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Is there a tire ranking list based on performance?
Trying to decide what tires to go for on my M2C once the stock ones wear out. Something balanced between price/performance. Thinking the RE-71R's seem like the best bet but want to make sure I'm not missing something?
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07-08-2019, 05:23 PM | #2 | |
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Best M2 summer tire - review by Tyre Reviews https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1631877 |
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07-17-2019, 08:24 AM | #4 |
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RE-71Rs are certainly one of the best - for track use. They are not a good tire to live with for DD. They are very very noisy, lumpy, pick up rocks, etc. The 4S is an awesome tire, just doesn't have the dry grip of the RE-71R, great tire for DD, and track driving as well. There are a number of decent street tires in the 4S category.
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07-17-2019, 11:23 AM | #6 |
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Being in LA, I would definitely go with Michelin P4S.
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07-20-2019, 12:08 AM | #8 |
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Anyone tried the Firestone FIREHAWK INDY 500? Being told they are stickier than the Michelin PSS's.
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07-20-2019, 09:54 AM | #9 | |
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I only have 100 (or so) miles on the Firestones, so it is too soon to render a comprehensive evaluation of them. But here is what I can say at this time. 1. They are quiet, both relative to the Continentals and absolutely. 2. Their impact harshness is greatly reduced relative to the Continentals, about on par with the Michelin PS4S on my 2015 Boxster GTS, which are excellent. 3. They are much more grippy than the Continentals. For example, with the Continentals I could "paint a parallel stripe" on the tarmac through the first two gears. In contrast, the few times I tried the same with the Firestones, the tires would break loose in first gear, and then only briefly, but they did not beak loose at all in second gear. I paid $632 for two 255/35/19 and two 275/35/19 Firestone tires, after the Tire Rack $60 rebate. The fact that I went 10mm wider with the Firestones may partly explain my observations in 3 above. Hope this helps.
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