New member and need tire opinions!

JasonCote · 12-02-2012, 08:12 PM

So I purchased my first BMW last year this time and did a whole lot of work to it getting it running mint. However now i NEED tires. Use my car year round and would like a great set of ultra high performance all season tires. I was thinking about Dunlop Fierce Instinct VRs (i have 205/55/r16 style 76 I believe). But I am definitely open to suggestions. I live in MA and do experience some snow.

Thank you and will post pictures as soon as I'm detailed up!

Jc

2003 325i · 12-03-2012, 12:15 AM

I drive on Pirelli PZERO NERO All Seasons. Most on here would say the sidewalls are too soft, but I need some ride comfort. They're quiet, cheap, and surprisingly easy to mount (225/40 F, 235/40 R on 8 and 8.5" wheels). Seem to be good in the rain, and so far they're wearing quite well. They're asymmetric so I can rotate left to right.

That being said, the Blizzaks are probably going on this week, I would never drive an UHP all-season in the winter, and neither should you OP based on where you live

Gary@Tirerack · 12-03-2012, 08:35 AM

Top ultra high performance all-season tires in 205/55R16 would include the Continental Extreme Contact DWS (which is particularly good in snow for a tire in this category) and the Bridgestone Potenza RE970 A/S Pole Position.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=BN4&...ires/index.jsp

naterater · 12-05-2012, 02:59 PM

DWS has been getting some good reviews, but I can't wait to see the performance out of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 that was announced this week!
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=958895

12-02-2012, 08:12 PM	#1
JasonCote Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fitchburg, Ma Posts: 15 My Ride: 2005 325Xi blk/blk View My Garage	New member and need tire opinions! So I purchased my first BMW last year this time and did a whole lot of work to it getting it running mint. However now i NEED tires. Use my car year round and would like a great set of ultra high performance all season tires. I was thinking about Dunlop Fierce Instinct VRs (i have 205/55/r16 style 76 I believe). But I am definitely open to suggestions. I live in MA and do experience some snow. Thank you and will post pictures as soon as I'm detailed up! Jc

12-03-2012, 08:35 AM	#3
Gary@Tirerack Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 6,292 My Ride: 1995 BMW M3 View My Garage	Top ultra high performance all-season tires in 205/55R16 would include the Continental Extreme Contact DWS (which is particularly good in snow for a tire in this category) and the Bridgestone Potenza RE970 A/S Pole Position. 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! -->

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12-05-2012, 02:59 PM	#4
naterater Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: La Costa, CA Posts: 12 My Ride: 2002 M3 Coupe View My Garage	DWS has been getting some good reviews, but I can't wait to see the performance out of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 that was announced this week! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=958895