What non-RFT are you running

Dr Stig 2 · 08-23-2011, 01:56 AM

Guys,

The run flats go soon!

What are you running and how do they feel / handle?

I'm keeping the 255/30R19 sizing on the rears (first change out).

Pirelli P Zero

Contis?

Bridgestone RE050 or RE001?

jannisa · 08-23-2011, 03:21 AM

Stay away from contis. The 5p is a bitch to warm up and the sportcontact 3 extra load I currently have have very soft sidewalls and suffer on twisties. There is a new version of "5" launching shortly (not 5p) but leave others test it.
I hear good things about pzero from m3 owners but I didn't like the grip on a mercedes.
Pzero nero is a great choice (yet outdated by current fuel economy technologies or marketing for that matter). It warms up quickly, has great support while cornering and they can last up to 30tkm if you don't slip them (yeah, I know).
Also have a look at the new goodyear f1 asymmetric2, they are supposed to have advanced characteristics compared to nero. I am debating between those two for my dd.
Michelin pilot super sport is another fresh option, you may want to contact Roman@ess who is currently using them to get his opinion.

ZheHbKa · 08-23-2011, 06:12 AM

i had generals on my previous car and they were were good

jparnes1 · 08-23-2011, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Guys,

The run flats go soon!

What are you running and how do they feel / handle?

I'm keeping the 255/30R19 sizing on the rears (first change out).

Pirelli P Zero

Contis?

Bridgestone RE050 or RE001?

I just put on Bridgestone Pole Positions 04. Very highly rated, better tread wear rating than OEM and they're the latest generation of Pole Positions so they'll be around for a while. Very happy with them.

Land_Shark · 08-23-2011, 07:05 AM

I've used on my previous E93 (19"/255/30) Michelin PS2 (Pilot Sport) great tires, very good grip once warmed and handles pretty much hot weather (I live in Hong Kong). the 1 st set I had where Pirelli PZero Nero.. Best wheels I've ever had. One thing I did not like about though, they are noisy!

F87LUV · 08-23-2011, 08:11 AM

Im sticking with my falken fk 452s. Ive heard the Pirellis were overrated though. The last set of tires I bought were Toyos but I prefer the falkens to them even if they are considered inferior.

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6MT4me · 08-23-2011, 11:28 AM

Conti DW's (not DWS), as I drive warm weather all year round. Have Contisport 3's on my M3 which replaced the Michelins and love them also. Took the new Conti's up to North Carolina and did the Blue Ridge Parkway and Tail of the Dragon and they were great both dry and wet, very impressed

ring007 · 08-23-2011, 12:09 PM

AD08s are very good street / light track tires. Use them for rain tires on all my track cars. Going to let my wife take the Z4 to the track in the coming weeks with them. Also bought a set of 18" wheels and Hankook Z214 rcomps for the Z. We'll see if it makes any difference in lap times

RichardC · 08-23-2011, 12:48 PM

I have Continental Extreme Contact DW on my car. 245/30/20 F 295/25/20 R.

fisherman · 08-23-2011, 01:57 PM

Geez- 7 replies and 7 different opinions..... Good thing I have some time before I have to make this decision !

mikeinaustin · 08-23-2011, 02:56 PM

hankook v12 evo k110, higher rated tire than ps2's (which i have also owned multiple sets of). so far, the hankook is a great tire. treadlife is tbd.

Torn · 08-23-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeinaustin

hankook v12 evo k110, higher rated tire than ps2's (which i have also owned multiple sets of). so far, the hankook is a great tire. treadlife is tbd.

Im runnin Hankook v12's as well! They actually surprised me; once broken in they are wonderful!

And for the money, they cant be beat

rmorin49 · 08-23-2011, 07:04 PM

I am running staggered OEM size 18" Yokohama ENVigor All Seasons and love them.

STOOF · 08-23-2011, 07:18 PM

+1 on Hankooks

Bridgestone RE050's SUCKKK

mikeinaustin · 08-23-2011, 08:05 PM

i would say whatever you do, no matter what, don't get rft's again!

vaderone · 08-23-2011, 08:05 PM

Contis DWS. like the ride much better, but agree sidewalls are soft. I guess that is tradeoff for the better ride.

cdeslandes · 08-23-2011, 08:10 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sport on 18" wheels.

