F10 BMW M5 Spied testing around the ring (4/19/2010). Can anyone identify the tires? - M5POST

Mark · 04-19-2010, 04:48 PM

Here are the latest spy shots of the upcoming BMW M5, these photos are hot off the press, taken today! Pirelli and BMW are testing different tire combinations for this car, for which the final setup will be of paramount importance. As always, you can find our complete M5 Spyshots collection here.

Can anyone identify the different tire combinations?

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JasonCSU · 04-19-2010, 05:10 PM

Sweet.

kred · 04-19-2010, 05:12 PM

lovin those angels!

VTECaddict · 04-19-2010, 05:36 PM

They look like Pirelli Sottozero Serie II winter tires. http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalo...pe=CAR-SUV-VAN

deshields · 04-19-2010, 05:41 PM

I dont know anything about Pirelli (Im a Michelin man

but I see atleast two different sets. One set on the car which is in the shop and a different set of what appear to be asymmetric tires on the car thats driving

positiveions · 04-19-2010, 05:53 PM

looking good thus far

bavarian19 · 04-19-2010, 06:17 PM

VTECaddict · 04-19-2010, 06:18 PM

Alright, I think I figured it out. The tires on the car on the lift are Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D RunOnFlat and tires on the car driving are Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II RFT.

han405 · 04-19-2010, 06:19 PM

The tire on the car in the first photo (on the jack) looks like Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.

tyler9595 · 04-19-2010, 06:35 PM

IMHO, I still think those long overhangs kill the sporty look of the new car...this is nowhere near as sporty looking as the e39 and e60.

E92Alpine328i · 04-19-2010, 06:51 PM

so basically its just a regular 5 with a different front and rear bumper?

i need to see more. you can tell the difference between the previous 5 and M5. ther F10 not so much.

aus · 04-19-2010, 06:52 PM

I like the early test mule wheels a LOT more. And those tires don't seem that wide.

yamazaho · 04-19-2010, 07:09 PM

Looks promising!!!

AK · 04-19-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

Sweet.

+1000!

ase2dais · 04-19-2010, 08:25 PM

alot better than the e60 for sure, put my name on the list pls

uhn2000 · 04-19-2010, 08:28 PM

Sweet...

Bimmerboy888 · 04-19-2010, 08:39 PM

Woohoo!

SoCali E90 · 04-19-2010, 08:41 PM

so much for flared fenders

ALUFELGEN · 04-19-2010, 08:57 PM

so there are the quads

machine · 04-19-2010, 10:26 PM

those look style 197's

SlammedM6 · 04-20-2010, 08:22 AM

why are they even testing winter tires? Thats our job, lol.

The car won't be sold with winter tires, so unless theyre doing this to figure out which winter tire package to sell through the stealerships...?

By the way thats the most exposed hood pics we have seen thus far.

Oulixes · 04-20-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Alright, I think I figured it out. The tires on the car on the lift are Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D RunOnFlat and tires on the car driving are Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II RFT.

+1, Dunlops and Pirellis - the car looks very competent.

04-19-2010, 04:48 PM	#1
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04-19-2010, 05:36 PM	#4
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,028 iTrader: (3)	They look like Pirelli Sottozero Serie II winter tires. http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalo...pe=CAR-SUV-VAN __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: KW V2 \| OEM Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| custom dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| BMW Performance rep spoiler Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear

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deshields Private First Class Drives: 2009M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Modesto Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	I dont know anything about Pirelli (Im a Michelin man but I see atleast two different sets. One set on the car which is in the shop and a different set of what appear to be asymmetric tires on the car thats driving __________________

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positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,829 iTrader: (1)	looking good thus far __________________

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04-19-2010, 06:18 PM	#8
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,028 iTrader: (3)	Alright, I think I figured it out. The tires on the car on the lift are Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D RunOnFlat and tires on the car driving are Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II RFT. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: KW V2 \| OEM Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| custom dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| BMW Performance rep spoiler Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear

04-19-2010, 06:19 PM	#9
han405 Second Lieutenant Drives: E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 204 iTrader: (0)	The tire on the car in the first photo (on the jack) looks like Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.

04-19-2010, 06:35 PM	#10
tyler9595 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 555 iTrader: (0)	IMHO, I still think those long overhangs kill the sporty look of the new car...this is nowhere near as sporty looking as the e39 and e60. __________________ 2013 135is (N55), Carbon Black, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, HK audio, heated seats Previous - 2010 e90 335i (N54), BSM, 6AT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Hi-Fi, Nav, BMW PPK & PE, Dinan S2 Previous - 2007 e90 335i (N54), BSM, 6AT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Hi-Fi

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E92Alpine328i Euro.Techniks-EAST Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 1,211 iTrader: (0)	so basically its just a regular 5 with a different front and rear bumper? i need to see more. you can tell the difference between the previous 5 and M5. ther F10 not so much. __________________

04-19-2010, 06:52 PM	#12
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,164 iTrader: (5)	I like the early test mule wheels a LOT more. And those tires don't seem that wide. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

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04-19-2010, 08:57 PM	#19
ALUFELGEN Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,056 iTrader: (5)	so there are the quads

04-19-2010, 10:26 PM	#20
machine is also an E46 Fanatic Drives: E93 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 533 iTrader: (0)	those look style 197's

04-20-2010, 08:22 AM	#21
SlammedM6 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 RR Sport Autobiography Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,923 iTrader: (2)	why are they even testing winter tires? Thats our job, lol. The car won't be sold with winter tires, so unless theyre doing this to figure out which winter tire package to sell through the stealerships...? By the way thats the most exposed hood pics we have seen thus far. __________________

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