Here is a question I recently received in one of the BMW forums I moderate: "Speed rating is just about speed, right? I bought Continental ExtremeWinterContact 225/45-17 tires and I can't believe how they messed up my handling. My previous set of Vredestein winter tires were much better for the…
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…
…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…
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…
…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…
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…
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.…
…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…
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…
…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"…
…new Pilot Super Sport tires to test and review on my 2009 Infiniti G37X coupe. This tire is really creating some great buzz in the BMW internet forums with glowing reviews. I can now count myself as a big fan of this tire. You can see my original blog post about this new Max Performance Summer tire…
Recently, the following question was posted on one of the BMW forums I moderate: "It's getting close to spring time, and I am just wondering when everyone puts their summer wheels/tires on? I live in Ohio, so I was thinking of putting mine on during the first week of April. Any thoughts? In…
I recently received the following question on a BMW tire and wheel forum that I moderate for members of 2013 BMW 3 Series vehicles: "I was looking at getting a summer 19" set-up, but after some research, it doesn't sound like I'll get much improvement in performance over an…
…it comes to winter traction a narrower tire is more effective in cutting through snow and is often more economical. As a moderator of a few BMW forums, I'm often asked if one can eliminate the stagger set-up and run the same size winter / snow tires in the front and rear. For most vehicles, the…
Is your car forum buzzing with comments about this tire or that tire but you just don't know which one wold be best for you? We have tested these and have some good information to help you decide! The Dunlop Direzza Z1 has recorded some of the fastest times on our test track. This is a tire that has…
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