What Tyres?

bob mushroom · 07-16-2007, 02:41 PM

So I can finally expect my car on 01st Sept and being 4 weeks late is a tadge frustrating but at least I know it is coming.

Anyway to my question. Is there a standard tyre the car comes with or does it depend on what is in at the time?

I am wondering what people had from stock and if I can define the tyre I want with the $tealer.

Please let me know.

ChrisMWard · 07-17-2007, 02:41 AM

It would appear it depends on the model and wheel fitment as to what tyres it's delivered with.

Ourf 335d M sport (18" wheels) came with Michelin PS2s. Most 320s I've seen have had Bridgestones.

Regards

Chris

- Paul - · 07-17-2007, 03:36 AM

My 320d came with Conti's

ROCKETRON · 07-17-2007, 04:21 AM

mine came with Bridgestone Potenzas.

thearchitect · 07-17-2007, 06:39 AM

my 325i came with conti's also

BC4J · 07-17-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bob mushroom

So I can finally expect my car on 01st Sept and being 4 weeks late is a tadge frustrating but at least I know it is coming.

Anyway to my question. Is there a standard tyre the car comes with or does it depend on what is in at the time?

I am wondering what people had from stock and if I can define the tyre I want with the $tealer.

Please let me know.

Mine is a 335d SE - Michelin PS2s on 18".

booforty · 07-17-2007, 11:18 AM

I've got Michelin PS2's on 18"s too.

They were awesome around the Ring at the weekend and kept me on the track for the 4 laps I completed. If they can do that they can cope with everyday driving conditions!!

bob mushroom · 07-17-2007, 11:30 AM

Well thanks for the info. Mine is a 320d M Sport on the 18" alloys.But it does seem a lottery from what you say. Can i specifically ask the dealer for a certain type or is is just pot luck?

- Paul - · 07-17-2007, 11:48 AM

No harm in trying mate.

NFS · 07-17-2007, 01:57 PM

Mine came with Bridgstone Potenza's.

I think I read somewhere that 4 cylinder cars can come with the conti's or the bridgstones and that 6 cylinders get the bridgestones of the michelins.

Not sure though ... I'd ask the dealer if you are concerned.

I've been happy with the bridgestones though.

vivekk · 07-17-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bob mushroom

Well thanks for the info. Mine is a 320d M Sport on the 18" alloys.But it does seem a lottery from what you say. Can i specifically ask the dealer for a certain type or is is just pot luck?

Bob, I don't think your dealer has any control at all over the tyres BMW fit onto your car on the production line.

It depends on what particular tyre 'batch' the factory has at the time.

I think the standard OEM RFT tyres are the Michelin PS2s (18"), Bridgestone Potenza RE050As (17 & 18"), Pirelli (17") & Continental (17").

I myself have got the 18" Bridgestones & they've been doing fine for me.

All the best.

Viv

07-16-2007, 02:41 PM	#1
bob mushroom Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: e90 320d MSport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: a muddy patch in Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	What Tyres? So I can finally expect my car on 01st Sept and being 4 weeks late is a tadge frustrating but at least I know it is coming. Anyway to my question. Is there a standard tyre the car comes with or does it depend on what is in at the time? I am wondering what people had from stock and if I can define the tyre I want with the $tealer. Please let me know. __________________ Le Mans Blue 320D Blacklines MSport 18"193's /Black Dakota Heated leather/Auto Rain & Light Sensors/Comfort Access/Xenon Lights/6FL USB Port/Bluetooth/Sun Protection Glass/Park Distance Control
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ChrisMWard Captain 14 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	It would appear it depends on the model and wheel fitment as to what tyres it's delivered with. Ourf 335d M sport (18" wheels) came with Michelin PS2s. Most 320s I've seen have had Bridgestones. Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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ROCKETRON 320D M-sport le-mans blue 12 Rep 152 Posts Drives: E90 320D M-Sport le-mans blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N.W London UK iTrader: (0)	mine came with Bridgestone Potenzas. __________________ ROCKETRON MAZDA CX5 2.2D 175 AUTO AWD SPORT NAV. E90 320D M-Sport Lemans blue/beige leather/wood/auto/lumbar support/folding mirrors/through load/bluetooth/pro satnav,i-drive/voice control. NOW SOLD
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bob mushroom Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: e90 320d MSport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: a muddy patch in Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Well thanks for the info. Mine is a 320d M Sport on the 18" alloys.But it does seem a lottery from what you say. Can i specifically ask the dealer for a certain type or is is just pot luck? __________________ Le Mans Blue 320D Blacklines MSport 18"193's /Black Dakota Heated leather/Auto Rain & Light Sensors/Comfort Access/Xenon Lights/6FL USB Port/Bluetooth/Sun Protection Glass/Park Distance Control
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- Paul - Major General 707 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	No harm in trying mate. __________________ My Photos
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NFS Major General 275 Rep 9,218 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mine came with Bridgstone Potenza's. I think I read somewhere that 4 cylinder cars can come with the conti's or the bridgstones and that 6 cylinders get the bridgestones of the michelins. Not sure though ... I'd ask the dealer if you are concerned. I've been happy with the bridgestones though.
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