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Wed 22 Sep 2010 19:00

Query on tyre replacement - BMW 320D - peterincongleton2

Not used the forum before - so not sure whether this question belongs here:

I need to replace my PIRELLI P6000 195/65 R15 91H (or V) tyres on my 2001 BMW 320D Touring with alloy wheels . Are there any better tyres available with combination of smoother running / better traction in wet or on ice / better cornering / longer life? The MICHELIN Energy Saver publicity sounds interesting but I am looking for an impartial opinion or result of independant tests. I only drive 8000 miles per year; 30% in dry / 70% wet or ice; 80% A roads / 20% M roads. Any advice would be appreciated.

Edited by Avant on 22/09/2010 at 23:28

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Thu 23 Sep 2010 07:01

Query on tyre replacement - BMW 320D - leeboy

uniroyal rainsport or uniroyal rain max are the best around for what you described,little bit more costly but worth every penny trust me you will notice the difference in the wet,i have the rainsport on my car highly recomended.not sure if there do that size tho, yokohama are also a good wet tyre from my expirience,hth

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Thu 23 Sep 2010 10:20

Query on tyre replacement - BMW 320D - peterincongleton2

Hello Leeboy

Thanks for your recommendations - I will investigate Uniroyal and Yokohama.

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