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- ocrx8
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Tyres
What’s the general consensus on best tyres for the M? Need some new rears...
It’s currently on OEM Contis.
It’s currently on OEM Contis.
Current: '08 ///MR | Interlagos | Champagne | Nav | DSP | Cruise | Intravee | ZHP | Black Grilles | Stubby
Previous: '56 3.0si Sport Roadster | Ruby Black | Extended Champagne | Nav | DSP | Xenons | 108s | Non-RFs | Stubby
Previous: '56 3.0si Sport Roadster | Ruby Black | Extended Champagne | Nav | DSP | Xenons | 108s | Non-RFs | Stubby
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- Jembo
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Tried many brands, been a Michelin man for the last 7 years... expensive but impressive in grip & wear.
Mrs said the 225 SuperSports in the wet we used to run on a past AUDI were like driving in the dry., though felt were almost dangerous if ever used below 7 degrees C
Mrs said the 225 SuperSports in the wet we used to run on a past AUDI were like driving in the dry., though felt were almost dangerous if ever used below 7 degrees C
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Ex Aug 2005 Maldives Blue 3 litre cruizer, lots of toyz,
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- mr wilks
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Right now i doubt the Ps4 4s can be bettered but if you don't want to spend that much on my MR i have also tried out & liked Vred Vorti , Conti 5 & Conti 6 .
Wasnt WoWed with Hankooks though i think the Evo2 are a step backwards from the previous Ventus V12
Wasnt WoWed with Hankooks though i think the Evo2 are a step backwards from the previous Ventus V12
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- ocrx8
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Thanks guys. I think I’m going for PS4s.
Just noticed a screw in the right front tyre, too too close to the sidewall so looks like a whole set of 4 tyres now required. Wonderful! Oh well - an excuse not to sell up anytime soon.
Just noticed a screw in the right front tyre, too too close to the sidewall so looks like a whole set of 4 tyres now required. Wonderful! Oh well - an excuse not to sell up anytime soon.
Current: '08 ///MR | Interlagos | Champagne | Nav | DSP | Cruise | Intravee | ZHP | Black Grilles | Stubby
Previous: '56 3.0si Sport Roadster | Ruby Black | Extended Champagne | Nav | DSP | Xenons | 108s | Non-RFs | Stubby
Previous: '56 3.0si Sport Roadster | Ruby Black | Extended Champagne | Nav | DSP | Xenons | 108s | Non-RFs | Stubby
- MrPT
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If those really are the OEM model contis then that’s going to be a massive difference. 3-4 generations old now.
2008 Z4MC: heavy wheels | crap suspension | skittish rear end | wobbly engine | not enough induction noise | underwhelming turn in | inconsistent braking | lardy battery | chubby steering wheel
2006 Z4 2.5si: gone
2006 Z4 2.5si: gone
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The Contis I had on mine were truly awful, it's a night and day difference with the Michelin Super Sports.
- mr wilks
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Now here's a thing been a while since i had any MPsupersports on any Z but yesterday i fitted a fresh set of wheels with 7.5mm rears & 5mm fronts ( all MPSS under 4 yr old ) way after the oil had warmed in the M these were still twitching on cold damp leafy tarmac with tc light flickering if i gassed it hard in 2nd & 3rd whereas the Conti 5 on my other set of Vees grip great from the offAngelus666 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:00 pm The Contis I had on mine were truly awful, it's a night and day difference with the Michelin Super Sports.
The MPSS need some real heat putting through them to feel "grippy" & inspire any confidence .
A set of 18inch PS4 (not 4s) i had on the car over summer were noticeably better in my mind
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3 E89s
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997 C4
TTRS
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I run Bridgestones, not through choice they came with the car and are brand new. I have to say despite the bad reviews I have found the potenza tyres to be great. Just enough slip to have some fun also great in the rain which is a bonus .
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I'm running Goodyear F1s, I've ran them on a few cars and I think they give great grip on the hot dry days and the cold wet days too!
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