Rear Tires

srobmw · 07-15-2010, 03:33 PM

I recently passed 1 year and 15,000 on the odo, so it was time for state inspection and servicing. Also, not surprisingly, I am in need of rubber for the rear.

Here's the question. I have been relatively satisfied with the stock Contis, so is there any reason to change?

Choose me some new rubber, fellers.

montreal red · 07-15-2010, 04:56 PM

if you dont track that much and just want a set of performance tires that have decent treadwear then you can go for vredestein or hankook ventus v12 or PS2s (more expensive) or just stick to the same contis you already use.

for more aggressive driving and weekend track use, Nitto NT05, Bridgestone RE11 are good choices and not very expensive.

**ben@tirerack** · 07-16-2010, 11:46 AM

I never mix tires on a car if I can help it. Handling balance tends to be the best with all 4 the same. If you're doing just the rears, go back with the Conti's.

3s-a-charm · 07-17-2010, 09:02 AM

I'll vote for the Vredesteins... get a full set of 4 and sell your fronts. Great tires and cheap!

@ben: when will TireRack start carrying Vreds???

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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	if you dont track that much and just want a set of performance tires that have decent treadwear then you can go for vredestein or hankook ventus v12 or PS2s (more expensive) or just stick to the same contis you already use. for more aggressive driving and weekend track use, Nitto NT05, Bridgestone RE11 are good choices and not very expensive. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	I never mix tires on a car if I can help it. Handling balance tends to be the best with all 4 the same. If you're doing just the rears, go back with the Conti's. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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3s-a-charm Major 135 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: 2017 Tesla Model X Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW X5 [0.00]	I'll vote for the Vredesteins... get a full set of 4 and sell your fronts. Great tires and cheap! @ben: when will TireRack start carrying Vreds??? __________________ 17 Tesla Model X 90D (I've been converted!) PAST: 14 Tesla Model S P85D, 16 X1, 13 X5 M-sport, 04 M3 Cab, 08 E92 M3, 08 535xiT, 07 X5 4.8i, 06 E90 325i, 87 E30 325i, 85 E30 318i
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