Got the normal PS72 for the front (235/40-18) and PS72 S for the rears without knowing. Apparently you can't get the normal PS72 in 265/35-18. The S has a much stiffer sidewall. So far very impressed by the comfort and wet grip. The combination works, but the fronts are definitely leaning more toward comfort with sluggish turn in as a result. The rears are good even in 5 c and rain. However one tyre took 150 grams when balancing! Shop confirmed it is the tyre and not wheel. Not noticing any vibrations as reported by others, but I will keep an eye on this and re balance in a couple of months. Might be due to improper storage (tyres dated 47th week 2024). Feels like a solid tyre, but Kumho quality control is still a valid concern.
Best Tyres for the BMW E39 540i
BMW E39 540i drivers have left 2 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 21,000 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
- 2owner reviews
- 21,000 milescovered on them
- 2different tyres rated
- 72%average tyre score
The best rated tyres that fit the BMW E39 540i
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a BMW E39 540i driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 265/35 R18 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
Summer tyres
No BMW E39 540i driver has reviewed a tyre in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is our highest rated, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | BMW E39 540i reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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9.7 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
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9.7 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Hankook Ventus Evo
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
Winter tyres
No BMW E39 540i driver has reviewed a tyre in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | BMW E39 540i reviews |
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| 1 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
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9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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9.2 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
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8.9 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
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8.3 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Season tyres
No BMW E39 540i driver has reviewed a tyre in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | BMW E39 540i reviews |
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| 1 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
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9.1 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
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Tyre sizes BMW E39 540i drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
What BMW E39 540i drivers say
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