Tire dilemma...

braymond141 · 07-14-2004, 07:55 PM

Been getting obsurdly loud road noise at low speeds (from the front end). Asked the dealer to check it 3 times... They said everything is A-okay

. Had all 4 wheels balanced, alingment checked, Bushings replaced... still nothing.

Finally an answer today! Took my car to Bullet Performance here in Costa Mesa. Mickey, the owner took my car around the block to see what all the noise was about. We get back, and he starts checking the front tires. He has me rub my had around the inside track of the tire... Egg shaped lumps EVERYWHERE.

. The answer!

Here's my Dilemma. Currently the car is Running Pirelli Nero's in the rear 255/35zr18's. Fronts are Pirelli P-zero Rosso's 225/40zr18's. I'm stuck at what tire to buy. The Rosso's look sweet, but people complain that they pull all over the road and wear fast (exactly what i was expierencing and I F_U_C_King hate it). So i dont want to get Rosso's again, unless maybe a new front set will cure the issue

. I don't want to get Nero's up front because even though i'd have all matching tires, they have bulky sidewalls, wear quick, and also follow lines in the road

.

What do I do? If i go to another tire brand I'll have to buy all 4 (sorry, but I'll mix models, but not brands). Suggestions please!!!

If it matters, I'm running 18" Breyton Magics

ak330i · 07-14-2004, 08:58 PM

Get Bridgestone SO-3. Grip especially well in rain. One time it was rain so hard, visibility is only about 1 car length. I was going 80 mph without any sign of hydroplanning. I had to slow down coz visibility was so bad. SO-3 is cheap compare to Pilot Sports. It wears great. My tires still look 88% new after 10000 miles.

If I get new rims, I may try Pilot Sports PS2 or Goodyear GS-D3. Pilot is most expensive but great performance. Goodyear is even cheaper than SO-3.

Hantra · 07-14-2004, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak330i

Get Bridgestone SO-3. Grip especially well in rain. One time it was rain so hard, visibility is only about 1 car length. I was going 80 mph without any sign of hydroplanning. I had to slow down coz visibility was so bad. SO-3 is cheap compare to Pilot Sports. It wears great. My tires still look 88% new after 10000 miles.

If I get new rims, I may try Pilot Sports PS2 or Goodyear GS-D3. Pilot is most expensive but great performance. Goodyear is even cheaper than SO-3.

Do you have offset front and rear?

Chocaine · 07-14-2004, 09:20 PM

PS2

hummer · 07-15-2004, 11:19 AM

If your tires are cupped, don't take to the same alignment shop! Bad alignment is the number 1 cause of cupping.

Staszek · 07-15-2004, 11:24 AM

I have the P Zero Neros all around and I think the sidewalls are great and protect my rims, also I dont have all that pulling and fast wear you talking about either, but maybe its because I have the M&S version with 400 tread wear.

Alex · 07-15-2004, 11:45 AM

Bro, it's a no-brainer, go wtih Toyo T1-S.......they have been the quietest tires I've had since first owning my car

CtrlAltDel · 07-15-2004, 11:51 AM

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

Ronzo · 07-15-2004, 01:15 PM

I have the neros on my car and love them!!!! Much better than the Conti's

Ronzo · 07-15-2004, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staszek

I have the P Zero Neros all around and I think the sidewalls are great and protect my rims, also I dont have all that pulling and fast wear you talking about either, but maybe its because I have the M&S version with 400 tread wear.

AGREED, I have the same tires ... LOVE THEM.

MarkY · 07-15-2004, 03:12 PM

Ps2

braymond141 · 07-15-2004, 03:54 PM

I just bought some Rosso's today... Hopefully it will be cured when i get them on

View Poll Results: What should I do
Buy Rosso's up front and hope they are Premo	0	0%
Buy Nero's and have beefy sidewalls	4	36.36%
Buy a whole new brand... But comment on which Please	7	63.64%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

07-14-2004, 07:55 PM	#1
braymond141 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oakhurst, Ca Posts: 1,564 My Ride: 96 M3, 99 M3, 05 M3 View My Garage	Tire dilemma... Been getting obsurdly loud road noise at low speeds (from the front end). Asked the dealer to check it 3 times... They said everything is A-okay . Had all 4 wheels balanced, alingment checked, Bushings replaced... still nothing. Finally an answer today! Took my car to Bullet Performance here in Costa Mesa. Mickey, the owner took my car around the block to see what all the noise was about. We get back, and he starts checking the front tires. He has me rub my had around the inside track of the tire... Egg shaped lumps EVERYWHERE. . The answer! Here's my Dilemma. Currently the car is Running Pirelli Nero's in the rear 255/35zr18's. Fronts are Pirelli P-zero Rosso's 225/40zr18's. I'm stuck at what tire to buy. The Rosso's look sweet, but people complain that they pull all over the road and wear fast (exactly what i was expierencing and I F_U_C_King hate it). So i dont want to get Rosso's again, unless maybe a new front set will cure the issue . I don't want to get Nero's up front because even though i'd have all matching tires, they have bulky sidewalls, wear quick, and also follow lines in the road . What do I do? If i go to another tire brand I'll have to buy all 4 (sorry, but I'll mix models, but not brands). Suggestions please!!! If it matters, I'm running 18" Breyton Magics Last edited by braymond141; 07-14-2004 at 07:59 PM.

07-14-2004, 08:58 PM	#2
ak330i TiAg 330i Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: E Posts: 542 My Ride: '02 330i View My Garage	Get Bridgestone SO-3. Grip especially well in rain. One time it was rain so hard, visibility is only about 1 car length. I was going 80 mph without any sign of hydroplanning. I had to slow down coz visibility was so bad. SO-3 is cheap compare to Pilot Sports. It wears great. My tires still look 88% new after 10000 miles. If I get new rims, I may try Pilot Sports PS2 or Goodyear GS-D3. Pilot is most expensive but great performance. Goodyear is even cheaper than SO-3. __________________

07-14-2004, 09:20 PM	#4
Chocaine -- Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: FSU Posts: 691 My Ride: '04 330ci View My Garage	PS2 __________________

07-15-2004, 11:45 AM	#7
Alex Mom says I'm a catch Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Terra Sarda Posts: 6,080 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Bro, it's a no-brainer, go wtih Toyo T1-S.......they have been the quietest tires I've had since first owning my car __________________ A lap dance is so much better if the stripper is crying.

07-15-2004, 11:19 AM	#5
hummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 3,249 My Ride: 2001 330CI View My Garage	If your tires are cupped, don't take to the same alignment shop! Bad alignment is the number 1 cause of cupping.

07-15-2004, 11:51 AM	#8
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07-15-2004, 01:15 PM	#9
Ronzo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 276 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	I have the neros on my car and love them!!!! Much better than the Conti's __________________ Currently in Garage: 2007 Jeep Commander 2007 MB R350 Retired BMWs 2004 330XI (Lease up 10/31/2007) 2001 BMW 330ci (Sold) 1995 BMW 318is (Stolen) 1995 BMW 318ti (Sold)

07-15-2004, 03:12 PM	#11
MarkY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Montgomery Co., MD Posts: 364 My Ride: 2001 330Ci View My Garage	Ps2 __________________ 2001 330Ci, GruppeM, BBS RS-GT

07-15-2004, 03:54 PM	#12
braymond141 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oakhurst, Ca Posts: 1,564 My Ride: 96 M3, 99 M3, 05 M3 View My Garage	I just bought some Rosso's today... Hopefully it will be cured when i get them on

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