Tyres- recommendations needed!

[Fresno82]

Hi all,
I'm looking to treat my 35is get a new set of tyres all round and get laser tracking and alignment at the same time.
When I bought the car a couple of years ago, I know pilot sports were the way to go but am keen to hear recommendations of the best tyres available on the market now. Budget not so much of an issue, I'm looking for the best handling and ride possible from my zed.

Secondly, I'm based in the north west so please let me know if there are any recommended specialists for fitting and alignment.

Thanks in advance!

 

[matsmith749]

I like the pilot sport 4S (similar to bmw fitment), others like the conti sport 7. Both are standard tyres with air in.

That's the 2 best options out there right now if money no object.

If you are running Bridgestone concrete filled run flats, I can't help.

Cheaper & less good options available to suit every pocket.

 

[Stuartt]

Never had an issue with the PS4S that are fitted to my 35is. My previous 35i had Veredstine Ultrac Vortis ( or something like that) and they were phenomenal in wet and dry.

Stuart

 

[Fresno82]

Thank you, I was looking at PS4s so good to see those recommended!

 

[B21]

Depends what size rims you have ?

In 19” then Sports Contact 7 are top dog..
In 18” Goodyear Assy 6
MPS4 now a worthy third…

On my second set about to go my third set of SC7s

Tried to two sets of MP4S and one set of GY Assy 5

 

[Stuartt]

Thank you, I was looking at PS4s so good to see those recommended!

Pressure makes a massive difference too. I run 33front 36 rear on both my 18’s and 19’s with good results. I tried a higher psi as recommended by my tyre fitter but it felt really sketchy at speed so dropped to my tried and tested.

Stuart.

 

[matsmith749]

Remember MPS4 is the cheaper budget option - MPS4S is the high spec version.

Don't think they are available in sizes smaller than 19"

 

[B21]

Remember MPS4 is the cheaper budget option - MPS4S is the high spec version.

Don't think they are available in sizes smaller than 19"

Sorry I meant MPS4S…seems only in 19”+ sizes too..

 

[Gingerlomax]

I have MPS4 on mine but 18" and they great as for where to go surprisingly i found ATS to b the best near me.

 

[Fresno82]

Thanks for the responses!

So my next question is what is the 'best' dimension of tyre for the 35is (running on 19s)The car came to me with sport contact 6s in the dimensions:
235/35R19 On the front
265/30R19 On the rear

But from doing some searching on here, the OEM dimensions were 225/35R19 front and 255/30R19 rear but there seems to be a preference for changing to the dimensions on mine currently. Is this just down to a wider tyre giving better handling, or some other reason? I'm happy to get whatever gives the best handling and ride but the non-oem sizes are proving awkward to find!

 

[B21]

Thanks for the responses!

So my next question is what is the 'best' dimension of tyre for the 35is (running on 19s)The car came to me with sport contact 6s in the dimensions:
235/35R19 On the front
265/30R19 On the rear

But from doing some searching on here, the OEM dimensions were 225/35R19 front and 255/30R19 rear but there seems to be a preference for changing to the dimensions on mine currently. Is this just down to a wider tyre giving better handling, or some other reason? I'm happy to get whatever gives the best handling and ride but the non-oem sizes are proving awkward to find!

To an extent it depends on how wide the alloy wheel..what lloys are fitted?

 

[Fresno82]

Thanks everyone! I've got some aftermarket alloys so that explains the different tyre width needed. I've ordered four Michelin PS4S tyres with alignment and fitting at ATS Euromaster which came out well rated and cheaper than Costco thanks to a deal and discount code.