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Originally Posted by TimmyTurbos
Engineers have spent years and millions of dollars on R&D on these cars developing tires designed SPECIFICALLY for the car. Why nullify all of that time, effort and safety to save a couple hundred bucks?
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Although not advocating 'cheap' tires, sentiment above doesn't support actual BMW practice as of late.
To-date, there's no tellin' what tire brand may be seen on any BMW M [racing or OE].
Years past, Michelin was primarily, consistently found on most all factory and racing cars.
Recent years, observed BMW racing, M cars, along with their 'sponsored events' running a wide range of tire brands promoted - - Michelin, Continental, Hancock, Yokohama, Pirelli...likely others?
For instance, M4 GT4 tire brand variants:
- Hankook: Primary supplier for the M4 GT4, and generally for customer cars.
- Michelin: Commonly used as a high-performance racing slick alternative for GT4 cars.
- Pirelli: Official tire supplier for various GT4 America series.
- Continental: BMW Performance Driving School GT4 fleet
Appears BMW & tire manufacturer 'partnerships' to collaborate, develop, optimize vehicle/tire models have gone by the wayside.
Now seemingly best $$$ royalties, pricing deals are more important than a performance oriented, vehicle specific pairings especially for actual customers