E39 525I Tyre Suggestions

[Superman001]

Ok guys Ive had my car about a month now, Ive got the MOT coming up next week and I have got mismatched tyres.

Just looking for suggestions on what tyres will be ok for my E39, the size on my style 81's is 235/45/17 all round, im not looking to spend big bucks as I do 90% motorway miles but then again they can't be rubbish budget tyres that are dangerous.

All suggestions and personal opinions are welcome.

James

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Are the tread limits ok on the tyres that are on now? And are they the same tread-width n profile on each axle? If yes to both then bob it through its MOT "as-is" and give yourself a little more time to replace them ;)

[Superman001]

Are the tread limits ok on the tyres that are on now? And are they the same tread-width n profile on each axle? If yes to both then bob it through its MOT "as-is" and give yourself a little more time to replace them ;)

I'll double check the tread depth but I think they are all about 3.5-4mm any yes all 4 are 235/45/17

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

They'll pass ;)

Minimum is 1.5 i think :huh:

[Superman001]

They'll pass ;)

Minimum is 1.5 i think :huh:

Thanks Jack, one less think to worry about for now although I don't think the mismatched tread pattern helps the brake judder lol

New front discs & pads are going on this week :rolleyes:

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

It won't help but its not the cause ;)

[Superman001]

These tyres have good reviews and have been recommended by other forum users so when the time comes I'll chose 1 of these 2 brands.

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s312p111354/Vredestein_Tyres_Car_Vredestein_Ultrac_Sessanta_-_235_45_R17_94Y_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_F_Wet_Grip%3A_C_NoiseClass%3A_1_Noise%3A_67dB

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s312p97603/Uniroyal_Tyres_Car_Uniroyal_RainSport2_Uniroyal_RainSport_2_-_235_45_R17_94W_FR_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_F_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_71dB

[mr metatarsal]

just got four 225/45/17inch at Angels for a mere £300 squid. Falken the way to go! Why pay more they stick well and last, and survive my high speed runs.

[Superman001]

just got four 225/45/17inch at Angels for a mere £300 squid. Falken the way to go! Why pay more they stick well and last, and survive my high speed runs.

Thanks but I think I'll endup going for Uniroyal Rainsports as ive tried Falken before on my Type R and they are good in the dry but not so good in the wet plus I live in Scotland where it rains more often than not.

[mr metatarsal]

you need a canoe mate,good luck.