New Tires

Rustycat · 12-14-2009, 10:13 AM

I've hesitated to make any tire comments in the various discussions I've read on the board, as I've had little side by side comparison experiences. I will say, however, that I've owned the Hankook V12's for about 3,000 miles. I've found them to be very good noise and grip wise. The only time I notice that they give up a little on the grip is when it is cold--otherwise I think they are great.
I doubt you'll need to worry about cold very much, and with the heavy rain showers you experience, I think you'll be highly impressed with their handling.
Lew

blue-coupe · 12-15-2009, 09:35 PM

What kind of mileage can you expect out of those Hankooks? Assuming normal (for a Z4MC) driving.

BMW Maniac · 12-16-2009, 02:22 AM

I need all new tires as well and I'm a little hesitant about which tires to buy. This car really sees duty all year round, not just summer, so I am debating about the all weather Conti-DWS tires. This car only sees regular road duty. If i take it to the track, it will be on different tires anyways. So, are all season tires the way to go?

chickdr · 12-16-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blue-coupe

What kind of mileage can you expect out of those Hankooks? Assuming normal (for a Z4MC) driving.

I am betting around 15-20K(which is standard for ultra high performance tires). The tread wear rating is 280(the same as the OEM Conti's)

ausherpharmd · 12-30-2009, 03:39 PM

Sounds like the Hancock's have a pretty good rating. I need rear tires as well because mine has a gash in the sidewall on the driver's side. I'm at 23000 miles now on the OE Conti's. Do you think it would be a good idea to just change them all out now? I was only going to buy 2 rear, but some people are telling me to replace all 4. Dealership wants $365 per tire, so that's not happening there.

david_lm · 12-30-2009, 06:47 PM

Nitto Invo!!

hansaysso · 12-30-2009, 08:18 PM

Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs, i ran them on my RX7 and i'm running them on my Z4MC, great tire for the money!

chickdr · 12-30-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ausherpharmd

Sounds like the Hancock's have a pretty good rating. I need rear tires as well because mine has a gash in the sidewall on the driver's side. I'm at 23000 miles now on the OE Conti's. Do you think it would be a good idea to just change them all out now? I was only going to buy 2 rear, but some people are telling me to replace all 4. Dealership wants $365 per tire, so that's not happening there.

With 23K on your tires, I would go ahead and buy a whole set unless you are getting Conti's again. 23K seems pretty good to me. Lots of highway miles?

ausherpharmd · 12-31-2009, 07:58 PM

Yeah, lots of highway miles.

BMW Maniac · 01-01-2010, 11:24 AM

Anyone recommend an all season tire?

mhughett · 01-01-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Maniac

Anyone recommend an all season tire?

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus. I have this on my 5 series and considered getting it for the Z4 as well. Highest rates UHP all season tire you can get. Very quiet and substantially better traction than summer tires in winter weather conditions. Not like snow tires but much better than summer tires.

Steve P. · 01-06-2010, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the feedback! Great Thread! I have decided on the Hankook's, just ordered from Tire Rack (exchange rate is very good right now), too bad I will have to wait 4 months before trying them out : ( stupid winter!

12-14-2009, 10:13 AM	#23
Rustycat Private First Class 17 Rep 141 Posts Drives: z4mc Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I've hesitated to make any tire comments in the various discussions I've read on the board, as I've had little side by side comparison experiences. I will say, however, that I've owned the Hankook V12's for about 3,000 miles. I've found them to be very good noise and grip wise. The only time I notice that they give up a little on the grip is when it is cold--otherwise I think they are great. I doubt you'll need to worry about cold very much, and with the heavy rain showers you experience, I think you'll be highly impressed with their handling. Lew
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12-15-2009, 09:35 PM	#24
blue-coupe Second Lieutenant 115 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 1999 Z3 Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0)	What kind of mileage can you expect out of those Hankooks? Assuming normal (for a Z4MC) driving.
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12-16-2009, 02:22 AM	#25
BMW Maniac Lieutenant 22 Rep 428 Posts Drives: Former Z4M coupe owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1)	I need all new tires as well and I'm a little hesitant about which tires to buy. This car really sees duty all year round, not just summer, so I am debating about the all weather Conti-DWS tires. This car only sees regular road duty. If i take it to the track, it will be on different tires anyways. So, are all season tires the way to go? __________________ 1997 /// M3 Coupe Arctic Silver CES STAGE IV (651rwhp/615rwtq) 1999 /// M3 Convertible Techno Violet
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12-30-2009, 03:39 PM	#27
ausherpharmd Private 7 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2010 Gray Ford Fusion Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ocala, FL iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the Hancock's have a pretty good rating. I need rear tires as well because mine has a gash in the sidewall on the driver's side. I'm at 23000 miles now on the OE Conti's. Do you think it would be a good idea to just change them all out now? I was only going to buy 2 rear, but some people are telling me to replace all 4. Dealership wants $365 per tire, so that's not happening there.
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12-30-2009, 06:47 PM	#28
david_lm Go Ducks! 16 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 06 Z4Mr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lynnwood iTrader: (1)	Nitto Invo!! __________________ David . MY2006 IB Z4Mr
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12-30-2009, 08:18 PM	#29
hansaysso Private First Class 8 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC, 93 RX7 FD3S Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Federal Way iTrader: (0)	Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs, i ran them on my RX7 and i'm running them on my Z4MC, great tire for the money!
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12-31-2009, 07:58 PM	#31
ausherpharmd Private 7 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2010 Gray Ford Fusion Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ocala, FL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, lots of highway miles.
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01-01-2010, 11:24 AM	#32
BMW Maniac Lieutenant 22 Rep 428 Posts Drives: Former Z4M coupe owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1)	Anyone recommend an all season tire? __________________ 1997 /// M3 Coupe Arctic Silver CES STAGE IV (651rwhp/615rwtq) 1999 /// M3 Convertible Techno Violet
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01-06-2010, 08:38 AM	#34
Steve P. Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2006 M Coupe, 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback! Great Thread! I have decided on the Hankook's, just ordered from Tire Rack (exchange rate is very good right now), too bad I will have to wait 4 months before trying them out : ( stupid winter!
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