Tire recommendation for 19"

SGxi · 04-29-2008, 09:27 PM

I'm doing some research on tires now that my wheels will be coming soon.

Any recommendation for tires? I know 235/35/19 is recommended and my rims will be 19x8.5 all around (I have an xi)

I am looking specifically for good wet traction, low road noise and a decent ride.

TIA!

1WickedE90 · 04-29-2008, 09:32 PM

General Exclaim UHP (great budget tire that fits all your requirements)
Falken FK452 (a few $$'s more, size runs skinny so 245/35-19 for this tire)
Sumitomo HTR-ZIII
Michelin PS2

Revlis · 04-29-2008, 11:48 PM

Check out tire racks reviews on most of the good tires out there today.

Don't skimp on tires, they are the single most important performance mod you can make.

GregL · 04-30-2008, 12:08 AM

I did loads of research on this tire size, ended up buying a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 all-season from Tire Rack in the same size you mentioned and for that same size rim. Surprisingly the braking performance in dry traded punches with many ultra high performance summer tires and was better than some, while wet braking was immensely better. Road noise and ride quality also scored higher in their test result charts. They also have a generous rim protector. For a 19" tire I'm quite happy with them, when they break traction it happens very progressively and without alarm, not a problem to bring things back under control. Just don't bother asking for pricing locally, I tried Wheels-Direct, Steelcase and Extreme, the going price on one of these installed is around $470 a piece.

Edit: I bought the set, inclusive of shipping, brokerage, taxes (USA made so duty free) from Tire Rack for US$932.58. Then got them installed locally for $100 though I'm now aware that Steelcase would have done it for $80.

SGxi · 04-30-2008, 09:07 AM

Thanks guys!

Been thinking a lot about the PS2 and is contemplating the Eagles now that GregL has a pretty good review for it.

I was reading through the review in Tirerack and it seems to me their review doesn't really yield a very well-rounded tire...

Anyone tried the Yokohama S.drive?

yuggy · 04-30-2008, 09:44 AM

hey Kelvin!
I'm putting on the General UHP's later today. I'll let ya know how that goes.
Went with 235/35/19 all around.

SGxi · 04-30-2008, 10:54 AM

Cool!

Thanks Geoff!

DrewKo · 04-30-2008, 11:42 AM

Dunlop sport maxx and direzza sports are great tires for much less than similarly performing brands

E90330iS · 05-01-2008, 02:43 AM

Went with General, great deal but performance was average and road noise is loud! I want to try Falken 452s next.

beatloafer · 05-01-2008, 05:09 AM

Kumho Ecsta SPT

I loved these on my last car. Not the sportiest tire, but very sticky and most importantly for me, quiet and comfortable for a daily driver. They served me well in the dry and in heavy rain. I would buy these again.

SGxi · 05-01-2008, 06:20 AM

Thanks for the suggestions and feedbacks guys!

04-29-2008, 09:27 PM	#1
SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Tire recommendation for 19" I'm doing some research on tires now that my wheels will be coming soon. Any recommendation for tires? I know 235/35/19 is recommended and my rims will be 19x8.5 all around (I have an xi) I am looking specifically for good wet traction, low road noise and a decent ride. TIA! __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-29-2008, 09:32 PM	#2
1WickedE90 Major 199 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2022 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (1)	General Exclaim UHP (great budget tire that fits all your requirements) Falken FK452 (a few $$'s more, size runs skinny so 245/35-19 for this tire) Sumitomo HTR-ZIII Michelin PS2 __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-29-2008, 11:48 PM	#3
Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! 157 Rep 3,462 Posts Drives: M4 i3 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	Check out tire racks reviews on most of the good tires out there today. Don't skimp on tires, they are the single most important performance mod you can make. __________________ A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, clever, better, cool, or wealthy.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-30-2008, 12:08 AM	#4
GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	I did loads of research on this tire size, ended up buying a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 all-season from Tire Rack in the same size you mentioned and for that same size rim. Surprisingly the braking performance in dry traded punches with many ultra high performance summer tires and was better than some, while wet braking was immensely better. Road noise and ride quality also scored higher in their test result charts. They also have a generous rim protector. For a 19" tire I'm quite happy with them, when they break traction it happens very progressively and without alarm, not a problem to bring things back under control. Just don't bother asking for pricing locally, I tried Wheels-Direct, Steelcase and Extreme, the going price on one of these installed is around $470 a piece. Edit: I bought the set, inclusive of shipping, brokerage, taxes (USA made so duty free) from Tire Rack for US$932.58. Then got them installed locally for $100 though I'm now aware that Steelcase would have done it for $80. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-30-2008, 09:07 AM	#5
SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Thanks guys! Been thinking a lot about the PS2 and is contemplating the Eagles now that GregL has a pretty good review for it. I was reading through the review in Tirerack and it seems to me their review doesn't really yield a very well-rounded tire... Anyone tried the Yokohama S.drive? __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#6
yuggy Lieutenant 12 Rep 486 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	hey Kelvin! I'm putting on the General UHP's later today. I'll let ya know how that goes. Went with 235/35/19 all around.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-30-2008, 10:54 AM	#7
SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Cool! Thanks Geoff! __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-30-2008, 11:42 AM	#8
DrewKo Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 335i Montego Blue Saddle Brown Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Dunlop sport maxx and direzza sports are great tires for much less than similarly performing brands
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-01-2008, 02:43 AM	#9
E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Went with General, great deal but performance was average and road noise is loud! I want to try Falken 452s next. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-01-2008, 05:09 AM	#10
beatloafer Enlisted Member 1 Rep 49 Posts Drives: '07 Alpine 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Kumho Ecsta SPT I loved these on my last car. Not the sportiest tire, but very sticky and most importantly for me, quiet and comfortable for a daily driver. They served me well in the dry and in heavy rain. I would buy these again.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-01-2008, 06:20 AM	#11
SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Thanks for the suggestions and feedbacks guys! __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
	Appreciate 0 Quote