BMW is one of the most respected vehicle manufacturers in the world. We have had a look at what tyres BMW give you, and made some alternative suggestions on replacements (www.bmw.co.uk).

Black Circles stock complete ranges in BMW tyres to suit your vehicle and your driving style. Contact our sales force for impartial advice on 0845 200 0022.

BMW Z4 – Tyre Option, Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFT

The Z4 is the newest addition to the BMW sports car family. Any vehicle that can look sporty and deliver a sporting performance will be first car choice. The Z4 is popular with males and females alike, and given its overall look and feel we reckon it will continue to grow in popularity and become an extremely successful seller for BMW for years to come. Bridgestone has supplied its Potenza RE050 RFT (run flat) tyres for the Z4 in four sizes to accommodate the different engine sizes and vehicle configurations, these tyre sizes being 225/50 R 16 92V, 225/45 R 17 91W, 225/40 R 18 88W and 255/35 R 18 90W. We would suggest the alternative tyre brand being the Continental Sport Contact M3 which is the OE fitment for the Z4 from 2006 onwards.

BMW 3 Series – Tyre Option, Bridgestone Potenza S03

The 3 series is the most popular of the BMW family. The tyre choices seem to change according to the best deal at the time. Predominantly are most likely to see Bridgestone, Michelin or Continental tyres on the car.  Bridgestone have supplied its Potenza S03 tyres for the 3 series in a number of sizes to cover the complete range. You will also see some M3 fitments on the 3 series, as BMW have recently begun adding M3 body kits to the 3 series, including wheels and tyres. Newer models (from 2005 onwards) may be fitted with runflats such as the Continental Premium Contact SSR.

BMW 5 Series – Tyre Option, Michelin Pilot Sport

The BMW 5 series has been the most popular executive seller for the BMW family in recent years. This car was voted What Car executive car of the year. Predominantly you will be most likely to see the Michelin Pilot Sport tyre on the car. The Michelin Pliot Sport is the undoubted tyre king, and on a car like this where drive quality if more important than anything else, the Michelin does its job very well. Another option for the 5 Series is the Continental Sport Contact 2 which is the manufacturer's fitment for models from 2003 onwards.

BMW M3 – Tyre Option, Continental Sport Contact M3

The BMW M3 is perhaps the most famous of all sports saloons and continues to be a sought after car. Any vehicle that can combine a sporting performance and such luxury will always sit well on a Christmas list. The only downside is perhaps there is just a certain lack of feedback and feel, but despite this it continues to lead. The M3 3.2 E46 often as not comes as standard with 225/45/18 Z tyres on the front, and 255/40/18 Z tyres on the back.  Continental have produced a specific tyre designed for the M3. This Tyre uses an optimum rubber compound for the drive characteristics of the BMW M3.

Blackcircles constantly offer excellent deals across a range of different tyre sizes, so please check our latest tyre deals on our Special Offers page. Do you know that on some vehicles it is possible to fit a different brand of tyre from what is currently on the car, you may find a different brand suits your budget and driving style better – so it’s always worth investigating. However some vehicle manufacturers do recommend that you keep the same brand of tyres that originally came on the vehicle as they have worked with the tyre manufacturers to develop vehicle specific fitments to improve the vehicle’s performance.

If you are at all unsure whether you can change brand, please call our customer service team on 0845 200 0022 who will be able to let you know whether there are any alternative brands for your vehicle. Don’t forget that Blackcircles remain independent and we pride ourselves on offering our customers impartial advice on tyres.

As a member of an owners club you could be eligible for a discount on your tyre purchase.