There are so many choices - I don't want the cheapest but good value, I want them to last a long time - is it worth spending a few quid extra??
Thanks in advance ...
2006-11-20 09:08:19 · 7 answers · asked by iainxx 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
Be aware, the most expensive tires will probably have the SHORTEST life. The higher performance the tire, the softer the rubber compound (but the better the grip). Also, high performance tires don't work in cold temperatures or ice/snow. All season tires are probably the best compromise, but even these will have a wide range of performance, durability, and inclement weather handling.
OEM (for M3s, at least) are Continental ContiSports. Michelin PS2s are probably the industry standard for performance tires - Bridgestone and Goodyear are also highly regarded. For snows, I have Dunlop M3s.
For all season, I've used Sumitomo HTR+s on a previous car, and thought they were great - inexpensive and (relatively) long lasting (40K miles). I think they've been replaced with a newer model, but check Tirerack to see. In general, that's a good place to start; by entering your car model, you can find the OEM tires as well as the best selling replacements, or display all tires that fit your car.
2006-11-21 05:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by M3Owner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could not have gotten a better car in the marked write now. the BMW 3 series is, year after year named number one compact car by every auto mag out there. so don't let any one out there tell you other wise. if you want the best tires for your 3, then you should go to the dealer (a BMW dealership) were you got the car and ask them for the originals for that model. you see BMW has this car's down to a science. and everything that is put on and of the car is the best of the best. so you may pay a little more for the wheels but you know that it will perform at its optimun pick, there for you will enjoy your ride (your whip) to the fullest. hope this helped. keep motoring. neoyork2.
2006-11-20 09:28:16 · answer #2 · answered by neoyork2 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-25 21:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Bridgestones on my 330d. They provide great grip and last 40K miles plus... at about 100 note for a 225/45ZR18 they're not cheap but are just the best.
If that's too expensive, try Avon.
2006-11-20 09:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy A Camry Or Accord Don't Buy Bmw's They Break Down Easily And Basic Models Have Manual Tranny. BUY JAPANESE NOT AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN!
2006-11-20 09:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know but thanks for asking the question because i have got a 330d n the tyres are nearly as bald as me.
2006-11-20 09:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
has to be avon, long lasting, and a good water dispersal
2006-11-20 09:11:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