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Changing from runflat tyres.

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Redroadster » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:07 pm

Looking at changing my tyres in the near future, want to change to normal tyres not runflats as I have m sport suspension and want to improve the ride quality.so what tyres have members changed to and what websites have members brought them from as I can replacement myself. Thanks :D

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Post by hopz121 » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:11 pm

Try the search function mate plenty of threads on these subjects.

But to help you out

Goodyear Eagle F1's
Michelin Pilot Super Sports
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 / 4S
Vedrestien Ultra tyres

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Post by Redroadster » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:13 pm

Cheers. :thumbsup:

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Post by Twin Turbo » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:15 pm

I have Michelin Pilot Sport 4s - and there an great tyre -

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/20 ... e-Test.htm

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Post by mcbutler » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:25 pm

Redroadster wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:07 pm Looking at changing my tyres in the near future, want to change to normal tyres not runflats as I have m sport suspension and want to improve the ride quality.so what tyres have members changed to and what websites have members brought them from as I can replacement myself. Thanks :D
Just google 'best performance tyre 2017' then buy your Michelin pilot sport 4 tyres from blackcircles.com. You will not be disappointed they are fabulous tyres..
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Post by mcbutler » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:25 pm

Twin Turbo wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:15 pm I have Michelin Pilot Sport 4s - and there an great tyre -

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/20 ... e-Test.htm
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Post by Busterboo » Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:46 pm

So, that's ...

Results

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 1st: Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Total: 308.2 / Dry: 41 / Wet: 56 / Comfort: 22.5 / Rolling Resistance: 90.6 / Overall: 98.1
Positive: Excellent in both subjective and objective testing. Best all round package on test.
Negative: None mentioned.

Pirelli P Zero PZ4 2nd: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Total: 297.4 / Dry: 39 / Wet: 54.5 / Comfort: 21 / Rolling Resistance: 87.2 / Overall: 95.7
Positive: Fastest in both the dry and wet.
Negative: Poor curved aquaplaning score.

Continental Premium Contact 6 3rd: Continental Premium Contact 6
Total: 296.8 / Dry: 36.5 / Wet: 49.5 / Comfort: 22 / Rolling Resistance: 94.5 / Overall: 94.3
Positive: Fast in the wet, subjectively great in the dry and excellent on the road.
Negative: Slowest tyre in the dry, felt a little disconnected in the wet.

Falken Azenis FK510 4th: Falken Azenis FK510
Total: 284.9 / Dry: 38.5 / Wet: 50 / Comfort: 18 / Rolling Resistance: 85.6 / Overall: 92.8
Positive: Excellent in dry and wet testing, subjectively and objectively. Strong aquaplaning result.
Negative: Heaviest tyre on test, highest rolling resistance, least refined on the road.

Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 5th: Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
Total: 293.1 / Dry: 33.5 / Wet: 46.5 / Comfort: 21 / Rolling Resistance: 100 / Overall: 92.1
Positive: Quick in the dry, good ride comfort, lowest rolling resistance, strong aquaplaning result.
Negative: Slow in the wet.

Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo 6th: Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo
Total: 292.2 / Dry: 34 / Wet: 52 / Comfort: 19.5 / Rolling Resistance: 94.9 / Overall: 91.8
Positive: Excellent feel in the wet, low rolling resistance.
Negative: Weak in curved aquaplaning, average road comfort.

Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 7th: Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
Total: 284.3 / Dry: 32 / Wet: 47.5 / Comfort: 21 / Rolling Resistance: 92.2 / Overall: 91.6
Positive: An average all round performance with no real weaknesses.
Negative: An average all round performance with no real strengths.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 8th: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Total: 280.3 / Dry: 29.5 / Wet: 48 / Comfort: 20.5 / Rolling Resistance: 91.6 / Overall: 90.7
Positive: Good in the wet, best aquaplaning overall, good dry braking, comfortable on the road.
Negative: Slow in the dry, poor subjective handling in the dry and wet.
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Post by Smurfalot » Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:10 am

Funnily enough, I'm off to see the tyre man this afternoon for the same thing..
Having had Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2's on the old e85, and absolutely loving them, I'm seriously considering the same on the e89. But will see what he suggests too, before making final choice.
Now: Jaguar XF R Sport red/black leather and soooo many new toys
Gone :cry: sdrive 30i, silver, black leather, 19" wheels
Gone :cry: 2.0i sport. Black. Black Piano trim. Black Leather.

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Post by hopz121 » Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:36 am

Smurfalot wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:10 am Funnily enough, I'm off to see the tyre man this afternoon for the same thing..
Having had Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 2's on the old e85, and absolutely loving them, I'm seriously considering the same on the e89. But will see what he suggests too, before making final choice.
Could do a lot worse than a Goodyear I really rate them too. Just put a set on my misses Mini and had a set on my previous Z4
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Post by huytonman » Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:11 am

I did the same a few weeks ago and I couldnt find anybody who could compete with Lovetyres, bought two Michelin PS4's delivered the day after ordering and a sizable saving off the usual on-line sellers.
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Post by R.E92 » Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:18 am

Those reviews only mention the Pilot Sport 4 but the Pilot Sport 4S is now available and they sound like a huge improvement given the reviews. I think they fall into a higher performance category than the Pilot Sport 4. Such a confusing naming convention.

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Post by hopz121 » Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:47 am

R.E92 wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:18 am Those reviews only mention the Pilot Sport 4 but the Pilot Sport 4S is now available and they sound like a huge improvement given the reviews. I think they fall into a higher performance category than the Pilot Sport 4. Such a confusing naming convention.
4S isn't available in 18inch sizes yet annoyingly :(

The 4S is the PSS replacement I think but some people still prefer the PSS over them in the dry weather.
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