well, mines a track car, so its running year round on Federal 595 RS-Rs - 245 fronts, 255 rears.
Whats your chosen tyre for your Z4?
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Previously on Falkens (mid range) which I really rated for the money and would happily recommend, but they may not wear as well if you do a bit of mileage. I've been on Goodyear Eagle A3's for a while and cannot fault them. I imagine the later versions will be at least as good.
Ewazix said:
Yeah, I'd certainly recommend the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3's. I changed from Vredestein Ultrac Vortis on daisies (17") to these on 18" MV3's & it improved the tramlining no end. Followed that up with new set of control arms & the tramlining has gone now
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A bird in the hand as they say. I tried Conties, VRed's, and others before finding the MPSS. They have their weaknesses, cold damp tarmac first thing on a winters morning can be entertaining.mr wilks said:buzyg said:Michelin Pilot Super Sports here.
I know you have had multiple sets so clearly happy with them but id wager you will get a pleasant surprise when you do eventually try something else , the MPSS were considered a class act many years but are pretty old now by tyre standardsif you were to try the PS4S i think you would be stunned quite how poor the MPSS are
but I know them well now and it is never about ultimate anything on the road. It's about driving pleasure and entertainment. For me the combination of Z4MR and MPSS delivers that in spades. 
Hankook Ventus S1 Evo2 - I don't pretend to be a driving God like some on here 
so haven't had any issues with them on the twisty bits. I read a lot of reviews before buying, and they scored well for all conditions. Just couldn't justify the bit extra to get PS3's as I didn't think I'd be able to tell the difference.
so haven't had any issues with them on the twisty bits. I read a lot of reviews before buying, and they scored well for all conditions. Just couldn't justify the bit extra to get PS3's as I didn't think I'd be able to tell the difference.
mr wilks said:My Sport Maxx RTs arrived for the ZM, be interesting to see how they perform at half the Michelin money 8) certainly not shy on depthalmost 9mm
Will be interested to see how you get on with these.
I’m coming off the run flats because I just don’t like them even though they’ve loads of tread left.
Been trawling though threads on here to see what’s the best tyre, settle on PS4’s after all the recommendations then read another review or see a different thread where they aren’t rated great in the cold/wet which is what a lot of my driving is done in so completely confused.
Just need to change them soon is all I know
Argyll Andy said:mr wilks said:My Sport Maxx RTs arrived for the ZM, be interesting to see how they perform at half the Michelin money 8) certainly not shy on depth
Will be interested to see how you get on with these.
I’m coming off the run flats because I just don’t like them even though they’ve loads of tread left.
Been trawling though threads on here to see what’s the best tyre, settle on PS4’s after all the recommendations then read another review or see a different thread where they aren’t rated great in the cold/wet which is what a lot of my driving is done in so completely confused.
Just need to change them soon is all I know
It's the Pilot Super Sports that aren't great when cold or wet, these were replaced with PS4S though the PS4 will most likely suffice for 99% of the time.
Neither of these newer Michelin have any issues cold, wet, warm, dry , they are exlemprary but my dislike of them them is the cabin noise / tyre roar they give off over 50mph & imo other tyres can do 99% of the the job fit far less money.
Some might claim the extra initial spend is worthwhile as they might last far longer but that isn't a requisite for myself
mr wilks said:Argyll Andy said:mr wilks said:My Sport Maxx RTs arrived for the ZM, be interesting to see how they perform at half the Michelin money 8) certainly not shy on depth
Will be interested to see how you get on with these.
I’m coming off the run flats because I just don’t like them even though they’ve loads of tread left.
Been trawling though threads on here to see what’s the best tyre, settle on PS4’s after all the recommendations then read another review or see a different thread where they aren’t rated great in the cold/wet which is what a lot of my driving is done in so completely confused.
Just need to change them soon is all I know
It's the Pilot Super Sports that aren't great when cold or wet, these were replaced with PS4S though the PS4 will most likely suffice for 99% of the time.
Neither of these newer Michelin have any issues cold, wet, warm, dry , they are exlemprary but my dislike of them them is the cabin noise / tyre roar they give off over 50mph & imo other tyres can do 99% of the the job fit far less money.
Some might claim the extra initial spend is worthwhile as they might last far longer but that isn't a requisite for myself
Told you I was getting confused
Also should’ve read I’d settled on PS4S’s but autocorrect took it to PS4
The cabin noise would be an issue for me too as most of my driving once I leave town (2 mins max) will be over 50 so that would annoy me. It’s part of the issue with the Conti’s on it just now.
IYO would the Dunlop’s be a good substitute or is there anything else you’d recommend?
Andy
This subject can get over analysed to death. Personally I like the Goodyear f1's as there a decent all rounder that I've found to be a little more compliant than the Michelin PS stuff. I've also found that both the good years and Michelin wear well in terms of noise. Obviously that's purely subjective and I'm sure others will disagree. As a general rule any of the so called premium brands will be fine as will a good number of the mid range stuff. Just avoid the budget tyre ditch finders or you really will be taking your life in your hands, especially on a rear wheel drive sport car.
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maxman said:
I cannot find those in the correct sizes for the 18s, i.e. 225/40/18 and 255/35/18.
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MrPT said:
Still the case, sadly... the 225 is available, if you look really hard, but the 255/35/18 isn't. In fact, I did think about a different profile rather than the standard.
eddiemunster said:
Perhaps try 245/40/18
? I have these on the back as the 255/35/18's are more expensive & as you say harder to find.