BMW M2 Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Falken Azenis RS820 (4) 95% 93% 95% 98% 83% 93%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti (113) 94% 84% 89% 88% 84% 85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (138) 93% 88% 86% 87% 81% 86%
Continental SportContact 7 (60) 97% 93% 91% 92% 69% 77%
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport (55) 95% 81% 91% 92% 70% 74%
Yokohama Advan A052 (12) 99% 78% 88% 95% 52% 71%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (27) 86% 81% 79% 83% 64% 78%
Petlas Velox Sport PT741 (40) 83% 76% 76% 77% 85% 70%
Continental Sport Contact 6 (89) 90% 86% 81% 82% 53% 77%
Continental Sport Contact 3 (244) 88% 80% 81% 77% 62% 74%
Nitto NT01 (9) 94% 46% 84% 83% 73% 46%
Accelera PHI (159) 68% 44% 53% 52% 66% 58%

BMW M2 Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Falken Azenis RS820 given 91% (275-35-19-)
Driving on track for 300 spirited miles
Very good and predictable tire on wet.similar traction to michelin ps4s. Dry handling is great for street tire,but after 7-8 hard laps on 3.2km track they start to feel soft and degrade slowly. Very good tire for beginners because it is not snappy and traction does not lose instantly on limit.
tire reviewed on 2024-06-10 02:24:50
Writing about the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 given 84% (275-35-19-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
Do not overlook these tires. Normally I would not entertain less than premium brands for a high performance car, but after reading a review in EVO I thought I would give them a try and have used them since. They have tremendous grip wet or dry, easily the equal of Michelin 4S and even the Conti 7. As an ex racer I drive my dedicated sports car very hard when conditions permit so I never expect big miles, it isn't my priority. In my opinion these are miles better than the equivalent Pirelli offerings.
tire reviewed on 2024-05-24 04:11:43
Writing about the Petlas Velox Sport PT741 given 84% (265-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 5500 average miles
Used Michelin Pilot Sports on my 2018 BMW M2 and wife bought these tires as a replacement. At first I was skeptical because of the name and where the tires were made. As usual the wife was always right. The tires performed just like my high priced Michelins. Tires felt so much better than the 27,000 miles Michelin I took off. The tires are slightly noisy than the original but I am impressed with the tires. I would recommend these tires again.
tire reviewed on 2023-06-09 16:19:06
Writing about the Accelera PHI given 53% (265-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
You can find a lot of reviews online about these tires, and most of them extremely criticize the performance in various conditions. I switched to Acceleras due to the fact I'll be changing wheels from 19'' stock to 18'' APEX SM-10. As the rear tires were running low, I decided to spend £70 per tire instead of £300+ for Michelins when I'll need to replace them in 6 months anyway to accommodate the wheel change. Considering that I still use Cup2's at the front axle, the Acceleras deal with everyday driving ok. The dry grip is about 30-40% lower than Michelin's depending on the surface of the road, it doesn't bother me as I'm used to cars that feel a bit more alive and most people will not notice the difference until you need to pull out from the side road or get on the busy roundabout. Motorway - is a bit sketchy, the car does not feel as solid or planted at speed when changing lanes, and I'm not talking about going supersonic... that from 60mph+. Definitely will not be able to switch lanes aggressively or the back will swing around you. Wet grip - now this is really subjective, as we all do different driving. Personally, I use my car every day and commute from M25 J16 to M1 J10. M25 in the rain is sometimes scary and I'm sooo grateful I kept the Cup2's at the front. The Acceleras like to skid a bit when going over paddles, same in town, the car will struggle to accelerate even in a higher gear. I'll bring one example, I was overtaking on M25, going 60mph, 6th gear, put my foot down to overtake, and the rear goes. That's partially due to the M2's torque but you get the point... Had a chance to use them during my latest road trip to the lake district, snowy/icy road is definitely something you MUST avoid if using these tires. I was sliding at 3-5 miles per hour with no throttle applied. Managed to get to the top of the Honister Pass, but trust me when I say a little bit of poo came out... The tire is fairly controllable at the limit and beyond, just be aware - you'll get to the limit much much sooner than you think, you can push it a bit, not as much as you would with a £300+ tire but this characteristic lets you have some fun at lower speeds, and you'll not feel sorry shredding this budget rubber as they're soo cheap to replace. In terms of wear, they cope quite well, used them for around 5 months (10 000miles of commuting including 2 road trips to Lake District) and the latest MOT shows around 5.2mm. I can't speak for comfort or noise as having good or bad tires in the car with bucket seats, roll-cage etc doesn't make much of a difference. In a conclusion, It's difficult to say if I would recommend them to anyone, but I'm sure they have some application. Highly depends on what is your car and what is your driving style etc. I can't say anything negative as I knew they will not provide as much grip in various conditions, they just worked for me and saved me money. If you have a slower car, and you drive from A to B I think this tire would work well for you. Not going to wear as much and the price is great for what it is. Just be aware of the conditions on the road, wet grip, and most likely massively increased braking distance. For anyone else, more powerful cars, or someone who likes to drive their car a bit more aggressively - please don't buy it unless you have a valid reason behind it... if you need to save money, or just would like to slide a bit on the track without spending a lot on tires, go for it. But everyday use will affect the performance of your car by a significant margin and you will need to be aware of the conditions on the road at all times.
