Newbie Tire Question

jpm3seriesdallas · 01-27-2011, 12:30 PM

I have a 2008 Z4 Coupe. 3.0si. 15K miles. The OEM tires don't look to have a lot of life left and I know people say to replace the run flats anyway.

What's a good replacement tire? I don't plan on being on the track and I live in Dallas, so not any frequent snow or ice. I'd like to keep it under $200/ea and still have a decent tire for city driving and occasional trips to put the car through its paces. If there are any great bargains out there, that would be great. I am not picky about brands.

I searched for a thread on this topic, as I imagine there's already been one, but I couldn't find one, so if somebody could point me that way or if anyone has any recommendations, it would be appreciated.

Nhopkins1394 · 01-27-2011, 12:36 PM

I had the same question a few weeks ago.
Try this link.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=475646

I have all but decided on going with the Hankook's

Ask questions. These guys are more than glad to help.

Nikki · 01-27-2011, 12:40 PM

I typically use Tirerack ratings/reviews. I just got the Continental ExtremeContact DW since they were the highest rated and I heard good things about them. They're also cheaper than the Michelin PS2s.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP

ANUSTART · 01-27-2011, 12:46 PM

+1 Continental ExtremeContact DW(S) I am in Chicago and they are fantastic on the snow. If you don't need a tire that can handle snow go for the DW. Best bang for the buck tire I've owned. Full set ran me less than $600 with road hazard at a national discount tire chain. I can't recommend them enough. And that's coming from a diehard Bridgestone fan.

Huz-Z · 01-27-2011, 01:09 PM

I just installed Hankooks on my 3.0si and I'm very pleased with them. Tramlining and steering wheel jitter are entirely eliminated and the ride is much smoother. In short, a massive improvement in the car.

But as you can see, there are other excellent tires out there. Whatever you select, its a certainty that you will not miss the run-flats!

SCHMOUPE · 01-27-2011, 02:03 PM

PS2's

mhughett · 01-27-2011, 07:17 PM

Hancooks or the Continental DW (not the DWS). Living in Dallas, you should be fine with a summer tire all year round and either of these should fit your price range and provide excellent handling. Best of all, they are MUCH quieter than the run-flats.

thenewkid · 02-01-2011, 02:48 PM

i was the one that asked the same question a 2 weeks ago i had heard of the before mentioned tires, decided on the hankook v12's cant say enough about them like Huz-z said...in ft worth we're having our once a year snow/ice storm right now and im not goin anywhere

Hawkeye · 02-02-2011, 11:53 AM

I like my General UHP tires and they were only around $150 each shipped!

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jpm3seriesdallas New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Sport/Prem. Pkg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0)	Newbie Tire Question I have a 2008 Z4 Coupe. 3.0si. 15K miles. The OEM tires don't look to have a lot of life left and I know people say to replace the run flats anyway. What's a good replacement tire? I don't plan on being on the track and I live in Dallas, so not any frequent snow or ice. I'd like to keep it under $200/ea and still have a decent tire for city driving and occasional trips to put the car through its paces. If there are any great bargains out there, that would be great. I am not picky about brands. I searched for a thread on this topic, as I imagine there's already been one, but I couldn't find one, so if somebody could point me that way or if anyone has any recommendations, it would be appreciated.
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Nhopkins1394 Accountant, 1st Class 8 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roadster, Black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irving, TX where the Cowboys used to play! iTrader: (0)	New tires I had the same question a few weeks ago. Try this link. http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=475646 I have all but decided on going with the Hankook's Ask questions. These guys are more than glad to help.
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I typically use Tirerack ratings/reviews. I just got the Continental ExtremeContact DW since they were the highest rated and I heard good things about them. They're also cheaper than the Michelin PS2s. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...ay.jsp?type=MP __________________ Nikki
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	+1 Continental ExtremeContact DW(S) I am in Chicago and they are fantastic on the snow. If you don't need a tire that can handle snow go for the DW. Best bang for the buck tire I've owned. Full set ran me less than $600 with road hazard at a national discount tire chain. I can't recommend them enough. And that's coming from a diehard Bridgestone fan.
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I just installed Hankooks on my 3.0si and I'm very pleased with them. Tramlining and steering wheel jitter are entirely eliminated and the ride is much smoother. In short, a massive improvement in the car. But as you can see, there are other excellent tires out there. Whatever you select, its a certainty that you will not miss the run-flats! __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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mhughett Captain 25 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0)	Hancooks or the Continental DW (not the DWS). Living in Dallas, you should be fine with a summer tire all year round and either of these should fit your price range and provide excellent handling. Best of all, they are MUCH quieter than the run-flats. __________________ 2013 Audi TT RS (Tech Pkg, Sport Exhaust, Heated Seats, Sirius) Retired--2007 Z4 M Coupe (Imola Red/Black, Premium Pkg, Heated Seats, XM, Bimmian stubby antenna, CDV delete, Apex EC-7--Anthracite, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 2.
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thenewkid Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 06' 3.0si Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: fort worth, texas iTrader: (1)	i was the one that asked the same question a 2 weeks ago i had heard of the before mentioned tires, decided on the hankook v12's cant say enough about them like Huz-z said...in ft worth we're having our once a year snow/ice storm right now and im not goin anywhere
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Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	I like my General UHP tires and they were only around $150 each shipped! __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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