Noise, comfort and aquaplaning performance would be high on my wish list too. It’s not like I’m driving at 95% of the cars ability with most of the miles being on the motorway.
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Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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As for the much lauded PS4S tyres clearly way too many people buy their tyres based on forum talk & tyre reviews that very rarely have any actual relevance to real world useage .
There are so many aternative tyres that would suit 99% of car drivers 99% of the time so much better .
The ps4s are incredibly noisy in the larger sizes , ridiculously expensive & by all current reports on this forum have woeful wear rates ( had 3 sets on 3 different cars but never had a set long enough enough to know )
Best all round tyre brand ive found ? by a good margin it would be Nokian Dunlop SportMaxx Rt2 or Vredestein rate very highly with me too , opinion based on dry grip , wet grip , cabin noise , wear rate & price .
For reference currently have PS4S on the M4 , Nokian WR4 on 5 series F11 ( 4th set of Nokians on 4 diffferent vehicles )
There are so many aternative tyres that would suit 99% of car drivers 99% of the time so much better .
The ps4s are incredibly noisy in the larger sizes , ridiculously expensive & by all current reports on this forum have woeful wear rates ( had 3 sets on 3 different cars but never had a set long enough enough to know )
Best all round tyre brand ive found ? by a good margin it would be Nokian Dunlop SportMaxx Rt2 or Vredestein rate very highly with me too , opinion based on dry grip , wet grip , cabin noise , wear rate & price .
For reference currently have PS4S on the M4 , Nokian WR4 on 5 series F11 ( 4th set of Nokians on 4 diffferent vehicles )
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
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SARS..I did caveat twice my statement that if handling and braking both wet and dry were your criteria then….
I find the dichotomy of having a M40i and focussing on motorway cruising prioritisation amusing..
As usual each to their own…I was just expressing my personal view ..
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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That’s the point I was making in my response to Ori, SARS. That noise wise on paper they’re the same. I too have found both sets of Michelin’s noisy. Also I’m fortunate enough that mine is used solely for fun, if it sees a motorway/dual carriageway it’s both very rare and also only a means of getting somewhere like a forum run etc. The roof always being down makes it a bloody noisy place anyway
Peter’s points about handling and braking are important to me, because of how the car is used. If it’s pishing down either the 3 series or Kathleen’s Golf
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Anyway here’s one review.
Well that could be one reason, however any vehicle must be able to cope with up to a 12.0 mm difference between wheel diameters because of tyre wear, this is a reasonable and foreseeable real world failure scenario and engineers must, by statute, design and engineer accordingly.
Anyway here’s one review.
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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Andy, the Dunlop’s were second choice but was struggling to get the right sizes, delivery is restricted to my address and local fitting is a complete hit or miss, also a 170 round trip to someone who has both sizes and would fit. There was less than £10 a tyre between them and the Conti’s and I can get home fitting on them. The reviews also pushed me towards them too. Quite happy to give them a trymr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:48 pm As for the much lauded PS4S tyres clearly way too many people buy their tyres based on forum talk & tyre reviews that very rarely have any actual relevance to real world useage .
There are so many aternative tyres that would suit 99% of car drivers 99% of the time so much better .
The ps4s are incredibly noisy in the larger sizes , ridiculously expensive & by all current reports on this forum have woeful wear rates ( had 3 sets on 3 different cars but never had a set long enough enough to know )
Best all round tyre brand ive found ? by a good margin it would be Nokian Dunlop SportMaxx Rt2 or Vredestein rate very highly with me too , opinion based on dry grip , wet grip , cabin noise , wear rate & price .
For reference currently have PS4S on the M4 , Nokian WR4 on 5 series F11 ( 4th set of Nokians on 4 diffferent vehicles )
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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The Conti6 was a great tyre so i would expect the 7 to be even better , you will only know by direct comparison to what you have already had .Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:10 pmAndy, the Dunlop’s were second choice but was struggling to get the right sizes, delivery is restricted to my address and local fitting is a complete hit or miss, also a 170 round trip to someone who has both sizes and would fit. There was less than £10 a tyre between them and the Conti’s and I can get home fitting on them. The reviews also pushed me towards them too. Quite happy to give them a trymr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:48 pm As for the much lauded PS4S tyres clearly way too many people buy their tyres based on forum talk & tyre reviews that very rarely have any actual relevance to real world useage .
There are so many aternative tyres that would suit 99% of car drivers 99% of the time so much better .