tire reviewed on 2023-01-06 03:30:09
Writing about the Continental SportContact 7 given 97% (265-35-19-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 50 spirited miles
This is a continuation of a review I did a few months back on these tires, but this time for the rears of my BMW M2. Having found the fronts to be so good compared to the OEM fit Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I knew I would be getting these SportContact 7's for the rears when the time came...and three days ago that time came. I don't need to have had the tires on any longer than that to know the difference in traction off the line and also the grip they have under acceleration. Where the PSS's would be spinning up and I'd be pulling a higher gear or having to lift off, these things just stick incredibly well. It isn't particularly warm and they just have grip from turning the key, they don't need to be warmed up. Their other trick is on a wet road. They grip in the wet like its dry, and again where the PSS would spin I can almost pin the throttle on a wet road and it just sticks. They do of course break away when you are too aggressive under acceleration on a corner as any tire will, but the SC7's grip for longer and are perfectly predictable when the rear does go. Overall the best tire I have ever experienced on a car, and they are a bargain price when comparing them to Michelin's offerings. The confidence they give, and the inherent safety factor in the wet, is something no tire on the market can match at the moment especially when combined with their dry performance too. 11 out of 10. Fantastic!
tire reviewed on 2022-11-28 08:39:23
Writing about the Continental SportContact 7 given 97% (265-35-19-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 500 spirited miles
Purchased the Sport Contact 7's to replace the ageing Michelin Pilot Super Sports on the front of my M2 and made that decision after watching the tire reviews video showing just how good they are compared to PS4S's and Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Sport's. My rear tires are still ok so will be changing those at a later date, but they will definitely be the Sport Contact 7's when I do. The first impression from the tire was that it feels more comfortable and less noisy than the original PSS tires and after a few days of driving and getting used to the car the difference in feel on the front end is immense. The turn in is immediate and sharp and just feels ultra grippy. Where the PSS used to seem to want to wait to turn after a short delay the SC7's are fast and precise on turn in and just give total confidence mid corner, with what feels like unlimited grip. In the wet they feel just as good and inspire confidence. I will fit the rears after the winter but these tires are far superior and a huge chunk cheaper than the Michelin PSS. The PS4S was not available in M2 sizes at the time but for the money the Conti SC7's are the best value in my eyes. They are a huge chunk cheaper than the PS4S and although the Conti sidewall is not as nice to look at as the the PS4S, I'm happy that the performance is probably the best out there for daily use. Looking forward to fitting the rears so I can see how they perform. I can imagine improvements in traction, especially in the wet. Overall very happy, and i would recommend these tires to anyone with a higher performance vehicle.
tire reviewed on 2022-07-05 06:05:29
Writing about the Yokohama Advan A052 given 91% (275-35-19-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 3000 average miles
I've had these tires on my BMW M2 for approximately 5,000kms. It's modified with circa 450whp and most tires including cup2's struggle to put the power down. These have phenomenal grip in both the dry and wet (considering the type of tire they are). They've been on my daily driver which sees some spirited driving but it has been mostly relaxed highway driving with the exception of a (wet) skidpan day and circa 15 launches during initial testing. The grip has also been consistent throughout their life, unlike other tires which seemingly drop off, especially with daily driving through various weather conditions. They also don't need a lot of temp in them to function well. Unfortunately wear is pretty average. Where I previously got 30,000kms out of a set of Cup 2's with the same driving conditions, I'll struggle to hit 10,000kms with these based on the treadwear so far. Brilliant tires for grip (though the cups have better feedback and turn in) but the wear lets them down unless you get them strictly for spirited driving / track work (which to be fair is probably what they are marketed towards) I don't think they are worth it.
tire reviewed on 2022-02-14 19:42:38
Writing about the Nitto NT01 given 76% (225-45-17-)
Driving on track for 5000 spirited miles
Well, I can only speak of my personal track experience, but I've heard the same from fellow instructors and racers. I've had Sport Cup 2s, RE71Rs, and NT01s on my M2 for multiple track events at the same circuits. I was consistently putting in lap times that were 2 seconds faster around the 1.53 mile Lime Rock track (high 0:59 laps) with the NT01s or RE71Rs, as relative to the SC2s. I saw roughly the same wear rates between the SC2s and RE71Rs (about 4-5 days before the tires were heat cycled out), while the NT01s easily went for a minimum of 10 days and continued to get faster until the chords. Aside from fastest single lap times and wear rates, a more interesting aspect to these tires is how they reacted to being pushed. Both the RE71Rs and SC2s were good for a fast lap or two before they overheated and started to get greasy, needing a few laps to cool down. The NT01s were consistent for a full 20 minute session of fast laps. Not as precise feeling as the RE71Rs, a bit of a blunt instrument, but extremely grippy and better break away characteristics than the RE71R. Given that I accomplished the same times with the NT01s as with the RE71Rs, while they cost the same but last twice as long, the NT01s are still the best track day tire I have driven to date. With regards to wet driving, the NT01s are fine in light rain once warmed up. But they will hydroplane in any standing water.
tire reviewed on 2021-03-24 10:55:59
Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 6 given 100% (265-35-19-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1000 spirited miles
Having had my car delivered new with conti sport 3,s(terrible).These were replaced with Michelin 4s,which were excellent in almost all areas,reason to follow.I have now replaced the michelin 4s with Conti sport 6's.In my normal driving style/day to day,I would have to say I find the Conti's,Much quieter.I am aware this may change in time,and I cannot comment on wear rate,I am very happy with the Continental 6 tires
tire reviewed on 2020-06-10 14:46:41
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport given 93% (265-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 5000 spirited miles
Really good in the wet, good in the dry, good steering feel. Very Similar to the Michelins it repalced.
tire reviewed on 2020-01-14 08:02:22
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S given 99% (265-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 18000 spirited miles
The best tire I've had on my M2
tire reviewed on 2019-02-14 09:54:59
Writing about the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti given 64% (265-35-19-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 7000 spirited miles
Really good in the dry but not as good as a conti or Michelin in the wet.
tire reviewed on 2019-02-14 09:50:40
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