Which tires to buy from tirerack?

vince88 · 03-28-2010, 10:37 PM

My rear potenzas are done and I need to change them.

My car didnt have the sport pack, so I bought a set of 162's with tires.

Now that I need to change them, and I saw the price of those RF tires, well, out the door they go. that 140 wear just gave it away, not getting into it again.

I drive mainly city, maybe once to NY per year.
I dont speed, dont drive like a maniac and dont track! LOL

Im looking for something that can last me the 3 summers I have left on the lease. And something that holds well under rain... I dont know if this summer is gonna be the same, but last summer it rained at least 3 times a week.

Shoot your ideas...

What I need in size is 225-40-18 and 255-35-18.

Thanks a lot!

shipill · 03-29-2010, 12:03 AM

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric

MechUT · 03-29-2010, 09:51 AM

Hankook Ventus V12 EVO have some good reviews, and should cost $800 to $1000 all in (depending on size), delivered to you door in Canada.

jaxxx · 03-29-2010, 09:56 AM

i have the EVOs, its ok.. Id get something else.

FUTBiM · 03-29-2010, 10:08 AM

Michelin PS2, with no doubts. Friend has it on his Cayman, I drove it a long week-end and even if the tires we're worn (4-5/32) i was nowhere near slipping... even with light rain.

Treadwear is 220 I believe.. so depending on how much you drive... can't really recommend a tire that has longevity and max performance.

BDMBimmer · 03-29-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shipill

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric

+1

who's ur daddy? · 03-29-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUTBiM

Michelin PS2, with no doubts. Friend has it on his Cayman, I drove it a long week-end and even if the tires we're worn (4-5/32) i was nowhere near slipping... even with light rain.

Treadwear is 220 I believe.. so depending on how much you drive... can't really recommend a tire that has longevity and max performance.

Personally love the PS2, but OP doesn't need this extreme summer tire... he just needs it for city use, no tracking and no speeding and the occasional long distance trip... PS2 would be overkill...

e92phreak · 03-29-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MechUT

Hankook Ventus V12 EVO have some good reviews, and should cost $800 to $1000 all in (depending on size), delivered to you door in Canada.

+1 on the Hankook Ventus V12 Evos.

Best deal out there. They are rated 2nd with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 as the benchmark

The Dunlop Direzzas were rated #1 but the tires cost significantly more.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...12_evo_page_10

sathees siva · 03-29-2010, 11:13 AM

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric.

Compare the prices with the following web site:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do

FUTBiM · 03-29-2010, 05:28 PM

My bad, I misread

"I dont speed, dont drive like a maniac and dont track! LOL"

Forget the PS2 not worth it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Personally love the PS2, but OP doesn't need this extreme summer tire... he just needs it for city use, no tracking and no speeding and the occasional long distance trip... PS2 would be overkill...

vince88 · 03-29-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92phreak

+1 on the Hankook Ventus V12 Evos.

Best deal out there. They are rated 2nd with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 as the benchmark

The Dunlop Direzzas were rated #1 but the tires cost significantly more.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...12_evo_page_10

I'm puzzled, on tirerack, they seem to be the cheapest ones.

jasonintoronto · 03-29-2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shipill

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric

+1 but with your driving you can probably drop to a lower performance rated tire and not really have a problem. it'd probably give you a more comfortable ride too.

vince88 · 03-29-2010, 05:50 PM

Thank you so much for your help guys.

it's pretty even with between the Evos and the Eagle F1 asymmetric.

Any of these 2 sets would cost me less than only 2 rear potenzas from the stealership.
So that already has me breathing a little better.

I can get a discount from tirerack, so the Evos would cost me around 600 shipped and everything.

There was a warning notice saying that they could be giving a harsher ride.
Would it be harsher than those potenzas RFTs I have now?
In my mind, the noise and the harshness is kinda hard to beat right now! LOL

Keep shooting your ideas!

THanks again!

ryanful · 03-30-2010, 12:30 PM

Try Conti ExtremeContact DWS

Long tread life.
All-Season: super good in rain!
Top reviewed A/S tire
and cheap too!

02themax · 03-30-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanful

Try Conti ExtremeContact DWS

Long tread life.
All-Season: super good in rain!
Top reviewed A/S tire
and cheap too!

I'm on the fence between the Continental Exremecontact DW, Eagle F1's and Hankook Ventus Evo's. Any one have experience with the new conti's?

who's ur daddy? · 03-30-2010, 12:49 PM

I don't know about the current generation Goodyear F1's, but the old generation had a very stiff sidewall. Better ride than RFT, but still harsh in my books. The trade off is razor sharp transitions.

Personally, I loved the ride of the Toyo T1s better. More supple and comfy. Not as good dry grip for sure, but very little jaw jarring when going over potholes.

vince88 · 03-30-2010, 08:37 PM

Okay, so I've read and read on tirerack between both tires suggested.

I think I'll go with the Evos. I'm placing my order tonight.

Hoping it's gonna last me the 3 summers I have left on the car.

Thanks again for all the help guys!
All that knowledge in one place!

Will keep you updated on first hand impressions!

