What rubber do you wrap it with?

Avenged328i · 01-13-2014, 02:46 PM

What tires do you wrap your rims with?

I am looking for new tires.
Got a few in mind, but I want to see what you guys think are the best tires.
Want something with ultra grip.

Thanks

andrey_gta · 01-13-2014, 03:32 PM

PSS is great, Search and you will find other great a ideas

techwhiz · 01-13-2014, 03:37 PM

Falken - 722 (235/35-19 and 275/30-19)

paddy335 · 01-13-2014, 04:07 PM

I use Conti Sport 5P for road and Yoko AD08R for track.

Depends what your local climate is like. CA, so really dry? If I was in your shoes I would leave the track boots on all year round.

OlivaresAnthony · 01-13-2014, 04:22 PM

Continental DWS

SSW · 01-13-2014, 04:26 PM

I just got my 2008 335i E90 a few weeks ago but I've already looked into getting new tires for it which will be needed shortly. If you're not going to get another set of RFTs, the tires that are most often recommended are the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Those are the one's I'm planning to get.

Excellent reviews not only from owners of 335is but many other makes/models as well, including at least one Ferrari F30 owner that I saw. You can get a set of 4 from Tire Rack (the last I looked) for $900 plus shipping, etc.

Of course, if you get them (or any other non-RFTs), you'll need (or should get) a spare tire kit as well, which will set you back another $300-400, depending on where you buy it.

TeinBMW · 01-13-2014, 04:40 PM

Trojans.... Ohhhh car tires. I just read your title lol. I would go with PSS. I'm going to be ordering them aswell. And I've heard some great reviews.

Avenged328i · 01-13-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TeinBMW

Trojans.... Ohhhh car tires. I jut read your title lol. I would go with PSS. I'm going to be ordering them aswell. And I've heard some great reviews.

+1 on the Trojans hahah

I'll look into PSS

ezmaass · 01-13-2014, 05:10 PM

Pilot Super Sports were the best on the 3-series I could find... amazing all around performance on the A/S variants, low noise, great wear, etc.

shamu2789 · 01-13-2014, 05:40 PM

Conti dws. Solid tires year round.

335iNavyGuy · 01-13-2014, 06:03 PM

Falken 452 or 453 is a preference for me

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-13-2014, 06:12 PM

Oh wow, I thought this was a totally different thread. PSS for summer, Alpins for winter!

Chad20 · 01-13-2014, 07:11 PM

Continental extreme contact

norsairius · 01-13-2014, 07:35 PM

Continental DWS here as well. I keep a spare wheel/tire in the trunk with tools.

liang · 01-14-2014, 06:54 AM

Continental DW

silver07335i · 01-14-2014, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenged328i

What tires do you wrap your rims with?

I am looking for new tires.
Got a few in mind, but I want to see what you guys think are the best tires.
Want something with ultra grip.

Thanks

Ultra grip? What's your budget? Get some slicks, but if you want street legal tires with great grip and decent tread life then Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the ones I currently use and recommend.

datbimmer · 01-14-2014, 08:10 AM

Hankook Ventus V12. I had these on my last car and really loved the grip and how silent they are so that's what I'm getting this year. A lot more grip than Continental Extreme DW.

Nickanna · 01-14-2014, 08:25 AM

Everyone's experience is different since everyone's driving style is different.

That said, here's my 2c: Had Hankook Ventus V12 and they didn't last long. Liked the feel of the tires and agree with datbimmer, they are quiet. However, my rears were shot in about 10K (Yes my alignment was fine per BMW dealer).

Then I moved on and got RFT's again... Bridgestone RE960AS. They were much better than the stock RTFs (RE050A I believe), but I quickly realized why I left RFTs the first time. The ride was still too harsh for me. Once the rears wore out I decided to go back to non-RFTs again (Thank you Gary @ Tirerack)

Recently moved to the Continental Extreme DW. So far so good, but haven't had them on long enough to give any sort of review. I don't track, but very spirited on the road.

Based on my research, the top 3 replacements for our cars appear to be the Mich, Contis and Cooks. (Summer or AS will depend on your geo location) TireRack is great for reviews, so between E90post and the TR site, you should be able to gather enough intel to make a wise choice. Good luck!

-E

Borisimo · 01-14-2014, 08:28 AM

Currently still have the run flats, but they are almost done. Next trying to decide between Continental DW and Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position.

Khaotine · 01-14-2014, 08:28 AM

Continental DWS here too.

shadow191 · 01-14-2014, 08:50 AM

Nitto Invo, overall good tire. But they seem to wear fast. Will try V12's next time.

benjlv · 01-14-2014, 08:54 AM

Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position are a great summer tire. Lots of grip, quiet, responsive, behave well in the rain, and are ok at low ambient temperatures.

I currently have falken azenis on my m3 and would not recommend them. They are a great tire for what i paid. They are gripper than the S-04's but pale in comparison to the dunlop star specs i had before on the car. The star specs had more grip, lasted longer, were quieter, better in the rain and could take more heat at the track before getting greasy.

I hear its hard to beat the top end Michelin tire for overall grip on the street. They are pretty close to being a race tire and from what i hear no run in the rain or cold.

