Tyre Loading for 2006 E91 335i

[survivalist]

Bit confused on this one, so any help appreciated.

I need to replace the front tyres on my 335i Estate soon. Currently have Sport Contact 3 on the rears. Seems the logical replacement is Sport Contact 5, which I'm happy with. However, different websites seem to show different recommendations for load rating. Some show 88 and some show 92. The ones that suggest car brand show the 92's as Audi & Mercedes and 88 as BMW.

Anyone know what is correct? Or what difference the load rating would make from a grip/performance perspective?

Thanks
S

[AlwynMike]

Don't worry about it as long as you don't go below the loading figure recommended.
The 92 may be a little heavier but shouldn't make any noticeable difference to the E91
I've had 92 and 94 on my E91 335d with no issues. The main reason for getting the higher load figure - they were cheaper!!

[helix402]

Have a look in your handbook or on the tyre sticker in the drivers door aperture.

[Swervin_Mervin]

It's 88fr and 90r on the E91 on 18s. But that will be with RFTs. I've generally gone for the Extra Load option on non-RFTs.

I'm about to order two new fronts myself and will be gonig for the GY Eagle F1 GSD3 with has a load rating of 92 on the front. By contrast the GSD2 version in RFT is an 88.

Edited by Swervin_Mervin on Tuesday 7th November 12:39

[DVandrews]

I was advised by Birds to use the 92 rated SC5s when they fitted their suspension to my 335i.

Dave

[helix402]

Sport Contact 5s do everything well apart from tyre life. I haven’t measured mileage but my rear ones (E46 330d) wear very rapidly. (Normal driving, I am not a drift king).

[Swervin_Mervin]

Funny - I can't stand Contis. Noisy, poor grip in cold conditions, and devoid of feel. And I've always found they wear too well, which would fit with poor grip and noise as it suggests a harder compound.

Will be glad to get rid of the ones on the front of our 125i.

[survivalist]

Thanks everyone, looks like 92 it is. Seem to be more readily available and cheaper. Not had experience of the Sport Contact 5, but the 3's that are on there now seem to be pretty good. No issues with cold weather grip that I've noticed.

[survivalist]

DVandrews said:

I was advised by Birds to use the 92 rated SC5s when they fitted their suspension to my 335i.

Dave

If you don't mind me asking how old is your 335i and how many miles had it done when you had the suspension kit fitted. I've be mulling over a suspension refresh but can't decide if it's worth it on a 10 year old car. Especially as I'm guessing that on top of the suspension package I'd be looking at new drop links and bushes, so adding considerably to the cost.

On the other hand I already have the Antiroll bars and Quafe Diff ...

[DVandrews]

survivalist said:

If you don't mind me asking how old is your 335i and how many miles had it done when you had the suspension kit fitted. I've be mulling over a suspension refresh but can't decide if it's worth it on a 10 year old car. Especially as I'm guessing that on top of the suspension package I'd be looking at new drop links and bushes, so adding considerably to the cost.

On the other hand I already have the Antiroll bars and Quafe Diff ...

It was 3 years old when the upgrade was done and had 22,000 miles on it, Quaife diff was one at the same time. If the car is a keeper then I would go for it, but it isn’t cheap.

Dave