BMW 520d Tourer Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Apollo Aspire XP Winter (3) 87% 97% 80% 80% 100% 97%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (128) 95% 91% 88% 88% 74% 84%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 (407) 92% 89% 85% 85% 80% 87%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (181) 88% 86% 81% 81% 79% 86%
Fulda SportControl 2 (28) 83% 84% 81% 77% 79% 92%
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 (29) 86% 85% 73% 77% 86% 84%
Neuton NT8000 (33) 90% 73% 80% 75% 81% 81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 (70) 86% 82% 80% 80% 74% 74%
Continental Sport Contact 6 (89) 90% 86% 81% 82% 53% 77%
Goodyear Eagle LS2 (9) 72% 81% 67% 69% 79% 83%
Continental Sport Contact 3 (244) 88% 80% 81% 77% 62% 74%
Nokian WR A3 (75) 92% 87% 88% 82% 90% 91%
Michelin Primacy HP (199) 85% 75% 77% 74% 77% 76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (88) 79% 86% 77% 73% 61% 75%
Dunlop SP Sport 01 (124) 78% 67% 71% 69% 69% 65%
Goodyear Eagle NCT5 (91) 75% 61% 68% 61% 78% 69%
Sunny SN3800 (63) 50% 29% 30% 29% 44% 28%

BMW 520d Tourer Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Kumho Ecsta PS71 given 91% (265-40-18-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 23500 average miles
Great tires for the price! 23,500 miles and 15 months driving before they were down to minimum wear markers and needed replaced, which on my BMW F11 520D rear wheel drive seems to be about average life expectancy. Tires never lost grip once, wet or dry. I would have preferred if they lasted at bit longer, but I tow a caravan about in the summer months which probably shortens their life.They seemed to get a little noiser when they were well worn down.
tire reviewed on 2024-08-26 09:08:47
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 given 94% (245-45-18-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 2000 average miles
My previous runflats (have had Pirelli and Bridgestone) were getting to the end of their life so I thought this would be an ideal opportunity to switch to normal tires. After reading endless reviews I selected the Goodyears and boy did I make the correct decision. The tires have transformed the car in virtually ever department. They grip like crazy in both dry and wet conditions and the reduction in road noise is massive. They are also much more comfortable and make the 5 series an awesome long distance tourer. Can't give an accurate opinion on wear yet but couldn't be any worse than other comparable models such as the Continentals or Michelins I was also considering. I think so highly of them I will in all likelihood buy the same again for my wifes 4 series when they need changing and also my SLK when I do a wheel upgrade. Strongly recommended.
tire reviewed on 2023-01-26 16:50:10
Writing about the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 given 81% (225-55-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 600 easy going miles
Was in doubt if I should get these tires, always been driving with Nokian or Conti. Have Nokian on our SUV so wanted something that is good on wet roads as there’s mostly slush and wet after all the salting in the nordics. The tires are really good on wet and surprisingly good on snow, I was a bit in doubt after the first snow here, but after a trip in 5-10cm with fresh snow I didn’t feel the tires let me down as long as you keep speeds reasonable. Braking and accelerating on snow feels safe and comfortable, tires feel safe in corners and in general.
tire reviewed on 2021-12-08 10:53:06
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 given 93% (245-45-18-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 3000 spirited miles
Very good tire, driven lots on German autobahn. High speed noise neglectable compared to normal highway speed. Handling and feedback excellent. Low noise and high comfort.
tire reviewed on 2021-11-09 16:00:53
Writing about the Apollo Aspire XP Winter given 90% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 average miles
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tire reviewed on 2021-09-27 13:06:20
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle LS2 given 76% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 average miles
Wanted to find some all season runflats - these were the only ones I could find in my size. Got tired of changing wheels and my 19s on any kind of tire were annoyingly noisy at motorway speed. These have been very good so far - though mild winters mean they've yet to be tested in snow and ice.
tire reviewed on 2021-06-29 06:57:52
Writing about the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 given 92% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 1000 spirited miles
These tires have not scored that good in the tests I have read but I read various recommendations from owners, especially regarding driving dynamics. I was in urgent need for new winter tires (nail in one of the old) so the recommendations together with a good price made me take a chance. And man I am glad I did! For me these tires has been great. Not the best grip on hard acceleration or breaking, they are quite soft, but hey - these are winter tires. We have not had a hard winter this year (I live in Sweden) but during the weeks of snow and ice, the grip has been surprisingly good. Good handling over all and really, really silent. Fantastic in wet, I do many hours on high speed highways every week and have felt really secure even in heavy rain and high speed. So all in all, I can truly recommend these tires.
tire reviewed on 2021-04-26 13:16:26
Writing about the Fulda SportControl 2 given 100% (245-45-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
a+++
tire reviewed on 2018-10-20 15:26:31
Writing about the Kumho Ecsta PS71 given 48% (245-40-18-)
Driving on for 0 miles
Just avoid these! Impossible to get in balance. Tires are not "round". Didn't even know that it would be possible for tires that are not even the cheapest on the market and has had decent reviews in test. I feel really fooled and am really disapppointed. Save your money and buy something better!
tire reviewed on 2018-07-01 09:00:39
Writing about the Sunny SN3800 given 26% (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 500 average miles
Appalling.The worse tires I have ever experienced, I would go aso far as to say they were dangerous. The car dances all over the place on the motorway, requires constant directional correction. They drift when crossing the white lines and the traction control cuts in on even moderate bends.
I have had them for 500 miles and they are going in the bin. Shocking.
tire reviewed on 2017-06-04 06:31:26
Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 6 given 65% (245-40-19-W)
Driving on mostly motorways for 932 average miles
I have used these tires for 1500 km (932 miles?), and I gives it the highest score except in one - Comfort. As more warm the tire becomes, as more noisy it is. Over approx 135 km/h it seems much noisy when the tire-surface become warm. First I thought it were me and my "head" :-) but I talked til Conti, which confirmed what I hear inside the car. I'm not sure I will buy the tire again, but the problem is, that there is nog tire in 2045-40-19 from the Premium Contact 6 which I would have bought. I bought the Sport Contact 6 instead.
tire reviewed on 2017-03-27 07:32:35
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 given 99% (225-55-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
It is the perfect tire for a BMW 5 series. I no longer have wheel spin, control and handling are superb. Much better than the original Continental Premium Contact 2 that are the default tires for a 5 series. Tires are relatively quiet and fuel usage has improved. So if you want a sporty tire but you don't want to sacrifice comfort this is your choice.
tire reviewed on 2017-01-31 08:03:05
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