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Tyres for my E39 M5

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PeterL
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Tyres for my E39 M5

Post by PeterL » Wed May 08, 2013 11:58 am

It's time to change the tyres on the M5, I have been using continental sport contacts for the last 2 years and am very pleased with them.  However I wouldn't mind trying something else has anyone been super happy with tyres you have used recently.  I do prefer premium tyres.
Wife's best comment "Your car hates me" ref E39 M5
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Re: Tyres for my E39 M5

Post by Raj » Wed May 08, 2013 12:53 pm

I used Michelin Pilot Sports on my previous E60 M5 and 530d. Absolutely superb BUT pricey. But as they say, you get what you pay for. 
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Re: Tyres for my E39 M5

Post by Nat » Wed May 08, 2013 4:37 pm

No doubt in my mind, Goodyear F1 assymetric 2 's.

I need some fresh rear ones too ......!
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Re: Tyres for my E39 M5

Post by 535dboy » Thu May 09, 2013 5:50 am

Everybody is talking super sports now aren't they.
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
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Re: Tyres for my E39 M5

Post by PeterL » Thu May 09, 2013 9:35 pm

Thanks guys I will look into these
Wife's best comment "Your car hates me" ref E39 M5
Wife's next best comment "Your car doesn't go in a straight line" ref E39 M5

BMW E39 M5 Le Mans Blue, Black leather Seats with Silver inserts
BMW X6 40d Azurite Black, Ind Slate Leather, Professional Hi-Fi, Top and Side View cameras,
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Re: Tyres for my E39 M5

Post by ChrisLux » Thu May 16, 2013 12:50 pm

I had an E39 ACS5 and used Yokohamas on it with good experience .
My Alpina has Contis which I'm happy with , and as Raj says Michelins are very good , but
they know it and charge for it !!
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Re: Tyres for my E39 M5

Post by PeterL » Mon May 20, 2013 12:12 pm

Stuck with the continentals, jeez what a difference compared to having 2.5 mm tread left.
Wife's best comment "Your car hates me" ref E39 M5
Wife's next best comment "Your car doesn't go in a straight line" ref E39 M5

BMW E39 M5 Le Mans Blue, Black leather Seats with Silver inserts
BMW X6 40d Azurite Black, Ind Slate Leather, Professional Hi-Fi, Top and Side View cameras,
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