Time for tires. Suggestions appreciated.

[Robert A]

2001 530i/sport. Current Bridgstone SO3s have 30k miles and are shot. I enjoy the handling but I'd appreciate a quieter ride on the next set. Also, I don't plan to keep the car all that much longer, so price is a factor.

Suggestions anyone?

[tq2k]

2001 530i/sport. Current Bridgstone SO3s have 30k miles and are shot. I enjoy the handling but I'd appreciate a quieter ride on the next set. Also, I don't plan to keep the car all that much longer, so price is a factor.

Suggestions anyone?
You can pick-up the PS2's at Costco or Sam's Club. No experience with SO3's so can't compare but PS2's are pretty quiet IMHO.

[Robert A]

PS2s are my first choice if I'm going to keep the car awhile. At Costco, it's about $900 for a set, installed. I'd like to find something a tad more economical without giving away too much handling and ride quality.

You can pick-up the PS2's at Costco or Sam's Club. No experience with SO3's so can't compare but PS2's are pretty quiet IMHO.

[HGilmore]

PS2s are my first choice if I'm going to keep the car awhile. At Costco, it's about $900 for a set, installed. I'd like to find something a tad more economical without giving away too much handling and ride quality.
Check out Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S. I put them on my sedan and love them. I have PS 2's on my coupe-great tires too but like the M&S's better.

[Robert A]

I've always been fond of Pirelli, but I'm in L.A., and I think "M&S" might mean mud and snow. Won't there be some handling compromises there?

Check out Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S. I put them on my sedan and love them. I have PS 2's on my coupe-great tires too but like the M&S's better.

[HGilmore]

I've always been fond of Pirelli, but I'm in L.A., and I think "M&S" might mean mud and snow. Won't there be some handling compromises there?
I'm in Arizona now. As I mentioned before, I have both PS 2's and M&S's and I like the Pirelli's better. Quieter, smoother and treadwear is better. I don't track any of my cars but do put them through the paces when I have the chance. If you're a spirited daily driver with no track-time, the Pirelli's are a great tire and highly rated. Check Tire Rack reviews too and prices.

[#5880]

Yokohama AVS ES100

I think they have ZERO noise, and the performance is that of a $200 tire. I drive like a douche. They are great in the rain. They only last the summer, but I switch to a winter rim/tire so I don't care.

I print out the Tire Rack price $118 and Discount Tire matches it. I then pay for balance and install. If they don't have it they order it. It usually comes out to around $600.