Tyres

[Smudgemanuk]

I am the new owner of a 1999 z3 2.8l

I am hoping to do some spirited driving so would like some guidance on the reccomened sporty tyre that maintains a good balance of grip vs wear

Thanks Chris

 

[andyglym]

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www.autoexpress.co.uk

I've got the Michelin Pilot Sport 5s on mine and do a great job on my 2.8 Z3 though come 4th in this test

 

[Smudgemanuk]

Sounds good, thank you

Do you buy them straight from Michelin?

 

[andyglym]

Sounds good, thank you

Do you buy them straight from Michelin?

Local garage mate via Blackcircles.com

 

[Jam03]

Sounds good, thank you

Do you buy them straight from Michelin?

I got a set of PS5’s recently from ATS. There is a deal on Michelin at the moment. I highly recommend the tyre and ATS in Godalming.

 

[Smudgemanuk]

Good to know
How do the PS5's compare to the 4's?

 

[Smudgemanuk]

It turns out I have 16 inch wheels which means I can only get PS4’s but they are £170 per tyre which seems a bit much. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Delk]

When I bought mine it had a mix of pure crap under the car. Changed to Goodyear F1s at the time that were highly recommended. Drove much better but never liked them. When pushed they broke free and went from good instant ice skate.

I'm running 18 inch wheels and a mix of pilot sport 4 and 5s front to rear. Don't remember but it was what I could get at the time at a reasonable cost. So much nicer then the F1s.

If you have a 2.8 on 16 inch wheels you won't see a difference at all between the PS4 or 5. Buy what you can and enjoy.

 

[Ianmc]

Another vote for Michelin PS. You get what you pay for IMO.

 

[as400]

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1998 BMW Z3 - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and Rims specs

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[elevensies]

i would get what fits your budget, unless your heading to a track, or your spirited driving is by the pants, and illegal, most tyres will do the job, although im not a fan of pirelli.

 

[Mike Fishwick]

I have been using Falken FK-452 etc for about twenty years, and have nothng but praise for them, in terms of dry/wet grip, life, noise, and value. A friend who regularly drives his M Coupe at the Nurburgring is also a long-term Falken fan. Incidentally, Falken own Dunlop. I was unimpressed by the original Pilot Sports, although many owners think they are wonderful! I remember when Goodyear F1 were the 'in' tyre, but it depends on what you feel. A lot of people seem to imagine that the Pilot Sport was the only original Z3 tyre, but BMW fitted a mixture of Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, and Dunlop.

 

[mwpe]

A lot of people seem to imagine that the Pilot Sport was the only original Z3 tyre, but BMW fitted a mixture of Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, and Dunlop.

Interesting, My Z was on it's original Dunlop tyres when I bought it 16 years ago and I was so pleased with them that I have alway stayed with them. A few replacements in 155,000 miles but stil quite happy.

 

[SV8Predator]

Incidentally, Falken own Dunlop.

Really? Not Goodyear then...?

 

[Lemon]

It turns out I have 16 inch wheels which means I can only get PS4’s but they are £170 per tyre which seems a bit much. Any ideas would be appreciated.

I recently put 4 x PS4’s on my 16” wheels. Shopped around and the best price was £700 all in.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

It seems that plenty of people own Dunlop these days. Globalism, eh?

Dunlop Tyres - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[SV8Predator]

It seems that plenty of people own Dunlop these days. Globalism, eh?

And from your very own link, you will have read:
" The brand is operated by Goodyear in North America (passenger car & light truck), Europe, Australia and New Zealand."

 

[Smudgemanuk]

Yeah £700 all in seems to be the quotes I am getting too.
How are the tyres suiting the car?

 

[Lemon]

They suit me fine, I was looking for originality rather than performance. They were recommended by Lee who has worked on my car at the Zed Shed…….look great on the car

 

[Nodzed]

Yep Pilots all the way.