BMW 120d Tyres
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| Fulda Kristall Montero 3 (6) | 87% | 88% | 80% | 82% | 88% | 88% | 100% | 88% | 22,000 |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (94) | 91% | 88% | 86% | 86% | 76% | 84% | 88% | 86% | 929,339 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus (14) | 85% | 89% | 88% | 71% | 82% | 81% | 94% | 84% | 98,215 |
| Uniroyal Rainsport 2 (129) | 86% | 93% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 83% | 87% | 84% | 1,030,592 |
| Marangoni Meteo HP (9) | 74% | 86% | 76% | 67% | 68% | 80% | 88% | 77% | 20,100 |
| Dunlop SP Sport 01 (47) | 80% | 70% | 72% | 68% | 68% | 72% | 66% | 71% | 1,096,491 |
| Jinyu YW51 (4) | 70% | 55% | 57% | 43% | 80% | 68% | 60% | 62% | 4,200 |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT (1) | 70% | 60% | 60% | 70% | 50% | 60% | 30% | 57% | 13,000 |
| Pirelli Eufori (6) | 77% | 53% | 67% | 55% | 46% | 35% | 45% | 54% | 56,000 |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat (54) | 76% | 56% | 57% | 47% | 50% | 31% | 29% | 50% | 924,135 |
BMW 120d Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 given 100% (225-45-17-)
Driving on track for 500 average miles
Driving on track for 500 average miles
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Writing about the Dunlop SP Sport 01 given 96% (245-35-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 23000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 23000 easy going miles
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Writing about the Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus given 91% (205-55-16-H)
Driving on mostly town for 3000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 3000 spirited miles
As a first-time BMW owner in 2009, come January 2010 I discovered a major problem. The inclement snowy weather transformed my fun evoking rear wheel drive 1 Series into a insurance liability. In-fact, potentially worse, a total death trap.
Something had to be done. I first heard of winter tyres in Canada whilst on a skiing hioliday. I was much intrigued watching apparently maniacal Canadian drivers navigating 90 degree corners on snow packed roads at 30+ MPH.
So, out of sheer fear, over the summer, I researched winter tyres as a UK option (whilst also seriously considering flogging the BMW for an Audi A4 Quattro instead).
To test the waters, I purchased 4 part worn German Goodyear Ultra Grip 7's on EBAY, which received good reviews on this website. What a revelation! My 120d SE had been transformed from un-drivable death trap into a vehicle that feels as safe on snow and Ice as a Landrover Discovery.
Even better, with perhaps frankly outstanding road performance, comfort and thrill navigating Britian's potholed roads at speed (than my relegated hard, noisy, RFT Bridgestone potenzas, which are now in the shed) I'm frankly tempted to leave them on all summer.
The UltraGrip 7's are reassuring, responsive, phenomenally safe and quiet and in my view totally essential equipment for a rear wheel drive car,
BTW they also work in harmony with the BMW's previously useless DTC snow setting.
Something had to be done. I first heard of winter tyres in Canada whilst on a skiing hioliday. I was much intrigued watching apparently maniacal Canadian drivers navigating 90 degree corners on snow packed roads at 30+ MPH.
So, out of sheer fear, over the summer, I researched winter tyres as a UK option (whilst also seriously considering flogging the BMW for an Audi A4 Quattro instead).
To test the waters, I purchased 4 part worn German Goodyear Ultra Grip 7's on EBAY, which received good reviews on this website. What a revelation! My 120d SE had been transformed from un-drivable death trap into a vehicle that feels as safe on snow and Ice as a Landrover Discovery.
Even better, with perhaps frankly outstanding road performance, comfort and thrill navigating Britian's potholed roads at speed (than my relegated hard, noisy, RFT Bridgestone potenzas, which are now in the shed) I'm frankly tempted to leave them on all summer.
The UltraGrip 7's are reassuring, responsive, phenomenally safe and quiet and in my view totally essential equipment for a rear wheel drive car,
BTW they also work in harmony with the BMW's previously useless DTC snow setting.
Writing about the Uniroyal Rainsport 2 given 90% (205-55-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Great tyre. I don't usually buy tyres if they're not from Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone or Pirelli. 200BHP and 300lb-ft rear wheel drive could be a challenge for most on 205/50. Had all four tyres changed. Once they were run in they were comfortable, predictable and very good traction in both wet and dry. Right up their to challenge the Pilot Sport 2/3 and Eagle F1 Assym.
Writing about the Jinyu YW51 given 81% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 100 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 100 average miles
Absolutely amazing in the snow and ice they just grip and grip I found my self going past a group of cars becoming stuck in the snow and I just flew past them effortlessly considering the car I have they make a hell of a difference brilliant I would highly recomend
Writing about the Marangoni Meteo HP given 77% (205-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 800 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 800 average miles
Bought these Winter tyres two weeks back, the difference in grip in snow and ice is amazing, I cannot believe the difference after my BMW 120d was more like a sled than a car in icy conditions. Don't know how long will last, but they've been brilliant so far. At just over £300 for full set, worth every penny to get me and my business back on the road again
Writing about the Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT given 57% (225-55-16-W)
Driving on mostly town for 13000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 13000 spirited miles
I bought the tyres when I bought the car 2nd hand. I had come down to the 120d from a 523i where I had 235/45/17s but a much larger/heavier car, no runflats and my own choice of unidirectionals. Grip is lower on the 120d, as well as less progressive and decidedly impossible in snow (as the Potenza review), and after just 13000 miles my rears are almost down to the wear markers. The car has caught me out twice recently, but luckily I wasn't driving fast and the ASC kicked in. I am looking for replacements but there's not really much choice in RFTs is there?!
Writing about the Pirelli Eufori given 39% (205-50-17-V)
Driving on mostly country roads for 13000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 13000 average miles
This is the second time I have fitted these tyres to the M Sport version. I was disappointed with the tyre wear on the first set (12000 miles) but put it down to incorrectly set tracking. The second set have lasted 14000 miles but show signs of wear on the inner and outer edges although the middle section still have plenty of tread. BMW have checked the steering geometry and all appears to be OK
Tram-lining and road noise is dreadful, so i will be looking to find another brand of RFT. Any suggestions !
Tram-lining and road noise is dreadful, so i will be looking to find another brand of RFT. Any suggestions !
Writing about the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat given 27% (205-50-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
I am very disappointed with these tyres, but they came with my brand new BMW. Not quite sure why BMW doesn’t offer better tyres on an expensive top quality car. After 8000 miles the tread was down to approx. 40% on the rears. Tyres drive nicely on a dry summer day with a good response on even roads. HOWEVER in wet weather they offer poor grip and even worse when the temperature drops down to zero and there is a bit of snow, then CAUTION as there is very little control, you are just sliding around. The tyres are hard as a rock and quite noisy on the motorway. On uneven roads they are rather bouncy with the traction control light coming on frequently, which can be very irritating. When these tyres need replacing I’ll certainly shop for something more sensible.
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Driving on a combination of roads for 28000 spirited miles