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12-08-2009, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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New Tires
Ok, it has come time to put new rubber on the M, I will be keeping the same size tires but the OE Conti's will be gone!
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12-08-2009, 02:53 PM | #3 |
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I just bought Hancook Ventus V12 EVO tires in the stock Z4M size for just over $500 shipped with the rebate. These tested out approximately equal to the PS2's and for just about half the price. I know "worth it" is a subjective term but based on all the individual reviews I've seen of both tires, it looked like a deal that was too good to pass up. I haven't put them on yet as they just got here last Friday but I'm anxious to try them, especially since they will be replacing the hated run-flats.
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12-08-2009, 10:26 PM | #5 |
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Is price an issue? If not, I like the PS-2s. Personally, I opted for the Hancook Ventus V12 EVO tires in the stock Z4M size and have been very pleased (especially for the price difference).
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12-08-2009, 10:41 PM | #7 |
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You also should check out the Conti Extreme Contact DW. Some one recently posted about its appearance in a tire comparo where it did very well.
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12-09-2009, 01:34 PM | #9 |
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I'm looking to replace my rear tires as well right now. Does anyone know if I can fit two tires in an M roadster to take to the dealer? They won't let me ship to them directly from TireRack. I'm guessing I can toss one in the trunk and one in the passenger seat.
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12-09-2009, 05:29 PM | #11 |
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+1 for both.
PS2s are overpriced.
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12-09-2009, 06:06 PM | #12 |
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conti extreme dw
I normally hate conti but the extreme contact dw is a great tire. they are only one pound heavier (per tire) than the PS2. I have about 500 mile on my DWs and they are the best tires I ever had. Dry traction is great! i don't know about wet weather because my M coupe had never seen rain. Road noise is the same as the stock conti. I think the DWs are the best bang for the buck for the OEM size.
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12-10-2009, 02:21 AM | #14 |
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With the Direzza Z1 Star Specs, I noticed the closest thing to the stock Conti's 255/40 rear size they offer is 255/35. Is the difference in gap that noticeable with the slimmer profile of the Direzzas?
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12-10-2009, 09:25 AM | #15 |
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255/35 is the stock size for the 3.0si and I just switched the tires to non run-flats in the "M" size. Before I made my decision, I measured the diameter of both sizes and there is about .5-.75" difference in the total diameter of the wheel/tire combination. I wouldn't recommend having the stock M size in front and the slimmer 35 series in the rear. It would look a little strange and probably make you think you are driving uphill all the time.
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Since Dunlop doesn't offer Star Specs in the stock M size, I went up a size to 235/40 and 265/35 when I put mine on and that seems to work well. Some go another size up to 245/40 and 275/35 on the M, though I would be more comfortable bumping the wheel size up a half inch or so before doing that.
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12-10-2009, 10:53 AM | #17 |
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I second that. Just put them on mine and they are nasty.
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The Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 is building a good following in the max performance summer class and is available in the M sizes.
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12-10-2009, 05:35 PM | #21 |
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I've had mine now for about 60 miles. They are very quiet, responsive and WORLDS better than the Potenza run-flats. I also got them in the M stock sizes.
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