Which tires would you choose??
Hi fellow BMW owners,
I've got some new #58 Rondell wheels (17 inch) in my garage just itching for some new tires. I've been doing some cost comparisons on the internet and have decided on four different tires. I'll start with the cheaper ones and move up in cost. (I have no experience with any of these tires, my car has Michelin Pilots on them - good tire but cost more than I want to pay for new ones. Spent my money on the wheels instead.) First ones are the Kumho 712's, they seem o.k. for the price, Next are the Falken GRB-451 tires - these are the ones I'm leaning towards- look good, sporty, Third are the Nitto 555 tires - these were my first choice but after reading some of the comments on this website regarding these tires - they are probably my last choice now. And finally the Yokohamas AVS ES100 - these would max out my wheel and tire funds, but I know that these are quality tires...oh well.
I'll probably order my tires thru Americas Tires Direct (Online) since they have free shipping and better prices. The tire dealers in the Northwest don't have the tire sizes and brands that I'm interested in.
I was planning on buy 235-45-17's all around for my '93 525I, No mods done on it, but I am planning on putting in a performance chip after I get my wheels and tires installed.
I've noticed that some of you have wider rear tires than the front ones. I'm assuming that you probably have your BMW's tricked out for performance.
Should I buy wider rear tires instead of purchasing all four of the same size tires or should I not even worry about it, since I don't plan on modifying my car other than adding a chip.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
Israel V.
I'd choose the GRB-451 in a heart beat. m=>
I have 17" ZIEX 512 and as I have harped on before, these tires were rated #1 by consumer reports issued last November.
The GRB's have the AA traction which is the best, and this "silica combined with specially linked carbon molecules in the rubber..." that Sumitomo keeps bragging about is a reinforced filler. The presence of silica is a good thing but hard to incoporate in the rubber matrix but when incorporated successfully, you get a tire with reduce rolling resistance which in turn leads to increased fuel economy.
Also for $96, you get good value for your money.
do you have a link for these ???????? interesting...
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Originally Posted by Hector
I have 17" ZIEX 512 and as I have harped on before, these tires were rated #1 by consumer reports issued last November.
The GRB's have the AA traction which is the best, and this "silica combined with specially linked carbon molecules in the rubber..." that Sumitomo keeps bragging about is a reinforced filler. The presence of silica is a good thing but hard to incoporate in the rubber matrix but when incorporated successfully, you get a tire with reduce rolling resistance which in turn leads to increased fuel economy.
Which ones give best wear/noise/traction?
Seems that most tires have a balance of those three items. If you get more of one you often have to give up something else.
My personal ideal preference would be a tire that pretty evenly balances these three things. I don't want to feel like I'm riding in a truck, but I also don't want to replace my tires every season, nor do I want to have to shout over the drone of noisy tires.
Anyone have a recommendation based on this criteria?
Rod
