Tire selection

spurto · 07-31-2013, 12:14 PM

I've finally decided to ditch the run flats. I'm currently trying to decide between BF Goodrich g force comp 2, Continental extreme contact DW, and Bridgestone Potenza RE760 sport. I've done some homework, and it seems there's not much between them to make it a clean cut decision. That said, If anyone has experience with the above listed tires on their Z or any other suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Cheers!

sbtwister · 07-31-2013, 02:34 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Got 'em, love'em. Not the cheapest, but they are a great tire, long wearing, and give tremendous confidence when pushed.

Devious21 · 07-31-2013, 03:43 PM

I have the Continentals and I'm happy with them. Don't have anything to really say about them. They don't give me any trouble. Feel good, aren't noisy.

JeffchaPz · 07-31-2013, 10:52 PM

I'm going with these next weekend (Bridgestone Potenza RE-11)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

ZStig · 07-31-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffchaPz

I'm going with these next weekend (Bridgestone Potenza RE-11)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

I had those. they run a little skinny for their size, but perform great on the street, and track. I layed down a 1.86 second 60 foot time at the quarter mile with them!

TexasZed4MC · 08-02-2013, 11:06 AM

I run the Re 760's as my daily tire. I have had them about 2 months and even did a few laps at COTA with them and for a low cost tire they did very well.

spurto · 08-03-2013, 03:16 AM

I just bought a set of bridgestone potenza re760 sport tires and I'm quite happy with them. Honestly anything would have been better than the run flats. I have run potenza Re050 run flats and pirelli p zero run flats, and the non run flat re760 are far better IMO. They're quieter, have better ride quality and have comparable if not better handling characteristics. I wish I would have made the switch sooner.

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spurto Private First Class 3 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2006 Silver BMW Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4MR [0.00]	Tire selection I've finally decided to ditch the run flats. I'm currently trying to decide between BF Goodrich g force comp 2, Continental extreme contact DW, and Bridgestone Potenza RE760 sport. I've done some homework, and it seems there's not much between them to make it a clean cut decision. That said, If anyone has experience with the above listed tires on their Z or any other suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Cheers!
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sbtwister Private 0 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2005 3.0i Z4 Roadster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0)	Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Got 'em, love'em. Not the cheapest, but they are a great tire, long wearing, and give tremendous confidence when pushed. __________________ Alpine white Z4 3.0i, Dream red leather, M-sport seats, Sport package, Xenons, Heated seats, Premium sound, XM Radio, Aux in, Strut brace, Black grill, CF Roundels, Stubby, Half foam.
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Devious21 Captain 38 Rep 711 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	I have the Continentals and I'm happy with them. Don't have anything to really say about them. They don't give me any trouble. Feel good, aren't noisy. __________________ \|Evolve Airbox - Euro Headers - Strömung Exhaust - H&R Coils - 19" BBS CH-R\|
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JeffchaPz Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm going with these next weekend (Bridgestone Potenza RE-11) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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TexasZed4MC Captain 149 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2006 Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I run the Re 760's as my daily tire. I have had them about 2 months and even did a few laps at COTA with them and for a low cost tire they did very well. __________________ Lone Star Chapter BMWCCA HPDE Event Chair, Texas Trifecta Event Chair, & BMWCCA driving Instructor
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spurto Private First Class 3 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2006 Silver BMW Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4MR [0.00]	I just bought a set of bridgestone potenza re760 sport tires and I'm quite happy with them. Honestly anything would have been better than the run flats. I have run potenza Re050 run flats and pirelli p zero run flats, and the non run flat re760 are far better IMO. They're quieter, have better ride quality and have comparable if not better handling characteristics. I wish I would have made the switch sooner.
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