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My understanding is that 'conti's' are the best all rounder tyre for the e46. Scanning over the various tyres that could be fitted are any almost as good or better? I am not including cheap jack tyres in my query, only tyres that would be sensible for normal road use only, not track use. Thank you.
Thanks for replies, as you may know I am a newbi to the M leaving me with plenty to learn. At the moment my car is fitted with conti tyres, the fronts will need replacing in the Early Summer, the rears are still good for another 5k miles.
Driving style is 'old fart' although my son will no doubt give the car legal workout now and again. So looking for others experiences on differing tyres but I do expect to pay £160 -- £180 each corner.
Thanks again.
Driving style is 'old fart' although my son will no doubt give the car legal workout now and again. So looking for others experiences on differing tyres but I do expect to pay £160 -- £180 each corner.
Thanks again.
MPSS' are £200/each rear, fronts a little less.
Maybe you don't need such a good/expensive tyre if it's pootling along, but then why get the M3 in the first place! Even if you're going to only give it some stick sometimes, you'll be thankful for a good tyre.
I got 8k out of my last rears, but they get a little abuse.
Maybe you don't need such a good/expensive tyre if it's pootling along, but then why get the M3 in the first place! Even if you're going to only give it some stick sometimes, you'll be thankful for a good tyre.
I got 8k out of my last rears, but they get a little abuse.
illmonkey said:
MPSS' are £200/each rear, fronts a little less.
Maybe you don't need such a good/expensive tyre if it's pootling along, but then why get the M3 in the first place! Even if you're going to only give it some stick sometimes, you'll be thankful for a good tyre.
I got 8k out of my last rears, but they get a little abuse.
Cheers, I suppose I think that I drive moderately, the M appealed to me as a car that allows more control to speed.Maybe you don't need such a good/expensive tyre if it's pootling along, but then why get the M3 in the first place! Even if you're going to only give it some stick sometimes, you'll be thankful for a good tyre.
I got 8k out of my last rears, but they get a little abuse.
I mean 70mph in a Morris minor feels like the devils work whilst in the M it's very moderate indeed.
PTF said:
illmonkey said:
Yes! Get some MPSS' on it, you won't regret it.
They don't last long though!
Really? Our M135i left us on 22k miles, still on original MPSS all round, and all with 5mm+ remaining.They don't last long though!
22k with most of the tread left is driving like a pensioner! Must try harder.
Everyone likes to rave about the Super Sport (or the upcoming replacement) and its no doubt good, but i think the competition are catching up. I bought some Sport Contact 6's on the back of this review - http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Michelin-Pilo...
I get the impression that they're as good as MPSS on the road and cost less. On a regularly tracked car maybe the MPSS is a better pick.
I get the impression that they're as good as MPSS on the road and cost less. On a regularly tracked car maybe the MPSS is a better pick.
I was always under the impression that the Michelins lasted longer than the Contis.
Fitted MPSS to my M5 7k miles ago, no discernable wear so far. Recent checkup had them at 6-7mm all round, although it has to be said the car has been mainly used for motorway miles with one 30 min track session.
Fitted MPSS to my M5 7k miles ago, no discernable wear so far. Recent checkup had them at 6-7mm all round, although it has to be said the car has been mainly used for motorway miles with one 30 min track session.
Shaoxter said:
I was always under the impression that the Michelins lasted longer than the Contis.
Fitted MPSS to my M5 7k miles ago, no discernable wear so far. Recent checkup had them at 6-7mm all round.
On the VXR8, the MPSS definitely are wearing better than the Contis that came stock. The MPS4S that are replacing the MPSS are supposed to be even better.Fitted MPSS to my M5 7k miles ago, no discernable wear so far. Recent checkup had them at 6-7mm all round.
I've just put some Michelin PS4's on the 125i and they have been an utter revelation - grippy, fairly quiet, infinitely more comfortable than the Potenza runflats I too off, and wet grip is superb.
Highly recommended.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2016-Auto-Exp...
Highly recommended.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2016-Auto-Exp...
PTF said:
illmonkey said:
Yes! Get some MPSS' on it, you won't regret it.
They don't last long though!
Really? Our M135i left us on 22k miles, still on original MPSS all round, and all with 5mm+ remaining.They don't last long though!
HappyMidget said:
Man alive!!!! That is some positive review, just enough time left in my front tyres to be able to read real world use reviews come the Spring. Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff