[jfizzle232]

Hello friends, I have a 2016 F36 428i and I'm going to need some new tires in the next month or two. I live in Phoenix, Arizona so I'm probably going to go with the "year-round summer tires" strategy since It doesn't really ever get too cold. I currently have the factory runflats on still and my biggest complaint is how loud they are. I want something a bit quieter on the street since my car is my daily. I was looking at getting the Firestone Indy 500s, I've heard a lot of good things about those for the price. I don't think I'll ever really drive my car hard enough to warrant getting Michelin PS4s so I think the Indy 500s are a better idea.

Thoughts?

[chowser51]

Just remember to build yourself a flat fix kit. Plugs, compressor, etc.

[Gen13 F36]

I have those tires indy 500 for about 2 month now. I love them... can't feel the difference driving my cousin F32 with MP4S.

[jfizzle232]

Originally Posted by chowser51

Just remember to build yourself a flat fix kit. Plugs, compressor, etc.

Already got it! I had bought 2 kits for my motorcycle because the first one I bought was far too large and I never bothered to return it.

[Desertnate]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

I have those tires indy 500 for about 2 month now. I love them... can't feel the difference driving my cousin F32 with MP4S.

This might be a moot point since many of us will be replacing run flat tires, but you didn't notice the Indy 500 tires being rather heavy?

I've considered the Indy 500's before on a different vehicle, but they were easily 3~4 pounds heavier than the other tires I was running and would cancel out any weight savings I made by going to a lighter wheel.

How do you like them in the rain?

[cfm56d7b]

There is no such thing as over engineered brakes or tires.

I favor Michelin PS4S tires given your requirements.

[JerMe404]

My last tire change on my E90 335i, I went from Bridgestone S-04 PP to Indy 500 since I read they were great tires for the price and wasn't planning to keep the car much longer.

And for the price, they are indeed very good tires. But I wouldn't buy them again.

[Gen13 F36]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

This might be a moot point since many of us will be replacing run flat tires, but you didn't notice the Indy 500 tires being rather heavy?

I've considered the Indy 500's before on a different vehicle, but they were easily 3~4 pounds heavier than the other tires I was running and would cancel out any weight savings I made by going to a lighter wheel.

How do you like them in the rain?

I'm in southern California, so I'll let you know on the rain. I got them for performance to cost ratio😅

[jh_f30]

Maybe look into the Pirelli PZero PZ4s.

[wdeerfield]

MPS4S are my vote. Ive had them for 2 summers now and they are great. They have barely worn down and i do not beat on my car other then some spirited driving very occasionally. No burnouts, tracking, etc.. i fully expect to get 2 more summers out of the tires.