What tyres (tires) should I buy from my Z4MC?

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I have a z4mc with 19" BBS CH wheels. My current tyres are Yokohama's which the previous owner had on the car. They are approx 4yrs and I've done 30,000kms and they still have loads of tread so I'm assuming they are a very hard compound which is contributing to have very hard and rough ride.

So I'm thinking of replacing them with a softer compound tyre. What tyres do you recommend?

Alternatively I was thinking of getting some 18" M3 wheels with some nice tyres?

Note our roads are pretty bad in Sydney Australia.

They also need to be good in the dry and wet (we dont get snow here 8)
 
I think most people opt for the Michelin Pilot super sports PSS, not PS 2 or 3 or the Goodyear F1 asymmetrical tyre that wine EVO's tyre test.

For a lower budget then the Verdestein vorti seem to get a few recommendations, or Dunlop sport max.

I suspect though that any will be a big improvement on 4 y old rock hard Yoko's :D
 
I'd be happy with any of the following:
  • Michelin Pilot Supersport
  • Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2
  • Continental SportContact 5
I only chose the Pilot SuperSport over the other 2 because the reports I read beforehand suggested they all performed similarly , but the PSS lasted longer - making them better value overall.

I'm getting 20k from the rears and 40k from the fronts - although 85% of my mileage is motorway/dual carriageway commuting (450 a week). The other 15% is trackdays, Ring trips and Welsh hoons.

Not tried Vreds, Falkens or anything else on the Z4, so can't make any informed comment on them.
 
Ye PSS or if you want some great tyres that are a little cheaper the Vred ultra sessantas are great have them on my CSLs and PS2s on the 224s I haven't found a huge difference although the vreds are a little louder but have a very cool tread pattern that always sparks convos with enthusiasts
 
tomscott said:
Ye PSS or if you want some great tyres that are a little cheaper the Vred ultra sessantas are great have them on my CSLs and PS2s on the 224s I haven't found a huge difference although the vreds are a little louder but have a very cool tread pattern that always sparks convos with enthusiasts
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+1, had Vred Ultrac Sessanta's, and moving to PSS - similar performance, hopefully the PSS lasts longer - but agreed, the tread pattern is cool :D
 
Nearly everyone on here slates the OEM Contis (which I think are a very good tyre, and I've tested them around The Ring) but raves on about Michelin PSS and now you're telling me the PSSs have the same performance as the Vreds! You have to smile don't you? :poke: :roll:
 
PS2 are not runflats. They are simply an older tyre which the PSS supersedes.


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DONDP said:
PS2 are not runflats. They are simply an older tyre which the PSS supersedes.


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I had PS2 run flats on my old roadster?


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jimmybell said:
Is it not plausible there is a runflat version and a non-runflat?
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Indeed I think so.... 8-)

I've only seen RFT versions for sale. How confusing. We're petrol heads we can't figure it out. Imagine how Joe public feels (let's face it though he wouldn't be buyin PS2s :lol: )


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It's not rocket science.

The runflat versions will have some extra labelling to show that they're run-flat versions.

They'll also usually be 50-100% more expensive than their non-runflat twin.
 
I had Michelin's on my standard wheels and they have better dry traction than the Vred Sessanta's without doubt but equally the Vred's are a decent enough tyre that i would happily buy again.

I got the Vred's with 5mm on the rear and after 7/8k miles they are down to about 2.5mm across the tyre although some of it may be down to my driving style :driving:
 
Interestingly, I think my PSS are slippier than vreds when not hot-and-sticky, but they have nicer looking sidewalls if that counts for anything. I went for PSS on the understanding they'd be longer lasting than the Vreds.
 
Under harsh acceleration the traction light defintely comes on more with the Vred's and when cornering a bit faster although its not scientific.

I also find it breaks tractine easier although part of that might be down to the tyres being signifcantly worn.

When i turn't the DSC off i found that the difference becomes a lot clearer as the DSC isn't compensating for the tyres :)
 
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