BMW Z4 Tyres
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| Tyre Reviewed | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Feedback | Handling | Wear | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 RFT (7) | 84% | 89% | 87% | 71% | 87% | 84% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (156) | 94% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 80% | 85% |
| Michelin Pilot Super Sport (146) | 94% | 83% | 89% | 86% | 82% | 81% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (408) | 92% | 89% | 85% | 85% | 80% | 87% |
| Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (237) | 91% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 79% | 85% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (250) | 93% | 90% | 86% | 88% | 79% | 80% |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 (9) | 85% | 85% | 75% | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Continental SportContact 7 (92) | 95% | 92% | 88% | 90% | 65% | 75% |
| Falken ZE914 (99) | 89% | 81% | 84% | 80% | 82% | 81% |
| Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 (30) | 94% | 72% | 90% | 90% | 70% | 74% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (305) | 90% | 88% | 84% | 84% | 73% | 82% |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (338) | 91% | 87% | 81% | 84% | 74% | 78% |
| Avon ZZ5 (93) | 90% | 83% | 83% | 86% | 70% | 82% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric (141) | 90% | 87% | 82% | 78% | 70% | 80% |
| Pirelli Sottozero Serie II (31) | 84% | 86% | 88% | 81% | 81% | 86% |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun (111) | 86% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 76% | 79% |
| Kumho Ecsta KU39 (125) | 86% | 78% | 80% | 76% | 73% | 81% |
| Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme (64) | 83% | 86% | 82% | 77% | 87% | 86% |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 (245) | 87% | 80% | 81% | 77% | 62% | 74% |
| Falken FK452 (211) | 82% | 72% | 75% | 73% | 69% | 73% |
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 (85) | 75% | 85% | 67% | 67% | 72% | 79% |
| Landsail LS588 UHP (101) | 80% | 73% | 69% | 67% | 76% | 79% |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P (109) | 85% | 78% | 77% | 75% | 55% | 72% |
| Aoteli P607 (25) | 78% | 62% | 69% | 68% | 76% | 70% |
| Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat (27) | 83% | 73% | 72% | 74% | 71% | 57% |
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 (164) | 83% | 69% | 74% | 74% | 67% | 60% |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 SSR Runflat (32) | 86% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 50% | 57% |
| Event Potentum (15) | 72% | 64% | 57% | 63% | 76% | 64% |
| Falken FK453 (30) | 77% | 70% | 63% | 60% | 60% | 69% |
| Nankang NS2 (211) | 76% | 58% | 65% | 62% | 73% | 62% |
| Pace ALVENTI Pace (22) | 68% | 68% | 61% | 48% | 61% | 68% |
| Landsail DH2 (26) | 70% | 57% | 58% | 54% | 59% | 63% |
| Radar Dimax R8 (38) | 66% | 49% | 53% | 53% | 66% | 59% |
| Sunny SN3970 (46) | 71% | 49% | 54% | 54% | 65% | 54% |
| Accelera Alpha (131) | 65% | 44% | 53% | 48% | 69% | 56% |
| Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat (146) | 71% | 54% | 55% | 48% | 55% | 32% |
| Fullrun HP199 (81) | 48% | 29% | 33% | 34% | 54% | 28% |
BMW Z4 Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 given 83% (225-40-18)
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 spirited miles
These tyres have impressive grip in both dry and wet conditions. You really have to push the car to get these tyres to break grip and understeer. They give great road feel, allowing you to feel when the tyres are near their peak grip (and when you exceed it) which allows you to quickly make any necessary corrections. Even in the wet, these tyres have a progressive enough feeling to give you the confidence to push the car a bit more, and the grip to accompany.
In my few-thousand miles of use, these tyres have barely shown any wear, but I haven’t had them long enough to accurately say how long they are likely to last. However, they appear to wear quite slowly, which is a nice benefit.
The Eagle F1s are very comfortable, with little road noise and a smooth ride. This is especially impressive given the level of grip and road feel these give when driving at a greater pace.
Overall, the grip and handling is sublime in both dry and wet conditions. And despite this, the Asymmetric 5s still offer great comfort, making them excellent all round tyres for a sports car.
In my few-thousand miles of use, these tyres have barely shown any wear, but I haven’t had them long enough to accurately say how long they are likely to last. However, they appear to wear quite slowly, which is a nice benefit.
The Eagle F1s are very comfortable, with little road noise and a smooth ride. This is especially impressive given the level of grip and road feel these give when driving at a greater pace.
Overall, the grip and handling is sublime in both dry and wet conditions. And despite this, the Asymmetric 5s still offer great comfort, making them excellent all round tyres for a sports car.
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 given 39% (255-35-18)
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 spirited miles
These tyres have shown consistently poor performance from when they were fitted, right up to when they were replaced. The dry grip has been average; definitely not impressive, but not problematic. The wet grip, however, has been absolutely atrocious. They lose grip under any sort of load, and definitely cannot be relied on if you intend on driving in a ‘spirited’ manor.
They appear to give decent feedback of the road, so when they do inevitably break traction, you can usually feel it pretty quickly.
I cannot complain about the comfort. The ride quality and the noise levels are both more than good enough for most people.
