M6 tyres: very specific question
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Hi all,
Just about to go pick up a 2006 M6 today from the dealer today and need some help with tyres.
I read a report in Evo a couple of years back when the M6 had just come out that they were strong advocates of Pirelli P Zero Corsas over the Conti Sports. This car comes fitted with the Contis so I have asked them to replace them with the Corsas as soon as the delivery arrives.
Bear in mind I live in a dry hot climate and like tyres to be as sporty as possible (ie grip, stiff sidewalls, reasonably progressive breakaway but of lesser importance), but road biased (ie wearing down to the canvass in a couple of months is not an option), so neither all-round tyres nor super sticky semi-slicks are right for me. The Corsas sound like the same tyres you got on a GT3 RS, no, or are these a different type of Corsa? So I'm a bit surprised that Evo were advocating these on a luxury GT car. I would expect a CSL or GT3 to be shod with that kind of tyre.
Anyway, would really appreciate feedback from M6 owners on which make of tyre works best for them in summer.
Many thanks,
Harris
Just about to go pick up a 2006 M6 today from the dealer today and need some help with tyres.
I read a report in Evo a couple of years back when the M6 had just come out that they were strong advocates of Pirelli P Zero Corsas over the Conti Sports. This car comes fitted with the Contis so I have asked them to replace them with the Corsas as soon as the delivery arrives.
Bear in mind I live in a dry hot climate and like tyres to be as sporty as possible (ie grip, stiff sidewalls, reasonably progressive breakaway but of lesser importance), but road biased (ie wearing down to the canvass in a couple of months is not an option), so neither all-round tyres nor super sticky semi-slicks are right for me. The Corsas sound like the same tyres you got on a GT3 RS, no, or are these a different type of Corsa? So I'm a bit surprised that Evo were advocating these on a luxury GT car. I would expect a CSL or GT3 to be shod with that kind of tyre.
Anyway, would really appreciate feedback from M6 owners on which make of tyre works best for them in summer.
Many thanks,
Harris
Harris_I said:
Hi all,
Just about to go pick up a 2006 M6 today from the dealer today and need some help with tyres.
I read a report in Evo a couple of years back when the M6 had just come out that they were strong advocates of Pirelli P Zero Corsas over the Conti Sports. This car comes fitted with the Contis so I have asked them to replace them with the Corsas as soon as the delivery arrives.
Bear in mind I live in a dry hot climate and like tyres to be as sporty as possible (ie grip, stiff sidewalls, reasonably progressive breakaway but of lesser importance), but road biased (ie wearing down to the canvass in a couple of months is not an option), so neither all-round tyres nor super sticky semi-slicks are right for me. The Corsas sound like the same tyres you got on a GT3 RS, no, or are these a different type of Corsa? So I'm a bit surprised that Evo were advocating these on a luxury GT car. I would expect a CSL or GT3 to be shod with that kind of tyre.
Anyway, would really appreciate feedback from M6 owners on which make of tyre works best for them in summer.
Many thanks,
Harris
Nice choice, I have recently just picked up my Nov 2006 BMW M6 too! Great car and very under rated. Just about to go pick up a 2006 M6 today from the dealer today and need some help with tyres.
I read a report in Evo a couple of years back when the M6 had just come out that they were strong advocates of Pirelli P Zero Corsas over the Conti Sports. This car comes fitted with the Contis so I have asked them to replace them with the Corsas as soon as the delivery arrives.
Bear in mind I live in a dry hot climate and like tyres to be as sporty as possible (ie grip, stiff sidewalls, reasonably progressive breakaway but of lesser importance), but road biased (ie wearing down to the canvass in a couple of months is not an option), so neither all-round tyres nor super sticky semi-slicks are right for me. The Corsas sound like the same tyres you got on a GT3 RS, no, or are these a different type of Corsa? So I'm a bit surprised that Evo were advocating these on a luxury GT car. I would expect a CSL or GT3 to be shod with that kind of tyre.
Anyway, would really appreciate feedback from M6 owners on which make of tyre works best for them in summer.
Many thanks,
Harris
Mine came on Contis. You are right that the P Zero Corsas are similar to the Corsa GT3 tyres (different compound on the Porsche I believe) and the tread pattern is more akin to a semi-slick than a regular road tyre. I have been out in a Gallardo on these tyres on a sunny day on a track and they are awesome - however I would never dream of fitting them to my everyday road car - mind you I live in England!
For a hot and sunny climate you might be OK - but no use over here.
Hi Jon, thanks for the response. If it's not the same compound as the Porsche tyres (presumably a touch harder), I think those sound sensible for daily use out here. I'll let the dealer go ahead and order them.
Been driving the M6 for the first time today. V impressive - seems to do everything my old Ferrari 550 did, only with two kids in the back and no bits of trim falling off...
Not used to this flappy paddle thing though. Starting to get the hang of lifting off as I change gear but it's not perfect yet. Now I need to read the manual to work out how to disable all the gizmos and get that tail moving...
Been driving the M6 for the first time today. V impressive - seems to do everything my old Ferrari 550 did, only with two kids in the back and no bits of trim falling off...
Not used to this flappy paddle thing though. Starting to get the hang of lifting off as I change gear but it's not perfect yet. Now I need to read the manual to work out how to disable all the gizmos and get that tail moving...
Harris_I said:
Not used to this flappy paddle thing though. Starting to get the hang of lifting off as I change gear but it's not perfect yet. Now I need to read the manual to work out how to disable all the gizmos and get that tail moving...
Go into the i menu in iDrive (press the controller in on the main screen) and scroll across until you find the M button settings. Just set it to P500S, DSC off or M-Drive Mode and S5 or S6 for the gearbox. If you have good roads, set EDC to sport. The tail will move, big time stylee. Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff