Need new tires for 535i now. Suggestions?

[Suede]

I've been very happy with my Z-rated Dunlop SP5000's.

Very sticky in the corners and smooth at high speed.

Find the optimum tire pressure and check it frequently.

Balance every 5000-7000 miles, at a good tire shop. Some lame balancers out there.

Don't want any E34 shimmy gremlin that turns out to be tires.

Suede

[Warren N.CA]

I don't notice any. But I'm not sure I'm very sensitive to tire noise. The E30 325is has a generally much higher cockpit noise level than the E34.

Eventually, I'll need to buy a new set of 17" tires for my 1991 535i. I've run Michelins for years and have had great luck with them. However, you do pay a bit more for Michelins. I've also looked at the Bridgestone RE950's. I believe they offer both H and V rated ones in 235/45-17. Which speed rating are yours? Have they gotten noisy? I used to have a set of the old 730's, but got to trade them back in to Tirerack because they got noisy. I believe that the grooves that ran to the edge of the tires didn't react well to the E34's rear negative camber. I really don't want to have that problem again. I am also very interested in the Pirelli P Zero Nero M/S. They've been getting great reviews at Tirerack. Anyway, any info regarding your experience with your Bridgestones would be appreciated.

Grace and peace,

Robert K
1991 535i

[Astroboy]

Hi Robert,
The tires in the picture on the left are the old 730s that are Z-rated (wife's car). We too have and are still experiencing lots of road noise. It is sort of like driving on a bridge where you have that constant "wrrrr-ing" sound. So far so good on the negative camber issue.

When I went to purchase a second set of tires I opted for the H-rated RE950s. Consideration was given to price, all-weather driving, and a fairly longer lasting tread life. I have to admit, the RE950s are very quiet, provide a smooth ride and have a nice fairly aggressive tread pattern. I am very pleased with them. The Bimmer is used as a daily driver, so all I needed was something that would be safe in all weather, priced well, drive smoothly without noise, and look asthetically pleasing. I am happy with the RE950s H-rated. I hope that helps!
Russ

[bimmerd00d]

Hi Warren

I have Kumho tires on E31 16" wheels and am very happy. Got them from Tire Rack and my indy installed them. It has been very wet during our alleged "summer" here in Michigan and the tires have been excellent in the wet. Good Luck.

Harry

pics of your car with E31's