What tyres are we using in 2024 in the UK?

[carl]

I have realized my Z4MC isn't going to pass its MOT with the rear tyres in the state they are in. I have previously used Yokohama AD08/AD08R/AD08RS trackday tyres but I'm not using the car on the track any more and thinking of going for something performance-oriented but is better in the winter/wet.

Any thoughts?

 

[B21]

Conti SC7, GY Assy 6, MP4S..in that order… :tumbleweed: :rofl: :driving:

 

[mmm-five]

Michelin MP5S (or Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 as they're now known) are out, but only available in a few sizes at the moment...and still waiting for side-by-side reviews of that vs the others mentioned.

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Exclusive-The-Michelin-Pilot-Sport-S-5-is-here.htm

Not forgetting that there's also the more road-focused Pilot Sport 5 (no 'S'), but that's not even as good as the PS4S anyway.

 

[B21]

Michelin MP5S (or Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 as they're now known) are out, but only available in a few sizes at the moment...and still waiting for side-by-side reviews of that vs the others mentioned.

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Exclusive-The-Michelin-Pilot-Sport-S-5-is-here.htm

Not forgetting that there's also the more road-focused Pilot Sport 5 (no 'S'), but that's not even as good as the PS4S anyway.

Unless you’re running 19” symmetrical 225/40 wheels looks like that’s not a viable solution..

 

[RAYK47]

i dont have an M but i have Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. only tyres i have had on the Zed and i think they are decent but have nothing to compare them to unfortunately.

 

[Nanu]

When i asked a similar question a month or two back the consensus was Conti 7s were the best but awful wear.

 

[taz1966]

conti 7s for me as they beat the MPS 4S on every test except wear.
But that does not bother me as only do about 2000 miles a year and changed the 4s not because they had worn out but they where getting old.

 

[B21]

When i asked a similar question a month or two back the consensus was Conti 7s were the best but awful wear.

This chap empathised wet weather and winter…for a summer tyre the SC7 is best in those conditions ..

 

[Mr Tidy]

I have Kumho Ecstas on my M and I've been pleased with them but I'll be needing new rears fairly soon, so I'll probably try the Contis based on the above.

 

[sars]

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for me, you really can't go wrong with any of the above suggestions, excepting the Michelin PSS which are crap in the cold and wet conditions.

 

[carl]

Despite being told Yokohama UK were out of stock I've managed to order a pair of AD09.

I've not been impressed with Michelin on several other cars in the past and a full set would have cost more than a pair of AD09.

 

[mmm-five]

Despite being told Yokohama UK were out of stock I've managed to order a pair of AD09.

I've not been impressed with Michelin on several other cars in the past and a full set would have cost more than a pair of AD09.

Thought you said you didn’t want a track tyre, and they don’t look to be any cheaper than a Michelin UHP road tyre :-?

 

[pvr]

Michelin PS5 on mine. Works very well on the 19”

 

[B21]

Despite being told Yokohama UK were out of stock I've managed to order a pair of AD09.

I've not been impressed with Michelin on several other cars in the past and a full set would have cost more than a pair of AD09.

Thought you said you didn’t want a track tyre, and they don’t look to be any cheaper than a Michelin UHP road tyre :-?

His argument is that two new Yokohama are cheaper than 4 Michelins….

Quite why we had the debate about more appropriate tyres :tumbleweed: :rofl: :headbang:

 

[RedUn]

4S

 

[insider]

Conti SC7, GY Assy 6, MP4S..in that order… :tumbleweed: :rofl: :driving:

I run Conti SC7 for 2 years on my Z4M and I also have them on two other cars. I can't recommend them enough.
For road use the SC7 are unbeatable in my opinion, such good traction, feedback, very lightweight, great tire noise and comfort. :driving:

 

[B21]

Conti SC7, GY Assy 6, MP4S..in that order… :tumbleweed: :rofl: :driving:

I run Conti SC7 for 2 years on my Z4M and I also have them on two other cars. I can't recommend them enough.
For road use the SC7 are unbeatable in my opinion, such good traction, feedback, very lightweight, great tire noise and comfort. :driving:

I must point out that this endorsement was not paid for by me..in any way! :rofl: :rofl: :driving: :driving: :rofl: :rofl:

 

[DevonPaul]

conti 7s for me as they beat the MPS 4S on every test except wear.
But that does not bother me as only do about 2000 miles a year and changed the 4s not because they had worn out but they where getting old.

That prompted me to look to see what tyres the wife was running. A look at the sidewall suggests the answer is "the same ones she was running in 2018". No cracks and plenty of tread - the PS4 must be like bakelite by now.

 

[Argenta]

Anyone tried 5S yet?
After SS, I found 4S too spoungy on track. Nordschleife became rather scetchy even.. but grippy sure and comfortable yes.

 

[tomscott]

Main thing for me about the PS4s is they are loud and maybe too grippy for the Z4M think I’d go with the non S next time or something else entirely