New tire advice

[reconabe]

I am going to be buying some new tires, and I have been looking on the tire rack website. I currently have P225/60 R15 95H michelin pilots on stock rims. I really cant afford new rims right now, so I want to get some fairly good all season tires. I will probably be able to buy some new rims before my next set of tires, but for now I will be sticking with the stock ones. So my question is: can anyone recommend a good all season tire that will feel sporty? I drive pretty aggresively (I just cant keep my foot out of it) This is my first bimmer and I want to maximize my driving experience. Also, do I need to stay with the same size tire, or are there other options that can go on the stock rim? any help is appreciated.

[carcrazed4life]

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/bfg/bfg_traction_ta_hv_6r_ci2_l.jpg

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Traction+T%2FA+H&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=26HR5TTA&fromCompare1=yes

That would be the tire I suggest. H-Rated and $73/tire. Check it out and you will probably concur the same.

[joenationwide]

i like the kumho asx. it is cheap, great for all seasons, and its decent for grip. did i mention its cheap?

[carcrazed4life]

There are always better tires for the $$$, Did I mention 60k mileage warranty, directional tread, actually a real all-season tire compared to the ASX which has traction at low temperatures. Its also a different category... And the ASX isn't available in that size. Instead Kumho makes the srappy Touring Plus.

[tony328is]

I'm running those traction t/a's on my 328is with stock rims. They are pretty sweet for an all season....I haven't had any problems with em. They have good traction and pretty decent in the snow. I think they are pretty good bang for your buck.

[MMallory]

I'm running the Yokohama Db's on my 750iL. They are very quiet when cruising, great in the rain and respond very well to aggressive driving.

Mark M.

[carcrazed4life]

DB v2s are available in the 225/60/15 size. However I doubt they will be AS good as the BFGs in wintery weather. Being in Denver, figured that might be slightly more important. Also a 60k mile warranty... Although I swear I don't work for BFG

[MMallory]

There is nothing that takes the place of dedicated snow tires for wintery weather. I assume anyone living in snow country has a set, or another vehicle for the bad days.

[reconabe]

I will look at those tires you all suggested. should I stay with the same size of p225 60/r15?

can a different tire size (width), be placed on those stock rims? or should i just stick with this size.

[MMallory]

The stock size will work. The limit with most BMW's is more limited by the driver than the tires. I've Auto-x'd my 740 with the stock Conti's and placed in the middle of a couple of 5 series. Not too bad for such a large car.

[auto_pilot]

I'll recommend BF Goodrich KDW - Sports...I've had them on for 1/2 a year...and not a bad tire for the money. My wear has been excellent as well.

Edit: I don't see snow where I live...so I can't comment on snow traction ;)

[bimmer_boyis]

KDWS's are decent they also have a "snow groove" on the inside. All the customers I put into tractions love them. Some do complain of a harder ride, but what do you expect with a stiffer side wall. They wear like steal too. I guy at the store has almost 80k on a set he put on his sentra