Looking for a softer ride than the Michelin Pilot Sport a/s 3 - any recommendations

[VAB5]

As the subject says, I'm looking for a softer ride, without too much sacrifice in grip. Open to all recommendations.

I'm running the stock ZHP style 135, staggered.

Thanks!

Paul

[BMWCurves]

I've always liked Continental ExtremeContact DW, but they're not an all season tire.

What tire pressures do you have in your current setup?

[VAB5]

Thanks--should have said I don't care about all-season.

I'm running the bmw recommended pressure.

[Vas]

Top 3 choices are michelin pilot supersport, Bridgestone s04, and Continental Conti pro contact dw for summer tires.

[Jon D]

What do you mean by softer? Most all seasons including the a/s 3s are more compliant than say pilot super sports. What have you done to your suspension ?


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[VAB5]

Stock suspension, I'd just like a little less sharpness, and wondering if it's possible with tires.

[BMWCurves]

How old is your suspension in terms of miles and years?

Change of tires might give you some more ride comfort, but probably not much. Our cars' stock tires have pretty short sidewalls and as such aren't too forgiving. Some people try and improve ride comfort with softer shocks/struts or going down to a smaller wheel diameter so there's more sidewall, along with a more pliable tire compound.

[slater]

the AS/3's are a very nice riding tire.

i think you might want to go down to 17" wheels.

[05Imola]

the AS/3's are a very nice riding tire.

i think you might want to go down to 17" wheels.

Yup. Not going to get much softer than that. Or get some lighter 18s. The 135s are super heavy

[VAB5]

Thanks, all. I was contemplating a move to 17s.

So, anyone have a set of Style 68s or 119s they'd like to sell me?

[Vas]

You can go with the apex arc8 in 17.

[BMWCurves]

Yup, APEX is having a group buy on their 17" ARC-8 wheels. More info can be found here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?17364-APEX-17-quot-ARC-8-Wheels-Group-Buy-2016-Up-to-150-off

You might also consider how old your suspension is. My original suspension was harsh because the shocks/struts were shot and basically didn't dampen any of the initial 1" of suspension travel. It was jarring over medium bumps. Refreshing the suspension with new shocks/struts improved the ride significantly.

[VAB5]

Did the shocks/struts and cabs last year, so basically new.

[stephenkirsh]

You can go with the apex arc8 in 17.

That's what I have. Single best mod to the car.

Also, tires are about $30-50 cheaper a piece on 17".

[Vas]

That's what I have. Single best mod to the car.

Also, tires are about $30-50 cheaper a piece on 17".
I'm not for it but it is an option

[stephenkirsh]

You're not for what?

[slater]

You're not for what?

i'm guessing 17" wheels.

[Vas]

Stepping down to 17s.

[stephenkirsh]

Stepping down to 17s.


But you just said this:



You can go with the apex arc8 in 17.

[Vas]

But you just said this:

I did because the OP mentioned going down to 17's and since there is a deal going on right now for them. Figured to let him know that the apex arc8 are an option.

[stephenkirsh]

Gotcha