Best tyres for E39 M5 ('98)

[D15]

Recommendations please - very best tyres, in peoples' opinions; car is used hard, including delimited runs on German m'ways, plus fun on the twisty bits. Thanks for your contributions.

[CarbonBlackM5]

Im in need of some new rears too, amazing how the prices have shot up.

Im on Conti Sports at the moment and they seem to offer good grip.

[///Mike]

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetrics for me.

I remember evo doing a tyre test a few years ago and they came out as the clear winner.

I run them on my 135 and they are brilliant in all weather (apart from the cold) and offer a very comfortable ride at the same time.

[M5Tom]

Ultracs for me as well all round.......I've been seriously impressed. Much better than P Zero Rossos and Goodyears......Potenza's are good too though but really hard to find these days.
If you've got the money though, it's got to be Michelin PS2/3's

[fluffnik]

B10 rather than ///M5...

Michelin PS2, always.

[PeterNem]

ContiSport Contacts, PS2s or Eagle F1s are all decent.

[MattOz]

Conti Sport Contact 3's are great on the E39. I'm certain Neil will attest. Think I paid about £680 for all 4, fitted.

[neiljohnson]

Michelin always, brother in laws was much better on ps2's than the goodyears that are on it now.

[broster]

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetrics for me too

[fluffnik]

olly22n said:

fluffnik said:

B10 rather than ///M5...

Michelin PS2, always.

O/t
Whats the diagnosis?

The tyres are great on Autobahn or Alp.













...and the head gaskets whilst somewhat eroded hadn't actually failed.

Ho hum.

[fluffnik]

olly22n said:

So, thats good news. Right?

Yes.

Still need new head gaskets due to checking the old ones though...

[fluffnik]

olly22n said:

What was causing the problem then?

Leak leading to airlock is the best fit theory.

[cosworth330]

Another vote for Goodyear Asymetrics.

Simon.

[bramley]

Just put 2 Contisport 3's on the back of mine, £451 fitted.

[retreat]

PS2's

£210 (all inc) fitted round the corner from me

I was chuffed with that price considering some prices-

I love the (big chain) attitude-

"Could you tell me how much a PS2 is please"

Certainly, tap tap tap... £297 fitted!

WHAT!!!!

"So how much have you been quoted then?"

Well much nearer to £200

OK, £260 then....

Just give me the lowest price first- It'll save a load of grief...