BMW Z4 2.5I SE 2004
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There's lots of good mid-range tyres on the market suitable for your car. As you've already been told Vreds are a solid and popular choice. I'm a big fan of the Uniroyal RS3 and I understand some of the Avon tyres are decent as well.
The rubber is the single point of contact between your car and the road so make sure you dress it well.
The rubber is the single point of contact between your car and the road so make sure you dress it well.
I only have experience of budget tyres on our old family runaround. I put two budget fronts on and without any provocation whatsoever in the wet, the front let go into a roundabout. No disastrous outcome, but then pushed them just a little over the following weeks and they regularly let go. My wife and daughter travelled in that car and my wife isn’t what you’d describe as a driver! Those tyres were promptly changed for Khumo tyres and the problem went away. I now never put budget tyres on any family cars, ensuring my daughter also uses quality tyres on her cars.
As for my Z4, I’ve had Vredestein Ultra Sessanta tyres for about 8 years now and never had an issue, wet or dry. I will stick with a branded tyre for the Z4.
If you’re a driver that just plods around, then low end branded tyres, or top end budgets are likely to be up to the job. But consider wet conditions, that’s where you’re most likely to need a quality tyre.
Edit - Sessanta are no longer available, RS3s are next for me.
As for my Z4, I’ve had Vredestein Ultra Sessanta tyres for about 8 years now and never had an issue, wet or dry. I will stick with a branded tyre for the Z4.
If you’re a driver that just plods around, then low end branded tyres, or top end budgets are likely to be up to the job. But consider wet conditions, that’s where you’re most likely to need a quality tyre.
Edit - Sessanta are no longer available, RS3s are next for me.
. Within a month I had had enough and binned them for some MPS. 
it's horses for courses in my opinion.
if you're out every Sunday at the crack of dawn on empty roads slinging it around corners on the limit, buy quality.
If you're commuting to work in it, through town, stop/starting at traffic lights every 1/2 mile, then I'd buy a mid/range budget tyre.
I put Goodyer F1's on the Alpina, whilst the Wife's E89, 2.0 currently has a set of budgets on it.
if you're out every Sunday at the crack of dawn on empty roads slinging it around corners on the limit, buy quality.
If you're commuting to work in it, through town, stop/starting at traffic lights every 1/2 mile, then I'd buy a mid/range budget tyre.
I put Goodyer F1's on the Alpina, whilst the Wife's E89, 2.0 currently has a set of budgets on it.
wot e said... :lol: its as simple as that, i will further say decide what you want and find the cheapest supplier of that tyre. I know of a couple of good deals including Goodyear Eagle® F1 Asymmetric 5'sNumber5 said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUMMER-TYRE-Goodyear-Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-5-225-40-R18-92Y-XL-with-MFS/123821618720?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Your man is talking nonsense. Auto Bild is the leading tyre test and shows some marked differences in wet braking for example even between top end and mid range brands. http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2019-Auto-Bild-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
Anytime I've cheap-skated on tyres I've regretted it, a decent tyre makes a hell of a difference even on basic cars and the only test review I can see for Hilo tyres isn't great, scoring OK in the dry but poorly for wet braking and handling.
Anytime I've cheap-skated on tyres I've regretted it, a decent tyre makes a hell of a difference even on basic cars and the only test review I can see for Hilo tyres isn't great, scoring OK in the dry but poorly for wet braking and handling.
They're called ditchfinders for a reason. Had some GOODGRIPS on the back of the focus for a while and the lift off oversteer was... exciting! Don't do it...
PS I tend to use Avon ZV7s now excellent wet grip and not too expensive. Can't get them for my marlin so I've ordered some Rain Expert 3s for it...
PS I tend to use Avon ZV7s now excellent wet grip and not too expensive. Can't get them for my marlin so I've ordered some Rain Expert 3s for it...
Ewazix said:
Bought a set of 108's with new Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 fitted all round, was thinking that I'd have to change them for something a bit more up market but they seem pretty good, stick to the road very well, nice to see them come 3rd in that report. Top for wet braking as well.
Branded every time, HOWEVER you drive, WHATEVER you drive. Other people's driving may cause you to test your tyres to their limit one day. Don't have to be the most expensive Michelin's, but a mainstream manufacturer at least.
I have had the misfortune to buy a couple of cars with budgets on and judging by how quickly they wore out, I doubt budgets work out any cheaper than good quality tyres in the end.
I have had the misfortune to buy a couple of cars with budgets on and judging by how quickly they wore out, I doubt budgets work out any cheaper than good quality tyres in the end.
But if you must go budget, probably best to avoid Chinese tyres (usually marked as made in PRC)
Capa said:
You could argue that If there's that little in contact with the road, does the extra expense make that much difference then ??
I'd rather change early and have a good 5-6mm of budget tread in the wet, than push a premium tyre to the last 2mm trying to save enough forthe next set and waiting longer, plus feeling I need to get my money's worth out of them