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What tyres are best?
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:41 pm
by anothere21323i
Hi guys,
Ive got a 320is thats just had full M3 suspension fitted, and I was wondering what tyres are best to fit. Ive got BBS M3 15in rims (really wanted 16s but cant find any anywhere

) so I think Ill go with 205/55x15 tyres.
But what make!? Anybody got any ideas? I want a good road tyre, as I'm unlikely to be using it on track.
Thanks in advance,
Tony
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:43 pm
by fuzzy
i prefer toyo t1r 's at the moment but youll get 101 different opinions to this

Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:39 pm
by anothere21323i
True enough! Was hoping to get a few opinions on it!
Cheers for your advice though.
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:44 pm
by maxfield
toyo R888s if you can get them in this size
but i agree with fuzzy toyo t1-rs are decent tyres
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:55 pm
by anothere21323i
Cool - I'll do a bit of homework on this now.
I take it generally Toyos are the way ahead?
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:28 pm
by Jon_Bmw
My choice,
1.Goodyear Eagle f1's
2.toyo's T1S or t1r
3. R888's as its a road car and winter, i don't think semi slicks are a great idea
If money was no object, i would like to try michelin pilot sport premicy's(spel?)
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:31 pm
by anothere21323i
Interesting. The car will only be used on the road and it's my only means of transport - I'm looking at a balance of good grip, reasonale wear and wet weather performance too. But are the Michelins available in that size?
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:39 pm
by maxfield
take toyo r888s out of the equation then
i recomend the toyo t1-r my dad much prefers these too good year GSD3s
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:54 pm
by Jon_Bmw
anothere21323i wrote: But are the Michelins available in that size?
Thats a good point, and one that i don't know atm.
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 2:57 pm
by anothere21323i
Just checked on blackcircles, Toyo t1 r are the only ones theyve got of the sort we've talked about - 65 each fully fitted.
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:48 pm
by oldroydsr4
try
www.mytires.co.uk
For 15s should be approx £40 each delivered, obviously fitting is extra.
Toyo are great, but dont last very long. Did a set of rears in 1 trackday.
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:00 pm
by anothere21323i
Hmm
I'll need to check that one out.
Cheers!

Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:20 am
by astondg
The Toyo R1R work well on my 323i on the road and the track, wet or dry. They are a targa rally type tyre. Dunno what sizes they come in though, mine are 205/50/16.
Re: What tyres are best?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:34 pm
by handpaper
You might also consider using 205/50-15s, at least on the front. The shorter sidewall gives a more direct feel to steering. If you fit them at the rear too, your speedo will overrread by 3% - not such a big deal.