BMW: Anyone Recommend a new tire for 5 series

"The Dwyer's" <att.net> wrote 
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Well, I have used Michelin MXV4 on my '91 (in both the
205/65 and 225/60 sizes) for years. It's a good tire,
fairly quiet and good in the rain. There are many other
good ones - check out www.tirerack.com for shopping
multiple brands. Me, I just like Michelin; never have
problems with them.

You will find that mileage is adversly affected by the
wider tire - not by much, perhaps 0.25-0.5 mpg. More
grip though, and faster responses.

FloydR

"The Dwyer's" <att.net> wrote in message news:wox2b.113827$ops.worldnet.att.net...
I have a 95 525 and I'm looking for a replacement to my 205-65-15's.

I'm leaning towards a 60 series to give it a little more low profile look.

I live in Rhode Island, so I'm looking for a good performing all-season tire.

Thoughts?

--
Dan

Kumho 712s

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I agree with Floyd, Michelin makes one of the best if not the best tires in
the world. I have had 3 sets 40 series on my Vette, 3 on a E320 MB, and 2
on M3 BMW on have no problems with any of them. The difference between
Michelin and all the rest is how much weight it takes to balance them. They
take very little and stay balanced for years. I can't remember having to
rebalance one after the initial spin balance. I can't stand shimmies and
vibration. Since I discovered the difference I haven't ever bought any thing
else. They have a slightly stiffer side wall and grip is dependant on the
type of compound as indicated by treadwear rating. The lower the number the
softer the compound and the stiffer the sidewall. I liked the MXV4 for my E
but I noticed a slightly stiffer ride than the Michelin Pilot Energy that
came on it originally.

Rob

This would involve changing the wheels, right?
Richard
"The Dwyer's" <att.net> wrote in message
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I have a 95 525 and I'm looking for a replacement to my 205-65-15's.

I'm leaning towards a 60 series to give it a little more low profile look.

I live in Rhode Island, so I'm looking for a good performing all-season
tire.

Thoughts?

--
Dan

I've never seen a new car without any weights on the wheels.

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"The Dwyer's" <att.net> wrote in message news:<wox2b.113827$ops.worldnet.att.net>... 

A "good performing all-season tire" is a contradiction in terms. In
any case, call Tire Rack (get the number and do some preliminary
research at www.tirerack,com) and ask for Noah. He won't steer you
wrong.
--
C.R. Krieger
(BT, DT)

I live in Ohio, so we do get some foul weather during the winter. I bought a
set of nokian NRW's for my 89 325i. These tires are from Finland and are
designed for maximum safety in ALL climates. They exceed the government
regulations for "Snow Conditions", and they grip exceedingly well on wet
pavement. Dry pavement wise, I think they grip better than the Yokohamas,
Toyos, Michelins, Pirellis, or any of the others I have used in the 272,000
miles on this car. The really great part is, they are considerably cheaper
than most of the premium tires around. I would highly recommend you consider
them. When the time comes to replace these, I don't intend to shop for
anything else!



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The maker of the tire is not much use as is the type and make of the tire.
Mich make Sears tires, so are they Sears or Mich?

There are good and ok and not so good tires from all manufacturers, so the
question and answer has to be specific. The typo of driving expectations
and conditions must be know before a fair answer can be given. If it is not
that important to tire requriements, then any "good quality" tire will do.
But not for me...

My Suggestions; Yoko Db2 for med performance, but excellent on quiteness.
This is a good fit for a 525. I would not put performance tires on that
car. but I would not put cheap tires on it either. Go to tire rack and
compare to the Yoko Db2 and take your pick after looking at the surveys and
comments.

Good Luck

Al F
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