Best tyres for an E39 528i

[HRG]

As per the title, which tyres suit the 528? I'm running Proxes on the Griff and they seem very good but would they be a bit soft for a car as heavy as the 5? (I'm thinking sidewall flex as opposed to compound)

They seem to be about the cheapest premium brand too, which is nice...

[welwynnick]

I tried various tyres on my E39 with 17's. I settled on Goodyear GSD3 F1's. I don't think you can get away with cheap on BMWs, unlike some other cars.

I'm paranoid about getting tyres that are out-of-round, so they wobble at speed even when they have been perfectly balanced. I think big name tyres are probably the best assurance of this.

Just so long as nobody, anywhere, buys Avon ZZ1s ever again. There ought to be a law against them.

Nick

[HRG]

The Proxes aren't cheap, but they're more cost effective than some of the other brands. I really like how they feel on the Griff.

I'll have a look at those brands and see how they stack up. Currently running Conti Sport Contacts.

[Egbert Nobacon]

anonymous said:

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Camskill do dirt cheap Vredesteins - good tyres too.

[stone-islandV8]

Egbert Nobacon said:

Camskill do dirt cheap Vredesteins - good tyres too.

Vredestein Ultracs are great tyres, used them on the M3,328 and 535 and the 540 will have em on when it somes time to renew.

[CommanderJameson]

Marangoni Versos on my 528i (16 inch style 33 wheels). Decent enough wet and dry.

[sparks87]

CommanderJameson said:

Marangoni Versos on my 528i (16 inch style 33 wheels). Decent enough wet and dry.

I hope you wouldn't mind me asking where you got those from and how much they were? Its just I have exactly the same wheels as yours and would like to know a decent place to get replacements when needed

[CommanderJameson]

sparks87 said:

CommanderJameson said:

Marangoni Versos on my 528i (16 inch style 33 wheels). Decent enough wet and dry.

I hope you wouldn't mind me asking where you got those from and how much they were? Its just I have exactly the same wheels as yours and would like to know a decent place to get replacements when needed

Teesdale Tyre Centre, 70 sheets per corner fitted and balanced.

[Job38]

Another vote for Falken 452 !

[HRG]

When you're voting for tyres, what are you voting for?

High speed stability?

Overall grip?

Wear rate?

Noise?

price?

Something else?

I'm just getting a feel for the reasons why people rate the tyres they use.

[duff]

I don't think you need to ask what tyres best suit your car, instead what tyres best suit your needs/priorities.

Best grip in the dry/wet
Handling
Wear rate
Noise
Price

Have a look here: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk

Edited by duff on Monday 17th November 12:18