Given
67%
while driving a
BMW 330CI M Sport
(225/45 R17 W) on
mostly motorways
for 18,000
spirited miles
I must say I'm surprised at the number of negative reviews. I have used the SP Sport 9000's for the last 4 years on the same BMW 330 Ci M Sport (now on second set), and they've performed well. This has however been predominantly high speed motorway driving, not country roads. At motorway speeds the grip is reasuring, and noticably good on bends - in particular going over 'bumps' in the motorways on the bends, which can easily make a car step sideways. With these tires this doesn't happen (perhaps due to the more longitudinal 'fan' tread pattern giving excellent sideways stability). Basically, the car does not lose its footing meaning you stay in the correct lane, regardless of speed! The performance in the wet is similar i.e. very good, and in particular, I have never aquaplaned, even when accidentally going through unseen standing water at speed. Wet performance is indeed reasuring. Braking performance is even better, wet or dry, and is an area of performance that has impressed on many occasions, regardless of tire age/wear. Slightly noisy, but I don't hear that in the BMs cabin, so not too concerned there. I would say they aren't the most comfortable tires ever used. Road feedback is good, but in my experience that detracts from the comfort. Can't have it all, I suppose. Very good wear, but most likely due to motorway miles and not country lane racing. They also look great. One major negative - don't bother attempting to drive in even the smallest amount of snow. Zero grip and endless sliding! Would buy again.