Tyres, tyres, tyres... argh!! (BMW e36 328i)

[Craig!]

Right guys, need a little help deciding on what tyres to go for and advice is apreciated. At the moment the car's got Hankook RS2's which are a little low and I don't want to have to waste time in Germany swapping tyres on a track day so going to get a fresh set before going.

However, I can't decide between;

Hankook RS2: £426.00 + Fitting
Kumho V70a: £560.00 + Fitting
Kumho KU31: £264.00 + Fitting

Car's a 328i Sport, now I'd normally discount the KU31's but a friend was running them on the rear of his M3 Evo at Oulton Park and they were great in the wet and dry, so they could be a safe bet for an April 'Ring trip??

[DuncanM]

KU31's are a real performance bargain as they offer excellent wet grip as well as good dry grip. Had them on 3 different cars and like them alot.

I am interested as to how you've found the RS2's on your 328i?

I am soon to be buying new tyres for my Cerb (off the road at the moment) and RS2's are in the mix due to there price and size availability.

Duncan

[crimbo]

Vredestein ultracc sessantas, though it will kill your drifting fun in the wet as they are so grippy

[sniff diesel]

just to throw another choice into the mix, I've been very happy with Toyo T1R's on my E36's, wet or dry. About £295 for 4 delivered from Camskill in a 225/45R17.

Do you run the staggered rears on your 328 or keep the same size all round?

[chrisr29]

How do you find the RS2s? Have a set for my track day car, they seem to be very hard wearing for a track based tyre. Prety grippy as well and the carcass is nice and stiff, gives good precision and feedback.