E70 performance tires. Which ones to choose

[Rollit115]

This message board is great! Just bought 2012 E70 with sport package. Shopping for new summer performance tires for my new baby. Was looking at the Michelin sport but dealer recommending Bridgestone dueler sport rft. Any suggestions?
Currently has dunlops but there pretty loud and apparently have terrible wear rating.
Thanks

[denaliman]

Originally Posted by Rollit115

This message board is great! Just bought 2012 E70 with sport package. Shopping for new summer performance tires for my new baby. Was looking at the Michelin sport but dealer recommending Bridgestone dueler sport rft. Any suggestions?
Currently has dunlops but there pretty loud and apparently have terrible wear rating.
Thanks

If you willing to go to non-runflats and dedicated summer performance, Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta SUV are exceptional. I had them on my e70 and they performed extremely well. Dunlops wear too fast and get loud during wear down.

[Rollit115]

Thanks for that. Will take a look at them

[rennis]

I have the Bridgestone RFTs on mine and like them. They are heavy and pretty loud, but are also very grippy and are super wide and blocky. I think they're the bulkiest tire you can get in the OEM sizes.

I also think they are fairly priced for what you get. i think a full set on Tirerack is around $1200, which isn't bad.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by denaliman

If you willing to go to non-runflats and dedicated summer performance, Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta SUV are exceptional. I had them on my e70 and they performed extremely well. Dunlops wear too fast and get loud during wear down.

I second this. Enjoying a set now - ride is much improved over RFT's and they offer exceptional wet traction.dry traction appears to be just as good as the rft's.