What tires are on your E89?

[Vintage]

PSS!

[BugsBunny]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4RIDER

Has anyone had any experience with these various tire brands.
Comparing the Continental DW and Michelin PSS as a base and top performer compared to Pirelli, Kumho and Yokohama tires?
All are Max Summer Performance tires and NOT all Season for apples to apples comparison.

Interested in ride comfort, LOW tire noise and grip, then I will look at cost, warranty etc.

LOW tire noise is not PSS. Bridgestone RE760 Sport = lower noise than PSS. And I suspect than the RE960/970 Sport would be the same.
Bridgestone is not in your list though

[whf_09]

Continental Csc5 225 40 18 255 35 18
Pss 235 35 19。265 30 19

[DKZTT]

+1 on PSS

[COOLZ4]

The 19" PSS made all the difference I was looking for. It now drives like it should and is a much smoother ride.

[doomito]

I'm looking to replace the crappy OEM BRIDGESTONE RE050 and I want to stay on RUN FLAT (I travel a lot). Bridgestone S001 or RE960AS POLE POSITION RFT? Any advice on that?

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by doomito

I'm looking to replace the crappy OEM BRIDGESTONE RE050 and I want to stay on RUN FLAT (I travel a lot). Bridgestone S001 or RE960AS POLE POSITION RFT? Any advice on that?

RE960AS is all-season. Instant pass in my books. Go with summer and winter tires if you need the winter capabilities.

[jake169]

I am thinking of staying in the run-flat world. Any input on the Pirelli P Zero Run Flat Max summer performance for summer. I am looking ot get a less harsh and little quieter ride.

Thanks,
Jake.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by jake169

I am thinking of staying in the run-flat world. Any input on the Pirelli P Zero Run Flat Max summer performance for summer. I am looking ot get a less harsh and little quieter ride.

Thanks,
Jake.

I had good luck switching from 19" RFT to 18" RFT. It helped the harshness a lot!

You may also want to try those "generation 3" RFT like Contisportcontact 5. I have those on my 335 and they are more comfortable and quieter than what came on the z4

[doomito]

I'm struggling to find good tires down here in Argentina. What you can actually buy are:

RUN FLAT:
1. the OEM POTENZA RE050 which is understand is well known for a crappy tire
2. continental sport contact 2 SSR (which I also understand is an old tire)
3. pirelli pzero / pzero rosso

NON RUN FLAT:
4. HP PRIMACY HP, which I understand is not a sport tire
5. pilot sport old generation PS2
6. continental sport contact 3
7. dunlop sp sport maxx or dunlop direzza
8. pirelli pzero / pzero rosso
9. maybe some Yokohama

What do you think guys is my best choice? I use the car 90% of the time on the road, high speed, never snow. I favor good grip and handling.

[taranfx]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Continental Extreme Contact DWS
F 245/30/20
R 295/25/20

Great price, great handling in dry at that width. Gets a little promiscuous when wet.

I'd give it a 8.5/10

I'm going for same 19" Continentals. How's the ride quality?

[Nkc]

Originally Posted by taranfx

I'm going for same 19" Continentals. How's the ride quality?

Wow, 4+ year old thread.

I recall it riding just fine back then.

[Lurcher]

Originally Posted by doomito

3. pirelli pzero /

Got these on wifeys x3 - good tire

[svetlik123]

Originally Posted by Nkc

Continental Extreme Contact DWS
F 245/30/20
R 295/25/20

Great price, great handling in dry at that width. Gets a little promiscuous when wet.

I'd give it a 8.5/10

+1 for the Continental Extreme Contact DWS ..... great tire, but I'd put them at #2 right behind the PSS's. Found a set on-sale last time replaced and I'd use them again as long as they're on-sale. If not, I'd go back to PSS's.

[laine_bmw]

Bringing back this old thread. I have a couple basic questions - just hoping to get some advice.

We just got a 2014 35i M Sport and are thinking of changing out the tires for comfort. Looks like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires are the most recommended/highly rated - though we are open to other suggestions if you have them.

Our current tires are:
F: 225/40-18
R: 255/35-18

I see some folks replaced their tires with 19s or with wider tires. I hope these aren't dumb questions - but how does a wider or larger tire fit on the same rim? What does going with a bigger tire do for the ride? What's the advantage?

Any specific recommendations?

thanks in advance for your advice!

[XB12R]

Anybody have feedback on the best rain tire? Subtropical rain storms down here all summer and the streets and roads are a combination of sea shells, a bit of gravel and tar that they call asphalt. Traction control and anti lock brakes help a little.
I'll be up sizing from the 17" OEM POTENZA RE050's on the wife's car to some 19" staggers. I've had good luck with Hankook Ventus on some of my other rides and I'm leaning towards another set for the Z4, but they were a lot heavier vehicles.

[Crazy8]

Originally Posted by XB12R

Anybody have feedback on the best rain tire? Subtropical rain storms down here all summer and the streets and roads are a combination of sea shells, a bit of gravel and tar that they call asphalt. Traction control and anti lock brakes help a little.
I'll be up sizing from the 17" OEM POTENZA RE050's on the wife's car to some 19" staggers. I've had good luck with Hankook Ventus on some of my other rides and I'm leaning towards another set for the Z4, but they were a lot heavier vehicles.

I'm running Michelin Pilot 4s tires and not only are the AMAZING in the dry but they are darn good in the wet too. I had the ventus V12s on my old 8 series and got caught in a few heavy rain storms and those performed pretty well. The Michelins are superior in both wet and dry though.

[MagicVioletZ1]

Michelin Pilot 4S 255/19 front, 285/20 rear.

[Super Spartan]

Just bought a second hand 2014 E89 but the tires needed changing so I got the Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP (RUNFLAT). Still didn't drive the car yet though to give my impressions on them as I dropped it off at a BMW Specialist garage as it needs oil change + brake fluid change + repairing some rim scratches

[Seaice]

Ditched the run flats for all-season DWS 06s. Love the ride and quietness. 265/30R19 rear, 235,40R18 front

[cwluther]

Yokohama Advan Sport V105 / Great Handling and Fee
Replaced the Bridgestone RFT's

2013 Z4 sDrive 3.5is