I'm am looking for some tires and Costco has a great deal!!!!

[repenttokyo]

BF Goodrich g-force KDW.

[BMW4LIFE]

I was wondering what tires you guys recommend?

I have the Michelin MV4 but it seems like they wore faster than normal...I have a feeling that it has to do with my suspension being out of tune!

anyways...pick the tire you have tried or have heard good things about if you can


Thanks for the continuing help guys!

[Russell]

Exaltos seem fine so far. Only been on a thousand miles in the winter. Noticed they tend to ride a bit harsh until warmed up. Quiet and smooth on stock 15" basketweaves.

[GoldenOne]

BF Goodrich g-force KDW.

If its a daily driver, stay away. Great handling tire but damn is it LOUD. It reminds me of mudding tires on the highway.

[BMWCCA1]

Why not a 225/60x15"? I doubt they cost any more than the skinny ones.

[glen-sj]

I have Michelins on both of my daily commuters. The 92-525ia have the Exaltos 205/65/15s and the 95-530ia have the MXV4 225/60/15s. Both sets are relatively quiet with good traction on wet pavement and good wear mileage. Both sets were purchased from Costco. I certainly recommend these for your daily commuter.

[BuckNaked]

I had Pilot Sports on on my last car. They lasted almost as long as I had the car, nearly 4 years/45,000 miles. I would definately buy them again.

[BMW4LIFE]

I had Pilot Sports on on my last car. They lasted almost as long as I had the car, nearly 4 years/45,000 miles. I would definately buy them again.


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that sounds good for the sport....i just dont think that im going to need that much tire for my 525i

im thinking the exaltos are going to be the winners

[BMW4LIFE]

Why not a 225/60x15"? I doubt they cost any more than the skinny ones.


whats the advantage to getting this size tire?

[Ross]

225/60 is the correct size for the car.

[Jr ///M5]

The Michelin Pilot Exhaultos on Lori's car has now travelled 53000 miles with at least a 1/4 of the tread left. Not to mention they are still as quiet as the day they put 'em on. I don't see how you could go wrong with these tires. I know what I'm buying again when the time comes.

JR

[BMWCCA1]

225/60 is the correct size for the car.
No, actually the 525i came with 205/65x15 and the 535i/530/540i came with 225/60. You could guess the cheaper car came with the cheaper tire, or maybe BMW did it for fuel economy figuring lowly 525i owners wouldn't care about losing handling and cornering capability. I always upgraded the 525i to the 535i size and even BMW did it on the wagons, I suppose that may have something to do with load rating.

[BMW4LIFE]

The Michelin Pilot Exhaultos on Lori's car has now travelled 53000 miles with at least a 1/4 of the tread left. Not to mention they are still as quiet as the day they put 'em on. I don't see how you could go wrong with these tires. I know what I'm buying again when the time comes.

JR


WOW thats awesome!

I have a feeling that Im getting the exaltos for sure!

I had a question for the board....

as far as the psi goes in the tires....do you guys tend to keep it at factory specs or raise the psi by a few to help on the mpg?

[repenttokyo]

factory specs.

[BMWCCA1]

as far as the psi goes in the tires....do you guys tend to keep it at factory specs or raise the psi by a few to help on the mpg?[/B]Depends on what the sticker says. Later cars list only full-load pressures as a cover-your-ass for the manufacturer. You have to look for the European specs to find what it should be with less than four passengers and their luggage.

[rnrn]

For about 45k (235/45/17) and they have been great. Noise? I never seemed to listen! Still have another year in them for sure but have to rotate cuz of rear camber. I think you'll be fine with any MAJOR name brand but listen to the board--its hard not to like Michelin and Bridgestone too.