Indy 500 feelings?

mjcecil · 04-26-2018, 05:12 PM

So, I think we can all agree (actually, we don't have to, I'm on my fifth M car, I know) that the M cars are tire eaters, like so many other performance cars. Frankly, I got tired of shelling out for rears every couple of months and fronts not much less frequently than that. So, I'm always looking for a good less-expensive tire for the beasts.

I'm not shy about NOT using the Michelins, Contis or Pirellis on my cars. I've used a couple of different things to offset the cost of tires, with mostly ok results:

E36 M3 : Bridgestone RE050
E46 M3: Kumho Ecsta somethingorother (I totally forget)
E60 M5: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo
F80 M3: Firestone Indy500

And now, It's getting time for me to throw the first set on my F10. I'm thinking about another round of Indy 500's. I had a pretty good experience with the Indys once they were worn in a bit. (They were pretty squirmy at first, but they settled down after a little gentle abuse.)

Anyone have any experience with these on the F10M5? I'll be using stock sized rears and 275/35/20's up front, since a 265/35/20 seems to be super rare.

And no, I don't track.

Thanks!

Mark

JK-M5 · 05-10-2018, 04:44 AM

For me i would always rely on the best tyre on the market as my car transports the kids about on a daily basis so really its peace of mind for me knowing ive got the best tyre on there.

My brother seems to think the opposite, hes got a 535d and always puts a run of the mill tyre on but truth be told he always seems happy, i think its down to the individuals driving style if you drive like a racing driver everywhere then you'll want the best for sure but if your one of those guys who think the mid range tyre is ok and don't drive like a loony then you'll not reach the limits of the tyre and never feel out of the comfort zone.

well thats my 2 pennies worth Mark.

04-26-2018, 05:12 PM	#1
mjcecil Sometimes, I wear a cape... 159 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Black Sapphire Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (0)	Indy 500 feelings? So, I think we can all agree (actually, we don't have to, I'm on my fifth M car, I know) that the M cars are tire eaters, like so many other performance cars. Frankly, I got tired of shelling out for rears every couple of months and fronts not much less frequently than that. So, I'm always looking for a good less-expensive tire for the beasts. I'm not shy about NOT using the Michelins, Contis or Pirellis on my cars. I've used a couple of different things to offset the cost of tires, with mostly ok results: E36 M3 : Bridgestone RE050 E46 M3: Kumho Ecsta somethingorother (I totally forget) E60 M5: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo F80 M3: Firestone Indy500 And now, It's getting time for me to throw the first set on my F10. I'm thinking about another round of Indy 500's. I had a pretty good experience with the Indys once they were worn in a bit. (They were pretty squirmy at first, but they settled down after a little gentle abuse.) Anyone have any experience with these on the F10M5? I'll be using stock sized rears and 275/35/20's up front, since a 265/35/20 seems to be super rare. And no, I don't track. Thanks! Mark __________________ Now: '14 ///M5 Black Sapphire Metallic Past: '15 ///M3 Mineral Grey, '11 X5 35i, '08 ///M5, '06 [S]4, '05 Mini *CooperS*, '07 [S]4 DTM, '03 ///M3, '99 ///M3, '78 530i, '71 2002
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JK-M5 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 240 Posts Drives: MBB F90 M5 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: United Kingdon iTrader: (0)	For me i would always rely on the best tyre on the market as my car transports the kids about on a daily basis so really its peace of mind for me knowing ive got the best tyre on there. My brother seems to think the opposite, hes got a 535d and always puts a run of the mill tyre on but truth be told he always seems happy, i think its down to the individuals driving style if you drive like a racing driver everywhere then you'll want the best for sure but if your one of those guys who think the mid range tyre is ok and don't drive like a loony then you'll not reach the limits of the tyre and never feel out of the comfort zone. well thats my 2 pennies worth Mark.
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