Question on tires

[Maximo1970]

I'm curious to know what rubber people are using on these cars.

I still have plenty of tread left on the Michelin Pilot Sports, but have never been a big fan of them. Mainly because they always appear to be way over priced, but never far enough ahead in reviews to justify. The last M car I had Goodyear Eagle F1's Asymetics and felt they worked great.

I also need to look at getting the wheels refurbed, any recommendations?

[petersafc]

I used the m approved pirrellis p zeros and thought they were spot on. I got 750 all round. Don't use non m approved as they aren't as good although cheaper.

[Pedped88]

It's my DD so right now she's wearing winter tires (Pirelli Sottozero 3) but I can't wait to get back to the P zeros. They're better than the Michelin ones, imho. Got the zeros for around 900 all together but that was a private sale.

[13M5F10]

Originally Posted by petersafc

I used the m approved pirrellis p zeros and thought they were spot on. I got 750 all round. Don't use non m approved as they aren't as good although cheaper.

All the star means is that it's an approved OEM tire. There is no difference between the star and non star. It's been discussed quite a bit.

I do agree that the PZeros are awesome tires and seem to last longer than the PSS

[13M5F10]

Originally Posted by Maximo1970

I'm curious to know what rubber people are using on these cars.

I still have plenty of tread left on the Michelin Pilot Sports, but have never been a big fan of them. Mainly because they always appear to be way over priced, but never far enough ahead in reviews to justify. The last M car I had Goodyear Eagle F1's Asymetics and felt they worked great.

I also need to look at getting the wheels refurbed, any recommendations?

Pick up a set of 265/35/20 and 305/30/20 Pirelli PZero. They have to be 99Y, they fit beautifully on the OEM 343Ms and you get that added grip. Quite a few of us running that setup. No bulging whatsoever

On my ZL1 I ran Continental Sport Contact A/S and those were awesome tires. I was pushing 650ish whp and they gripped well.

[Mark6147]

I have a slightly different view. My previous M5 had the Michelin Super Sport tire and I loved them and they had lots of grip and wore well.

My latest M5 has the Pirelli P Zero and the car has only done 5k miles, so I can't comment on wear, but they definitely don't have as much traction as the Michelin.

[financenick]

P zero's dont cope once you push up the power, best tyres ive used so far after running alot of experiments are 305 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's, you need a bit of heat in them, but there amazing !!

[Maximo1970]

Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll have to see what happens when the dryer weather returns to the UK.

I was thinking about trying these out; Vredestein Ultrac Vorti. I had a set on my RS6 and found them to be very good.