Performance Tire Results

Counting the factory originals, I recently put the fourth set of tires on Sharlet’s BMW Z3. The last set were BF Goodrich GForce KDWS (225/50Zr16). I was surprised to get a full 40,000 miles out of those puppies, although I did take them down to the wear bar. But the car is light, all four wore evenly, and we don’t abuse it.

The tires just installed are Nitto NT 450; not Z rated. They have a 50,000 tread wear warranty so should last even longer than the last set. They have a cool looking tread pattern, are the quietest set I’ve had on the car, the best ride quality, and seem to grip just fine to me. I’m very pleased, particularly at their price point, which is $100/tire, quite close to the previous BFG’s.

I think the difference in ride quality and noise is probably due to the fact that these are not run-flats, something I’ve never really been interested in having anyway. I truly couldn’t be more pleased.

For decades I’ve bought all my tires at either Costco or America’s Tires. Both have given good service and great prices (although Costco usually has a wait).

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