BMW 7 series - tyres

[GF1971]

Can anyone recommend a good budget or mid-range tyre for a 10 y.o. 7 series??

I was thinking Toyo's but can't get them on all 4 wheels due to different sizing (275/35 R20 and 245/40 R20).

The more I have looked, the more confused I get regarding selection.

I found Rotalla's (which rate at C B 71) to fit all 4, but I'm guessing I need to avoid budgets on a 7 series.

Any help/guidance appreciated.

[Krikkit]

Kumho PS71s come in both sizes at sensible money, I really rate them as a mid-range option. There's also the Hankook Ventus K127 for a bit more, but again fantastic tyres.

[sherman]

For those sizes are the brand names significantly different price wise?

Just wait there will be a sale on for buy 4 get 1 free at blackcircles or such like soon.

[JakeT]

Krikkit said:

Kumho PS71s come in both sizes at sensible money, I really rate them as a mid-range option. There's also the Hankook Ventus K127 for a bit more, but again fantastic tyres.

I ran PS71s some years ago and was happy with them. Slightly higher wear than I’d like but otherwise did well.

[GF1971]

sherman said:

For those sizes are the brand names significantly different price wise?

Just wait there will be a sale on for buy 4 get 1 free at blackcircles or such like soon.

Budgets (i.e. Rotalla's) - £100 each, Mid Range (Nankang or Kumho) - £160 each and Premium (Bridgeston etc) - £220 each, so swing is roughly £500 from top to bottom price range. I only do 6K miles per annum also.

[sherman]

GF1971 said:

sherman said:

For those sizes are the brand names significantly different price wise?

Just wait there will be a sale on for buy 4 get 1 free at blackcircles or such like soon.

Budgets (i.e. Rotalla's) - £100 each, Mid Range (Nankang or Kumho) - £160 each and Premium (Bridgeston etc) - £220 each, so swing is roughly £500 from top to bottom price range. I only do 6K miles per annum also.

You didnt buy a 10 year old 7 seriesfor shed money. You expected to have to pay out for consumables. Anything less than midrange tyres will put future buyers off. If you scrimped there. What else did you cut back on in maintenance.

[E-bmw]

They are the only thing keeping the car on "the black stuff" get proper tyres, they are only one of 2 things that should never be scrimped on.

Brakes are the other BTW.

[GF1971]

There won’t be a future buyer, I won’t be selling the car. I know little or nothing about tyres and was looking for guidance, to know what the difference between the categories so I can consider best value for me.

[craigjm]

E-bmw said:

They are the only thing keeping the car on "the black stuff" get proper tyres, they are only one of 2 things that should never be scrimped on.

Brakes are the other BTW.

This.

[GF1971]

Surely budget tyres are manufactured to keep cars on the road?? If not why make them??
I assume the consensus is to avoid the Rotallas then 🤣

[TwinKam]

'Budgets' are a false economy, they often don't even stay round. They are sold purely for scrimpers who know nothing, and care even less. And for putting on a car that you are selling that afternoon.
'Mid range', on the other hand are often great tyres, but without having to contribute towards the massive promotion budgets of the 'bling' tyres.
AIMHO

[GF1971]

I’m now between Kumho PS71s on all 4 wheels or a mix of Nankang and Toyo Proxes Sport.

[GF1971]

TwinKam said:

'Budgets' are a false economy, they often don't even stay round. They are sold purely for scrimpers who know nothing, and care even less. And for putting on a car that you are selling that afternoon.
'Mid range', on the other hand are often great tyres, but without having to contribute towards the massive promotion budgets of the 'bling' tyres.
AIMHO

So I guess Rotallas are s**t despite some positive online reviews. Thanks for your honest feedback.

[craigjm]

GF1971 said:

So I guess Rotallas are s**t despite some positive online reviews. Thanks for your honest feedback.

The problem with online reviews is you don’t know what they are comparing things to. Same with tripadvisor etc.

[ATM]

GF1971 said:

Surely budget tyres are manufactured to keep cars on the road?? If not why make them??
I assume the consensus is to avoid the Rotallas then ??

If you have never driven a car with budget tyres then trust me you dont want to.

Why do they make them - to compete on price. If you only care about price you will buy budget.

Lots of these are bought by people who dont care or just dont really notice. If you only ever drive like miss daisy you might not notice how bad they are but I doubt it.

Rubbish tyres have almost no grip compared to good tyres. When I tried a car with cheap tyres it scared me just how bad they were and I refused to drive it again until they were changed. It felt ok in the dry but in the wet it was like driving on marbles. No thanks.