F30 3-Series Tyre Choices

[Clivey]

Hi all, I need a new set of tyres for my F30 3-Series. It's an M-Sport on the standard passive suspension and staggered 18"s, currently running Bridgestone Potenza S001 runflats, which seem to have lasted quite well.

Before I order another set of the same, are there any similarly-priced alternatives that are worth looking at? I'm especially interested if they improve the ride, as although this car's much better than some other cars on "sports" suspension, it can still feel a little bit too firm on some of the atrocious urban roads we have nowadays.

Thanks for any help!

[Clivey]

Thanks everyone for the recommendations. Thankfully we ordered the car with 18"s so the ride is not bad at all but I do know from other cars we've had that tyre choice can make quite a difference.

Camskill seem to have the cheapest prices I've seen so far, although their website isn't the clearest. I'll have a play and see what I can find. I'm not sure about switching to non-runflats as depending on our usage, the car might be handed back to BMW with it's next set of tyres still on it.

[Clivey]

gizlaroc said:

Take them off the car with at least 3mm on remaining, then put them back on come hand back time.

Unfortunately it's too late for that. - The current tyres need changing ASAP as they've quite suddenly worn the outside edges quite badly (apparently common on modern BMWs).

[Clivey]

gizlaroc said:

I presume he means nearly down to the cords?

As Pica says, you may be fine. Post pics of the wear.

They've quickly gone from looking normal to this:



As you can see, they're not down to the wear indicator in the centre yet but the outside has just disappeared. The car has continued to drive completely normally. If anything, the pressures may have been a little low from time to time. - It's my wife's car and she has about a 33 mile (each way) commute. Recent weather and the dark mornings & evenings have meant it's not had as much attention as it would in the summer.

[Clivey]

Alextodrive said:

Check out Costco’s current deal on Goodyear’s (assuming you’re a member). It’s £80 off a set of 4x 18” tyres. They fill the tyres with nitrogen, 5 year warranty they provide themselves. Have used them plenty and they’ve always done a good job.

Edited by Alextodrive on Friday 21st February 19:01

Have had a look on their website. - That seems to be the best deal on equivalent tyres and there's a Costco only a couple of miles away so I'll see if I can get it booked in. Thanks everyone.