02themax · 03-30-2010, 08:58 PM

Let us know how they work out for you. I just ordered the Conti Extreme DW, hope I made the right choice...

FUTBiM · 03-30-2010, 10:05 PM

Send the tires to FreeportForwarding just accross the lacolle border, save taxes and shipping fees (compared to shipping to canada). get them installed in plattsburgh and dont pay duties neither when you come back.

Of course ditch the old tires.

normancw · 03-31-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince88

I can get a discount from tirerack, so the Evos would cost me around 600 shipped and everything.

There was a warning notice saying that they could be giving a harsher ride.
Would it be harsher than those potenzas RFTs I have now?
In my mind, the noise and the harshness is kinda hard to beat right now! LOL

I just replaced my RFTs with Evos today. I'm waiting for them to break in before cornering hard enough to compare handling, but so far, the ride is MUCH better than the Potenza RFTs.

KkSc · 03-31-2010, 09:34 PM

Pirelli P6

jasonintoronto · 04-01-2010, 01:26 PM

Rft

03-28-2010, 10:37 PM	#1
vince88 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '13 328i Xdrive Sports Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Which tires to buy from tirerack? My rear potenzas are done and I need to change them. My car didnt have the sport pack, so I bought a set of 162's with tires. Now that I need to change them, and I saw the price of those RF tires, well, out the door they go. that 140 wear just gave it away, not getting into it again. I drive mainly city, maybe once to NY per year. I dont speed, dont drive like a maniac and dont track! LOL Im looking for something that can last me the 3 summers I have left on the lease. And something that holds well under rain... I dont know if this summer is gonna be the same, but last summer it rained at least 3 times a week. Shoot your ideas... What I need in size is 225-40-18 and 255-35-18. Thanks a lot!
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03-29-2010, 12:03 AM	#2
shipill Major 413 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Macan S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
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MechUT Captain 16 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 06 SG 330i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [0.00]	Hankook Ventus V12 EVO have some good reviews, and should cost $800 to $1000 all in (depending on size), delivered to you door in Canada.
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jaxxx Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	i have the EVOs, its ok.. Id get something else.
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FUTBiM Private First Class 6 Rep 122 Posts Drives: E93 SG SP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MTL iTrader: (1)	Michelin PS2, with no doubts. Friend has it on his Cayman, I drove it a long week-end and even if the tires we're worn (4-5/32) i was nowhere near slipping... even with light rain. Treadwear is 220 I believe.. so depending on how much you drive... can't really recommend a tire that has longevity and max performance.
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03-29-2010, 11:13 AM	#9
sathees siva $~TIVU EMPIRE~$ 124 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric. Compare the prices with the following web site: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do __________________ Retired: 08 E92 335i
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vince88 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '13 328i Xdrive Sports Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Thank you so much for your help guys. it's pretty even with between the Evos and the Eagle F1 asymmetric. Any of these 2 sets would cost me less than only 2 rear potenzas from the stealership. So that already has me breathing a little better. I can get a discount from tirerack, so the Evos would cost me around 600 shipped and everything. There was a warning notice saying that they could be giving a harsher ride. Would it be harsher than those potenzas RFTs I have now? In my mind, the noise and the harshness is kinda hard to beat right now! LOL Keep shooting your ideas! THanks again!
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ryanful Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 16 X5,06 e91 325ix,03 Mini R50 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 xDrive3 ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xiT WAGON [0.00] 2009 BMW 128i Conve ... [0.00]	Try Conti ExtremeContact DWS Long tread life. All-Season: super good in rain! Top reviewed A/S tire and cheap too!
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who's ur daddy? Colonel 135 Rep 2,904 Posts Drives: Canada's first and only 323xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mind Your Own Fkin Business iTrader: (3)	I don't know about the current generation Goodyear F1's, but the old generation had a very stiff sidewall. Better ride than RFT, but still harsh in my books. The trade off is razor sharp transitions. Personally, I loved the ride of the Toyo T1s better. More supple and comfy. Not as good dry grip for sure, but very little jaw jarring when going over potholes. __________________
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vince88 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '13 328i Xdrive Sports Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Okay, so I've read and read on tirerack between both tires suggested. I think I'll go with the Evos. I'm placing my order tonight. Hoping it's gonna last me the 3 summers I have left on the car. Thanks again for all the help guys! All that knowledge in one place! Will keep you updated on first hand impressions!
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02themax Captain 28 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	Let us know how they work out for you. I just ordered the Conti Extreme DW, hope I made the right choice... __________________ E90 335i Sport Package - Logic 7 Sound w/ipod - Bluetooth - Comfort Access - PDC - 19" M3 Reps 275/30 235/35 - Blacklines - 10mil spacers rear, 5mil spacers front - BMW Alarm
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FUTBiM Private First Class 6 Rep 122 Posts Drives: E93 SG SP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MTL iTrader: (1)	Send the tires to FreeportForwarding just accross the lacolle border, save taxes and shipping fees (compared to shipping to canada). get them installed in plattsburgh and dont pay duties neither when you come back. Of course ditch the old tires.
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	Pirelli P6 __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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jasonintoronto Captain 39 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe (sold) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Rft __________________ 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 2007 BMW 335i Coupe (SOLD)
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