BMW M3 Tyres
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| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (43) | 97% | 95% | 94% | 92% | 93% | 96% | 97% | 95% | 125,100 |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (63) | 93% | 93% | 90% | 87% | 83% | 88% | 87% | 89% | 830,400 |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (105) | 94% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 82% | 88% | 89% | 88% | 2,023,983 |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (94) | 91% | 88% | 86% | 86% | 76% | 84% | 88% | 86% | 929,339 |
| Michelin Alpin (3) | 80% | 93% | 90% | 57% | 90% | 90% | 93% | 85% | 3,000 |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 (8) | 93% | 91% | 83% | 75% | 63% | 80% | 84% | 81% | 56,700 |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 (107) | 90% | 83% | 85% | 79% | 65% | 78% | 76% | 79% | 1,394,994 |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (92) | 87% | 71% | 76% | 72% | 66% | 66% | 63% | 72% | 1,391,266 |
| Cooper Zeon 2XS (10) | 68% | 49% | 50% | 42% | 59% | 63% | 41% | 53% | 55,800 |
BMW M3 Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta given 99% (225-40-19-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
I've had them fitted on my 2002 M3. When I was looking for a tyres I didnt even heard about Vredestein before, but after reading tones of reviews I've decided to give it a shoot (they've had a better score than Michelin Pilot Sport 2). I wasn't disappointerd at all. In fact they are the best tyres I've ever had, and much cheaper than PS2. Grip, handling and comfort is just incredible. I've done only 4k miles on them before I've sold the car, so I can't say much about wear - as long as I've had them they were perfect. I would deffinetely go for them again, and I will when my baby will grow up and I'll buy a sports car again.
Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 3 given 97% (255-35-19-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25000 spirited miles
Pushing 300bhp + your going to need a tyre that grips well in all conditions and this tyre is awesome. I would compare these tyres to Michellin PS2 in many ways as they are very similar in terms of dry and wet grip but I must say the CSC3 are more comfortable and last a little longer this may have something to do with the PS2 being approx. 6mm when new and the contis 8mm. My driving style is spirited in and around town and esp. on country roads where the M3 comes into its own and yes I have had a few scary moments but hmmmmm that was more down to me and my excitable right foot then the tyres.
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 given 97% (245-40-19-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 1000 spirited miles
Just got the PS2's for my 2002 BMW M3 and what a difference. I had the Michelin Pilot Sports and were happy with them but decided to try to the PS2's. As I was driving away from the tire place I could immediately notice that these tires were dramatically quieter than the regular Pilot Sports. They take harsh roads a little easier and handling is just as good if not better. Tread life is never good on the M's, I got 25K out of the Pilot Sports and I'll guess we'll have to wait and see what we get on these.
Writing about the Bridgestone Potenza S001 given 97% (265-35-19-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 9000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 9000 spirited miles
Amazing
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 given 96% (---)
Driving on a combination of roads for 26000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 26000 spirited miles
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Writing about the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta given 93% (225-40-19-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 average miles
Outstanding value for money. These are as good as Michelin PS2's. Will not go back to another tyre again. Awesome
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 given 91% (255-40-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 spirited miles
Awesome tyres on the M3 they give excellent grip wet or dry and last a long time my M3 chucks out 300 BHP and these tyres are excellent. The only bad point is that they are very expensive to replace and im not sure the price difference between these and the Continental CSC3 ammounts to the difference in performance as they are both about the same overall but a big differnce in price.
Writing about the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A given 87% (255-35-19-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 12000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 12000 spirited miles
Having tried the original fitment of Continental Sport Contact M3s, and Michelin PS2s, I decided to try Bridgestone RE050As as I have previously been very impressed with the RE040s on an Audi TT, Mazda RX8 and BMW328i. The characteristic of the RE040s that I particularly liked was their impressive turning; way better than the Michelin Pilot Sports that I'd also tried on the Audi and BMW. I was not disappointed. The RE050As have a little less grip than the Michelin PS2s in a straight line, although a good deal more that the Continentals. Turn-in is best on the Bridgestone, being worst on the Michelins. Cornering is very predictable so you always know what will happen when you turn the wheel; something that the Michelin was very, very poor on. The rears look like they'll last the ~14K I got from the Michelins and Continentals, but the front's are looking like they'll be good for well over 20K at the rate they're going. They've developed a slight step, but I put that down to heavy braking, and handling seems unaffected.
Writing about the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta given 76% (275-35-19-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2600 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2600 spirited miles
I'm really impressed with the tires i got for the money. There is no doubt that The Michelin PSS's are a better tire all around i can honestly say i am happy because these tires cost me 1/3 installed than the installed price of the Michelin PSS's. they perform well and are much better than the Conti Contact Sport 3's or Potenza's that come stock. The only complaint that i have is that the sidewalls are a little softer, this changes your turn in and gives a slight float. which made me hesitate slightly but they always stick in through the turn. They perform very well when pushed to the extreme for extended periods of time. If there are any other e92 drivers out there if you are running the CZP rims or 19" tall 10 to 10.5" wide rims i would go 285/35/19 Rear and 265/35/19 if i had to do it over again. the tires will fit and gives a little more play with how you would like to tune your alignment.
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Driving on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles