E39 tyre advice

[LaSource]

Hi, my M5 currently has PS2 fronts and PS3 rears. However the rear PS3s need replacing, the fronts are fine. The car only gets used for mundane road journeys - nothing extravagent in terms of performance driving.

Usually I would advocate all same tyres all round but a misunderstanding at a previous garage led to current mix match. I also find the PS3 'not a good looking tyre' (I know - silly point but they look like tractor wheels with the tread high on the sides)

I could just replace the rear with a new set of PS3s. I believe they may not be available in right sizes for the front anyway.

Alternatively, I could take the opportunity to replace all four with the same brand.

What are the current recommended tyres for this car?
My tyre place has suggested the following models:
- PS3 as stated
- Dunlop SP01
- Eagle F1

Thanks.

[nick1275]

I got mine with goodyears which seemed fine, replaced them with ps3's a couple of months ago and certainly prefer the feel of them. Wet grip seems far better than the goodyears too.

[RichardM5]

Michelin Pilot Super Sport, much better than the PS3 and the real replacement for the PS2.

Initially they were not available in the 275/35 18 needed for the E39 M5, only the USA, but they are available now.

[LaSource]

Excellent - thanks for that. I had not realise that Super sports were available in E39 M5 sizes.
A full set ordered for the weekend...they were actually slightly cheaper than PS3s...!

[Patrick Bateman]

You won't regret it.

[POORCARDEALER]

Have Vredstein Ultra Sessantas on mine, they are excellent

[csampo]

PSS on mine, excellent tyres.

[TheAngryDog]

POORCARDEALER said:

Have Vredstein Ultra Sessantas on mine, they are excellent

I couldn't get them when I ordered tyres in September, only the vortis which tbh haven't disappointed.