I had these on my 335i E92 6MT and they were really good. I couldn't believe the grip for the price and how quiet they were for the aggressive tread pattern. Rain is a different story though, they get a bit sketchy if there's a lot of water on the road. Nice and predictable at the limit on the track too but they won't last very long at those high temps.
Been running these on my 335i e92 for years. 275 rears and 235 front. Gone through 4 sets in the rears and 2 sets in the front. Awesome value for performance and life. Had Michelin pilot super sports before and burned through them like butter. These last me longer.
I’ve run Indy 500’s on my 2015 Camaro SS and my current stage 1 2015 Bmw n55 f30 335i with m performance LSD. Big fan. No guilt doing 11’s and they grip great when warm.
@@kevincohen5628I love them, they have an aggressive tread look too. I will always check to see if they fit any aftermarket wheel set up I’m looking at.
I've been running ExtremeContact Sports on my wagon for 20k miles. Awesome grip and wet weather performance. Can't compare the ride to anything but the trash runflats that came on the car.
My experience on 500whp rwd 340i is Firestone indy 500 are trash 5/10. Bad grip, breakaway, and shoulder wear. LOUD. Go for Falken azenis fk510. Very grippy and progressively breaking tire and quieter. 9/10.
Man, I can't believe they are shipping the RWD models with square set up 225s and those crap Turanza all-seasons! I know you can get Michelin PS4S, but none of the M340i I saw on the lot had them. I also went with Firehawks on my M340i and they are a huge improvement and an excellent value vs. something like the PS4S.
Am planning to go for these Indy 500 on my 550i for 245/40R20 front & 275/35R20 rear, but i heard they are summer tyres and not good for rain , is it true ? Also why do u choose Firestone instead of Michellen pilot sport 4s
I use Petlas Velox Sports. They are branded as budget tires because of the price, but they are made by the largest company of Turkey that supplies airline and military tires with NATO standards. They are cheaper than premiums and give pretty good grip (soft compound). They look like Michelin Pilot Sports bevause of that. They wear out quicker for the same reason (just like other soft tires), but the good price compensates that. Most of the time I’m not abusing the tires so for a good price I get Michelin pilot sport like grip. Not sure if they are available in the states, but they are here in Europe. That ‘slime kit’ is a starter pack on my BMW too! Keep the vids coming, cheers.
As always great info! I'm kinda waiting for my run flats to loose a bit more tread. They are original to the car but I've only hit 56k on them and they show now signs of wanting to give up. Here in northern Virginia the roads are awful and the Bridgestones pick up every little bump and crease in the roads.
Dude I was so interested to see what tire you bought and then when you said it I laughed because those are the tires I've been running for awhile Lol. Great choice
Tire Rack specs show recommended wheel width by size. I run 18x8.5" Enkei RPFs @ 255. Need to also consider tire diameter and wheel offset for wheel well/suspension rub.
I run 255 front and 275 rear federal 595rs-pro and they're by far the best performance/$ you can get since they're basically track/autox tires but cheap. Hard to loose grip on my custom tuned FBO E90 335i. And on corners the grip is unbeliavable. Would rate 4/10 in rain though.
Really? I didn't know the USA didn't have the "X" drive option on the 340. I'm from Canada and it drives me nuts that almost all the cars seem to come with "X" drive. I don't want it and as they keep on selling so many of them that way it will be almost impossible for me to find a used one in the years to come that is rear wheel drive only. I guess they think everyone wants all wheel drive in Canada because we have a lot of snow in winter but that's just not the case. At All .LOL.
RFT on the M340i means it does not have the cooling package. Seem to be well rated at Tire Rack for a UHP tire: www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=UHP&sortValue=24&lowToHigh=Y
I ran them on my rears on my e92 335i (265/35/19) and loved them. Couldn't break them loose until I really tried (HARD launches). (Also stock). Ill be trying out Michelin Pilot Sport 4s very shortly to see how much better they are, and then depending on how that goes, either switching back to the INDY 500s or finding a new tire to test.
