Advice needed on much needed Tyre purchase

[Maniak 451]

Hey guys,

I've had my M135i now for a few months and I had no idea how quickly it eats through the tyres

I'm currently on the market for a new pair of rear tyres and I have a few questions I was hoping the community can help me with

I've been looking for some time now, and I'm getting quotes between R3.7K - R4.3K per tyre (Bridgestone Potenza S001 245/35R18 88Y Run Flat)

Some "suggestions" I've been passed is to try a different brand (like Pirelli P Zero or Continental ContiSportContact 5 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or.. to get 2nd hand tyres (which admittedly I'm considering because I can replace them frequently, which means I can do burnouts like a madman)

Can anyone give me some tips based on the info above?
My tread is really low and I need to make a purchase this weekend

 

[K_S]

Consider the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - should be price similar to the Bridgestone Potenza but is a much better tyre.

 

[hereticangel]

I am using conti SSR 5 on my 320d ,they around 3k a tyre.

They seems to take quite a bit of punishment!

 

[Maniak 451]

Consider the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - should be price similar to the Bridgestone Potenza but is a much better tyre.

Thanks, I'll look these up

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I am using conti SSR 5 on my 320d ,they around 3k a tyre.

They seems to take quite a bit of punishment!

Sounds like my kind of tyre!!
I'll defs look this up too

 

[DSC]

Michelin Pilot Sport :thumbs: Excellent !

I have also tried . Gt Radial Champiro Sport Active . Found them to be impressive . Grip , rain and low noise and excellent thread wear . Can handle alot of abuse .

 

[M135i]

I recently changed to Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
Honestly, dont feel that much different to the Bridgestones S001 i had on before except maybe for a slightly more soft ride....and also i havent really tracked the car to experience the benefit of a proper road sport tyre.

The Goodyear has a weak sidewall in my experience, easier to bubble and tear if you hit a pothole...i would stick to the bridgestones or try the michelins.
You have a performance car so a good brand is always a safer option.

PS nothing wrong with the Pirelli - i just dont know anything about them

 

[Kimeran]

Contis are absolute shit!

I've heard good things about Nexens (I'm saying this just to piss Shiks off :smilebounce: )

Unless you know exactly what to look for with a secondhand tyre, I wouldn't go that route.

Have a look at tried and tested budget tyres like Toyo, Falken etc.

Also remember, you are comparing prices of run flats to non run flats so not exactly apples with apples.

 

[Tinuva]

Sounds like he needs a tire thats less soft. I believe the Michelin Pilot Sports are amazing, but its a softer tyre than Bridgestone. Pretty certain he either need good softer tyres that cost less, or he needs a tough tyre that sacrifice quietness but lasts longer.

Nexens are a good alternative, because they will cost less. I wont go with Toyo, Falken ect. IF you want a budget tyre, either go Nexen or Landsail (my personal choice).

Or pay for those Michelen Pilot sports, but learn to calm down a little when driving :smilebounce:

 

[Maniak 451]

Michelin Pilot Sport :thumbs: Excellent !

I have also tried . Gt Radial Champiro Sport Active . Found them to be impressive . Grip , rain and low noise and excellent thread wear . Can handle alot of abuse .

Thank you!
I plan to have a lot of abusive moments :smilebounce:

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I recently changed to Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
Honestly, dont feel that much different to the Bridgestones S001 i had on before except maybe for a slightly more soft ride....and also i havent really tracked the car to experience the benefit of a proper road sport tyre.

The Goodyear has a weak sidewall in my experience, easier to bubble and tear if you hit a pothole...i would stick to the bridgestones or try the michelins.
You have a performance car so a good brand is always a safer option.

PS nothing wrong with the Pirelli - i just dont know anything about them

Thanks for the heads up on Goodyear

With regards to the softness of the Michelin, won't that result in the tyre tread finishing slightly sooner?

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Contis are absolute shit!

I've heard good things about Nexens (I'm saying this just to piss Shiks off :smilebounce: )

Unless you know exactly what to look for with a secondhand tyre, I wouldn't go that route.

Have a look at tried and tested budget tyres like Toyo, Falken etc.

Also remember, you are comparing prices of run flats to non run flats so not exactly apples with apples.

I saw these and they are much much cheaper
But I do drive fast quite often and take corners a lot quicker than I should

Will the Toyo and Falken hold in the corners?

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Contis are absolute shit!

I've heard good things about Nexens (I'm saying this just to piss Shiks off :smilebounce: )

Unless you know exactly what to look for with a secondhand tyre, I wouldn't go that route.

