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Tyres for E60

  • 26-07-2016 8:13am
    #1
    HardenendMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭


    The time has come to replace all four tyres on my BMW E60.

    Current tyres are Bridgestone Potenzas RE050A. When researching tyres last night I was surprised to see them receiving very average reviews. Honestly I think they have been great. Good wet grip. And have lasted long enough too. Got 100k kms out of the fronts, and have just got to the 50k km mark on the rears, which are the second set, the first lasted 50k also.

    The last 2 cost €165 each, so that is my benchmark regarding budget. Wouldn't want to push too far beyond that.

    Advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Getting that sort of mileage out of them and as you are happy with them I would stick with those.


  • #3
    VeVeX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭VeVeX


    HardenendMan wrote: »
    The time has come to replace all four tyres on my BMW E60.

    Current tyres are Bridgestone Potenzas RE050A. When researching tyres last night I was surprised to see them receiving very average reviews. Honestly I think they have been great. Good wet grip. And have lasted long enough too. Got 100k kms out of the fronts, and have just got to the 50k km mark on the rears, which are the second set, the first lasted 50k also.

    The last 2 cost €165 each, so that is my benchmark regarding budget. Wouldn't want to push too far beyond that.

    Advice appreciated.

    Stick with the Bridgestones. They obviously suit your car and your driving.


  • #4
    Stoolbend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Stoolbend


    Same as above.

    I wouldn't care much for reviews if I was happy with the tyres I had.

    You must live on the motorway with that kind of mileage though.


  • #5
    WacoKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭WacoKid


    I have been running Michellin Pilot Super Sport (non run flats) on my E60 for a few years now and am very happy with them.

    I did quite a bit of research back then before choosing.

    Also, http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/BMW/5-Series-M-Sport-(-E60-).htm


  • #6
    HardenendMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭HardenendMan


    Thanks guys, I was just assuming that there are better tyres than mine out there!
    Stoolbend wrote: »
    You must live on the motorway with that kind of mileage though.

    Indeed I do. I would say over 80% of mileage is motorway.


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  • #7
    HardenendMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭HardenendMan


    WacoKid wrote: »
    I have been running Michellin Pilot Super Sport (non run flats) on my E60 for a few years now and am very happy with them.

    I did quite a bit of research back then before choosing.

    Also, http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyres_For/BMW/5-Series-M-Sport-(-E60-).htm

    Thanks WacoKid. Can I ask what the wear levels are like on them?


  • #8
    WacoKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭WacoKid


    HardenendMan wrote: »
    Thanks WacoKid. Can I ask what the wear levels are like on them?

    Don't have the exact figures but am coming up to 3 years on the fronts anyway. That will be approx. 30 - 45 km. I expect to get through this coming winter on them at least. For the rears well a heavy foot has a big part to play so trying to compare without knowing driving styles is difficult.

    IIRC these tyres are what ship as standard with the M5. Ferrari use them as standard too, or at least they did.


  • #9
    WacoKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭WacoKid


    WacoKid wrote: »
    Don't have the exact figures but am coming up to 3 years on the fronts anyway. That will be approx. 30 - 45 km. I expect to get through this coming winter on them at least. For the rears well a heavy foot has a big part to play so trying to compare without knowing driving styles is difficult.

    IIRC these tyres are what ship as standard with the M5. Ferrari use them as standard too, or at least they did.

    Says here they are developed for BMW M, Ferrari, and Porsche

    http://www.michelin.ie/tyres/michelin-pilot-super-sport


  • #10
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    how u find the e60 overall.i have a 08 one


  • #11
    HardenendMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭HardenendMan


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    how u find the e60 overall.i have a 08 one

    Overall I would say I like the car. It is nice to drive, very comfortable and has a good spec.

    Unfortunately it is far from reliable. I've put a lot into maintaining it. Springs, control arms, ball joints are guaranteed to go post 150k km.

    Higher expense items have been fuel injectors (4/6 changed) and the two cats. Also had to change all ignition coils.

    The engine wear is the worst part. She drinks oil, about a litre per 1k km. I've changed all the common faults: valve gasket, oil filter gasket, pcv valve etc. It is just down to the rings and valve seals now. Not economical to repair.


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  • #12
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    HardenendMan wrote: »
    Overall I would say I like the car. It is nice to drive, very comfortable and has a good spec.

    Unfortunately it is far from reliable. I've put a lot into maintaining it. Springs, control arms, ball joints are guaranteed to go post 150k km.

    Higher expense items have been fuel injectors (4/6 changed) and the two cats. Also had to change all ignition coils.

    The engine wear is the worst part. She drinks oil, about a litre per 1k km. I've changed all the common faults: valve gasket, oil filter gasket, pcv valve etc. It is just down to the rings and valve seals now. Not economical to repair.

    Is yours 520d??when I bought mine 6 months ago over 4000 euro was spent on it so thankfully nothing so far gone wrong


  • #13
    HardenendMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭HardenendMan


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    Is yours 520d??when I bought mine 6 months ago over 4000 euro was spent on it so thankfully nothing so far gone wrong

    No she is a 520i. 2.2L petrol. Best of luck with yours.


  • #14
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    HardenendMan wrote: »
    No she is a 520i. 2.2L petrol. Best of luck with yours.

    Nice poke on that engine id say.ya so many extras on mine that a new car would not have wud make me never to part with mine for a good few years yet


  • #15
    rocky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,977 ✭✭✭rocky


    HardenendMan wrote: »
    No she is a 520i. 2.2L petrol. Best of luck with yours.

    What oil do you use? Since I switched to Castrol full syn 0w30 I topup 1l every 5500km. 05 530i.


  • #16
    WacoKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 446 ✭✭WacoKid


    rocky wrote: »
    What oil do you use? Since I switched to Castrol full syn 0w30 I topup 1l every 5500km. 05 530i.

    I have 05 525i and use 5w30. I top up with 1l also at about 5000km.


  • #17
    AhHaor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭AhHaor


    I've an 06 525i and Mobile 0-40w gives me 1L to 1250 km.


  • #18
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    AhHaor wrote: »
    I've an 06 525i and Mobile 0-40w gives me 1L to 1250 km.

    What mpg do u get out of yours


  • #19
    AhHaor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭AhHaor


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    What mpg do u get out of yours

    32 MPG overall and nearly 40 on runs keeping at 95 km/hr


  • #20
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    AhHaor wrote: »
    32 MPG overall and nearly 40 on runs keeping at 95 km/hr

    Ya I'm same it's good on diesel overall for a 177 Bhp


  • #21
    HardenendMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭HardenendMan


    rocky wrote: »
    What oil do you use? Since I switched to Castrol full syn 0w30 I topup 1l every 5500km. 05 530i.

    Castrol 5W30 mostly but whatever I can find with the LongLife 04 spec


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  • #22
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    AhHaor wrote: »
    I've an 06 525i and Mobile 0-40w gives me 1L to 1250 km.
    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    What mpg do u get out of yours
    AhHaor wrote: »
    32 MPG overall and nearly 40 on runs keeping at 95 km/hr
    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    Ya I'm same it's good on diesel overall for a 177 Bhp

    The other chap's car is a 525i :)


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