Tire Choices - 330i

SteveM · 04-14-2005, 10:17 AM

Well, it's time to replace the tires on the 330i. The originals were ContiSports - I had replaced the rear set once at 16K miles and now only 12K miles later they are gone again (or nearly gone). The fronts still have 35-40% tread left.

I am considering the following tires:

Michelin PS2
Bridgestone RE750
Bridgestone S03

I don't particularly care much about wet performance here in sunny SoCal. I'd like to get more than 12-16K out of tires without sacrificing too much in performance. I don't auto-x or plan to any time soon.

I'm leaning towards the RE750 with the PS2 second (the RE750 has a rebate and are about $150 less total than the PS2).

Are there other tires I should be considering?

Any tires to avoid?

TD · 04-14-2005, 10:19 AM

I grew to hate the S03s. Massive tramlining.

nate · 04-14-2005, 10:22 AM

Get the PS2s, they kick ass.

bren · 04-14-2005, 10:23 AM

Kuhmo MX, BFG KD, Falken Sport (or whatever they call it now)

Hankook also seems to be making a big push into the market.

TD · 04-14-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nate

Get the PS2s, they kick ass.

I currently have the PS2s and think they are great. But one of the things I really like about them is their performance in the wet. And Steve is indicating that that doesn't matter much to him as it never rains in SoCal.

TD · 04-14-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

Kuhmo MX, BFG KD, Falken Sport (or whatever they call it now)

Hankook also seems to be making a big push into the market.

I had the Kumho MXs on my car for a couple thousand miles and pulled them because they scared the sh*t out of me. I autoxed with them once and they basically melted. And they were awful in rain.

BahnBaum · 04-14-2005, 10:33 AM

I just put Toyo T-1s's on my e46. So far I'm pretty pleased.

Alex

rumatt · 04-14-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

Kuhmo MX, BFG KD, Falken Sport (or whatever they call it now)

Why would you want those tires for the street?

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Originally Posted by SteveM

I don't auto-x or plan to any time soon.

rumatt · 04-14-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TD

I had the Kumho MXs on my car for a couple thousand miles and pulled them because they scared the sh*t out of me. I autoxed with them once and they basically melted. And they were awful in rain.

I never understood what happend with you and the MX. I've never tried them, but SCCA National's has plenty of folks using the MX, and they're known for thriving when hot.

bren · 04-14-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rumatt

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Originally Posted by bren

Kuhmo MX, BFG KD, Falken Sport (or whatever they call it now)

Why would you want those tires for the street?

Because they are the best dry weather tires.

04-14-2005, 10:17 AM	#1
SteveM Car Smitten Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2003 330i 6sp SP no sunrf! Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA Posts: 707	Tire Choices - 330i Well, it's time to replace the tires on the 330i. The originals were ContiSports - I had replaced the rear set once at 16K miles and now only 12K miles later they are gone again (or nearly gone). The fronts still have 35-40% tread left. I am considering the following tires: Michelin PS2 Bridgestone RE750 Bridgestone S03 I don't particularly care much about wet performance here in sunny SoCal. I'd like to get more than 12-16K out of tires without sacrificing too much in performance. I don't auto-x or plan to any time soon. I'm leaning towards the RE750 with the PS2 second (the RE750 has a rebate and are about $150 less total than the PS2). Are there other tires I should be considering? Any tires to avoid? __________________ =Steve=

04-14-2005, 10:22 AM	#3
nate Oh, are they? Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: S4 Location: H-town Posts: 10,270	Get the PS2s, they kick ass. __________________ "People keep saying I'm crazy as hell, but sooner or later they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about." - Charles Barkley

04-14-2005, 10:19 AM	#2
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	I grew to hate the S03s. Massive tramlining.

04-14-2005, 10:23 AM	#4
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Kuhmo MX, BFG KD, Falken Sport (or whatever they call it now) Hankook also seems to be making a big push into the market.

04-14-2005, 10:33 AM	#7
BahnBaum Tilting Rocinante Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 6,244	I just put Toyo T-1s's on my e46. So far I'm pretty pleased. Alex