Quote Originally Posted by genphreak
That's my size too. Other one I was looking at was the Pirelli P6000 225/55 ZR16TL 95W (J)

But there are all those P-Zeros versions that they try to tempt one with also... I hate buying tyres!

Gotta love the old Italian marketing though;
P6000 is the choice of the most prestigious car manufacturers. Developed with PASS (Pirelli Active Safety System) technology, P6000 enhances the capability of existing safety systems on modern cars, by improving the performance of the "footprint", actively responding to changing road surfaces and variable operating temperatures.

The "wave" tread pattern design gives a unique fashionable look to the tyre which, together with the wide central groove, ensures excellent water expulsion. The silica-based compound not only offers exceptional performance on dry roads, but also maximum grip and safety in the wet.

Are the Pirellis a no go? The price is around $350 odd I think.

The cost on the Conti's Premier Contacts was $220 each...P225/55R16 94H. Hmmm so much difference! Did you get Pros? P225/55R16 94H
They must be a lot stickier...
Nick,

I would advise against the P6000 tyres. Had them on my Volvo 850 AWD and they were terrible.

I would also check your tyre placard - all E34s in Oz need V rated tyres, I think you will find.

If you drive on H rated when your tyre placard says V, insurance companies can wipe their hands of you when you need them most.

Has less to do with speed and more to do with quality of manufacture.

I would recommend the Premium Contact 2 tyres - mine on my E 34 (225/60/15 96W) were made in France.

Also look at the Michelin Preceda PP2 (at about $250 I think), but it is made in Thailand and I have had problems with Asian tyres before with respect of quality of manufacture.

Perhaps that is no longer the case - I just don't know.

The Conti Prem Contact 2 and the Michelin Preceda PP2 are almost identical patterns to the no longer available Milchelin Pilot HX MXM.

Go figure.

Good Luck,

Bo