E36 328i - which tyres?

[zoidberg]

I would describe most of my driving as "spirited A- and B- road" with the odd motorway. Anyone suggest a decent set of tyres (car is on the original split rim alloys).

Thanks.

[ironictwist]

Ooo i need to know this too actually. Considering my commute is the exact thing mentioned above!

[derin100]

Michelin

[neil_bolton]

My choice: (however by fourtune due to an ability to obtain PS2's very cheaply)

Front: Michelin Pilot Sport II's - recommended by almost everyone who's used them
Rear: Marshall KU17's - based on the same technology as F1's etc - Silica tech - but much cheaper.

I seriously rate the above setup, and seem to last very well.

[zoidberg]

Thanks chaps, I shall investigate prices at my local fitting emporium.

[M3John]

derin100 said:

Michelin

^^^^^ What Derin said.

Mine came as new from BMW with these and it's all it'll ever wear.

Derin, did notice the `Square Rigger` in one of the BMW mags. Have been meaning to drop you a call. Will do soon matey if thats ok.

M3J.

[zoidberg]

M3John said:

derin100 said:

Michelin

^^^^^ What Derin said.

Mine came as new from BMW with these and it's all it'll ever wear.

Derin, did notice the `Square Rigger` in one of the BMW mags. Have been meaning to drop you a call. Will do soon matey if thats ok.

M3J.

Is that the Pilot Sport 2s that Neil mentions?

[M3John]

zoidberg said:

M3John said:

derin100 said:

Michelin

^^^^^ What Derin said.

Mine came as new from BMW with these and it's all it'll ever wear.

Derin, did notice the `Square Rigger` in one of the BMW mags. Have been meaning to drop you a call. Will do soon matey if thats ok.

M3J.

Is that the Pilot Sport 2s that Neil mentions?

Yes mate they are Pilot sport's....just been out to have a double check and it doesn't say on the sidewall `Pilot Sport2` so i'm assuming that it's the Mk1's on there.

[INCUBUS]

Just noticed they are 225/45R17 on the front and 245/40R17 on the rear. Buying four of the same is cheaper - could I put 245/40R17s all round? Would it affect the handling? Or should I stick with the stock set up?

Cheers/

[INCUBUS]

Yep, on the standard BBS split rims so staggered sounds like the way forward.

Thanks.