[rich100]

I need a new set of front tyres and I just wondered what thoughts were about replacements.

My gut feel is that I should just replace with identical tyres (Bridgestones)that the car came with. These generally seem quite a lot more expensive than other brands however but I guess it's a case of you get what you pay for.

The back tyres are fine and don't need replacing. In your views is there any problem as such with selecting a different brand of tyre for the front or is having mixed brands on the car a bad idea.

Any views welcome, thanks

[robbiep]

To me, the main thing is having identical tyres on the same axle, and having good quality tyres. I wouldn't be bothered, when changing tyres like you are, if I went to a pair of Pirellis or something else on the front.

[sweels]

Originally Posted by robbiep

To me, the main thing is having identical tyres on the same axle, and having good quality tyres. I wouldn't be bothered, when changing tyres like you are, if I went to a pair of Pirellis or something else on the front.

Only thing to add there is that very bad tyres on the rear (whether in terms of brand or tread depth) combined with very good tyres on the front can lead to a bit more oversteer than is ideal. (I know some people might call that 'fun' but I guess even those would prefer to only oversteer when they want, not just randomly ) but then again what to I know with my wrong-wheel-drive-on-stilts?!

So yes, good brand good tread tyres of different brand front to back should be fine (and probably too late anyway, but unless it's a square setup, no scope to front rear swap to get all 4 to wear out at same time.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by rich100

I need a new set of front tyres and I just wondered what thoughts were about replacements.

My gut feel is that I should just replace with identical tyres (Bridgestones)that the car came with. These generally seem quite a lot more expensive than other brands however but I guess it's a case of you get what you pay for.

The back tyres are fine and don't need replacing. In your views is there any problem as such with selecting a different brand of tyre for the front or is having mixed brands on the car a bad idea.

Any views welcome, thanks

18's or 19's?

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Personally would go for Eagles.

I wonder how other Xdrive owners tyres are wearing?

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Personally would go for Eagles.

I wonder how other Xdrive owners tyres are wearing?

[rich100]

18s

[rich100]

Thanks a lot guys. Think I will stick with same brand. Had a look in the manual and it goes on about approved brands and safety and stuff.

Curious really, rear tyres are barely showing any wear but I would have thought that with the x drive being biased to the rear then these would have worn either more quickly or at the same rate.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Brigand

Personally would go for Eagles.

I wonder how other Xdrive owners tyres are wearing?

The Eagles aren't available for 18's afaik

[Andy30D]

Originally Posted by teaston

The Eagles aren't available for 18's afaik

should be i have them on my ST

I am OCD and cant have different makes anywhere so have to replace like for like, i hate it!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Andy30D

should be i have them on my ST

I am OCD and cant have different makes anywhere so have to replace like for like, i hate it!

The ST probably has different profile tyres than F3x's though.

[Andy30D]

Originally Posted by teaston

The ST probably has different profile tyres than F3x's though.

good point, ill go have a look at them but you may well be correct good sir.

Shame if they don't though

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Andy30D

good point, ill go have a look at them but you may well be correct good sir.

Shame if they don't though

In F30 18" sizes goodyear only do the 'efficientgrip' tyres which are more of a touring tyre than performance.

[Pablo68]

This reminds me I need a new set of rears...time to have fun with last couple of mm

[F30Andy]

Originally Posted by rich100

18s

Go to Costco and get yourself a set of the Bridgestones.

I went for non run flat. (initially just the fronts, but have now done the rears.)

Much quieter smoother better handling ride.

If you are worried about punctures you can either buy a full size spare, not ideal I know. Or you can do what I did and buy a few cans of tyre weld and a footpump.