[eddiem74]

So am getting a deal on a set of 313 rims from the dealer however my two options for non-RFTs are Bridgestone Potenza RE050A or Pirelli PZero Rosso.

Online reviews would indicate the Bridgestones are slightly better but after having the RFT version which were poor I somewhat don't know if I believe that?

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Pi...Zero-Rosso.htm
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Br...nza-RE050A.htm

Thought's? I am probably leaning towards the Pirelli's...

Note: the deal includes alloys and tyres so I am constrained. Delaler offered RFTs also, but no thanks!

[DarkAnt335i]

I have used the P-zero Rossos on my 335i and the RE50's on my 997 and 1 series so not at all a fair comparison.

But what i can say is in the dry the P Zero's provide more grip but i hated them in the wet.

Whereas the RE50's work well in all conditions.

If i had to choose one i would go for the non RFT RE50's. I think they are a better all round tyre for British weather.

Given a choice i would always go for Michelin Super Sports on any car now though.

[eddiem74]

Originally Posted by DarkAnt335i

I have used the P-zero Rossos on my 335i and the RE50's on my 997 and 1 series so not at all a fair comparison.

But what i can say is in the dry the P Zero's provide more grip but i hated them in the wet.

Whereas the RE50's work well in all conditions.

If i had to choose one i would go for the RE50's. I think they are a better all round tyre for British weather.

Given a choice i would always go for Michelin Super Sports on any car now though.

Thanks for your feedback.

Interestingly feedback I got elsewhere was the opposite, however your feedback would concur with the reviews online.

Probably should never ask these questions really.

[DarkAnt335i]

I agree, you'll get loads of differing 'opinions'. Partly due to subjective feel and partly due to the way each person drives.

Just pick what you like the look of really or whatever is cheaper, they are probably very similar performance in most situation. Both are Premium quality tyres.

Although you haven't said the MPSS are an option. Nothing works quiet like a set of MPSS try to talk the dealer into letting you get those on. They are noticeably better than any other tyre i've used.

[acerboo]

Pirellis are brilliant bridgestones just crap, just my experience.

[eddiem74]

Originally Posted by DarkAnt335i

I agree, you'll get loads of differing 'opinions'. Partly due to subjective feel and partly due to the way each person drives.

Just pick what you like the look of really or whatever is cheaper, they are probably very similar performance in most situation. Both are Premium quality tyres.

Although you haven't said the MPSS are an option. Nothing works quiet like a set of MPSS try to talk the dealer into letting you get those on. They are noticeably better than any other tyre i've used.

I asked for F1s or PS3s first and was given the above as my options. They might make the deal sweeter for the dealer I guess? I was told they could not get the others.

[DarkAnt335i]

Originally Posted by eddiem74

I asked for F1s or PS3s first and was given the above as my options. They might make the deal sweeter for the dealer I guess? I was told they could not get the others.

Fair enough. Not the best, but also not a bad choice of tyre really. Especially if the price for the package is good. I know they defiantly use the Pilot Super sports on the M135i. So you probably right, the tyre choice probably helps the dealer out.

Believe it or not I have actually had a set of both Goodyear f1 assy2's and ps3's on a Mazda MPS The f1's where pretty good from what i can remember but i didn't really like the PS3's.

[gaza01]

Most tyre threads on here boil down to PS3s, f1 assy 2s and and conti 5ps. Ive not tried the ps3 but had conti 5ps and the f1s. In all honesty i prefer the f1s BUT there really aint that much in them.

[golfmck1980]

Got to say I run the bridgestones on the rear with no complaints

[eddiem74]

Went with Pirelli's in the end, so far so good!

FYI - I am hearing dealers are starting to offload the 313's hence why I got such a good deal.