550i tire selection

[tnycman]

Hi There,

I have the front tires Bridgestone 245/40 R18, and the back 265/40, I was wondering if there is a issue with the difference?

Also, thinking of replacing the tires, any suggestions ? I'm leaning toward Michelin 245/40..

Any suggestions, will greatly be appreciated.


Thanks
Tim

[Jason5driver]

Hi There,

I have the front tires Bridgestone 245/40 R18, and the back 265/40, I was wondering if there is a issue with the difference?

Also, thinking of replacing the tires, any suggestions ? I'm leaning toward Michelin 245/40..

Any suggestions, will greatly be appreciated.


Thanks
Tim

1. Do you have run-flat tires?
2. What kind of Bridgestone tires?
3. What size wheels do you have (wheel widths, diameters...?)?
4. What specific Michelin are you talking about?

Check out Tire Rack.com for some edumacations....

[tnycman]

Jason,

1.I do have runflats- Sry forgot to mention.
2. 18" x 8.0" front star spoke cast alloy wheels
3.18" x 9.0" rear star spoke cast alloy wheels (style 124)
P245/40R18 front run-flat performance tires
P275/35R18 rear run-flat performance tires.
4. looking into Michelin Pilot SPORT 245/40 ZR18 93Y RR BSW

I will check the rack.com as well.

Thanks
Tim

[Jason5driver]

Jason,

1.I do have runflats- Sry forgot to mention.
2. 18" x 8.0" front star spoke cast alloy wheels
3.18" x 9.0" rear star spoke cast alloy wheels (style 124)
P245/40R18 front run-flat performance tires
P275/35R18 rear run-flat performance tires.
4. looking into Michelin Pilot SPORT 245/40 ZR18 93Y RR BSW

I will check the rack.com as well.

Thanks
Tim

Hi Tim.

IMO, you can not go wrong with Michelins, if you have the cash for them.

Also, I would stick to whatever the stock tire sizes that came on the car from the factory.
And, it depends whether or not you want RUN-FLAT tires again.
I am definitely NOT a fan of run-flat tires.
IMO, a regular tire will ride MUCH better.
However, I think it might be best for you to call Tire Rack and ask them as well, and learn a little more about the tires.

[tnycman]

Thanks J.

I seen few other post about runflats as no being ideal, I would probably go wit the regular ones..

I appreciate your feedback..


Tim

[E36Shikara]

Dunlop Star Spec Sport Z1s - super sticky for autocross and track