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BMW 3-Series Tires and Wheels

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Re: Replacement tires by jasond
Aug 07, 2007 (10:25 am)
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I have a 2003 BMW 330xi without the sports package. It has about 14,000 miles on it. It came equipped with Continental ContiTouring Contact CV95 tires (205/50R 17 93V). I have been satisfied with the ride. The tires have not worn too well, however, and the dealer recommends replacing them with the same tire now (i.e. after about 4 years). When I have looked up reviews at Discount Tire and Tire Rack most buyers have found that these tires (i.e. the Continentals) don't wear well, as has been my experience. The Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S Tire is very well reviewed by buyers. Tire Rack offers it for the BMW, but Discount Tire does not even list it for the BMW. My BMW dealership states that the Michelin is not a recommended tire for my 330xi and that I might not be satisfied with how it runs on the car despite all the good reviews with other vehicles. Does anyone have any thoughts on this matter? Should I stay with the original tire that came with the car i.e. the Continentals or try a Michelin or any other tire that you can recommend? Thanks
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Re: Replacement tires [jasond] by circlew
Aug 07, 2007 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: jasond (Aug 07, 2007 10:25 am)

You do not need RFT's so that is a good thing. Your Michelin's are good but IMO, the Kumho Ecsta ASX looks like a tire that can save you $74 per tire and are rated very good.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: Replacement tires [jasond] by rromea
Aug 07, 2007 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: jasond (Aug 07, 2007 10:25 am)

I have a 2004 330i with performance package. 18 in wheels. After doing considerable research on Tirerack, decided on Kumho ecsta to replace the aging rear tires. Fronts are Fuzion ZR1. No regrets so far, but I've put less than 5000 miles on them. Decided based on price and that they're rated all-season, not summer.
 
It would also help to know that I do not push these tires to their limit. Superb wet traction and low cabin noise in my experience.
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Re: Replacement tires for 2003 BMWxi [jasond] by kyfdx HOST
Aug 07, 2007 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: jasond (Aug 07, 2007 10:25 am)

Any major brand, V-rated all-season non-runflat tire should be appropriate for your car, if it is in the stock size.
 
Unless the Michelin tire you are considering is a run-flat tire, or has a lower speed rating, there should be no issues. It is possible that your dealer is just trying to sell you what they have access to.
 
regards,
kyfdx
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2006 330i w/SP needs new tires-advice needed! by danmcc
Aug 14, 2007 (8:47 am)
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I am a first time BMW owner and have a 2006 330i w/sports package (love it!), currently with original RFT tires (Bridgestone Potenza RE050A). I managed to get 30K miles out of them! The car is in for service at the local dealer and I have been advised that new tires are needed. I received a bit of sticker shock when getting pricing on same replacement tires. Since I drive 25-30K miles per year, I am looking for a more economical tire but without sacrificing too much performance and ride quality. I have read all of the posts relating to this but I have not come away with a clear cut option on alternative tires. Assuming I move away from the RFT, can the forum provide me some guidance on tire selection to a novice. Thank you in advance!
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Re: 2006 330i w/SP needs new tires-advice needed! [danmcc] by roadburner
Aug 14, 2007 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: danmcc (Aug 14, 2007 8:47 am)

Tire Rack is your friend. They list 18 sets of Summer performance tires for your car- with prices ranging from $600-$1200 a set. My picks would be the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, and the Pirelli PZero Nero. If wet weather grip isn't a priority The Dunlop Direzza DZ101 would be a great choice, and at $554/set it's also a terrific value.
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Re: 2006 330i w/SP needs new tires-advice needed! [danmcc] by shipo
Aug 14, 2007 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: danmcc (Aug 14, 2007 8:47 am)

It sounds like you spend much of your time cruising on the Interstate as opposed to running laps at Lime Rock or other such venue. Yes, no?
 
Were I in your shoes I'd probably chuck the Summer RFTs and go with a relatively inexpensive set of All-Season GFTs. A set of four Kumho Ecsta ASX (225/40 R18 front, 255/35 R18 rear) will cost $516 from TireRack.
 
Another option would be to pick up a couple of extra wheels from the front of another 330i SP via E-Bay or some such and use those for the rear of your car thus allowing you to run the 225/40 R18s at all four corners (which also allows you to rotate the tires, further extending their useful life). If you go that route, you could buy a set of four Yokohama AVID W4S tires for $470 (also from TireRack).
 
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: 2006 330i w/SP needs new tires-advice needed! [shipo] by roadburner
Aug 14, 2007 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 14, 2007 9:22 am)

I like the Kumhos as well. I was assuming he wanted to stick with a summer tire, but I think you are right in suggesting a performance all-season. The another benefit of going to the same size tire at each corner is that a bit of understeer is dialed out as well.
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Re: 2006 330i w/SP needs new tires-advice needed! [shipo] by danmcc
Aug 14, 2007 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: shipo (Aug 14, 2007 9:22 am)

thank you Shipo and Roadburner for you suggestions. While running laps at the track is truly in my heart, unfortunately it is not in my world. I am not familiar with the Kumho's. I have been on Tirerack, the front's are backordered (don't know how long that might be). Do you think I would notice a great deal of difference in ride and performance with these tires?
I live in the mountains of Tennessee and do drive up and down a mountain everyday. I am not a performance purist by any stretch, but I do not want to put a set of tires on that I will be immediately frustrated with. I am definetly going to keep the wheel configuration as is. I realize this will eliminate the ability to rotate, but I will just have to live with the increased wear and reduced milage from the tire. thanks again.
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Re: 2006 330i w/SP needs new tires-advice needed! [danmcc] by shipo
Aug 14, 2007 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: danmcc (Aug 14, 2007 10:20 am)

My bet is that unless you are constantly performing ear bleeding manuvers, I seriously doubt you'll notice a difference, at least from a negative, in fact, you might like them better. Others have reported increased road holding abilities on rough surfaces given how much easier it is for GFTs to conform to irregular surfaces.
 
Keep us posted.
 
Best Regards,
Shipo

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