Best Tyres for 5 Series Sport

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   The Dunlop SP9000 tyres on my 525d Sport Touring need replacing soon. Anybody know what the best tyres are for this model of car?

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uoi1772 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 10-April-2004 Location: Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote uoi1772 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Best Tyres for 5 Series Sport Posted: 20-July-2007 at 11:52
	The Dunlop SP9000 tyres on my 525d Sport Touring need replacing soon. Anybody know what the best tyres are for this model of car?
	Diesel Power

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spokey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Offensive and obnoxious tub of lard Joined: 02-March-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1948	Post Options Post Reply Quote spokey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-July-2007 at 12:44
	Toyo Proxes T1-R
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davec Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12-November-2006 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 87	Post Options Post Reply Quote davec Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-July-2007 at 13:13
	I'd vote for michelin ps2. a very good allround tyre.
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jetsetwilly2000 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 10-December-2003 Location: Cambridgeshire Status: Offline Points: 701	Post Options Post Reply Quote jetsetwilly2000 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-July-2007 at 14:27
	Got proxes t1Rs on the back of my touring, like them a lot. Endless grip and smooth breakaway when you turn the dsp off. The P7000s on the front feel nasty by comparison. They're well worn so it's not fair, but i'll replace them with T1-Rs when they go.
	E90 M3 DCT, E46 330d Touring, VW T5 wannabecamper Previous: Disco 3 TDV6, 2x E34 540i6, E34 535iS

jetsetwilly2000 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 10-December-2003 Location: Cambridgeshire Status: Offline Points: 701	Post Options Post Reply Quote jetsetwilly2000 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-July-2007 at 14:28
	should say the michelin suggestion is good too - pricey tho.
	E90 M3 DCT, E46 330d Touring, VW T5 wannabecamper Previous: Disco 3 TDV6, 2x E34 540i6, E34 535iS

spokey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Offensive and obnoxious tub of lard Joined: 02-March-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1948	Post Options Post Reply Quote spokey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-July-2007 at 14:30
	I had PS2s on the 750iL and wasn't overwhelmed by them. Especially not for the price.
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beemerchris Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 08-December-2006 Location: Dublin city Status: Offline Points: 388	Post Options Post Reply Quote beemerchris Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-July-2007 at 17:25
	Havn't tried the toyos ps2's are nice but way to expensive and they wear like mad. Falken 452's have the same grip wear a bit slower and cost half of the Michelins. I'd know what I get. There is a discusion on the M5 board about using higher load rating (above 94) on tourings to prevent high wear so might be worth trying to get 98 load rating (if you find them)
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uoi1772 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 10-April-2004 Location: Northern Ireland Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote uoi1772 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-July-2007 at 23:38
	Thanks guys, there's a good site for tyres www.mytyres.co.uk gives a good allround choice and recomendations. The michelin ps2's keep coming up as best choice but agree they're a bit pricey
	Diesel Power

spokey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Offensive and obnoxious tub of lard Joined: 02-March-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1948	Post Options Post Reply Quote spokey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-July-2007 at 08:46
	Actually, if you check out Tyretest you will see that Toyos are currently regarded as the best tyre.
	Ciao, Spokey

larzyh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 25-February-2007 Location: Limerick Status: Offline Points: 633	Post Options Post Reply Quote larzyh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-July-2007 at 12:33
	I don't have shares in Michelin, honest! I have just completed over 3200 miles around EU on PS2 and they are undoubtedly the best tyres I've had. More grip than I have yet needed, never tramlines (18") and proved very good in torrential rain in northern France. Super tyre.
	Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL...

Bigian Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 25-May-2005 Location: Stonehaven Status: Offline Points: 2167	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bigian Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-July-2007 at 15:42
	How about Goodyear Eagle F1's had a set of them on gave car great all round performance and grip in the wet. Also had them on other cars as well amazing what i could do with the 4x4 serria
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Andrew Rolland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Go away rain Joined: 19-August-2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 6579	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andrew Rolland Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27-July-2007 at 07:53
	I had Toyos on my E39 when I bought it and I thought they were rubbish. Wore out after 12,000 miles, back end was all over the place. I replaced them with OEM Contis (Eco Contact) and back end was a bit more planted then swapped front to rear when I got newer Contis last year, Premium Contact I think and they stick to the black stuff more so than the Eco Contacts. If you know where to go, Michelins will not be expensive. Stay away from Kwik Frauds and Budget and the like they charge like wounded bulls. Go to your local garage and ask him to source them. Works for me, Michelins from Kwik Fraud �118 per corner for my old Sennie, local garage �75 each! Just my 2p worth! Andrew
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DSK328i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-July-2006 Location: Midlands UK Status: Offline Points: 547	Post Options Post Reply Quote DSK328i Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27-July-2007 at 16:18
	The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric is my favourite. Price and performace. Its more comfy and precise than the directional F1. Conti Sport Contact 2 and 3 are awesome but have less overall grip than the competition, but are very precise, comfy and offer great feedback. The best ones for the motorway jaunts. Michelin PS2 - faultless but not always worth the extra over the Goodyear F1 in my opinion. Pirelli - P-Zero's tramline more than the others, wear out quiker but are easy to keep upto temperature but aren't as confident in the wet as they are in the dry ....
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