Tires for Z4M

blueshark · 05-06-2010, 09:59 PM

What, if any, are the most comfortable / softest riding tires for the Z4M?

Just curious. TIA.

nmulax · 05-06-2010, 10:01 PM

1. This thread would be better placed in the "Wheels and Tires" section.

2. What size tires? What size wheels will they be going on?

3. What kind of tires... summer, all-season?

4. What's your budget?

5. If comfort and a soft ride are your main priorities, you have the wrong car.

blueshark · 05-06-2010, 10:20 PM

[QUOTE=nmulax;7273429]1. This thread would be better placed in the "Wheels and Tires" section.
Ok - can it be moved?

2. What size tires? What size wheels will they be going on?
18" OEM.

3. What kind of tires... summer, all-season?
All-season.

4. What's your budget?
$2,500

5. If comfort and a soft ride are your main priorities, you have the wrong car.
Relax, nmulax.

Graham M · 05-06-2010, 10:55 PM

go check out the comparison reviews for all the different tires on www.1010tires.com thats how I shop for my tires typically. I check out tirerack.com to compare prices after narrowing down a select few Im very interested in.

chickdr · 05-06-2010, 10:59 PM

[QUOTE=blueshark;7273547]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmulax

1. This thread would be better placed in the "Wheels and Tires" section.
Ok - can it be moved?

2. What size tires? What size wheels will they be going on?
18" OEM.

3. What kind of tires... summer, all-season?
All-season.

4. What's your budget?
$2,500

5. If comfort and a soft ride are your main priorities, you have the wrong car.
Relax, nmulax.

You are probably looking for all season tires as they should improve the ride. I agree with Nmulax though, the M is not about the ride(although the M rides better on its standard tires than the si with its RFT's)

Dammmittt · 05-07-2010, 01:53 AM

If yo really want to get a softer feel, you"d be better off changing out the springs and shocks.

Thisisdudewhoru · 05-07-2010, 02:11 AM

I've heard the continental ultra performance all season's are pretty amazing...

blueshark · 05-07-2010, 06:34 AM

Thanks guys for all the responses. I know that the M doesn't ride like a a caddy and I don't want it to. I'm looking for a set of all seasons so I can drive the car more than 5 months out of the year. I would also like the tires to be compliant, because the Chicago roads are not good. If I'm not tracking the car right now, why not?

Rustycat · 05-07-2010, 07:54 AM

I'm using the Hankook V12s and would buy them again. I like buying tires that are inexpensive but perform overall quite well, esp. for wet conditions, as occassionally that is important. I also like buying cheap, as I find that as tires wear they don't handle as well, and I'd rather switch out tires more often than run on tires that are parly warn for a longer period of time.

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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	1. This thread would be better placed in the "Wheels and Tires" section. 2. What size tires? What size wheels will they be going on? 3. What kind of tires... summer, all-season? 4. What's your budget? 5. If comfort and a soft ride are your main priorities, you have the wrong car. __________________
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blueshark First Lieutenant 50 Rep 337 Posts Drives: "transportation" for now Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: midwest iTrader: (0)	Tires [QUOTE=nmulax;7273429]1. This thread would be better placed in the "Wheels and Tires" section. Ok - can it be moved? 2. What size tires? What size wheels will they be going on? 18" OEM. 3. What kind of tires... summer, all-season? All-season. 4. What's your budget? $2,500 5. If comfort and a soft ride are your main priorities, you have the wrong car. Relax, nmulax.
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Graham M I love my Z. Pure sex on wheels. 49 Rep 397 Posts Drives: Is sold, goodbye everyone! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	go check out the comparison reviews for all the different tires on www.1010tires.com thats how I shop for my tires typically. I check out tirerack.com to compare prices after narrowing down a select few Im very interested in. __________________
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	If yo really want to get a softer feel, you"d be better off changing out the springs and shocks. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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Thisisdudewhoru Captain 82 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 16 BSM 340i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 423 iTrader: (1)	I've heard the continental ultra performance all season's are pretty amazing... __________________ '16 BSM 340i M Sport + Track Pack.:.M Perf Exhaust.:.Polished BBS RS-GT.:.JB4.:.BMS Intake.:.H&R Sport.:.
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blueshark First Lieutenant 50 Rep 337 Posts Drives: "transportation" for now Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: midwest iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for all the responses. I know that the M doesn't ride like a a caddy and I don't want it to. I'm looking for a set of all seasons so I can drive the car more than 5 months out of the year. I would also like the tires to be compliant, because the Chicago roads are not good. If I'm not tracking the car right now, why not?
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Rustycat Private First Class 17 Rep 141 Posts Drives: z4mc Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I'm using the Hankook V12s and would buy them again. I like buying tires that are inexpensive but perform overall quite well, esp. for wet conditions, as occassionally that is important. I also like buying cheap, as I find that as tires wear they don't handle as well, and I'd rather switch out tires more often than run on tires that are parly warn for a longer period of time.
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