[Tjalle]

I am planning to buy new summertires. Now original Pirelli P ZERO Run Flats.

Finally there is a test made on 20" wheels and including the tires I am interested in.

The article, by "tyrereviews" also include references to other tests.

"2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test", made with Jaguar F-type.

King of the Hill is the new Conti Sport Contact 6, while best in the wet -something for the UK? -is Hankook Ventus S1 evo2.

Note: AutoBild is a German magazine, but up to now, they have had Michelin Pilot Super Sport as top dog.

[Pinewood]

Will you stay with rft's or move to the dark side?

[Tjalle]

From my point of view, Run Flats were a forced error - I will return to "normal" tyres, but take precations for a possibel - but unlikely - puncture.

[Amber]

Originally Posted by Tjalle

From my point of view, Run Flats were a forced error - I will return to "normal" tyres, but take precations for a possibel - but unlikely - puncture.

Yes forget the run flats

[Chopper45]

Hi, I ditched the PZEROS for Vredestein Ultrac Vorti as soon as I bought my X4 18 Months ago. This was a huge step change in handling and comfort. I needed a new set of tyres and did some checking... The result.... a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport which have the BMW *... I have only put them on today but immidiately feel better than the Vorti s. No way would I ever have Run Flats again.

[Pinewood]

Originally Posted by Chopper45

Hi, I ditched the PZEROS for Vredestein Ultrac Vorti as soon as I bought my X4 18 Months ago. This was a huge step change in handling and comfort. I needed a new set of tyres and did some checking... The result.... a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport which have the BMW *... I have only put them on today but immidiately feel better than the Vorti s. No way would I ever have Run Flats again.

That sounds great. Having bmw * rated wouldn't invalidate any warranties either
Will check if they come in
245/45/19
And 275/40/19

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by Pinewood

That sounds great. Having bmw * rated wouldn't invalidate any warranties either
Will check if they come in
245/45/19
And 275/40/19

Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Not made for the silly BMW size of 245/45/19

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/mich...ot-super-sport

[Pinewood]

Typical! The search continues :-)

[Tjalle]

Chopper - you almost made me buy Vredesteins .

Again - so far Michelin Pilot Super Sport has been "best" - now it seems the new Conti Sport Contact 6 is top dog.

On third place in the Autobild test is Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2, which also is best in the wet AND has lower price.

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by Pinewood

Typical! The search continues :-)

Try Black Circles. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117. Not BMW * rated, but that should not be a problem.

http://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/br...anchorAllSizes

They come in both sizes to fit your car (same as mine).

[Pinewood]

Plenty of tread left on the Pirelli's yet, but good to investigate for the future :-)

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by Pinewood

Plenty of tread left on the Pirelli's yet, but good to investigate for the future :-)

Same here, but do not want to go too low on tread.

I just carried out the exercise to find out costs. Note. Costs can vary day to day.

Black Circles
http://www.blackcircles.com/

BMW F25 X3 30d 2010 - Staggered set up.


1) Fronts 245/45 R19 98Y
2) Rears 275/40 R19 101Y

NON RUN FLATS BMW* Rated.

Michelin Pilot Primacy
1) 2 = £346.64
2) 2 = £388.38
Total= £735.02

Pirelli P Zero Rosso (non run flat version)
1) 2 = £322.70
2) 2 = £333.36
Total= £656.06

Dunlop Sport 01A
1) 2 = £280.70
2) 2 = £325.10
Total= 605.80

Naturally there are other makes and tyre sites. All prices include everything!