I used to get crazy looks from people not believing because it's "Firestone brand." So far everyone that tried them stuck with them. Can't beat that price for the performance
I'll have to check these out next time I'm due for tires. I have Hankook Ventus 12 Evo 2 right now, and they're good, but not quite enough grip for me. I tend to lose traction in lower gears of accelerating out of a corner. Not super reassuring!
i got a flat on my e64 m6 a couple yrs ago and these were the only thing in stock near by, figured i'd try them.. and i think i like them better than the conti extremecontact sports.. at the very least they're very comparable and wayy cheaper !
Run flats are useless. You will still destroy a rim on run flats and they are twice as expensive. I do love my pilot super sports. They even work great in the rain and when weather is cold, even though they are a summer tire. Plus discount tire sells them for cheaper then tire rack. They are also supper predictable.
Great topic. I was thinking Michelin and you actually addressed that. I'd love a review on the M340. I would consider those on my E89 Z4. I"m up north so I need an all season on my 335 sedan. Thank You and keep up the great videos!!
If you are going up North where there is snow in the winter, you need winter tires. "All Season" is a marketing euphemism for "Not a very good Summer tire nor an adequate snow tire." Lots of compromises which do not work well at either extreme.
Absolutely the best in quality, materials and wear without serious degradation. Tires are the only part of the car that touches the road, so do not skimp on them. If a set costs $200 or $300 more but stops 12 feet shorter from highway speeds and keeps you out of the trunk of a Prius that just pulled into your lane going 45 or 50 mph, it is worth the extra money by far. There is no reason to skimp unless you do not value your safety nor your passenger's safety.
@@kevincohen5628 the stock 189 5 spoke wheels that came on the pre-LCI 335s were 8.5” at the rear and 8” at the front. 255/35 stock rear and 225/40 stock front. I’m on 9.5” apex arc 8s rear and 9” front, run 235s up front and 265s rear. I went conservative on tire sizes as I’m pretty low on my coilovers and still rub over bumps haha, but once I raise my car a little i’ll throw some 275s on for the next set
I had these on my 335i E92 6MT and they were really good. I couldn't believe the grip for the price and how quiet they were for the aggressive tread pattern. Rain is a different story though, they get a bit sketchy if there's a lot of water on the road. Nice and predictable at the limit on the track too but they won't last very long at those high temps.
Fair enough in the rain they are a 6 out of 10.
Been running these on my 335i e92 for years. 275 rears and 235 front. Gone through 4 sets in the rears and 2 sets in the front. Awesome value for performance and life. Had Michelin pilot super sports before and burned through them like butter. These last me longer.
For all seasons I always preferred the Continental Extremecontact DWS - great tire with exceptional grip in the winter.
Continental makes good tires, they're on my X5
DWS are excoriated on the 1 series forum for having too weak and soft sidewalls.
I live in cali , I barely get rain. should I get these tires too?
My girlfriend took her IS300 to the dealership for new tires and she came out with Indy 500’s all the around.. forcing me to boss my tire game up lol
I’ve run Indy 500’s on my 2015 Camaro SS and my current stage 1 2015 Bmw n55 f30 335i with m performance LSD. Big fan. No guilt doing 11’s and they grip great when warm.
Best tires and a secret to the industry!!! Just as good as the ps4 no cap!!! Try and be happy for half the money!!! Facts!!
@@kevincohen5628I love them, they have an aggressive tread look too. I will always check to see if they fit any aftermarket wheel set up I’m looking at.
I've been running ExtremeContact Sports on my wagon for 20k miles. Awesome grip and wet weather performance. Can't compare the ride to anything but the trash runflats that came on the car.
I still prefer the Michelin Pilot Super Sports for my XK8 and the A/S3 and 3+ for my X50i. I agree that RFTs give a horrible ride.
My experience on 500whp rwd 340i is Firestone indy 500 are trash 5/10. Bad grip, breakaway, and shoulder wear. LOUD.
Go for Falken azenis fk510. Very grippy and progressively breaking tire and quieter. 9/10.
