Yet another tyre question

[Carol M]

Sorry.
Thinking of changing to non rft's. Just done a search on here and loads of threads come up with loads of opinions. I'd be here for ever reading.
So, recommend me your non rft's. just a quick name will do then I can have a look, then its all in one thread for me.
(19" 225/35 front. 255/30 rear)
Thanks awesomeness of helpful forum people.

 

[mr wilks]

Purely my own thoughts Carol ,
if money was no object just buy the Michelin's .
For me i would go between middle & high with http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=10081148.110.18315&typ=R-147183&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=35&Felge=19&Speed=W&weiter=20&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

or http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=10081148.110.18315&typ=R-213602&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=35&Felge=19&Speed=W&weiter=20&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

& rears http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=32649149.110.23636&typ=R-119403&ranzahl=4&Breite=255&Quer=30&Felge=19&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=32649149.110.23636&typ=R-196849&ranzahl=4&Breite=255&Quer=30&Felge=19&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=20&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

next down would be Falken's then Kumho's / next up i guess Dunlop's or Goodyear :wink:
All down to what you wanna save for handbag's

 

[NeilP]

Took the parents' 335i (now sporting vred sessantas out and have been highly impressed with them.

Driving off hard there's an obvious increase in grip from the bridgestone rf's and the ride has been improved vastly.

My Brabus sported a set of Yokahama SDrives which I was incredibly pleased with (having had a few different wheel/tyre combos on my smarts they definitely had the best performance/comfort balance. (had toyo proxy t1r's, falken fk452, and a set of oem continentals as well)

Don't get me wrong, the toyo and falkens were great, but I felt the car was more comfortable with the sdrives.

 

[Carol M]

Thank you! Will check them out. (Now stop distracting me, I've found an awesome handbag site.......) :lol:

 

[NeilP]

forget handbags, the zed is calling for a stereo upgrade!

:wink:

 

[richarddaviesgb]

I know this is E89 and I have E86 but I've just done the swap to Michelin Pilot Sport 3s on 18inch rims.

First impressions was a massively improved ride quality and reduced tram lining.
After 100 miles (been enjoying the sun ) they are scrubbed in and things are starting to become clear.

More traction for sure, better cornering and more feel of the road. So far, all positive.
However, took it on a blast on the runway at work and noticed they don't feel quite so planted as the RFs did when pushing on past 110-120mph. Not wallowy as such, just a little soft like the pressures are low. So I checked the pressures and upped them slightly for higher speeds and this made things better but still different to before.

All this seems entirely normal to be honest as the sidewalls are always going to be softer and unless you have a runway or a track-day hero, I don't think you'd notice any negatives.

My ten-pence worth. Right I'm off out to enjoy more sun shine!
Loveyabye!

 

[TitanTim]

You will get a zillion different answers, some will choose depending on cost, affiliation to a particular brand, because their mate has just bought a particular make, some because they track the car etc. I've found Michelins to be the best allrounder for grip, wear and ride and have tended to stick to that brand, theyre more costly but worth the expense. I would steer clear of Falkens, theyre OK but nowhere near as good as the Michelins when I had them on the Z3. If you value your alloys be careful who you use and ensure they have the right kit to remove runflats, I would certainly ask the fitters you choose as they wont think twice levering a runflat off the rim using a bar if they dont have the right machine for the job. Ive always used Event Tyres as they come to you, home or work and have the correct Hofman machines on the vans, the fitters tend to me more careful as if they damage a wheel it comes out of their wage.

Tim.

 

[Quadracer]

I changed to Michelin Pilot Supersports in the same size as yours. They are a big improvement over run flats but I have nothing else to compare with. I am running 30psi up front and 32psi at the rear at the moment.

 

[sars]

Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 from me or perhaps the ContiSportContact 3's that the Merc has on which are quiet, grippy and comfortable. The Vred's seem to have mixed reviews on here, which would put me off slightly.

As for handbags, Radley all the way for me

 

[Lillywhite]

Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2...

Would also recommend these tyres. The Michelin Super Sports were difficult to source when I enquired last October.

 

[Stark]

Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 from me or perhaps the ContiSportContact 3's that the Merc has on which are quiet, grippy and comfortable. The Vred's seem to have mixed reviews on here, which would put me off slightly.

As for handbags, Radley all the way for me

Radley? You're way too young for that!!!!

 

[Maniac]

I changed to Michelin Pilot Supersports in the same size as yours. They are a big improvement over run flats but I have nothing else to compare with. I am running 30psi up front and 32psi at the rear at the moment.

Those PSI figures are 10psi under the recommended.. that must make them feel quite soft? ( the general consensus is whether run flat or not, the same pressures are required as tyre walls are not the issue, but pressure to keep the contact area given the tyre volume is.

 

[Quadracer]

I changed to Michelin Pilot Supersports in the same size as yours. They are a big improvement over run flats but I have nothing else to compare with. I am running 30psi up front and 32psi at the rear at the moment.

Those PSI figures are 10psi under the recommended.. that must make them feel quite soft? ( the general consensus is whether run flat or not, the same pressures are required as tyre walls are not the issue, but pressure to keep the contact area given the tyre volume is.

I have been fiddling with pressures all week and found 30/32 (cold) the best. They rise 5psi when they have warmed up.

 

[sars]

I changed to Michelin Pilot Supersports in the same size as yours. They are a big improvement over run flats but I have nothing else to compare with. I am running 30psi up front and 32psi at the rear at the moment.

Those PSI figures are 10psi under the recommended.. that must make them feel quite soft? ( the general consensus is whether run flat or not, the same pressures are required as tyre walls are not the issue, but pressure to keep the contact area given the tyre volume is.

I have been fiddling with pressures all week and found 30/32 (cold) the best. They rise 5psi when they have warmed up.

The only harm there is that you could wear out the edges before the middle, so keep an eye out and check them for uneven wear.

As for you Stark......thanks hunny

 

[original guvnor]

Thank you! Will check them out. (Now stop distracting me, I've found an awesome handbag site.......) :lol:

When you've finished on that one Carol, my GF has an awesome handbag site! (shameless plug for prettyandwitty coming up!

 

[Quadracer]

I'm not sure how to check car tyre pressures properly, so is just a bit of trial and error really.
I live next to a hotel with a huge car park with a good Tarmac surface. I know the manager and use my snow plough to clear it in the winter so he doesn't mind me doing a bit of testing when there is no functions on.
Anyway I have a good accurate pressure gauge I use for quad tyres so equipped with that and a foot pump spent a good bit of time trying different things. I found that too soft and the car over steered too much and too hard under steered. Driving in an oval 30-40mph.
I will keep an eye on wear but I was just trying to find the best grip.
I'm not sure if I will get tyre roll at higher speeds when they properly heat up.

 

[Carol M]

Thanks all. Will check all of them out, not had chance yet today as my brother and sister have been here.