Stuck between 2 tires for my DD, help

fl335i · 07-19-2012, 02:02 PM

Ok guys, need some input on which tires to get for my DD. I'm going to have a local shop install them on a force balancer so that is not an issue and same for both. $100/set.

A- Goodyear Fuel Max. $654.56 to the door. $40 mail in rebate. = $614.56. 65,000 mile tread warranty. 580 A A.

B- Dunlop signature II's. $578.56 to the door. No rebates = $578.56. 65,000 mile tread warranty. 580 A A.

Opinions??

persian54 · 07-19-2012, 02:29 PM

Neither. If you want a budget tire, get V12s. Or Conti DWs.

And don't look at the thread mile warranty... it's meaningless.

but if you're set on these 2 tires.... I don't think a $36 difference is worth giving it any more though

fl335i · 07-19-2012, 03:05 PM

^ it's for my ford fusion in a bowtie, MKZ. Looking for just a all around cheap decent tire.

username604 · 07-19-2012, 04:00 PM

why are you buying economy tires anyways? seems like you have a lot of performance mods, and those tires will not help
if you care about fuel economy, i'm wondering why you chose a 335 in the first place

now, i'm not saying it's bad to want to save money on tires, i'm asking why you're not getting performance tires for cheap like the hankook v12s

fl335i · 07-19-2012, 08:43 PM

^ it's for my daily driver... 2008 Lincoln MKZ. NOT MY 335i !! I have Conti DWS's on the 3.

infinitekidM2C · 07-19-2012, 09:23 PM

dude i cant decide....

username604 · 07-19-2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fl335i

^ it's for my daily driver... 2008 Lincoln MKZ. NOT MY 335i !! I have Conti DWS's on the 3.

My bad
I was in class, sorry I didn't pay better attention to the thread

Inspired · 07-19-2012, 09:39 PM

Go on tire rack and look at the reviews...

persian54 · 07-20-2012, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fl335i

^ it's for my ford fusion in a bowtie, MKZ. Looking for just a all around cheap decent tire.

ah ok

That changes things

then just get the cheaper one lol

fl335i · 07-20-2012, 07:44 AM

LOL. Exactly the dunlops. They are 1# lighter than the goodyears too. My factory Michelin's are 25# ea and the Goodyears are 22#, the Dunlops are 21#. Stock Michelins are almost $200/ea. No way am I spending that kind of money for a mom & pop tire. That's more than I paid for my 335i DWS's. They're decent, but not that good.... my DWS's are better, quiter and do better in the rain and cost almost half as much. What's the deal with Michelins being so dang expensive. They seem to be the darling tire brand that every review loves. I don't see it. I know thier pilot tires are supposed to be really good, but other than that I think it's hype.

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fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Stuck between 2 tires for my DD, help Ok guys, need some input on which tires to get for my DD. I'm going to have a local shop install them on a force balancer so that is not an issue and same for both. $100/set. A- Goodyear Fuel Max. $654.56 to the door. $40 mail in rebate. = $614.56. 65,000 mile tread warranty. 580 A A. B- Dunlop signature II's. $578.56 to the door. No rebates = $578.56. 65,000 mile tread warranty. 580 A A. Opinions?? __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint. Last edited by fl335i; 07-19-2012 at 03:58 PM..
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fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	^ it's for my ford fusion in a bowtie, MKZ. Looking for just a all around cheap decent tire. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint. Last edited by fl335i; 07-19-2012 at 03:59 PM..
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username604 Colonel 127 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	why are you buying economy tires anyways? seems like you have a lot of performance mods, and those tires will not help if you care about fuel economy, i'm wondering why you chose a 335 in the first place now, i'm not saying it's bad to want to save money on tires, i'm asking why you're not getting performance tires for cheap like the hankook v12s
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fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	^ it's for my daily driver... 2008 Lincoln MKZ. NOT MY 335i !! I have Conti DWS's on the 3. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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Inspired Colonel 153 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	Go on tire rack and look at the reviews...
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fl335i Captain 159 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	LOL. Exactly the dunlops. They are 1# lighter than the goodyears too. My factory Michelin's are 25# ea and the Goodyears are 22#, the Dunlops are 21#. Stock Michelins are almost $200/ea. No way am I spending that kind of money for a mom & pop tire. That's more than I paid for my 335i DWS's. They're decent, but not that good.... my DWS's are better, quiter and do better in the rain and cost almost half as much. What's the deal with Michelins being so dang expensive. They seem to be the darling tire brand that every review loves. I don't see it. I know thier pilot tires are supposed to be really good, but other than that I think it's hype. __________________ '07 335i Sedan, base pkg, 6spd Manual, Procede 3 V5 w/NLS, Macht Schnell Downpipes, 18" Staggered 313's w/Conti DWS's, OS Giken TCD LSD, VAC Street Diff Cover, Dinan Oil Cooler, Dinan Intercooler, Akebono Euro Pads, CDV Removed, Black BMW Grilles, Interior & Exterior white LED lighting, LUX Angel Eyes, Debadged, Blend V1 mount, Llumar ATR Tint.
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