E46 M3 Tire Advice

[stiovov]

Hi guys.... Recently got rid of my 325Ci for a M3 E46.... Now I need to replace my tires and have no idea which brand to get. Got a few prices and ws going to get the Conti Sport Contact but a Friend of mine says i should get "KENDA" never heard of this tire before. Do any of you guys know any other decent tire makes with decent value?

I'm just trying to weigh up my options here with sensible advice

 

[Nukleuz]

I went for the hankooks...

very affordable...but happy as hell with them!

 

[Xack]

I went for the hankooks...

very affordable...but happy as hell with them!

hankook is a good tire:thumb:

 

[zabbo]

I think TWT is running a special ... Goodyear Eagle F1's for under R2k.

 

[stiovov]

Nice... Going there first thing tomorrow

 

[Technician]

was there not a thread about recommended tyres?
i'll try find it.

 

[muqs]

only 2 tyres approved by BMW for the E46 M3 is
Conti Sports Contact and
Michelin Pilot Sport.

check with Malas tyres in Pretoria 012 357 7700.

 

[Phumi]

You'll never go wrong with Conti Sports Contact. Call the guys @ the whellshop & speak to Shaheen he'll be able to sort you out!

 

[kabal]

You'll never go wrong with Conti Sports Contact. Call the guys @ the whellshop & speak to Shaheen he'll be able to sort you out!

unless its raining......

 

[Phumi]

You'll never go wrong with Conti Sports Contact. Call the guys @ the whellshop & speak to Shaheen he'll be able to sort you out!

unless its raining......

I've never had any issues with them in the rain(just my 2cents)

 

[MikeR]

Try the Pirreli - sooooo much better then the rest.

Im Pmd you a contact at excelent prices.

 

[MikeR]

Pirrelli - the recommended tires are because they get them Cheaper, they also said that once the market picks up RFT tires would become cheaper...Blahh if you believe that then you are foolish

 

[stiovov]

Conti Sport Contact in the Rain....... Not a gooooood Idea. :mmm::mmm::mmm:. They nearly Killed me

 

[msm]

Conti Sport Contact in the Rain....... Not a gooooood Idea.

+1

Had Conti Sport Contact 2's on my previous car - poor grip in the wet. I also found the Conti's to be very noisy. When I switched to the Toyo CT01, I was surprised how much smoother and quieter the ride was, than the Conti SC2.

 

[scunick]

I think TWT is running a special ... Goodyear Eagle F1's for under R2k.

I run these in 19" on my 2005 M3... they are great tyres.
later
Nick