I'm ready to replace my rubber, right now they are the continentals that came on them. Any recommendations for more performance or should I stick with the stock?
Michelin PS2's. Do a search and you'll see these tires are the best street tires you can get for this car - an absolute transformation that's well worth the increased $'s.
I am very happy with Conti, the wear down even, and stay round. It's a good tyre for the M5 and excels in all types of wheather. I know people also like the Michelins, but they are softer and don't last as long. Do you have to replace all 4 at the same time, you would expect the rears needing replacement sooner?
I only *need* 2 rears now though will probably replace both now. The contis have been fine for the type of driving I'm doing (lame, slow) but I'm wanting a better set just in case!
Go with PS2s. They're a grippier tire and OEM in Europe. I'd just change all four, otherwise you'll be lumbered with Contis even longer. I'm just about to do this.
One thing, make sure to get the BMW-specific PS2s as others are made for Ferraris etc. The BMW versions are marked with a star
And thanks for the heads up about the Star. I read that as well in another post. Do we just ask the tire store to make sure there is a star on the side?
I just talked to Patrick at American Tire Depot in Glendale and he quoted me $1786 out the door. Seemed pretty knowledgeable about BMWs and M5s, said his have *the star* on them.
My front are in great shape but do need some rears, I was on discount tire and was wondering if anyone has tried the NITTO INVO I like the look and has a better rating than the ps2.
The most popular tires for the beast are the Michellin PS2s. I currently have them. The grip is way better than the Continentals. However, considering that I live in a very hot & dry climates (extremly slippery roads) even the PS2s is not helping me with the grip. I'm constantly getting wheels spins even in 4th gear. It does sometimes get quite tricky & dangerous in addition to feeling that major power is lost. I'm thinking of getting the Toyos R888 on the rears (295/30-19). I've heard they make a night & day difference on slippery roads. Time will tell. I'm not sure how the roads are in LA, but most probably the PS2s would the best choice for you. Wishing you all the best!
I'm trying a set of Kuhmo's. For the mileage I drive (12,000miles) and front/rear installed for $888 I have no complaints. Quiet, nice handling(not as razor sharp as PS2's) and comfortable at 160mph. I'm changing tires every 14-15 months so if I don't like them later on i'm not losing anything. The conti's got really noisy toward the end of their tread life(got 17,000miles out of them).
It all comes down to how you use them. I commute and do some spirited driving at times. Anything more aggressive goes to the track and saving $700 buys me a set of track shoes.
On my 996 turbo, I went from Conti's to PS2's and I had much better wear on the tires on the PS2's. I could get 5000 miles on the Conti rears but I could get 10,000 miles on the PS2 rears. They are also quieter. However, On the M, I don't really like how round the side walls are when mounted. My fronts are fine but I am looking at new rears soon after only 6000 miles on the factory conti's.
I've heard good things about the toyo 888's. Anyone else?
I couldn't get to the tire shop this morning. I'm interested in hearing about the Toyo 888s... anybody have any good info with regards to M5 performance?
edit: I'm not sure I can find the exact toyos to fit, no need in taking a chance with something as important as rubber so I'm back to the PS2s. Tomorrow will get em done.
i have Toyo T1R's on my car and i think theyre ok. i have zero rubbing issues with lowering springs and 20" wheels. The rears are lasting a long time as well. over 10k with little wear
IMO Continental Tires are exclusivley for those of us who have never experienced the ride of Michelin Pilot Sport 2's. Factory equipment on my m5, were Conti's, and hated every bit of it. Tires were cupping at 9 thousand miles, Conti blamed alignment issues with the m5 but the best Hunter equipment showed that after 9g miles camber & castor was as close to zero perfect as possible, it was the tires.
Just curious why not buy just 2 new rears? I have 2 perfectly good front ps2's and the rear ps2's only lasted 8k, and want something diff. If is just cosmetic let me know or is it just better to buy all new.
I have run both Conti's and PS's and PS2's on past cars. On the 535d conti's and PS2's were like chalk and cheese - can't remember the longevity of each but feel and performance wise PS2's won hands down - they grip better, steer better and stop better. My M5 came with PS2's and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase again.
In terms of price, not sure what the score is over the water, but in the UK there are many on-line brokers poping up who simply farm the daily price increase / decreases. I always use a firm called etyres.....they come out and fit the tyres at work or on your drive.....
Todays price for example for rears is £299.90 / $430.37 per corner and fronts is £273.80 / $391.64 per corner
Conti's can be had for under £200 / $276 per corner for the rears and £185 / $264 per corner from the big brand UK fitters such as KwikFit - these are on offer though - PS2's from the same place will set you back £335 / $479 per corner!
Same all over I guess - make sure you shop around; using all of the above, if I was out for 4 corners today I could spend as little as £770 / $1,100 or as much as £1,340 / $1,915!
Ok, so I got my Contis changed out to Mich PS2s with the "star". American Tire Depot in Glendale on Central Ave. Patrick did them for $1786 out the door in 38 minutes, great guy and good to his word. I'd recommend them to anyone in the area.
From what my limited experience tells me is that they seem a bit grippier, though I am not a real race car driver.
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