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[emm3tt]

Originally Posted by Dr. No

BTW, anyone knows which Runflat tires comes standard with the car?

I believe it's the RE050A PP runflats.

[Dr. No]

That would be great!!! But I doubt we get those in Europe since Bridgestone does not seem to market the Pole Position version of its RE050A tires here. However I think that RE050 are the more likely tires to come standard, asymmetric or not.

I only expect that RF are not that bad, anyway...

[E82tt6]

The best tires I've ever had are Yoko Advan Nevoa AD07s. The grip is otherwordly, and the amount of control offered at high slip angles surpasses any other tire I've ever driven.

I've had PS2s on this car and others, and they really can't hold a candle to the Advan Nevoas, IMO. Especially if you do any track or auto-x, they hold up far better, while still offering more grip and feedback.

They are slightly noisier, but I think that's made up for by the raw grip, and the exceptionally smooth breakaway.

I drive my father's Boxster S with PS2s pretty regularly, and it can't approach the cornerning speeds I can reach in the S2k w/AD07s before starting to understeer, which really says something about the tires, given how much extra rubber the Boxster has, and given who did the supsension tuning on that car ;-).

[larryn]

Originally Posted by E82TT6

The best tires I've ever had are Yoko Advan Nevoa AD07s. The grip is otherwordly, and the amount of control offered at high slip angles surpasses any other tire I've ever driven.

Totally agree about the Neovas, which I use for autox and DEs. They get darned loud though. I'm running non-staggered 255's all around, and the noise is pretty intrusive. They do wear like iron for an ultra-sticky contact patch.

The Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs are supposed to be at least equal to the Neovas on the adhesion end, with more civilized everyday street behavior. They may very well be my replacement tires for the 135i.

[E82tt6]

Originally Posted by larryn

Totally agree about the Neovas, which I use for autox and DEs. They get darned loud though. I'm running non-staggered 255's all around, and the noise is pretty intrusive. They do wear like iron for an ultra-sticky contact patch.

The Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs are supposed to be at least equal to the Neovas on the adhesion end, with more civilized everyday street behavior. They may very well be my replacement tires for the 135i.

I've heard good things about the RE-01Rs as well, but haven't driven them yet.

The Neovas are DEFINITELY quite loud, but the S2K isn't really quiet to begin with, so I don't mind.

I'll definitely try the RE-01Rs at some point too.

[scottn2retro]

Think it will be possible to squeeze some 255s in there?

[zirrah]

Originally Posted by othercaracobra

Toyo T1-R. For me they are a better tire than the Pilot, and cost less to boot.

Ditto. I've had Rosso's, Conti's, PS2's on my M3. The Toyos are by far my favorites.

[scottn2retro]

Anybody tried Nitto Invo's? My driver Ralph has them on his Rogue Wagon (the e46 station wagon with M3 drivetrain)

[Tiisomeday]

For those of you who have tried them, how do these tires you are mentioning here compare to the Kumho ecsta? I have them on the e46 325i I drive, and they grip very well, with good wet traction as well.

[135iMAN]

If you want an all around tire I would go with Goodyear NCT5. They are great in performance and have mimimal treadware.

[ttdmac]

Anyone tried the Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R? I've heard good things about them. Wonder if the dry grip is same or better than the Michelin PS2.

[Scuderia]

I was looking at stock tire sizes (215/40/18 and 245/35/18) and I can't find what I would consider a good tire in that combination. I was hoping to put on some Bridgestone RE-01Rs when I get my 1, but the closest things are 225/40 and 255/35. Not bad, but the problem is that the rear ends up being 2 mm smaller in diameter than the front. Since it's usually the other way around in most cars, with the rears having slightly larger diameters, do you guys think that will be a problem, especially at the track?

[BMWeber]

Originally Posted by Scuderia

I was looking at stock tire sizes (215/40/18 and 245/35/18) and I can't find what I would consider a good tire in that combination. I was hoping to put on some Bridgestone RE-01Rs when I get my 1, but the closest things are 225/40 and 255/35. Not bad, but the problem is that the rear ends up being 2 mm smaller in diameter than the front. Since it's usually the other way around in most cars, with the rears having slightly larger diameters, do you guys think that will be a problem, especially at the track?

nop that small amount has very little effect. I've had a very similar size on the track 235/45 and 255/40 with no issues at all

I was looking at the tire specs on the tire rack and RE-01Rs would be slightly smaller in the rear in those sizes but the PS2s are slightly larger in the rear in those sizes. so it all depends what tires your set on but different manufactures vary in the actual size.

[TunedM2C]

I'll be getting PS2's myself. Always bought these for my past performance cars. Great tires.

[NY SLC 93]

Originally Posted by Brookside

These for everyday as soon as you wear out the run-flats (give it a year).
I've had two sets of these Pirelli's one on an Audi and on my bimmer.
You can go thru light snow, not ice. Braking is decent-
certainly not as good as Michelin Sports- but they are apprx $50. per-tire cheaper, long wear, look good and are stealth quiet till about 20k.

I don't recommend these for performance. These are all season tires. I say get a set of summer tires and winter tires. I've had these and they suck.

[NY SLC 93]

Originally Posted by zirrah

Ditto. I've had Rosso's, Conti's, PS2's on my M3. The Toyos are by far my favorites.

I'm getting the T1-R's as well. :headbang: