Tyres - M5 - E39 vers

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   Hi

Does anyone have any specific recommendations for replacement Tyre types for the E39 M5 (V8).
Would just like to know thoughts and experiences of anyone who has tried different types ?
Or just the OEM Michelin PilotSports ?

For the avoidance of doubt my question refers to a standard M5 on standard wheels with no suspension mods, etc.

My own experience is the PilotSports are fine for day to day use.  But when used occasionally on a track, they get warm (which is O.K.), and then the fronts start shedding rubber quickly (with DSC Off) - which is starting to look quite expensive.
Maybe it is because of the size bias front to rear ?
No doubt much of the blame could also be attributed to my crap driving technique !
Anyway would like to hear from people with experience of alternatives ?

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Alan Darcy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alan Darcy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tyres - M5 - E39 vers Posted: 15 Apr 2010 at 6:45am
	Hi Does anyone have any specific recommendations for replacement Tyre types for the E39 M5 (V8). Would just like to know thoughts and experiences of anyone who has tried different types ? Or just the OEM Michelin PilotSports ? For the avoidance of doubt my question refers to a standard M5 on standard wheels with no suspension mods, etc. My own experience is the PilotSports are fine for day to day use. But when used occasionally on a track, they get warm (which is O.K.), and then the fronts start shedding rubber quickly (with DSC Off) - which is starting to look quite expensive. Maybe it is because of the size bias front to rear ? No doubt much of the blame could also be attributed to my crap driving technique ! Anyway would like to hear from people with experience of alternatives ?

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