The Pilot Sport 3 does appear to wear quite quickly, though this may be somewhat due to how prone it is to breaking traction.
Overall, i would not recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport 3. Grip is average in good conditions, and dire in less-than-ideal conditions. The only silver lining is that they do appear to be quite comfortable and quiet.
They appear to give decent feedback of the road, so when they do inevitably break traction, you can usually feel it pretty quickly.
I cannot complain about the comfort. The ride quality and the noise levels are both more than good enough for most people.
The Pilot Sport 3 does appear to wear quite quickly, though this may be somewhat due to how prone it is to breaking traction.
Overall, i would not recommend the Michelin Pilot Sport 3. Grip is average in good conditions, and dire in less-than-ideal conditions. The only silver lining is that they do appear to be quite comfortable and quiet.
Writing about the Landsail LS588 UHP given 65% (235-35-18)
Driving on a combination of roads for 24 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 24 average miles
The inside contact point with the wheel rim failed leading to complete loss of pressure.
This looks like a material failure.
Tyres were fitted 23 months ago and 24,000 miles. We’re wearing well and the car handled well albeit well inside its suspension capacity.
Just about replace the dead and remaining three tyres for a better brand.
This looks like a material failure.
Tyres were fitted 23 months ago and 24,000 miles. We’re wearing well and the car handled well albeit well inside its suspension capacity.
Just about replace the dead and remaining three tyres for a better brand.
Writing about the Landsail DH2 given 28% (255-35-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
Got fitted to Z4 by the garage as it was the only tyre they had in stock this size. Absolutely shocking tyre, way too soft. Feels like sponge. Rear slips non stop, roundabout, corners etc.. and going at 40-50 kmph. This tyre is not safe by all means and should not be allowed to retail. There are plenty budget brands for this price which does the job rather well. Be safe. Do not buy it!
Writing about the Pace ALVENTI Pace given 39% (225-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
They seem very bouncy and unstable compared to the Michelin sports they replaced, bunny hopping sideways in corners.
They feel pretty dangerous to me, it's like the sidewall has too much flex in it.
I am going to up the tyre pressures, see if it improves.
I would not buy them again.
They seem to be better in the wet no aquaplaning so far.
My car is off lease in 4 months, if I was keeping it I would be looking to get them checked and replaced.
They feel pretty dangerous to me, it's like the sidewall has too much flex in it.
I am going to up the tyre pressures, see if it improves.
I would not buy them again.
They seem to be better in the wet no aquaplaning so far.
My car is off lease in 4 months, if I was keeping it I would be looking to get them checked and replaced.
Writing about the Continental SportContact 7 given 100% (275-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 20000 spirited miles
Simply perfection!
Writing about the Radar Dimax R8 given 47% (255-30-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 12000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 12000 easy going miles
Only do about 4000miles a year. The tyres were brand new when I bought the car I’ve done 12000 miles & thought all was good until yesterday when I got a flat tyre warning - on checking there was a 10 inch rupture on the inside wall of the rear near side . The other is showing signs of cracking on so it’s going to be replaced tomorrow. I certainly wouldn’t have again.
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 given 93% (225-45-18-)
Driving on mostly town for 2000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly town for 2000 spirited miles
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Writing about the Uniroyal RainSport 5 given 10% (275-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
I bought a 2020 BMW Z4 and it came with 4 of these fitted. On the drive home, I thought something was broken in the suspension. The car floated around like the wheels weren't connected. At 70mph, in the dry, these were SCARY and dangerous to drive with. The car wouldn't stay straight, and jumped around in my hands. Even at 50mph, they had so little grip, you could feel the car squirming. These lasted 300 miles before I had to take them off before I ended up in a ditch. Replaced with Pilot Sport 5's and they make the car handle as expected ... AMAZING! These things are the worst tyres I've ever had on a car.
Writing about the Uniroyal RainSport 5 given 91% (225-45-18-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 6000 spirited miles
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Writing about the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat given 53% (255-30-19-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 3000 average miles
These were fitted to my unmodified 2015 BMW E89 Z4 SDRIVE 20i M SPORT ROADSTER when I bought it 6 months ago, the test drive very nearly put me off as the ride was so harsh, but convinced myself the car was ideal otherwise. Having now driven a few 000's of miles on most UK road surfaces I can honestly say I find the ride comfort to be pretty dreadful in most conditions - although ok on well prepared roads and it rides gentle undulations well, the car crashes on all blemishes in the road surface. Makes driving most A & B roads impossible to enjoy, as attention is focused on just avoiding problems. Crashy, harsh, unforgiving, tramlining. Granted the combination of M suspension (not active), 19" wheels and RFT tyres is hardly ideal, but will certainly be soon changing these tyres for something more forgiving, possibly non-RFT. May also invest in changing to 18" rims at the same time, if budget allows.
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 given 97% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
I had Pirelli run flats on the car and the front two were knackered. Whilst in the shop I decided to replace the rears as well. Best decision I’ve ever done - I cannot stress how much putting non run flats has improved the car. It’s like a completely different vehicle. I’ve only got 17’s on mine so was sceptical how much it would help and I was worried the ride would become spongy. How wrong I was. For reference my Goodyears are the reinforced version.