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What tyres are we using in 2024 in the UK?

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carl

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Bishop's Stortford, UK
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?
 
Conti SC7, GY Assy 6, MP4S..in that order… :tumbleweed: :thumbsup: :rofl: :driving:
 
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.
 
mmm-five said:
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.
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Unless you’re running 19” symmetrical 225/40 wheels looks like that’s not a viable solution..
 
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.
 
When i asked a similar question a month or two back the consensus was Conti 7s were the best but awful wear.
 
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.
 
Nanu said:
When i asked a similar question a month or two back the consensus was Conti 7s were the best but awful wear.
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This chap empathised wet weather and winter…for a summer tyre the SC7 is best in those conditions .. :thumbsup:
 
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. :thumbsup:
 
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.
 
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.
 
carl said:
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.
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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 :-?
 
mmm-five said:
carl said:
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.
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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 :-?
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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:
 
B21 said:
Conti SC7, GY Assy 6, MP4S..in that order… :tumbleweed: :thumbsup: :rofl: :driving:
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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:
 
insider said:
B21 said:
Conti SC7, GY Assy 6, MP4S..in that order… :tumbleweed: :thumbsup: :rofl: :driving:
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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:
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I must point out that this endorsement was not paid for by me..in any way! :rofl: :rofl: :driving: :driving: :rofl: :rofl:
 
taz1966 said:
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.
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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.
 
Anyone tried 5S yet?
After SS, I found 4S too spoungy on track. Nordschleife became rather scetchy even.. but grippy sure and comfortable yes.
 
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
 
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