[Frosty1980]

Morning people,

Just bought an F36 GC which needs a new rear (will probably change both at same time). Currently on Potenza 255/35R19 and these are the first RF I have ever experienced. I wouldn't say the noise is too loud (as most of time radio on) or the ride harsh. People seem to be either recommending Eagle F1 RF or the MPSS (various).

Just wondering what you guys think of these two, or recommend a different make. I don't really drive fast and most of the roads I do are around town, A roads and M6.

Thanks in advance.

[tjlees]

Goodyear f1 for me. Good wear and low noise.

mine were £540 + fitting iirc for 335d 19s.

cant comment on ultimate grip since not had this set on track.

[winther1]

I'm running Michelin Pilot Sport 4s which seem to be highly recommended

[Frosty1980]

Originally Posted by tjlees

Goodyear f1 for me. Good wear and low noise.

mine were £540 + fitting iirc for 335d 19s.

cant comment on ultimate grip since not had this set on track.

Which asymmetric model buddy?

[Kyuuseishu]

I've just had the rears done on mine. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (non-RF) feel good so far and are highly recommended for wear. It cost me £260 to do both rears through blackcircles (19inch on 340i)

[Watsey]

Originally Posted by Frosty1980

Morning people,

Just bought an F36 GC which needs a new rear (will probably change both at same time). Currently on Potenza 255/35R19 and these are the first RF I have ever experienced. I wouldn't say the noise is too loud (as most of time radio on) or the ride harsh. People seem to be either recommending Eagle F1 RF or the MPSS (various).

Just wondering what you guys think of these two, or recommend a different make. I don't really drive fast and most of the roads I do are around town, A roads and M6.

Thanks in advance.

In terms of how you describe your driving style and journeys, I think the Eagle F1 RFT would be a good choice.

Just stay away from the Potenzas - wide regarded as one the all-time crap tyres. People can get long life out of them but grip and traction are poor and they're noisy.

[KRS_SN]

in the UK roads are mostly wet and are mostly noisy
so a non runflat with good wet grip is the safest bet.
I have Michelin pilot sport 4 NOTE pilot sport 4 NOT 4s as the latters wet/cold performance is inferior to the former.
I also hear positive comments about eagle asymmetric f1 but i stumped up the extra cash for Michelins which had 1000s of glowing reviews and I am not 1 bit disappointed.

[tjlees]

Originally Posted by Frosty1980

Which asymmetric model buddy?

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mainly cause they were starred

[GOF_430d]

A note of caution with the Goodyears [I had Asymmetric 2's fitted] I bumped over a kerb, which resulted in a bulge in the tyre wall and a MOT failure

[Eimal]

Originally Posted by GOF_430d

A note of caution with the Goodyears [I had Asymmetric 2's fitted] I bumped over a kerb, which resulted in a bulge in the tyre wall and a MOT failure

I had exactly the same thing last month and had to change the Front tyres becasue of it, but I like the low noise level of the Goodyears,

I had a puncture in one of the rears last night so just orderd another 2 from Kwik Fit, they offering 10% off at the moment on 2+ tyres.

[Dave-ncl]

Costco have upto £100 off 4 Goodyear.

https://www.costco.co.uk/goodyear-promotion

Ends tomorrow but if ordered before then can be fitted at a later date.

Upto £100 back on Michelin
https://www.protyre.co.uk/tyres/michelin.

I've got the Goodyear v michelin dilemma.

National tyres have 20% off 4 Pirelli P zero which for the staggered 19s would be about £490

If want to buy better than your budget allows there's a number of options. National do Payment Assist and protyre/halfords use Klarna. Both require an initial 1/3 upfront then 2 subsequent payments at 30 and 60 days to clear the balance.

If buying online, don't forget to check the cashback sites as most companies will have further discount there.

Does it matter if the tyres have an audi or merc logo next to them or do they need to be BM. I would have thought the right tyre size is..... the right tyre size!

[Dave-ncl]

Update....

Costco £100 off Michelins starts Monday 9th March for 3 weeks. Just got the flyer through the door.

[V8MBO]

mps4s are very good, Thats what i have, But tbh i think unless your giving it the beans any good tire will do as long as its not Chinese linglong ditchfinders or the like.