Good tires for DD?

pingpong · 11-21-2010, 08:13 PM

I got a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrical earlier this year, and 10k miles (plus a trackday) later, they're already at the wear bars. At around $1200 a set, that's quite a bit to spend on tires that are primarily used for commuting (60 miles roundtrip every day). They were awesome at the track, though...

Does anyone have some suggestions on what tires to try next? I was thinking about getting a set Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus due to the high amount of miles I put on commuting. Ironically they cost more than the F1's, but I've heard they have a much much much longer tread life (they're all seasons after all). I figure for the track I can get a set of R-compound tires. Long term that should be cheaper?

Has anyone had any experience with these tires?

It's a 3.0si with a staggered setup, btw.

Twisted Six · 11-21-2010, 08:58 PM

I just bought the Falkin 452's in a staggared 19" fitment and so far love them for DD's.

They were about 700$ for a set of 4 shipped. Mounted them locally for 36$.

245/35/19 & 265/30/19".

Cheers,Vinny

Thisisdudewhoru · 11-21-2010, 10:11 PM

Hankook v12s

esqu1re · 11-21-2010, 10:52 PM

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Hankook v12s

+1. Softer sidewalls = better DD comfort. Better grip than stock Conti's, but you do sacrifice some of that razor sharp response, which doesn't really matter for DD. Not too expensive with the $60 rebate going on right now.

vasaline · 11-22-2010, 01:33 AM

I just got a set of hankooks v12s. I would definitely recommend them for DD. Tires are quite and has good grip. You can get them for a good price too. Currently if you purchase a set of 4 hankooks v12s you can get a mail in rebate for $60

pokeybritches · 11-22-2010, 03:20 AM

Sumitomo HTR Z III have treated me well. Soft sidewalls, quiet, and grip much better than the stock Contis. I have about 16k miles on the rears, and they still have some life left in them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r&autoModClar=

pokeybritches · 11-22-2010, 03:35 AM

Here's another thread discussing them: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=209635

pingpong · 11-23-2010, 12:00 AM

How many miles are you guys getting on the hankooks?

johanness · 11-23-2010, 12:30 AM

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

Best for wear, noise, wet/dry grip & price. I will buy no other.

Z4Murder · 11-28-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by johanness

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

Best for wear, noise, wet/dry grip & price. I will buy no other.

agreed!

Diokaef · 11-28-2010, 06:31 PM

Toyo

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pingpong Private 14 Rep 68 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Good tires for DD? I got a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrical earlier this year, and 10k miles (plus a trackday) later, they're already at the wear bars. At around $1200 a set, that's quite a bit to spend on tires that are primarily used for commuting (60 miles roundtrip every day). They were awesome at the track, though... Does anyone have some suggestions on what tires to try next? I was thinking about getting a set Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus due to the high amount of miles I put on commuting. Ironically they cost more than the F1's, but I've heard they have a much much much longer tread life (they're all seasons after all). I figure for the track I can get a set of R-compound tires. Long term that should be cheaper? Has anyone had any experience with these tires? It's a 3.0si with a staggered setup, btw.
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Twisted Six CarbonFiber Engineer @ ZeroMassMotorsports 40 Rep 1,481 Posts Drives: Z4si-coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: -Laguna Beach Ca. iTrader: (6)	I just bought the Falkin 452's in a staggared 19" fitment and so far love them for DD's. They were about 700$ for a set of 4 shipped. Mounted them locally for 36$. 245/35/19 & 265/30/19". Cheers,Vinny
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Thisisdudewhoru Captain 82 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 16 BSM 340i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 423 iTrader: (1)	Hankook v12s __________________ '16 BSM 340i M Sport + Track Pack.:.M Perf Exhaust.:.Polished BBS RS-GT.:.JB4.:.BMS Intake.:.H&R Sport.:.
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vasaline Private First Class 7 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	I just got a set of hankooks v12s. I would definitely recommend them for DD. Tires are quite and has good grip. You can get them for a good price too. Currently if you purchase a set of 4 hankooks v12s you can get a mail in rebate for $60
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pokeybritches Colonel 479 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [10.00] 2006 BMW Z4M [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [9.00]	Sumitomo HTR Z III have treated me well. Soft sidewalls, quiet, and grip much better than the stock Contis. I have about 16k miles on the rears, and they still have some life left in them. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r&autoModClar=
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pingpong Private 14 Rep 68 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	How many miles are you guys getting on the hankooks?
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