Tire tread patterns

[ESP]

This might be a bit random to some people but.......
I need one new tire for my rear ZM 224 double spokes but plan to buy a pair.
currently fitted i have Falken Fk-452 265/35R18 which im happy with but open to options

Looking through reviews online the BEST tires on performance / grip seem to be tires without a V-Pattern (generally) but is this based on a summer & winter overal (eg do V-pattern tires under perform in snow compared with the traditional variants, hence getting lower scores)?
I personally like the look of tires with a V-pattern, and in 2 years iv averaged 5000 miles a year and dont drive the Z4 in bad winter weather, i dont race the car and would rarely exceed 90mph (If i do its only on a straight section of dual carriage way.) ONCE

Alternative options with a V-pattern are:
AVON ZZ3 XL
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110

BUT whats everyone elses thoughts on this??
Am i only favouring V-pattern tires out of vanity?
Is there really a great deal of performance difference (is it massive gulf)?


Traditional Tread Pattern

V-pattern tires - Falken Fk-452

 

[bigdog]

There are only two things a tires tread pattern does. Channel water/ Capture & compact snow and provide cooling. Otherwise slicks will provide the best traction given the same compound. The compound makes the bigger difference. But the V pattern does create a larger tread block. Which is less prone to tread squirm. For the street squirm normally isn't an issue. The big tire companies spend a lot of money on making a tire look fast and this usually means a V pattern. As any other pattern is usually equated with a family sedan.

The main reason a summer doesn't do well in the winter is the summer tires compound is hard to combat the heat. This makes them rock hard and thus slippery in the cold. I have been very pleased with my Hankook V12 EVO. We also run those on the wife's 328 which does not have sport suspension and is our touring car. Those tires were rated very very highly for wet traction and for being very forgiving. And just 2-3 years ago. The Ventus V12's won a tire comparison against the likes of the much higher priced Michelin pilot sports.

 

[ESP]

There are only two things a tires tread pattern does. Channel water/ Capture & compact snow and provide cooling. Otherwise slicks will provide the best traction given the same compound. The compound makes the bigger difference. But the V pattern does create a larger tread block. Which is less prone to tread squirm. For the street squirm normally isn't an issue. The big tire companies spend a lot of money on making a tire look fast and this usually means a V pattern. As any other pattern is usually equated with a family sedan.

The main reason a summer doesn't do well in the winter is the summer tires compound is hard to combat the heat. This makes them rock hard and thus slippery in the cold. I have been very pleased with my Hankook V12 EVO. We also run those on the wife's 328 which does not have sport suspension and is our touring car. Those tires were rated very very highly for wet traction and for being very forgiving. And just 2-3 years ago. The Ventus V12's won a tire comparison against the likes of the much higher priced Michelin pilot sports.

Hmm yes true, i agree and take this on board, altho i have had SOFT summer tires too
Toyo Proxes T1-S where VERY soft and although they didn't last long gave AMAZING grip in wet dry summer & winter on my previous MR2 turbo, where other tires failed (MR2's are notoriously back snappy).

Remember i don't need to drive mine far, and if it looks like snow i walk to work