Help with choosing tires

LAFNGAS · 03-25-2014, 01:58 AM

going to go with the 235/35/19 and the 265/30/19 but choices in tires im looking at are:

michelin pilot super sports
hankook ventus k110 v12 evo
pirelli pzero silver
continental extreme contact dw
falken 453

any review on these tires in the same staggered setup would be great

Nitrous Garage · 03-25-2014, 10:38 AM

I can help you decide. What are your driving habits like? Are these strictly for a summer setup? Any track or spirited driving? Any performance mods to your 335i?

LAFNGAS · 03-25-2014, 12:19 PM

strictly summer setup
drive spiritedly once in a while
will go to the track a couple times perhaps

mods will be full bolt ons (dci/jb4/AA intercooler with cp -e charge pipe, macht schnell downpipes)

i run nitto nt05's on my twin turbo'd srt8 jeep and they work very well however with the amount of driving i will do with the bmw id like something that lasts longer.

grandsrus · 03-25-2014, 01:50 PM

I have the cont DW and liked them in rainy FL and on spirited driving when they were new. Rears lasted 25k but i like to stomp on it. Fronts are great.
I have had a not perfect balance issue from them and i have heard this coming from others.

You cant go wrong with Michelins but they are more pricey.

I have heard from others they like the Hancook V12s. I am in need of new rears and having the same debate myself. Ready to hear what others say.

bmw325i · 03-25-2014, 02:19 PM

I have the Hankooks and I'm happy with them. The Michelins are probably the better tire but it just depends if it's worth the extra money to you.

LAFNGAS · 03-25-2014, 06:55 PM

appreciate the insight thus far, was looking towards the michelins as well but sometimes theres a tire that just works so to speak for a vehicle.

for the jeep guys, the nitto nt05 is a great tire for them

liang · 03-25-2014, 07:01 PM

Of the tires you listed, PSS are the best followed by DW.

Gary@TireRack · 03-27-2014, 10:26 AM

Another top choice to consider would be the Bridgestone S04 Pole Position. This tire fits right in between the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Continental Extreme Contact DW in regards to handling and ride. A nice compromise between the two at a good price point in most sizes.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

VMRWheels · 03-27-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liang

Of the tires you listed, PSS are the best followed by DW.

+1

techwhiz · 03-27-2014, 03:36 PM

I run Falken Azenis 722 is a great tire.
I'm running 235/35-19 and 275/30-19 on 8.5 and 9.5.
Pre-LCi with et33 Forgestars.

JS82 · 03-27-2014, 06:53 PM

I'm running the same staggered setup.
I would recommend the Michelins, awesome tires.
They are a little pricey but totally worth it.

E30M3Driver · 03-28-2014, 01:19 PM

I just put a set of PSSs in the same sizes on my 335is and have had the Hankooks and have driven on the Conti's as well.

Hankooks (EVO 1) are a decent tire for the money (and I bought mine when they were about $150 less than now), but they were lazy in their steering response due to soft sidewall. I had to bump up the tire pressures to get anywhere near close to the steering I wanted and they still lacked. Would not buy again solely for that reason. That seemed to last well and ride on the softer side.

The Conti's perform well all around and would have been my next choice after the PSSs to save some money. They held up well on the track and provided good grip and predictable response and steering feedback. Ride is on the firmer side.

My first few miles with the PSSs are like a dream come true. They have great steering response and feedback is enhanced and they ride wonderfully smooth - not to firm, not to soft. I've seen these perform superbly at the track with both excellent grip and wear, but haven't driven them on the track yet myself.

Bronze · 03-28-2014, 03:51 PM

I have the DW tires on my summer set up. After last year's first summer, they ran fine and I was pleased with them. Didn't make it to the track last year, but hope to this year and see how they do there.

AughtOcho335 · 03-28-2014, 04:01 PM

After posting a similar thread I ended up with Michelin AS3's. They're an all season tire but wouldn't really know it. Then again I've never had the PSS
s not pushed my current tires to their limits. I am satisfied with what I have though. I was looking at a lot of the same tires you are as well.

