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.…
As a moderator for some BMW forums, I receive many questions about these vehicles. Recently, I got the following e-mail from a BMW owner: Gary, I have read many of your posts regarding the topic of winter tire recommendations. I am currently looking to get a winter/snow tire for my 2009 BMW 335i…
…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…
…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…
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…
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…
A frequently asked question on BMW forums is in regards to replacing run-flat tires with conventional non-run-flat tires. There is much debate about this topic. In fact, I have a blog post titled "Ditching Your Run-Flat Tires for Non-Run-Flat Tires on Your BMW? Read This First!" that you…
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…
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…
…drivers looking for a good combination of wet grip, dry grip, ride and wear at a great price. The tire has been an especially popular choice for BMW forum members looking for a great bang-for-the-buck performance tire. Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 According to Hankook, their…
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…
…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"…
…test track, even testing tires on an ice rink. However, tests aren't meant to be compared one to the another as illustrated in this Club Lexus forum post. While we are consistent in how we display the information, it's not recommended to try and compare the results of different tests. The ambient…
…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…
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