The ps4s are incredibly noisy in the larger sizes , ridiculously expensive & by all current reports on this forum have woeful wear rates ( had 3 sets on 3 different cars but never had a set long enough enough to know )
Best all round tyre brand ive found ? by a good margin it would be Nokian Dunlop SportMaxx Rt2 or Vredestein rate very highly with me too , opinion based on dry grip , wet grip , cabin noise , wear rate & price .
For reference currently have PS4S on the M4 , Nokian WR4 on 5 series F11 ( 4th set of Nokians on 4 diffferent vehicles )
The 6 had very similar traits to the Pirelli PZero PZ4 , both very capable , quiet & comfortable , far better all round tyres for majority of users than PS4S .
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
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b21, we buy the same cars for different reasons and thus choose our tyres accordingly, there’s no right or wrong, just our own preferences, let’s not ridicule someone for having different ones.
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
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I ran the Dunlops on our Mini and Volvo and was impressed with the ride / noise / feel….things move on and being a Conti bigot treated them to the new Premium contact 6…very pleased with the incremental perceived improvement in steering feel / ‘handling’mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:48 pm As for the much lauded PS4S tyres clearly way too many people buy their tyres based on forum talk & tyre reviews that very rarely have any actual relevance to real world useage .
There are so many aternative tyres that would suit 99% of car drivers 99% of the time so much better .
The ps4s are incredibly noisy in the larger sizes , ridiculously expensive & by all current reports on this forum have woeful wear rates ( had 3 sets on 3 different cars but never had a set long enough enough to know )
Best all round tyre brand ive found ? by a good margin it would be Nokian Dunlop SportMaxx Rt2 or Vredestein rate very highly with me too , opinion based on dry grip , wet grip , cabin noise , wear rate & price .
For reference currently have PS4S on the M4 , Nokian WR4 on 5 series F11 ( 4th set of Nokians on 4 diffferent vehicles )
Given the sheer cost of 4 new boots I guess we (I) stick in our comfort zones…
The E85s seem to be able to get the best out of many brands….
On the E89s I found Contis just seem to suit the chassis…
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"Star marked for Bmw tyres is more to do with manufacturers guaranteeing rolling circumference so as not to affect drive train / transfer boxes .
Id like to see any review that claims the compound is different .".
Yes thats what i have been led to believe,,, especially after owning 3 X5,s for the last 8 or so years, and having to have 2 transfer boxes replaced [under warranty, thankfully], even with star marked tyres fitted...
Id like to see any review that claims the compound is different .".
Yes thats what i have been led to believe,,, especially after owning 3 X5,s for the last 8 or so years, and having to have 2 transfer boxes replaced [under warranty, thankfully], even with star marked tyres fitted...
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That video actually explains a lot. However, real world usual motoring is it worth the extra £500 for star marked mitch star mark over the contis?sars wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:07 pm [youtube][/youtube]Well that could be one reason, however any vehicle must be able to cope with up to a 12.0 mm difference between wheel diameters because of tyre wear, this is a reasonable and foreseeable real world failure scenario and engineers must, by statute, design and engineer accordingly.
Anyway here’s one review.
Guess Andy will give us a review. I suspect the handling won’t be as precise.
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ori, yeah, definitely give you some feedback once I’ve tried them properly. Handling seems to be one of their big plus points. Much quicker turn in than the Michelin’s apparently. If I don’t like them it’ll only be a few months before they’re back off anyway
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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The problem with the review is it compared standard tyres and not the manufacturers star marked tyres which are different.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:58 amori, yeah, definitely give you some feedback once I’ve tried them properly. Handling seems to be one of their big plus points. Much quicker turn in than the Michelin’s apparently. If I don’t like them it’ll only be a few months before they’re back off anyway
As I said, real world difference is probably tiny either way.
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Yes,Tyre manufacturers have been sly in recent years. Not only increasing the price of tyres,but cutting back new thread a few years back,grin an average of 8 to 9mm down to 6.5/7/7.5 or 8mm, so anywhere between 1 as 1.5mm per most brands, depending on what they had to start with.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:57 amAbout what I thought, only thing to factor in to your calculations is starting tread. I always though it was 8mm but the new Conti’s come with 7.4mm new but they’re not the worst in the tyre test Peter linked iirc the Bridgestones come with 6.6mm NEW
Really not fair,and something alot of people/car owners,were not aware of.
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