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LAFNGAS Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 09 335I, 09 Twin Turbo GCSRT8 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada iTrader: (0)	Help with choosing tires going to go with the 235/35/19 and the 265/30/19 but choices in tires im looking at are: michelin pilot super sports hankook ventus k110 v12 evo pirelli pzero silver continental extreme contact dw falken 453 any review on these tires in the same staggered setup would be great
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Nitrous Garage Major General 206 Rep 6,811 Posts Drives: E82 135i / E92 328i / E60 550i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomona, California iTrader: (0)	I can help you decide. What are your driving habits like? Are these strictly for a summer setup? Any track or spirited driving? Any performance mods to your 335i?
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LAFNGAS Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 09 335I, 09 Twin Turbo GCSRT8 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada iTrader: (0)	strictly summer setup drive spiritedly once in a while will go to the track a couple times perhaps mods will be full bolt ons (dci/jb4/AA intercooler with cp -e charge pipe, macht schnell downpipes) i run nitto nt05's on my twin turbo'd srt8 jeep and they work very well however with the amount of driving i will do with the bmw id like something that lasts longer.
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grandsrus Private First Class 7 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (2)	I have the cont DW and liked them in rainy FL and on spirited driving when they were new. Rears lasted 25k but i like to stomp on it. Fronts are great. I have had a not perfect balance issue from them and i have heard this coming from others. You cant go wrong with Michelins but they are more pricey. I have heard from others they like the Hancook V12s. I am in need of new rears and having the same debate myself. Ready to hear what others say.
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bmw325i Major General 223 Rep 5,120 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	I have the Hankooks and I'm happy with them. The Michelins are probably the better tire but it just depends if it's worth the extra money to you.
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LAFNGAS Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 09 335I, 09 Twin Turbo GCSRT8 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Canada iTrader: (0)	appreciate the insight thus far, was looking towards the michelins as well but sometimes theres a tire that just works so to speak for a vehicle. for the jeep guys, the nitto nt05 is a great tire for them
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03-25-2014, 07:01 PM	#7
liang Captain 23 Rep 717 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (6)	Of the tires you listed, PSS are the best followed by DW.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Another top choice to consider would be the Bridgestone S04 Pole Position. This tire fits right in between the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Continental Extreme Contact DW in regards to handling and ride. A nice compromise between the two at a good price point in most sizes. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	I run Falken Azenis 722 is a great tire. I'm running 235/35-19 and 275/30-19 on 8.5 and 9.5. Pre-LCi with et33 Forgestars. __________________ Arctic Metallic\CF Splitters, Spoiler, Mirror Covers\LED Tails\LSD\Tinted\Coded\Apex Square SM10-19"\LED Angel Eyes\Gloss Black Grill\Integrated V1 & Galaxy Tab\M-Performance Brakes\Cobb Tuned\xHP Flash\Resonator Removed and -> is your friend.
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JS82 Captain 29 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '08 E92 328i 6MT Jet Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA USA iTrader: (12)	I'm running the same staggered setup. I would recommend the Michelins, awesome tires. They are a little pricey but totally worth it.
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E30M3Driver Captain 37 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C, 97 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here, there iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.00] 1989 BMW M3 [8.20]	I just put a set of PSSs in the same sizes on my 335is and have had the Hankooks and have driven on the Conti's as well. Hankooks (EVO 1) are a decent tire for the money (and I bought mine when they were about $150 less than now), but they were lazy in their steering response due to soft sidewall. I had to bump up the tire pressures to get anywhere near close to the steering I wanted and they still lacked. Would not buy again solely for that reason. That seemed to last well and ride on the softer side. The Conti's perform well all around and would have been my next choice after the PSSs to save some money. They held up well on the track and provided good grip and predictable response and steering feedback. Ride is on the firmer side. My first few miles with the PSSs are like a dream come true. They have great steering response and feedback is enhanced and they ride wonderfully smooth - not to firm, not to soft. I've seen these perform superbly at the track with both excellent grip and wear, but haven't driven them on the track yet myself. __________________ Performance Center Delivery, June 21, 2013: 2013 E92 335is \| Le Mans Blue \| Gray Leather with Black \| 6MT \| 19" Style 313's \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler \|
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Bronze First Lieutenant 12 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkley, MI iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have the DW tires on my summer set up. After last year's first summer, they ran fine and I was pleased with them. Didn't make it to the track last year, but hope to this year and see how they do there. __________________ Bronze 2008 335i sedan \| black/black \| Sport \| Premium
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AughtOcho335 Lieutenant 40 Rep 447 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	After posting a similar thread I ended up with Michelin AS3's. They're an all season tire but wouldn't really know it. Then again I've never had the PSS s not pushed my current tires to their limits. I am satisfied with what I have though. I was looking at a lot of the same tires you are as well.
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