04-17-2024, 01:10 AM | #1 |
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Tire options?
Hello everyone, I'm fairly new to this platform and have only shared a few pictures of my car so far. I'm seeking advice on tire options, particularly as I reside in Texas where the harsh concrete roads can be brutal on wheels and tires. I'm looking to improve the ride quality a bit. While I'm not an expert on wheels and tires, I do know I currently have some variation of the Pirelli P Zero, which are run flats. However, I'd prefer non-run flats for my daily commute vehicle, especially considering the high cost of replacement tires from BMW dealerships. Does anyone have recommendations for non-run flat tires that would fit my stock 23-inch wheels? Appreciate any insights!
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04-22-2024, 04:01 PM | #2 | |
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You have few options 1) downgrade to the 22s which ride better, have more tire options including winters, plus extra sidwall. 2) go aftermarket 22 or 21s but math it out so the ratios stay in check and go with a different rim which would allow some more flexibility of tire choices. Also, The OEM (PIRELLI P ZERO (PZ4)) 23s aren't runflats, M's are normally not sold with run flats. They are a high performance summer tire. The only tire options per tire rack is Yokohama again this on the factory spec rim staying factory specs. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...erformance=ALL https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resu...&package=false |
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04-23-2024, 10:35 AM | #3 |
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It’s interesting that if you put in search for tire by vehicle you get fewer options than search for tire by size at least for 22 inch options. I may move to all seasons as my tires are wearing quickly. Anyone have experience with continental extreme contact DWS 06?
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Are you sure they are wearing quickly, what's the milage and have you test the depth? Also is your XM a lease? Extreme contact DWS 06, well I haven't personally used them they are good tires from the reviews. |
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That’s the thing, same load and speed ratings but better tire wear ratings. Not worried about directional tread (I don’t believe they are) because I don’t rotate tires as they are staggered. Tires only appear when you search by size not by vehicle. |
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Probably one of those things like the recommend shell gas sticker you see everytime you fill up the gas tank. Exxon and Sunoco are also top tier and are fine!
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Now can you run a no star tire yes. |
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I know the design and materials of the tire with star makes a car handle as BMW intends the car to handle but this is obviously much more important in a sports car around a track. I would say 99.9 percent of us will never take the XM to the track nor to the limit where star tires will make a difference in handling or dynamics.
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04-23-2024, 09:29 PM | #10 |
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I thought all XMs came with Pirellis but put my summers back on and noticed mine came with Yokohamas from factory on the 23” wheels.
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Would get them again. I think they cost me about $1,600, installed at my office (tire rack mobile installation).
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I can be pretty heavy on the foot too.
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