Which tyres

Toddy.46 · 05-15-2018, 04:18 PM

I have a set of 19" 403m's and I am wondering if you can advise me on the best all round tyres for them?
The tyres are staggered 225 front and 255 rear. Also do I need to change all 4 as xdrive?
Sorry if this has been done to death
Thanks in advance

mikeoz · 05-15-2018, 04:19 PM

MPS4s

Toddy.46 · 05-15-2018, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the advise. Do I need to change all 4 ?

teaston · 05-15-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Toddy.46

Thanks for the advise. Do I need to change all 4 ?

No need to change all 4 unless they’re all getting below 3mm

takumichinoku · 05-15-2018, 05:12 PM

Above! MP4S. Although they need plenty of heat in them and can be a little weird in the wet.

IK6SPEED · 05-15-2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddy.46

I have a set of 19" 403m's and I am wondering if you can advise me on the best all round tyres for them?
The tyres are staggered 225 front and 255 rear. Also do I need to change all 4 as xdrive?
Sorry if this has been done to death
Thanks in advance

Conti SportContact 6

#1 in the respected Autobild 19” Summer Tire Tests for a 3rd year in a row.

MPSS was #1 in 2015 Test beating the previous Conti entry
SC6 #1 in their first year (2016) - beating previous #1 MPSS
SC6 #1 2017 - Michelin was between MPSS and MPS4.
SC6 #1 2018 - beat MP4S which was tied for 2nd place

Testing this year used a BMW M2 as the test vehicle.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1479414

I have driven on them for 18 months now and the best tires I have ever used.

Period.

pdk42 · 05-16-2018, 01:56 AM

Just put MP4S on mine and very happy with them.

Alscoob · 05-16-2018, 02:11 AM

Depends on how you drive and what your budget is.

MPS4s
Goodyear F1's
Conti 6
Nokian z line
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

SkyJawa · 05-16-2018, 03:00 AM

You don't need to change all 4 unless all are worn, but I would replace both tyres on the same axle.

Toddy.46 · 05-16-2018, 02:17 PM

Thanks everyone.
A pair of contis or MP4s seems the choice to go for
I will be hunting a deal...... being from yorkshire we like a deal

mikeoz · 05-16-2018, 02:33 PM

Contis apparently wear very fast?

IK6SPEED · 05-16-2018, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeoz

Contis apparently wear very fast?

Ive read that but seen no evidence after 18 months.

However, even if so, they are 25% cheaper than MP4S and have better handling.

troggy1969 · 05-17-2018, 02:56 AM

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/
Have a look here, seem to pull in tests from all round the world

x-m4n · 05-17-2018, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddy.46

The tyres are staggered 225 front and 255 rear.

Would it be ok to mix speed ratings?
Only finding W for the front 225s and Y for back 255s.

330Stevie · 05-18-2018, 12:45 AM

Massively impressed with the GY F1’s on mine; then I did have BStones prior

ahmedb · 05-18-2018, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddy.46

Thanks everyone.
A pair of contis or MP4s seems the choice to go for
I will be hunting a deal...... being from yorkshire we like a deal

Ben Patey is your man (if you are on facebook forums). I think he charges circa £570 for a set of MPS4S in the sizes you want.

x-m4n · 06-11-2018, 05:38 AM

I went for the MPS4 with black circles - they had a £40 discount code in their website. Such a difference in comfort - a lot less noise coming into the cabin.
Need to research what is the best thing to have/do in case of a puncture.

ByTheSea · 06-11-2018, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeoz

Contis apparently wear very fast?

Conti 5 had that reputation. Not seen anything on Conti 6.

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...irst-Drive.htm

SkyJawa · 06-11-2018, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x-m4n

I went for the MPS4 with black circles - they had a £40 discount code in their website. Such a difference in comfort - a lot less noise coming into the cabin.
Need to research what is the best thing to have/do in case of a puncture.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-18003...8717830&sr=8-3

Watsey · 06-11-2018, 06:59 AM

MP4S but with one reservation : the fronts have a softer feeling turn-in that the MPSS which I had previously. MP4S have a softer sidewall. Great tyres though, and much better grip and traction that the MPSS (and most other tyres on the market).

I've not tried the Contis.

Dr Forinor · 06-11-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-18003...8717830&sr=8-3

Who has used this in the event of a puncture, and can say it's good?

Soul_Glo · 06-11-2018, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Forinor

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slime-18003...830&sr=8-3

Who has used this in the event of a puncture, and can say it's good?

@LobB have you used yours yet?

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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	You don't need to change all 4 unless all are worn, but I would replace both tyres on the same axle.
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Toddy.46 Private 21 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Bmw 335d msport Join Date: May 2018 Location: York iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone. A pair of contis or MP4s seems the choice to go for I will be hunting a deal...... being from yorkshire we like a deal
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Watsey Major General 6428 Rep 8,502 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	MP4S but with one reservation : the fronts have a softer feeling turn-in that the MPSS which I had previously. MP4S have a softer sidewall. Great tyres though, and much better grip and traction that the MPSS (and most other tyres on the market). I've not tried the Contis. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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