Reply With Quotepilot exalto's don't last that long as they're quite soft, try a continental
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'89 535i needs new tire NOW. Suggestions?
Have Bridgestone Potenza G009 coming off. These have been OK but not great. How about Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S for my 15" Basketweaves?
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pilot exalto's don't last that long as they're quite soft, try a continental
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Yeahbut, yeahbut, I like tires that don't last long because they usually handle better than long wearing ones. And I enjoy the experience of getting new tires, even though my bank account doesn't enjoy it ;~P (Hand-crafted emoticon).
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How long? I heard they last 40,000 miles or more.
Thanks,
1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment
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mine lasted just about a year, and i only do 6000 miles a year, but luckily for me at that time i was working in a tyre centre so i got them at cost price, i soon replaced them with bridgestone pole position s03's
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BFG Traction T/A's V rated.
Put those on a friends '95 525iT. Really nice tires, and they're around $90/each at Costco if I remember right in 225/60/15.
I'd say Pilot Sport A/S, as I love those on my car, but they don't make 'em in a 15". Traction T/A is next best (for all season) in my opinion.
Cosmos Black/Black 1995 540iA M-Sport
BMW Individual Exclusive Edition, 1 of 65 total, 9/25/95 Build
Big, Big Time Poster
Try a set of Yokohama AVS dB's !!!
Great tire.....very quiet and grippy...excellent in the wet
"Uncle" Phil C
2011 Kia Optima EX-P.
Former owner of a 95 525i 5spd. "The GQ" aka A Shark in sheeps clothing
03 R1150RT 6spd. "DaRTth"
00 R1100R 5spd. "LeRoy"
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Yoko AVS Db's have been discontinued.Originally Posted by philbyil
Great tire.....very quiet and grippy...excellent in the wet
It depends on what he wants out of a tire:
Cheap- Khumo Ecsta ASX $50 per tire and good value.
Great All Season Performance- The Continental Contiextreme Contact at $80 a tire.
Best Dry weather performance and good Rain- BFG Gforce Sport $90 per tire.
Overprice, ok handling, horrible treadwear tire- the Dunlop SP5000 $86 per tire.
Big, Big Time Poster
Funny you should say they are quiet.....
Great tire.....very quiet and grippy...excellent in the wet
Mine were quite the little "hummers", meaning that at highway speeds they would sort of make a humming noise like a beehive. Very soft, yet noisy....I didn't quite get that.
I replaced them with Toyo Proxes S4's. They have been an excellent tire, quiet, durable, and impressive handling in all conditions. I also see a lot of SUV's around town with them, but in a lot bigger size. I'm running 17" rims, but the ride is good.
When I get new rubber, I'm getting them again. The are about $150 each mounted.
JD
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Why would you consider all season tires in Cali.? Do you guys even know what "seasons" are?
Buy some sticky directional tires and enjoy.
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