[ponch]

It's time for summer tires. While I would love Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's, I can't justify spending $1600 CDN for the set. Running Michelin Pilot Alpine's that came with car last December. Good winter tire, will set aside until November.

Been doing searches and reading reviews. Possible choices narrowed down, in no particular order:

1. Toyo T1R
2. Nitto NT 555
3. Goodyear F1 All Season (prefer summer tire, but priced well)
4. Dunlop Sport SP 9000 (OEM & nice tread, but not hearing great news)
5. Falken 452

All of my previous BMW's and MB's have only ever had Michelin tires. I don't know much about either Nitto's or Falkens, friends in the BMW and Mustang worlds suggesting these brands. I'd be interested in your reactions and feedback if anyone is running these tires or
any other tires I have not included in my list that I should consider.

Best regards,

Rob

 

[ponch]

Your the second person today to tell me that. I've seen there tires on Tire Rack, but I guess I shy away thinking that BF Goodrich's belong on trucks and jeeps, etc.....

 

[ponch]

One tire that I have recently researched is the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta. Priced very well and seems to get good reviews. Might take the chance on it.

Thanks for all the opinions. Although still undecided, glad I posted the question to you.

Have a great day.

 

[ponch]

Wow, I completely forgot about this post until seeing it tonight. I apologize that I wanted to post my final choice, and bear with me, I'm into week 14 of a labour strike at work, which started shortly after I posted this topic. Being at the management level, I've been ordered to work through this and haven't had much time to spend with the car. I save that for weekends. More later.

I went with the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta based on the price, reviews and research I pulled on these tires. My second choice would have been the Toyo T1R's. I've never owned Vredestein's and figured why not go for it.

I've only combined approximately 800 kms on the tire, which isn't much, but so far so good. Grip is fair and sticky in dry conditions and they seem quiet for now. Unfortunately, I haven't had too much wet weather to deal with. If you know the tire tread, they have a large channel towards the inside of the tire to disperse water away. Appearance wise, they look wicked! The rears more so. They were actually a conversation starter with two striking staff one day when I was forced to use the 55 to cross the picket line. They were car guys, but going through that line once with the Merc was enough. Took alot of heat.

One thing I must say, this car is great stress relief. I usually take it for a good boot on Friday nights after the crazy work week to unwind. I still love watching the reactions of drivers of what appear to be more aggressive cars when we pull up to the next stop light after you unleash the 55 on them. That's priceless.

Best regards,

Rob