season performance isn't the consideration. In which case any of them work fine. In believe there are lots of folks that would recommend Michelin's Pilot sport 3as.

That said, I use all seasons as my primary off the track tire. Toyo and they're nothing special, but they help deter me from driving like an asshole on the street. And I'm addicted to the track which has ruined just cruising around Colorado anyhow. 😕

Dark5ide · 11-01-2020, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Honestly, if you're going with an all season performance isn't the consideration. In which case any of them work fine. In believe there are lots of folks that would recommend Michelin's Pilot sport 3as.

That said, I use all seasons as my primary off the track tire. Toyo and they're nothing special, but they help deter me from driving like an asshole on the street. And I'm addicted to the track which has ruined just cruising around Colorado anyhow. 😕

Thanks for the suggestion. I saw a pretty good review of the Michelin's on Tire Rack. Also on a few other forums, people only had positive feedback on the 3as. Picky bout where to bring my car cuz of the wheels and it's lowered. America's Tire near my place is careful with it. Hope at the end of the month some good deals there.

DL335D · 11-15-2020, 07:15 PM

All seasons = no fun and a sad choice for an M3. I run PS4S spring, summer, fall and run Blizzak's for the winter. I live in Boston.

Headhunter.M3 · 11-26-2020, 08:57 AM

I was running oem size ps4s now am running the new bfgoodrich comp 2 a/s plus all season in 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 they definitely are not as smooth, I feel the road much more but they are more planted and traction control comes on much less. Probably because of the larger size and it's colder out. However for the price I am very happy with these tires and they look super aggressive. Bfgoodrich is owned by michelin as well. They are only W rated so I wouldnt go over 168 mph for a sustained period with them either.

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Headhunter.M3 I wanna go fast 198 Rep 392 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	I am either going to get the PS4S or BFgoodriches with 255/35 - 275/35. Thank you for all your help. Good info to have
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spiderspider Captain 312 Rep 657 Posts Drives: E90 M3 DCT, 991 C4S, E46 330i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	same question. i was assuming I'd get the pilot super sports and was even looking at the sport cup 2, but everyone seems to be recommending the PS4S?
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03-10-2020, 12:16 AM	#29
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Anyone see the Yoko ADVAN APEX V601 are CHEAP! And there's a $100 rebate right now! https://www.tirerack.com/specialoffe...p?promoID=Y011 Front's are $193: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...01XL&tab=Sizes Rears $232: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...01XL&tab=Sizes __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Kwike92M3 Private First Class 74 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2)	Here's my two cents: I have had MANY different tire brands on my BMWs. Best overall? Michelin Pilot Super Sports. HOWEVER, i have been running hankook ventus v12's on my newest car, and love them. They are significantly cheaper to buy, and from what ive seen, will last longer. I just ordered a new set of forgestar wheels with hankook ventus v12 tires and am running 295/30/19 rears and 265/30/19 in the front after being advised from the guys at EAS (thanks Kevin!!!). My car right now has ventus v12 on stock wheels, and it handles fantastic. Road noise is almost exactly the same as the michelins, but you can tell they are a little less grippy in wet weather, which is not a big deal to me since i only drive my car on occasion. Not a fan of bridgestones. Seemed loud, and for the money, you could do better. The continental contact DWs i had were horrible. I had a set on my m3 and 335i and both were terribly loud (even my wife made a comment while on the freeway). If you need a budget tire, i put a set of kumho ecsta tires on my wife's lexus is250 and have been pleased with them. They are noisy, but have lasted a long time. I really only bought them because she cant stay off curbs, and i was replacing birdgestones every 3 months or so. Hope that helps!
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5216 Rep 10,603 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	The reports I have read of the V12 is that they harden with age, like the PSS and most tires, get loud, and lose performance. If you drive enough to burn through them in 2 years, this is not an issue. I always find new tires to be an improvement over the old tires I remove. If you don’t drive much, report back in 4 years whether you still like them. I really like the Conti EC Sport. Have them on 2 cars that ran PSS before. I liked the PSS but did not think they were exceptional. I find the EC Sport just as good for daily driving and they are a little cheaper. I have been through 3 sets of PSS and 3 sets of EC Sport (combined on my E61 535xi and E90M3).
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Dark5ide Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: Dark and Lowered Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: OC,Cali iTrader: (0)	Hi guys. Looking for a new set of tires too. Any recommendations on tires with a rim guard, all season? Looking to get 285/30/19 and 245/35/19. Hopefully there will be Black Friday deals coming up for the holiday on tires.
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DL335D Captain 580 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Q4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (2)	All seasons = no fun and a sad choice for an M3. I run PS4S spring, summer, fall and run Blizzak's for the winter. I live in Boston. __________________ 2013 e92 M3 2011 X5 35d 2018 F80 M3 ZCP
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Headhunter.M3 I wanna go fast 198 Rep 392 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	I was running oem size ps4s now am running the new bfgoodrich comp 2 a/s plus all season in 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 they definitely are not as smooth, I feel the road much more but they are more planted and traction control comes on much less. Probably because of the larger size and it's colder out. However for the price I am very happy with these tires and they look super aggressive. Bfgoodrich is owned by michelin as well. They are only W rated so I wouldnt go over 168 mph for a sustained period with them either.
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