Tire Recommendation for 325xi Touring

Maxscouloir · 08-19-2008, 07:30 AM

I never knew buying tires could be so confusing. This is my first BMW, a
2005 325xIT with the sport package and it's a wonderful ride. It came with Continental ContiTouringContact tires that have 41,000 miles and are about ready for replacement. These tires have handled well although they are a bit hard in city driving. I could be happy with another set but I'm reading reviews on tirerack.com that aren't great. Any Michelin recommendations, the Pilot seems to be the model most used on BMW's? I've always liked them on previous cars. I live in DC so snow is not a big deal, but I like a solid grip in rain and a smooth ride. My driving is not all that sporty.

Gary@Tirerack · 08-19-2008, 09:25 AM

Top choices based on what you're looking for would be the Primacy MXV4 and Pilot Exalto A/S.

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TiAgTouring · 09-03-2008, 12:41 PM

I've been rocking Goodyear Eagle F1s and I am VERY happy with them. Tons of grip, and very good in the snow and rain. Expensive...but the performance is unbeatable for an All Season...

VMRWheels · 09-03-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DinanTouring

I've been rocking Goodyear Eagle F1s and I am VERY happy with them. Tons of grip, and very good in the snow and rain. Expensive...but the performance is unbeatable for an All Season...

Yea they are great tires. We sell them here at VMR all the same.

-Charles@VMRWheels
www.vmrwheels.com

08-19-2008, 07:30 AM	#1
Maxscouloir Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 19 My Ride: 2005 325xiT Wagon View My Garage	Tire Recommendation for 325xi Touring I never knew buying tires could be so confusing. This is my first BMW, a 2005 325xIT with the sport package and it's a wonderful ride. It came with Continental ContiTouringContact tires that have 41,000 miles and are about ready for replacement. These tires have handled well although they are a bit hard in city driving. I could be happy with another set but I'm reading reviews on tirerack.com that aren't great. Any Michelin recommendations, the Pilot seems to be the model most used on BMW's? I've always liked them on previous cars. I live in DC so snow is not a big deal, but I like a solid grip in rain and a smooth ride. My driving is not all that sporty.

08-19-2008, 09:25 AM	#2
Gary@Tirerack Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 6,292 My Ride: 1995 BMW M3 View My Garage	Top choices based on what you're looking for would be the Primacy MXV4 and Pilot Exalto A/S. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=BN4&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Refer to 'Gary/E46Fanatics' as your previous contact when you order online. Credit E46Fanatics.com by ordering through the sig link. Click sig! -->

09-03-2008, 12:41 PM	#3
TiAgTouring Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Athens OH Posts: 1,573 My Ride: has a D-Pillar View My Garage	I've been rocking Goodyear Eagle F1s and I am VERY happy with them. Tons of grip, and very good in the snow and rain. Expensive...but the performance is unbeatable for an All Season... __________________ 323iT 5MT ZSP/ M54B30 Manifold Swap/ F1 Headers + Full ZHP Exhaust/ UUC SSK + DSSR/ CF ACS Mirrors/ M3 Steering Wheel + ZHP Shift Knob

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