Inexpensive non-directional 19" Tires

devitocoke · 09-08-2011, 10:05 AM

I am searching for inexpensive tires for my wheels.
The sizes I am searching for are:
235/35/19
265/30/19

Does anybody know where I can purchase inexpensive non-directional tires for my e90 sedan.
Tire prices are getting out of control.

michael1284 · 09-08-2011, 10:37 AM

Theres a great closeout sale on goodyear f1 assymetrics @tirerack. Not sure about non-directional though...

remmib · 09-08-2011, 11:39 AM

Vredestein sessanta.

TroyDeJ · 09-08-2011, 12:48 PM

i was in the same boat as you and those sizes wont come that cheap unfortunately

devitocoke · 09-08-2011, 01:22 PM

I found these Archilles Tires for $109 a piece. I just don't know how they perform, if they are quiet and long lasting.

smack · 09-08-2011, 01:27 PM

Have you looked into the General line of tires?

devitocoke · 09-08-2011, 01:34 PM

General's at that size only offer directional.

devitocoke · 09-08-2011, 01:35 PM

Remmib, those are about $200.

mike-y · 09-08-2011, 01:40 PM

don't think you are going to be able to find a "good" performing tire in those sizes for cheap, since that size is pretty much geared for performance cars. Though you might find some all seasons for a decent price that last for a while.. just don't expect great performance.

smack · 09-08-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devitocoke

General's at that size only offer directional.

If you are running a staggard fitment what difference does it make if they are dirctional vs. non?

Projekt_BooGie · 09-08-2011, 04:59 PM

define inexpensive......

Some people say they are looking for cheap wheels, and cheap for them is like $4k a set, as for me cheap for me is $1k (wheels and tires hehehe)

tirerack have Continental ExtremeContact DWS ($810) or Continental ExtremeContact DW ($874) and these are non directional tires.

rayguy24 · 09-08-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devitocoke

I found these Archilles Tires for $109 a piece. I just don't know how they perform, if they are quiet and long lasting.

Ever heard the expression "Can't have your cake and eat it too?"

At $109 a tire, seriously don't expect a quiet, comfortable ride for a 30/35 series tire. That's asking way too much. A lot of engineering goes into the configuration of tires, thus the increase in price.

And this is coming from a guy (me) that waited a WHOLE year to get some tires all while already having a mint set of 19" waiting in the garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael1284

Theres a great closeout sale on goodyear f1 assymetrics @tirerack. Not sure about non-directional though...

Above is the only reason why I bit the bullet and got my tires rather than waiting another few months lol.

devitocoke · 09-08-2011, 11:15 PM

Thanks everyone, I will go ahead and buy the directional tire. I figured out the problem. I was having issues with my car shaking when driving (coming from the tires) as if the car was going to rip off the wheels.
Turn out to only be one tire that was causing the issue. My rear right tire is worn out on the inside. I can't believe one tire would make the car feel so shitty.

e90ca · 09-10-2011, 01:28 AM

I just bought new tires for my 19's from www.onlinetires.com

they had the cheapest prices that I could find. fast shipping too.

tibra1 · 09-10-2011, 01:44 AM

Tire experts..genuinely curious...what are the advantages of directional vs non-directional..mine are directional..I know the obvious that you cant rotate the tires..etc..but other than that?...sorry for the thread jack

mike-y · 09-10-2011, 11:26 AM

tread patterns are mostly designed to channel water out from under the tire. performance tires typically have big tread blocks for better stability. Bigger tread blocks are more prone to hydroplaning (less channels for water), so a directional tread design is used to better evacuate water (especially on wide tires).

usually, the tread comes to a point in the middle of the tire, so water only has to be channeled over half the tread width (out to each side), instead of the full width of the tire. So that will get the water out from under the tire faster than a non-directional pattern with large tread blocks. If you mount the tire backwards, the tread design will push the water to the center of the tire, instead of out the sides.

I'm sure there is a bit more to it than that, but that is the basic principal.

sk8board511 · 09-10-2011, 12:22 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...9#post10109559 free self bump, mine are a 275 rear

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TroyDeJ Banned 82 Rep 984 Posts Drives: around aimlessly Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	i was in the same boat as you and those sizes wont come that cheap unfortunately
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devitocoke Bimmer Freak 42 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, Florida iTrader: (1)	I found these Archilles Tires for $109 a piece. I just don't know how they perform, if they are quiet and long lasting.
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smack Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,569 Posts Drives: BMW's/Flex Polishers Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spangdahlem Germany iTrader: (0)	Have you looked into the General line of tires?
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devitocoke Bimmer Freak 42 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, Florida iTrader: (1)	General's at that size only offer directional. Last edited by devitocoke; 09-08-2011 at 01:40 PM..
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devitocoke Bimmer Freak 42 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, Florida iTrader: (1)	Remmib, those are about $200.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	don't think you are going to be able to find a "good" performing tire in those sizes for cheap, since that size is pretty much geared for performance cars. Though you might find some all seasons for a decent price that last for a while.. just don't expect great performance.
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devitocoke Bimmer Freak 42 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, Florida iTrader: (1)	Thanks everyone, I will go ahead and buy the directional tire. I figured out the problem. I was having issues with my car shaking when driving (coming from the tires) as if the car was going to rip off the wheels. Turn out to only be one tire that was causing the issue. My rear right tire is worn out on the inside. I can't believe one tire would make the car feel so shitty.
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09-10-2011, 01:28 AM	#14
e90ca Captain 82 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA iTrader: (12)	I just bought new tires for my 19's from www.onlinetires.com they had the cheapest prices that I could find. fast shipping too.
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tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Tire experts..genuinely curious...what are the advantages of directional vs non-directional..mine are directional..I know the obvious that you cant rotate the tires..etc..but other than that?...sorry for the thread jack
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	tread patterns are mostly designed to channel water out from under the tire. performance tires typically have big tread blocks for better stability. Bigger tread blocks are more prone to hydroplaning (less channels for water), so a directional tread design is used to better evacuate water (especially on wide tires). usually, the tread comes to a point in the middle of the tire, so water only has to be channeled over half the tread width (out to each side), instead of the full width of the tire. So that will get the water out from under the tire faster than a non-directional pattern with large tread blocks. If you mount the tire backwards, the tread design will push the water to the center of the tire, instead of out the sides. I'm sure there is a bit more to it than that, but that is the basic principal.
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