I didn't know anything about tires when I started looking to replace the ones I have this so I just thought I'd share my research to help others out.
I've been looking for a decent set of tires for autocross since the tires that came with my E46 M3 ZCP when I bought it don't stick very well -- Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/40ZR19 front and 255/35ZR19 back.
I checked with other autocrossers and the most recommended tires were the following (in alphabetical order):
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z-1 Star Spec
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08
I plugged all three tires into my favorite search engine from 1996 (AltaVista), and found the following review from TireRack:
Based on the input I've gotten from other autocrossers and TireRack and since they're a little cheaper, I'm going with the AD08 in 245/35R19 for the front and 275/30R19 for the back. My M3 has these wheels and I believe they should fit. If I'm wrong about the fit, please let me know!
I also thought about getting new wheels but I don't know what I would do with the old set of wheels and tires so I'm sticking with them -- for now.
Thanks to Noel, Nick, Reach and Ron for their input and patience. Comments, suggestions and violent objections welcome!
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