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Continental supplies SportContact 7, EcoContact 6 Q, WinterContact TS 860 S tyres to BMW 5 Series, i5

7 Dec 2023
Continental is supplying the original tyres to the BMW’s latest 5 Series models, including the all-electric i5. The tyre manufacturer will supply the SportContact 7 for sporty driving, the energy efficient EcoContact 6 Q summer tyre, and the WinterContact TS 860 S winter tyre. The award-winning SportContact 7, WhatTyre’s 2023 Supersports Tyre of the Year and 2022 Tyre of the Year, offers incredible handling and short braking distances. It is also the winner of a wide variety of independent tyre tests conducted in Europe, demonstrating its ultra-high performance.
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BMW approves 7 brands of tyre for latest 5 Series

25 Oct 2023
Deliveries of the latest BMW 5 Series will begin any time now. UK-spec M Sport versions of the eighth-generation G60/G61/G68 model come with 19” alloy wheels as standard equipment, while the M Sport Pro receives 20” alloys. BMW UK says the enlarged diameter over its predecessor’s rims gives the new 5 Series an “even more sporty presence.” Buyers can choose optional 20” & 21” alloy wheels for all versions, and the BMW list of approved rims and tyres for the G60 also includes an 18” fitment.
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BMW M3 CS riding on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres

26 Jan 2023
A “formidable special edition model” is joining the BMW M product range in 2023, an “exclusive high-performance car that combines supreme dynamic prowess with the everyday usability of an M3 saloon.” BMW (UK) tells us that the BMW M3 CS will arrive with “track tyres as standard.” Accompanying photos show the car riding on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, a tyre WhatTyre ranked Highly Recommended in its Best Supersports Tyres of 2022.
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Pirelli 20” tyres on BMW i4 M50

25 Jan 2023
BMW M has chosen Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres for the BMW i4 M50, the high-performance division’s first all-electric car. Pirelli is supplying this original equipment tyre in the front axle size 255/35R20 97Y XL P-ZERO(*) elt and the rear axle 285/30R20 99Y XL P-ZERO(*) elt.
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Nexen an original tyre for BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

5 Aug 2022
BMW is working with several tyre makers to equip its second-generation 2 Series Active Tourer, and Nexen Tire has announced that it is one of these partners. Lower spec versions of the MPV equipped with 16-inch rims will be available with Nexen N’Fera Sport tyres in size 205/65 R16.
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Vredestein tyres for BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

12 May 2022
The BMW Group has selected Vredestein Ultrac tyres as original equipment for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. It will fit three sizes of Vredestein Ultrac: 205/65R16 95W, 205/60R17 97W XL and 225/50R18 99W XL. All factory-fitted tyres worn by the new BMW feature a star symbol on the sidewall to indicate that they are a bespoke product developed for this particular vehicle. The star-marked tyres will also be available for purchase as aftermarket fitments at BMW franchised dealers.
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Mercedes, BMW choose Yokohama tyres

17 Feb 2022
Two German manufacturers have selected the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 as an original equipment tyre for new and existing performance models. The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ wears the tyre in size 275/35R22 104Y, while the BMW X5M & X6M upgrade from the V105 to this latest-generation Advan tyre.
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BMW X5 hybrid to wear FSC-certified Pirelli tyres

19 May 2021
A world first for Pirelli with the debut of its FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) tyres. The manufacturer developed these original equipment P Zero tyres specifically for the BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid and supplies them to BMW in size 275/35 R22 (front) and 315/30 R22 (rear). Both dimensions have a tyre label grade of ‘A’ for fuel efficiency.
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BMW choses Pirelli P Zero for M8

14 Oct 2019
Depending on specification, the new, 250 km/h BMW M8 delivers up to 460 kW/625 hp from its 4.4 litre V8 biturbo petrol engine. This power meets the road by way of the Pirelli P Zero. BMW Group has homologated the Pirelli tyre as original equipment for the M8 in size 275/35 ZR 20 (102Y) XL (front axle) and 285/35 ZR 20 (104Y) XL (rear axle).
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