Need recommendations about new set of tyres

[atikan]

Hello friends,

So the time of tyre change for me has arrived, as the current tyres are worn out. There is still some treads left to them but I have noticed some blemishes on them like bumps on the sidewall and cracks. I took my car to a tyre shop and they confirmed the same.

I have noticed too much road noise/rumble lately from the rear side, and it has only exacerbated in the last 2 months. It starts at 60KPH and beyond 120KPH becomes unbearable. I know this road noise can have more to it than just the tyres; like wheel bearing or maybe differential. But for now I’m going for changing the tyres and hope if that helps.

I have Michelin Primacy HP 225/50 R16 for now. I will stick with the same specs (and no RFTs) but need your help in getting the right tyre for me. I’m looking for three things as key factors in deciding; ride quality/road grip, comfort and road noise.
Here is my short-list. Please drop your recommendations and help me decide.

• Michelin Primacy 3
• Pirelli Cinturato P7
• Continental Premium Contact 5
• Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

I have read good reviews about Goodyear F1 but I feel as it is a performance tyre it might tend to produce more road noise. Correct me if I’m wrong. I am getting a good deal with Michelin Primacy 3 and it has also punched some good all round scores.

BTW I have a BMW E90 320i.

Thanks.

[Ehssan]

320I ???? , I would go for some korean brand ( Komho - Hankook - roadstone ) . I know people says you can't go cheap with tires but yes those are not cheap .

and no matter which brand you go for , they last for 2 years max in this country .

this is my opinion .

[atikan]

Thanks Ehsan,

One thing important that I forgot to ask earlier. Is it safe to put 225/55 R16 tyre in my car if the recommendations on the door side plaque says 225/50 R16?
Does this 5% increase in the height makes any difference? Like any unnecessary load on the suspension or anything

[Ehssan]

your speedometer will read about 6% lower than your actual speed ( i.e : speedmotere speed = 100KM/h , actual speed = 106 KM/h ) .

if your BMW is GCC ( euro ) specs , then you are fine as all BMW GCC and european specs has 5% speed correction so you will be fine anyway .

is 225 / 55 is cheaper than 255 / 50 ?

[Hasan Shaikh]

Michelin is the best.

I have Bridgestone S001 on my car these days. They are also quite good.