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Re: New M3 Tire Query

> M3, M-Technic, and other 17" Tire Owners -
> 
> Have any of you folks started looking at replacing your tires yet?  I 
> have a '94 "M-Technic" 325is with 17x7.5J wheels and 235/40ZR-17 tires.  
> (The M-Technic was essentially much of the M3's trim and suspension with 
> a stock 325 drivetrain.)  Unlike the M3's that I've seen with Michelin 
> MXX3s, this came with Pirelli P-Zeros.  While I've not been unhappy with 
> the P-Zeros, they don't grip as well under hard acceleration out of 
> corners (wet or dry) as I expected.  (Although they and the car recover 
> quite nicely!)  Their life expectancy is also on the low side (I'm 
> guessing I'll get about 18k out of them with pretty good care), but I 
> knew that was an issue going in.

Without a doubt I would either purchase Yokahama AVS or Bridgestone RE71's