Non-matching Tires on ZMR I Purchased

[///MBC]

All,

I purchased an 06 ZMR two weeks ago and it came with non-matching tires. The rears are Bridgestone RFTs with about 30% tread life and the fronts are Contis with about 80% tread life. My question is what should I do with this set? Based upon what I have read, it sounds like I have the worst possible combination. Is it dangerous enough to where I should have it changed out this weekend or can I wait until the tread is closer to done on the rears and replace everything at that time? Thank you for your help.

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by ///MBC

All,

I purchased an 06 ZMR two weeks ago and it came with non-matching tires. The rears are Bridgestone RFTs with about 30% tread life and the fronts are Contis with about 80% tread life. My question is what should I do with this set? Based upon what I have read, it sounds like I have the worst possible combination. Is it dangerous enough to where I should have it changed out this weekend or can I wait until the tread is closer to done on the rears and replace everything at that time? Thank you for your help.

You have a Z4M and it has run flats on the back? That is a completely incorrect tire. M's are supposed to have standard tires. I would certainly switch them ASAP(especially since they are almost worn out anyway.) Are they even the correct size for the M? The offer from the other board member would do well for you since the tread is about even with your front tires. Where did you get your car?

[///MBC]

Originally Posted by chickdr

You have a Z4M and it has run flats on the back? That is a completely incorrect tire. M's are supposed to have standard tires. I would certainly switch them ASAP(especially since they are almost worn out anyway.) Are they even the correct size for the M? The offer from the other board member would do well for you since the tread is about even with your front tires. Where did you get your car?

Thanks for the advice. I purchased the car from The Bimmer Store on Roswell Rd. They were great.

[rc'Z]

Change out the back to mee the front brand and style. The problem with mismateched tires is mismatched handling and braking in dry and wet. Tire replacement is cheaper than breaking your car, or even worse yet breaking yourself or somebody else.

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by ///MBC

Thanks for the advice. I purchased the car from The Bimmer Store on Roswell Rd. They were great.

Is it the Black/Imola car? Good looking I bet you got a great deal on it as they had it for a while!

[///MBC]

Originally Posted by chickdr

Is it the Black/Imola car? Good looking I bet you got a great deal on it as they had it for a while!

I did buy the black/imola car. I really like that color combination. They dropped the price quite a bit. I was very happy with the deal I got on it.

[BMWI6]

Originally Posted by shift@red

you can do whatever you feel best with. if you want oem, i have a set of oem rear conti with 70% tread that i dont want/need if you wanna buy them from me.

how much are you asking for those?