Long lasting summer tire

[m3f_darubez]

The old Goodyear F1 GSD-3 was great for all your requirements, with occasional DE's I was getting 20k+ miles but they have stopped making this tire...


I am looking for a new tire 10k miles from now...everyone loves the Dunlop Star Spec but I heard they howl so I would avoid them.

Word. I picked these up last year on Ebay, but in the 235/40/17 variety


Here's a deal on the Hankook V12 Evo on Ebay

[m3f_slickfast]

Interesting article on the HTRZ IIIs:


http://www.rightfootdown.com/?p=43

[m3f_Edgy]

Nice find. Good to read the confirmation!

[m3f_98_1LE]

Sounds like the OP is looking for a low maintenance hot chick lol.

[m3f_Porschetech]

HTR Z III's are a great tyre for teh money......have em on teh e39 m5

[m3f_The Airman]

Just played this game.


I ended up with the "new compound" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S from Costco.


Tread wear index of ...... get this ........ 500.


That remains to be seen though. But, I am willing to try it because I have reached my limit on buying tires. It reminds me of going to the dentist. I just hate doing it.

[m3f_WRXEATR]

Yokohama Avid Envigor


560 UTQG

[m3f_JDM88]

Anyone on here ran the Falken FK542's/452's (can't remember which number combo)? I've heard some good things from Suby friends with them.

[m3f_Richardsperry]

Hate to say it, but buy a Honda beater. You are going to kill the M3 and your wallet with that many commuter miles a year. Better gas mileage, no maintenance besides oil changes... It'll run forever.

[m3f_adema24]

Have a look on Conti Extreme contact DW, should last longer than others with treadwear rating of 340.

Also this tire is getting really good reviews.

I am seriously thinking about getting these.

General Exclaim

Yes, I've heard they last quite awhile.

Sounds like the OP is looking for a low maintenance hot chick lol.

Impossible!

Yokohama Avid Envigor



560 UTQG

I may put these tires on extra set of wheels.

Anyone on here ran the Falken FK542's/452's (can't remember which number combo)? I've heard some good things from Suby friends with them.

I am actually running these right now. I got them put on in Feb. and they are almost at the wear bars now. That's around 10-12k miles. Decent dry traction, horrendous in the wet. Prepare to hydroplane everywhere.

Hate to say it, but buy a Honda beater. You are going to kill the M3 and your wallet with that many commuter miles a year. Better gas mileage, no maintenance besides oil changes... It'll run forever.

I will prolly do this next year actually.

[m3f_EricSMG]

I've got the ZIIIs on my 530 and they're lasting a long time, albeit I don't push that car too hard.



For just a little more than your $150 target, you could get Toyo T1-Rs, at least that's what they used to cost. Good tire and has held up well.

No no! The T1Rs are total crap from a performance standpoint. Absolutely zero grip. The HTRZ IIIs are in a totally different league. The latter replaced the former on our car and it is a HUGE difference.