Man, I can't believe they are shipping the RWD models with square set up 225s and those crap Turanza all-seasons! I know you can get Michelin PS4S, but none of the M340i I saw on the lot had them. I also went with Firehawks on my M340i and they are a huge improvement and an excellent value vs. something like the PS4S.
Am planning to go for these Indy 500 on my 550i for 245/40R20 front & 275/35R20 rear, but i heard they are summer tyres and not good for rain , is it true ? Also why do u choose Firestone instead of Michellen pilot sport 4s
Awesome content! Just what I needed to decide on my next set,
i went from 500s to Michelin 4 s same size like you. Michelin take the cake by far. paid a lung for them
mine cost a bit over 700€ for a set. Not bad, 235 35 19/ 265 30 19
I use Petlas Velox Sports. They are branded as budget tires because of the price, but they are made by the largest company of Turkey that supplies airline and military tires with NATO standards. They are cheaper than premiums and give pretty good grip (soft compound). They look like Michelin Pilot Sports bevause of that. They wear out quicker for the same reason (just like other soft tires), but the good price compensates that. Most of the time I’m not abusing the tires so for a good price I get Michelin pilot sport like grip. Not sure if they are available in the states, but they are here in Europe.
That ‘slime kit’ is a starter pack on my BMW too!
Keep the vids coming, cheers.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. The best u can do. Dont buy cheap shite or runflat shit
As always great info! I'm kinda waiting for my run flats to loose a bit more tread. They are original to the car but I've only hit 56k on them and they show now signs of wanting to give up. Here in northern Virginia the roads are awful and the Bridgestones pick up every little bump and crease in the roads.
Love these tires! Got ‘em put on a month ago and the RFT sacrifice was worth it. I did bust one a week after though lol
I was looking into picking up a set, did you like that tire?
For sure do a follow up! Interested how it effects the feel of the m340i.
Dude I was so interested to see what tire you bought and then when you said it I laughed because those are the tires I've been running for awhile Lol. Great choice
Can I ask what your oil temp runs at during peak Houston summer weather? I'm 245 at 90 degrees
How many miles till replacementv
I use these on daily and in autox with our 135i great tire!
Oh damn we run the same tire... Who new 👌
How wide can you go on a 8.5 inch?
Tire Rack specs show recommended wheel width by size. I run 18x8.5" Enkei RPFs @ 255. Need to also consider tire diameter and wheel offset for wheel well/suspension rub.
I run 255 front and 275 rear federal 595rs-pro and they're by far the best performance/$ you can get since they're basically track/autox tires but cheap. Hard to loose grip on my custom tuned FBO E90 335i. And on corners the grip is unbeliavable. Would rate 4/10 in rain though.
I just ordered a set for my rear, hows the road noise?
I run them too..
Im currently 470whp and Michelin 4s tires are unbeatable but pricey. I might give these a shot, thanks!
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Unbeatable is the key word in your statement.
Really? I didn't know the USA didn't have the "X" drive option on the 340. I'm from Canada and it drives me nuts that almost all the cars seem to come with "X" drive. I don't want it and as they keep on selling so many of them that way it will be almost impossible for me to find a used one in the years to come that is rear wheel drive only. I guess they think everyone wants all wheel drive in Canada because we have a lot of snow in winter but that's just not the case. At All .LOL.
RFT on the M340i means it does not have the cooling package.
Seem to be well rated at Tire Rack for a UHP tire:
www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=UHP&sortValue=24&lowToHigh=Y
I ran them on my rears on my e92 335i (265/35/19) and loved them. Couldn't break them loose until I really tried (HARD launches). (Also stock). Ill be trying out Michelin Pilot Sport 4s very shortly to see how much better they are, and then depending on how that goes, either switching back to the INDY 500s or finding a new tire to test.
ps4s are best I ever got, not very loud and comfy with loads of grip
PS4s are my preferred track tire. Slightly less grip but much better wear than Direzza's.
Michellins are way to expensive
Never use the slime in your tires unless it's an emergency. I found out the hard way on my 2021 440i.
