Z4m rears - whats best?

[samZ4M]

My tyres are knackered! I've been given a quote for £174 for a "255/40/R18 sport contact M3". Price is fine, but wondering if there is something else to look at. I found a post that is a few years old saying the M3's are just re-marked S1's and they are very dated.

Best to try something else, or stick to the old tyres?

 

[CornishRob]

Michelin Pilot Supersports are best

 

[flimper]

Things have moved on, Michelin PSS the best, Goodyear Eagle & Vreds Vorti/Sessanta other options

 

[mmm-five]

The Conti M3s were older tech when they were fitted to the M3 in 2000-2004, so where very old tyre tech by the time the Z4M came around.

I also don't think the twitchier/harsher dynamics of the Z4Ms ride showed them off to their best either.

I very quickly went to PS2s and then PSS when they came out - albeit now in 265/40r18 instead.

I get about 20,000 miles (comprising long, regular motorway commutes, weekend hoons, the odd track day & a few 'Ring trips) from a set of rears and about double that for the fronts. That's about twice what I got from the Conti M3s and get much better grip/feel into the bargain. Plus they're cheaper.

Win-win all around for me.

 

[samZ4M]

Getting my local to give me a price on the PSS.

Is there much point going wider? from 255 to 265?

 

[mmm-five]

Is there much point going wider? from 255 to 265?

I only went to 265 as the PSS weren't available in 265 in the EU at the time.

Never bothered going back, as the 265 makes the speedo more accurate.

 

[samZ4M]

PSS 255's ordered for Tuesday. UK shortage apparently.

Thanks for advice.

 

[RickRob]

Have just put Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetrics on the rear, having put the same on the front last year. Got change out of £300 from blackcircles.com for the pair.

I am very very happy with them.