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01-13-2014, 03:32 PM	#2
andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	PSS is great, Search and you will find other great a ideas __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	Falken - 722 (235/35-19 and 275/30-19)
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01-13-2014, 04:07 PM	#4
paddy335 Major 66 Rep 1,131 Posts Drives: M140i;X5 40d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	I use Conti Sport 5P for road and Yoko AD08R for track. Depends what your local climate is like. CA, so really dry? If I was in your shoes I would leave the track boots on all year round.
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SSW I Can't Drive 55 129 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i (E90) Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 VW ID4 Pro [0.00] 2002 Ford F250 7.3L ... [9.50] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2012 Mercedes ML350 [0.00] 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder [0.00]	I just got my 2008 335i E90 a few weeks ago but I've already looked into getting new tires for it which will be needed shortly. If you're not going to get another set of RFTs, the tires that are most often recommended are the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Those are the one's I'm planning to get. Excellent reviews not only from owners of 335is but many other makes/models as well, including at least one Ferrari F30 owner that I saw. You can get a set of 4 from Tire Rack (the last I looked) for $900 plus shipping, etc. Of course, if you get them (or any other non-RFTs), you'll need (or should get) a spare tire kit as well, which will set you back another $300-400, depending on where you buy it.
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01-13-2014, 04:40 PM	#7
TeinBMW Lieutenant Colonel 133 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Msport, Conv, Tech Join Date: May 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Trojans.... Ohhhh car tires. I just read your title lol. I would go with PSS. I'm going to be ordering them aswell. And I've heard some great reviews. __________________ \|11 335XI N55 \| M SPORT \| VRSF CP \| BMW PE \| BMS INSTAKE \| VRSF 7" IC \| MHD STAGE 2+ \| ER CP \|
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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 373 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Pilot Super Sports were the best on the 3-series I could find... amazing all around performance on the A/S variants, low noise, great wear, etc. __________________ 2017 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe \| MSport \| Exec Package \| Driver Assist Plus \| ACC Stop & Go \| Adaptive Drive \| B&O \| Night Vision \| Cold Weather \| Active Seats 2015 Audi R8 V10 \| Brilliant Red on Black \| S-Tronic \| Carbon Sideblades \| Carbon Trim \| Full Leather \| Sport Exhaust \| Illuminated Doorsills \| I-Pod \| Contrast Stitching Previous: '14 550xi, '07 335i, '01 325i
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01-13-2014, 05:40 PM	#10
shamu2789 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW E92 '07 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boston/Portland, ME iTrader: (0)	Conti dws. Solid tires year round. __________________ Afe Stage 2 Magnum Intake - Custom SS Exhaust - AG M359 Staggered - CF spoiler
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01-13-2014, 06:03 PM	#11
335iNavyGuy Colonel 205 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: 07 N54 E92 Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (3)	Falken 452 or 453 is a preference for me __________________ 07 E92 Jb4-G5 - Sport Exhaust - Titek BOV BBS Lm reps - AFE dual cone intake
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01-13-2014, 06:12 PM	#12
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Oh wow, I thought this was a totally different thread. PSS for summer, Alpins for winter!
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01-13-2014, 07:11 PM	#13
Chad20 Banned 62 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 07 328i sapphire black stock;/ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Lodi, Ca iTrader: (0)	Continental extreme contact
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01-13-2014, 07:35 PM	#14
norsairius Foodie and Gearhead 102 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [9.50]	Continental DWS here as well. I keep a spare wheel/tire in the trunk with tools. __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
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01-14-2014, 06:54 AM	#15
liang Captain 23 Rep 717 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (6)	Continental DW
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01-14-2014, 08:10 AM	#17
datbimmer Wastegate Rattle 113 Rep 897 Posts Drives: 335i m6t nav sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hankook Ventus V12. I had these on my last car and really loved the grip and how silent they are so that's what I'm getting this year. A lot more grip than Continental Extreme DW.
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01-14-2014, 08:25 AM	#18
Nickanna Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 335is, X5 M50i & 981 GT4 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (17)	Everyone's experience is different since everyone's driving style is different. That said, here's my 2c: Had Hankook Ventus V12 and they didn't last long. Liked the feel of the tires and agree with datbimmer, they are quiet. However, my rears were shot in about 10K (Yes my alignment was fine per BMW dealer). Then I moved on and got RFT's again... Bridgestone RE960AS. They were much better than the stock RTFs (RE050A I believe), but I quickly realized why I left RFTs the first time. The ride was still too harsh for me. Once the rears wore out I decided to go back to non-RFTs again (Thank you Gary @ Tirerack) Recently moved to the Continental Extreme DW. So far so good, but haven't had them on long enough to give any sort of review. I don't track, but very spirited on the road. Based on my research, the top 3 replacements for our cars appear to be the Mich, Contis and Cooks. (Summer or AS will depend on your geo location) TireRack is great for reviews, so between E90post and the TR site, you should be able to gather enough intel to make a wise choice. Good luck! -E __________________ B o s t o n S t r o n g
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01-14-2014, 08:28 AM	#19
Borisimo Private First Class 3 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Currently still have the run flats, but they are almost done. Next trying to decide between Continental DW and Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position.
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01-14-2014, 08:28 AM	#20
Khaotine Enlisted Member 4 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2008 CR E93 335i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Continental DWS here too.
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01-14-2014, 08:50 AM	#21
shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 181 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	Nitto Invo, overall good tire. But they seem to wear fast. Will try V12's next time.
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01-14-2014, 08:54 AM	#22
benjlv Private First Class 6 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 97 m3, 06 330i, '13 x3, '14 x5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (1)	Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position are a great summer tire. Lots of grip, quiet, responsive, behave well in the rain, and are ok at low ambient temperatures. I currently have falken azenis on my m3 and would not recommend them. They are a great tire for what i paid. They are gripper than the S-04's but pale in comparison to the dunlop star specs i had before on the car. The star specs had more grip, lasted longer, were quieter, better in the rain and could take more heat at the track before getting greasy. I hear its hard to beat the top end Michelin tire for overall grip on the street. They are pretty close to being a race tire and from what i hear no run in the rain or cold.
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