Hey.. I got m340 but looking for some rims and tires. What you think will fit on back 18x10 40 offset or 19x10 40 offset? Thanks
I used to get crazy looks from people not believing because it's "Firestone brand." So far everyone that tried them stuck with them. Can't beat that price for the performance
I'll have to check these out next time I'm due for tires. I have Hankook Ventus 12 Evo 2 right now, and they're good, but not quite enough grip for me. I tend to lose traction in lower gears of accelerating out of a corner. Not super reassuring!
i got a flat on my e64 m6 a couple yrs ago and these were the only thing in stock near by, figured i'd try them.. and i think i like them better than the conti extremecontact sports.. at the very least they're very comparable and wayy cheaper !
Run flats are useless. You will still destroy a rim on run flats and they are twice as expensive. I do love my pilot super sports. They even work great in the rain and when weather is cold, even though they are a summer tire. Plus discount tire sells them for cheaper then tire rack. They are also supper predictable.
The only summer tire I'll use on anything with four wheels. The speed you can take a turn with these on a stanced out 3 series is very impressive.
How are the tires so far? Worth it as like the beginning?
Great topic. I was thinking Michelin and you actually addressed that. I'd love a review on the M340. I would consider those on my E89 Z4. I"m up north so I need an all season on my 335 sedan.
Thank You and keep up the great videos!!
If you are going up North where there is snow in the winter, you need winter tires. "All Season" is a marketing euphemism for "Not a very good Summer tire nor an adequate snow tire." Lots of compromises which do not work well at either extreme.
how do they perform in the rain ?
you should try some kenda tires!
nankang ar1s better
Yeah, riiight. Almost as good as the Sumitomos, right?
jaw hit the floor at 3:00
What tire size are you running in the rear on your E90 ? Just curious
I'm running the stock 255 rear size.
can recommend ps4s , 700€ for a set of 19s
Absolutely the best in quality, materials and wear without serious degradation. Tires are the only part of the car that touches the road, so do not skimp on them. If a set costs $200 or $300 more but stops 12 feet shorter from highway speeds and keeps you out of the trunk of a Prius that just pulled into your lane going 45 or 50 mph, it is worth the extra money by far. There is no reason to skimp unless you do not value your safety nor your passenger's safety.
Weird how you can only fit 245s on the stock rears... I’m running 265s on the stock rears of my E92 335 and it came with 255s
Yeah its a joke that the car came with 8" wide rims.
I also on 19x9 313 wheels. 235 on front 19x8 313 wheels.
Huh? I have a 2008 335i and I run Indy 500/ 275 rear and 245 fronts! What am I missing??? Rims are 9.5 rear and 9 I. Front... no rubb
@@kevincohen5628 the stock 189 5 spoke wheels that came on the pre-LCI 335s were 8.5” at the rear and 8” at the front. 255/35 stock rear and 225/40 stock front. I’m on 9.5” apex arc 8s rear and 9” front, run 235s up front and 265s rear. I went conservative on tire sizes as I’m pretty low on my coilovers and still rub over bumps haha, but once I raise my car a little i’ll throw some 275s on for the next set
Follow up video on the Indy 500.
They're still holding up great. Still lots of tread remaining and they still grip well.
First!!
I thought I saw Sentury tires on the front of the e90 in the timing chain guides broken video? Can you respond?
Yeah I am on the front, they are nothing special. I will replace them with some Indy 500s to match the rear soon.
Vehicular DIY What kind on Sentury tires? I need a cheap set to get thru the next year on my simple daily driven 325i... appreciate it
also thought it was funny how e90 owners also have x5’s... i know a few people like that
I’m sad n55 isn’t in the title 😭 hey we can make good power too 😂
Lol I had an N55 in my old X5 and it sounded awesome and could still pull you back.
@@VehicularDIY But they're too reliable for you apparently lmao
I think you never try Michelin tire... Ps4 was very good
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 Is my goto, less than $150 per tire and sticks pretty well in the rain and dry. Perfect for daily driving.
Had a Firestone tire delaminate on the freeway if I wasn't a skilled driver the end result would have been ugly. Will never buy a Firestone tire.
Michelin pilot sport 4 is my go to! 40000km ...👍🏽
To pricey