Choice tire for OEM 19" M3 wheel?

GoRK · 07-12-2004, 09:43 PM

Well, I have all but worn though through the first set of the Conti sports that came on my M3.. Can't say I was too impressed with them, though they did wear respectably having been to four autocrosses and a car control clinic...

I am getting more into AutoX, and even if I decide in a few months to plunk down some money on some 18" wheels to give me more tire options for the track, it doesn't change the fact that I do still need some new tires on the 19" wheels.

So I've been shopping. The OEM rims are 19x8(F) and 19x9.5(R). I am leaning towards Toyo Proxes T1-S at 245/35-19 (F) and 275/30-19 (R) as a good street tire that will also be a good option for autocross a few times. AFAIK, TireRack doesn't sell Toyo, but maybe someone else on the board can offer an opinion on this setup and this size.

Thanks!

SmurfM3 · 07-15-2004, 02:41 PM

pilot sport 2s are head and shoulders above the competition in wet grip, dry grip, low noise design, and unfortunately, price :\

but there is a deal where u can save $50 on 4 new michelin tires.... so if u order them it comes ouyt to about the same price as 4 new bridgestone potenza s03s and the grip on these tires is amazing.... ask anyone on roadfly too...

07-12-2004, 09:43 PM	#1
GoRK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 1 My Ride: '85 735i, '03 M3 View My Garage	Choice tire for OEM 19" M3 wheel? Well, I have all but worn though through the first set of the Conti sports that came on my M3.. Can't say I was too impressed with them, though they did wear respectably having been to four autocrosses and a car control clinic... I am getting more into AutoX, and even if I decide in a few months to plunk down some money on some 18" wheels to give me more tire options for the track, it doesn't change the fact that I do still need some new tires on the 19" wheels. So I've been shopping. The OEM rims are 19x8(F) and 19x9.5(R). I am leaning towards Toyo Proxes T1-S at 245/35-19 (F) and 275/30-19 (R) as a good street tire that will also be a good option for autocross a few times. AFAIK, TireRack doesn't sell Toyo, but maybe someone else on the board can offer an opinion on this setup and this size. Thanks!

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07-15-2004, 02:41 PM	#2
SmurfM3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 200 My Ride: 2004 LSB M3 View My Garage	pilot sport 2s are head and shoulders above the competition in wet grip, dry grip, low noise design, and unfortunately, price :\ but there is a deal where u can save $50 on 4 new michelin tires.... so if u order them it comes ouyt to about the same price as 4 new bridgestone potenza s03s and the grip on these tires is amazing.... ask anyone on roadfly too...