Tyres (again, sorry)

[pilchardthecat]

I know this has been covered a million times, but I need to change all 4 in the next week or two, and can't decide what to do. Also I'm not sure if there's anything new/revised out there since i put my last pair on about a year ago.

Currently running Contisport Contact 3s all round (not to be confused with the original CSC M3s). I have been very happy with them, especially in the wet, but the wear rate is terrible.

I am considering the Vreds that everyone raves about, partly because they are significantly cheaper - but do you get what you pay for? PSS?

 

[FR08MEE]

I have Vred's on my Z4M at the moment and the TC light definitely lights up more under hard acceleration than the Michelin's in the dry.

I swapped from 18's to 19's though at the same time so not a like for like comparison and i suspect me geo is out (which i am looking to correct this weekend) although this would apply to both occasions.

For me i would pick Michelin's especially as the difference is usually around £100 for all four if it was £200+ i would reconsider as the only time i have really found the difference is when really pushing.

 

[mmm-five]

I've got Michelin Pilot Supersports (about £170 for fronts and £200 for rears - so say £750 all round), but would be equally happy with the latest SportContact 5 or F1A-2.

Just got to find what's available in the sizes you want, as the PSS rear will have to be a 265/40r18.

Some of the 'cheaper' tyres give plenty of grip at the expense of longevity, so your 20% saving ends up costing more as they last 50% as long.

My fronts have over 30k on them, and my last set of rears did over 20k of road & 'Ring.

 

[richarddaviesgb]

I have non-RF michelin pilot sport 3s all round. So far so good, better ride but a little squidgy at higher speed (120mph plus, don't worry folks was on the runway at work). Grip in the wet has been good, very sure footed on the motorway and quieter too. My experience of cheaper tyres is that they tend to let themselves down in the wet and noiser on the motorway. That and the grip vs wear equations don't go in favour of cheaper makes so as above post, you'll spend as much in the end.

 

[Lillywhite]

Excellent tyre web-site here:-

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2013-Summer-Tyre-Buying-Guide.htm

 

[Zeld4]

I had Vred Vorti's fitted all round about a month ago. I've had to try a few tyre pressure to get them right but I am very happy with them.
They have great grip in the wet and dry, feel very progressive and predictable. The ride is still firm but seems to be getting more pliant.

Got the full set fitted for 550 which I think is amazing value.