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Question about tires
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Question about tires
I would like to know if anyone has tried the Sumitomo HTR Z 111 tires on their Z4. What is your recommendation for the use of this tire brand? Did you experience good road performance with this tire? I presently have Bridgestone tires on my car and have only gotten 31K miles. Is it true that the Z4 typically wears tires in so few miles?
I would appreciate any information about your experience with the Sumitomo HTR Z 111 tires. Thank you.
I would appreciate any information about your experience with the Sumitomo HTR Z 111 tires. Thank you.
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Question about tires
31k is rather good? I reckon my rears won't last more than 20k.
Perhaps I have a heavier right foot
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Re: Question about tires
Hi and welcome to the Forum.
31k miles and your complaining? Depends how you drive as to the rate your tyres wear. What Zed have you got?
31k miles and your complaining? Depends how you drive as to the rate your tyres wear. What Zed have you got?
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Re: Question about tires
31k
you must have SUPER smooth roads coupled with SUPER smooth right foot
I was pleased to get 18k ish out of my rear Michelins.... the bridgestones lasted about 12k
you must have SUPER smooth roads coupled with SUPER smooth right foot
I was pleased to get 18k ish out of my rear Michelins.... the bridgestones lasted about 12k
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Re: Question about tires
I have a Z4, 2003. I guess how I drive is a relative questions. I run easy around town but do like the speed and performance on the open road.AlanJ wrote:Hi and welcome to the Forum.
31k miles and your complaining? Depends how you drive as to the rate your tyres wear. What Zed have you got?
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I didn't mean to sound like I was complaining, it is just that I was getting 50K plus on my SL.AlanJ wrote:Hi and welcome to the Forum.
31k miles and your complaining? Depends how you drive as to the rate your tyres wear. What Zed have you got?
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Re: Question about tires
AmericanZZ, welcome to the forum...
I have moved your thread into the "General Z4 discussion" forum.
As Adamski mentioned 31K is actually quite good for a performance tire which is provided on the Z4. I've been driving Z4's since 2003 and have never managed much more that 20K out of a set of tires and often less on the rear tires.
Personally I think one of the best values in road performance tires on the market in the North American market today is the Continental ExtremeContact DW.
When you have a moment you should introduce yourself in the Newbies forum and post up a picture of your Z4...
I have moved your thread into the "General Z4 discussion" forum.
As Adamski mentioned 31K is actually quite good for a performance tire which is provided on the Z4. I've been driving Z4's since 2003 and have never managed much more that 20K out of a set of tires and often less on the rear tires.
Personally I think one of the best values in road performance tires on the market in the North American market today is the Continental ExtremeContact DW.
When you have a moment you should introduce yourself in the Newbies forum and post up a picture of your Z4...
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Re: Question about tires
Thank you all for the warm welcome. I do appreciate everyone being so helpful.WLH wrote:AmericanZZ, welcome to the forum...
I have moved your thread into the "General Z4 discussion" forum.
As Adamski mentioned 31K is actually quite good for a performance tire which is provided on the Z4. I've been driving Z4's since 2003 and have never managed much more that 20K out of a set of tires and often less on the rear tires.
Personally I think one of the best road performance tires on the market in the North American market today is the Continental ExtremeContact DW.
When you have a moment you should introduce yourself in the Newbies forum and post up a picture of your Z4...
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Re: Question about tires
Welcome and as said above that quite astounding mileage out of a set of tyres of a performance car. I'd be happy with 20k per set
Can't comment on that brand of tyre, but many on here use Falken 452's but they are not a runflat tyre.
Can't comment on that brand of tyre, but many on here use Falken 452's but they are not a runflat tyre.
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Re: Question about tires
31k!!
The OP must live somewhere with Roman roads
The OP must live somewhere with Roman roads
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