…safety while being driven on at low or no tire pressure. This gave run-flat tires a negative reputation among many enthusiast communities and web forums. I discussed this issue in my blog , "Ditching Your Run-Flat Tires on Your BMW? Read This First!" As I mentioned in that blog, run-flat…
While moderating the BMW forums, one of the most common questions I answer is in regards to upgrading tires to a larger size. Using a wider size on the same wheel while maintaining the same overall diameter is known in the tire industry as "plus zero" sizing. This is typically done to get…
As a moderator of several forums, I have received many questions on snow tires this winter. Recently, a customer had a question about choosing between Studless Ice & Snow tires and Performance Winter / Snow tires: I’m getting ready to order winter tires and wheels. My concern is that here…
As a moderator of several forums, I was recently asked the following question in a forum in regards to the wear of summer tires compared to all-season tires: "Gary, I currently have Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport tires (Ultra High Performance Summer) on my car. However, I do a lot of…
Two of the most popular Max Performance Summer tires being discussed on automotive forums lately are the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Continental ExtremeContact DW. Both options are highly rated and outstanding tires. In our survey results, the Pilot Super Sport is currently ranked first, while…
…O.E. tires. Usually the complaint is that the ride is too harsh, especially when going over bumps. There is a post right now in the Club Lexus forum that is a good example of this common complaint. The owner of a 2007 Lexus IS250 with the optional 18-inch performance tires and wheels soon realized…
A good question came up in one of my BMW forums, Bimmerfest, this week: Trying to decide if I should rotate my 17-inch non-staggered tires, front to back. Some people seem to feel rotating the tires will just mess them up, cause more noise or wear poorly. Which is closer to the truth? Thanks.…
…this value priced tire has indeed been a very popular choice. However, despite the tire's popularity, it is not for everyone. Many on the BMW forums praise this tire for its soft ride quality and long wear, but complain about the slow steering response and describe the tire as "floaty"…
…opting to replace their factory run-flat tires with conventional non-run-flat tires. One can literally find hundreds of posts across popular BMW forums filled with disapproval of the Original Equipment run-flat tires. Many customers have complained that the tire is either too stiff, gets too many…
Lately, I have been receiving questions in the forums, as well as on the phone about running pure nitrogen in tires. Unfortunately, there are many shops out there that are overstating (and overcharging) for this service. Below are some common facts and myths to consider before filling your tires…
Often times I get this question in the BMW forums: Which are the best tires for my BMW? Or for any vehicle for that matter. Well, that depends! Is there one best golf club to use for your next 18 hole outing? Any golfer will tell you that there is not. Is there one best tool for building a deck? Of…
…%28probably unecessarily%29 to try to eliminate the tires as the problem...Now it has come down to replacing what would normally be considered a %22perfectly good set of tires%22. Some other forums also show people complaining about inability to balance their Yokohama S.Drive tires.
…I've heard that I should use higher air pressure, is this true? If so, what tire pressure do you recommend?" As a moderator of several BMW forums, this is a question I receive often. Switching from run-flats to non-run-flat tires has become more common for BMW drivers. When changing to a…
…winter conditions, read "Ice Traction Comparison of All-Season, Summer and Winter / Snow Tires." Customer Feedback Whether from internet forum posts, customer survey data, customer reviews or just speaking with customers on the phone, I consistently get overwhelmingly positive feedback…
…have run on similar cars. If your car is fully custom, then mock something up with cardboard and work out the dimensions yourself. Always check forums and other fans of your car. If you have a Ford Galaxy, join the Galaxy Club of America and glean some info from other members! With this wheel and…
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