OEM tyres on F20

SpokenHands · 07-16-2012, 01:08 AM

Unsure what the range of OEM tyres are for the F20 and whether everyone is happy with them.

Disturbing thread on performance of Goodyear Excellence tyres on the F07 forum and wondered if there is a similar trend with uneven wear on the F20 with any particular OEM brand?

I am very likely to swap the OEM for Pirelli PZeroes I run on all my other cars unless advised otherwise.

1thomas · 07-16-2012, 01:27 AM

I know that they have been delivered with Bridgestone, Hankook, Continental, Pirelli and Michelin so far. I have not seen other brands. Conti and Michelin mostly for the 16"s and/or non RFTs. I got my 17" M wheels with 2012 Bridgestone RFTs.

Superspeed · 07-16-2012, 01:43 AM

Bridgestone RFT. No complaints, but only 4000km on the meter.

nilo · 07-16-2012, 08:56 AM

You can add Dunlop to 1thomas' list. I've seen then mounted on 17" 383M wheel. The car was just delivered at the local dealership.

hufc2002 · 07-16-2012, 09:02 AM

my 18s are wrapped in Continental RFTs and no problems so far.

AusF20/F48 · 07-16-2012, 01:47 PM

Current batch arriving in Aus have Continental RFTs

will-w · 07-18-2012, 03:08 PM

Picked the car up tonight - bloody love it!

Anyway, back on topic: I have Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyres, 225/40/18 front, 245/35/18 rear

daviep.sco · 07-18-2012, 03:33 PM

I have the dunlops on mine so they are adding them as well

SpokenHands · 07-20-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will-w

I have Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyres, 225/40/18 front, 245/35/18 rear

My F20 Sport line has also been delivered with Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT tyres.

Was considering swapping them for Pirelli PZeroes I am running on my other cars but have decided I like The Potenzas enough as my 2nd preference to stay with them. Would have swapped Dunlops, Goodyear or Continental in a snap! ( just personal preference based on my experience, no offence meant)

Evidently the Bridgestone Potenza S001 are the latest 3rd generation Rft
http://www.bridgestone.com/corporate...011030102.html

Some good reviews of this 3rd generation RFT here
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Br...tenza-S001.htm
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540332

Will update on experience here at reasonable intervals.

Latito · 07-21-2012, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will-w

Picked the car up tonight - bloody love it!

Anyway, back on topic: I have Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyres, 225/40/18 front, 245/35/18 rear

Got some snaps for us will-w?

Brenyaman · 07-21-2012, 03:34 AM

Bridgestone Potenza 225/45 R17 front and rear.

will-w · 07-23-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latito

Got some snaps for us will-w?

I will post some up tonight.

I've not had chance to take any good pictures yet, I've done 330 miles in 3 days

Fanis · 08-01-2012, 06:26 AM

In Greece, most cars with 16'' come with Goodyear EffecientGrip and Pirelli P7. With the 17'' most come with Bridgestone Potenza (R50 I think).

theotherjohn · 09-12-2012, 03:23 PM

Hankook on mine - built 27Aug12

OneOneSix · 09-12-2012, 05:44 PM

Continental ContiPremiumContact 2, 205/50 R17 all round.

theotherjohn · 10-09-2012, 08:32 AM

Collected winter wheels today - all nicely labelled "left" or "right" Goodyear M&S (ie NOT winter) but they're actually winter Bllizzak.

BenN · 10-09-2012, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theotherjohn

Collected winter wheels today - all nicely labelled "left" or "right" Goodyear M&S (ie NOT winter) but they're actually winter Bllizzak.

How come the BMW sticker says you have 205/55/R16 91H but the sidewall states 205/60/R16 92H? Have BMW supplied different sizes for the front and rear?

theotherjohn · 10-09-2012, 09:42 AM

I've asked - unfortunately didn't notice when I collected; only when putting them away in the garage

ovekvam · 10-09-2012, 09:48 AM

I think you have received F30 tires. They use 205/60-16. The sticker says "BMW 3" as well.
205/55-16 would be the right size for an F20.

amberzombie · 10-09-2012, 09:23 PM

VERY impressed with the Conti RFT's on my 18"

Way better than the older Bridgestone RFT 17" on my previous E90 320i

washy · 10-10-2012, 02:25 AM

Just to add to the info my M135i had Michelin pilot super sport tyres (Non runflat).

BenN · 10-10-2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by washy

Just to add to the info my M135i had Michelin pilot super sport tyres (Non runflat).

I had a full set of Michelin Sport Pilot 3's (non-runflat) on my 18" Golf rims, and i can highly recommend them, excellent traction in the wet and dry and i found them to be predictable near to the limit. One downside tho, terrible in the snow/ice

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daviep.sco Private First Class 16 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 2.0d SE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (1)	I have the dunlops on mine so they are adding them as well
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Brenyaman Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 237 Posts Drives: F20 120D Aut Urban Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southern Spain iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone Potenza 225/45 R17 front and rear.
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Fanis Lieutenant 53 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 116i (F20) Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 116i (F20) [10.00]	In Greece, most cars with 16'' come with Goodyear EffecientGrip and Pirelli P7. With the 17'' most come with Bridgestone Potenza (R50 I think). __________________ 2011- : BMW 116i (F20) 2009-11: BMW Z4 2.5si (E85) 2007-09: Mini Cooper S (R56) 2005-07: BMW 325ti (E46) 2004-05: BMW 318i (E36)
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theotherjohn New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: Silver F20 118dA Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	Collected winter wheels today - all nicely labelled "left" or "right" Goodyear M&S (ie NOT winter) but they're actually winter Bllizzak. Attached Images
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theotherjohn New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: Silver F20 118dA Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	I've asked - unfortunately didn't notice when I collected; only when putting them away in the garage
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ovekvam Brigadier General 266 Rep 3,290 Posts Drives: 2021 Galvanic Gold i3S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bryne, Norway iTrader: (0)	I think you have received F30 tires. They use 205/60-16. The sticker says "BMW 3" as well. 205/55-16 would be the right size for an F20.
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washy Captain 225 Rep 752 Posts Drives: M2c/S1000RR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just to add to the info my M135i had Michelin pilot super sport tyres (Non runflat). __________________ '17 S1000RR , '19 M2 Competition HS
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