Have a look at tried and tested budget tyres like Toyo, Falken etc.

Also remember, you are comparing prices of run flats to non run flats so not exactly apples with apples.

I saw these and they are much much cheaper
But I do drive fast quite often and take corners a lot quicker than I should

Will the Toyo and Falken hold in the corners?

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Sounds like he needs a tire thats less soft. I believe the Michelin Pilot Sports are amazing, but its a softer tyre than Bridgestone. Pretty certain he either need good softer tyres that cost less, or he needs a tough tyre that sacrifice quietness but lasts longer.

Nexens are a good alternative, because they will cost less. I wont go with Toyo, Falken ect. IF you want a budget tyre, either go Nexen or Landsail (my personal choice).

Or pay for those Michelen Pilot sports, but learn to calm down a little when driving :smilebounce:

Lol, it's a little hard to calm down
I'm scared the cheaper tyres won't hold corners and curves (sometimes in the rain) at high(ish) speeds

I normally drive like a sane person, but I have my "moments" and I take tight curves a little quicker than I should

Will these brands hold?

 

[M135i]

Apparently the Pilot Super Sport have great reviews on their durability.
I got 55 000km on my rear bridgestone...so if the Michelin give me the same ill be happy. I do drive conservatively 90% of the time.

Minty's gave me the best deal on the michelins.

 

[MikeR]

I have Perrelli P Zero on the 125 and they decent tyres compared to the Bridgstones.
Nexens on the 120d I find them a bit twitchy at times, otherwise they are good also.

 

[husaindindar]

I am using conti SSR 5 on my 320d ,they around 3k a tyre.

They seems to take quite a bit of punishment!

I +1 on the SC5.

They are much better than the SC2's and 3's.

I've been torturing mine, but they seem to be holding up.

I've also had my rear alignment properly done.

Bad rear alignment will shoot your tyres in no time...

 

[M135i]

Just remember 245-35-18 isnt a popular size and some of the suggestions given may not have a tyre in the size you will need, should you still have the oem wheels (8j) on.

 

[ET was here]

go to Errols tyre online to get a price comparison

 

[M135i]

go to Errols tyre online to get a price comparison

Just remember this price excludes fitment and perhaps delivery

 

[Ralf*]

go to Errols tyre online to get a price comparison

Just remember this price excludes fitment and perhaps delivery

from my personal experience and comparison:
Errols adds +/- 12.5% to the basic price that dealers can get the tyre from the distributors for--------so you can use this information as a bargaining tip when price negotiating
Delivery to an affiliated dealership is free, to a non affiliated dealership--yes then you pay the delivery cost
Fitment is usually around R60 to R100 for "fit and balance" at tyre shops (per tyre)
Most tyre shops will default to about 25% to 30% mark up on the distributor delivered price----so even if you dont use Errols, they are good to indicate whether you are getting a "normal" price...a "bargain" or being "ripped off"

PS

If you drive an "M" car and as you put it, you like to experiment with the limits of grip, then buy the best, and be prepared to pay the price as a consequence.
or
you can get old and grey like me, and prefer to drive sedatedly below the speed limit, like a chauffeur....and the tyres will last 60 000km +

 

[Woodies]

Michelin’s for the win. Excellent grip, pretty good life span. Less road noise. PS4 or pilot super sports etc all good

 

[RAArmstrong]

Goodyear Eagle F1 AS3's are by far the best tyres I've used from an all round point of view. I moved from Pilot Sports to the Goodyears. Excellent grip, happily took the beating from the 30d torque and were lasting quite long. Around 30k km on the rears when I sold that car and they still had at least 20 in them I'd reckon

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[Kimeran]

I had the Toyo T1 Sports on my previous C63, and I took corners at um... slightly above the speed limits and never had any issues through the corners.
My only issue with them was high speed stability, but it was just uncomfortable not terrifying. Rowen had the same issues on his 1M.

 

[Maniak 451]

Thanks for all the replies and input
I really appreciate everyone's comment and the time they took to help me

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I looked at all the options you suggested and took your comments with them too and did some research

With regards to the Toyo, Nexen and Falken brand, I'm really scared they won't keep up with my "spirited" driving

The Pireli, Goodyear, Conti and Firestone options seem as though they can keep up with my driving (especially around bends and in the wet) and are priced around the same R3.5k -R3.9K as the Bridgestone's

Based on the price factor, I think I might as well go with the Bridgestone's
Also, my front thread is still pretty decent as well, so I'm thinking I might as well have a matching set

**Just out of curiosity, do different pairs of tyres affect the drive and handling of a car (negatively)?