Just love them! The car feels and handles so much better.

I use Bridgestone Blizzak RFT on 17" in the winter.

Crazy Bimmer · 08-23-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ring007

AD08s are very good street / light track tires. Use them for rain tires on all my track cars. Going to let my wife take the Z4 to the track in the coming weeks with them. Also bought a set of 18" wheels and Hankook Z214 rcomps for the Z. We'll see if it makes any difference in lap times

I am running AD08s as well. Big fan.

richard in NC · 08-23-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdeslandes

Michelin Pilot Super Sport on 18" wheels.

Just love them! The car feels and handles so much better.

I use Bridgestone Blizzak RFT on 17" in the winter.

How do the Super Sport seem for tread life?

Dr Stig 2 · 08-23-2011, 10:13 PM

THanks for the feedback guys.

Availability here is limited...

Probably sounds like the Pirelli or Goodyears then so far.

cdeslandes · 08-23-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard in NC

How do the Super Sport seem for tread life?

So far no noticeable wear despite a few bouts of very "spirited" driving.
They do have a high treadwear rating.

currytaz · 08-23-2011, 10:26 PM

my Z4 is on Goodyear F1 asymmetric2 for over a year, and my family car C32 AMG is on P-Zero, both cars with 18' wheels. i would say P-Zero has better grip but F1 got quiet & smoother ride.

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jannisa Lieutenant 55 Rep 546 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	Stay away from contis. The 5p is a bitch to warm up and the sportcontact 3 extra load I currently have have very soft sidewalls and suffer on twisties. There is a new version of "5" launching shortly (not 5p) but leave others test it. I hear good things about pzero from m3 owners but I didn't like the grip on a mercedes. Pzero nero is a great choice (yet outdated by current fuel economy technologies or marketing for that matter). It warms up quickly, has great support while cornering and they can last up to 30tkm if you don't slip them (yeah, I know). Also have a look at the new goodyear f1 asymmetric2, they are supposed to have advanced characteristics compared to nero. I am debating between those two for my dd. Michelin pilot super sport is another fresh option, you may want to contact Roman@ess who is currently using them to get his opinion.
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Land_Shark In The Flesh 23 Rep 600 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I've used on my previous E93 (19"/255/30) Michelin PS2 (Pilot Sport) great tires, very good grip once warmed and handles pretty much hot weather (I live in Hong Kong). the 1 st set I had where Pirelli PZero Nero.. Best wheels I've ever had. One thing I did not like about though, they are noisy!
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6MT4me E90 M3 and Z4 35i 28 Rep 61 Posts Drives: M235i cab mineral grey Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	non-RFTs Conti DW's (not DWS), as I drive warm weather all year round. Have Contisport 3's on my M3 which replaced the Michelins and love them also. Took the new Conti's up to North Carolina and did the Blue Ridge Parkway and Tail of the Dragon and they were great both dry and wet, very impressed
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ring007 Major 60 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: GT3RS & Speciale No BMWs now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Iowa iTrader: (13)	AD08s are very good street / light track tires. Use them for rain tires on all my track cars. Going to let my wife take the Z4 to the track in the coming weeks with them. Also bought a set of 18" wheels and Hankook Z214 rcomps for the Z. We'll see if it makes any difference in lap times
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RichardC Sleepy 1 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 e89 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I have Continental Extreme Contact DW on my car. 245/30/20 F 295/25/20 R.
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mikeinaustin First Lieutenant 43 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2010 z4 3.0 crimson red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: austin, tx iTrader: (0)	hankook v12 evo k110, higher rated tire than ps2's (which i have also owned multiple sets of). so far, the hankook is a great tire. treadlife is tbd.
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mikeinaustin First Lieutenant 43 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2010 z4 3.0 crimson red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: austin, tx iTrader: (0)	i would say whatever you do, no matter what, don't get rft's again!
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vaderone New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 3.0 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Contis DWS. like the ride much better, but agree sidewalls are soft. I guess that is tradeoff for the better ride.
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currytaz New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: HongKong iTrader: (0)	my Z4 is on Goodyear F1 asymmetric2 for over a year, and my family car C32 AMG is on P-Zero, both cars with 18' wheels. i would say P-Zero has better grip but F1 got quiet & smoother ride.
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