Diamaris or Proxes
 

Hey everyone i am ordering my style 87 wheels next week and want to know what peoples feelings were on the difference between the Michillen or the Toyo's. I am either getting them with the Diamaris or Proxes in the staggered fit of course. The Proxes look more aggresive but looking to see on wear and comfort of the ride with both. Thanks

I am not a fan of the Michelins at all. I guess they were hot 6 years ago, but BMW needs to re-evaluate that decision. I live in Nor Cal, have modest snow/mud needs and do not use a dedicated snow tire so I like the Pirelli Scorpions for the rainy season and Advans for the Summer.

Depends on what you need. Diamaris is a summer-only tire that has a softer compound design for maximum grip whereas the Proxes is more of an all-season tire that gives you better tread life and comfort.

I test drove an X5 before getting mine and it did not have the Diamaris, sounded like the wheel bearings were going out. I have 17K on my 2004 and they still plow right through the rain here in Florida, while holding up in the heat as well. I did Michelin, Pirelli, Michelin on a former car and there was no comparison, the Michelins just rode so well.

Diamaris ,expensive but worthit!

Seeing that you're from FL, I would think a Diamaris summer tire would be fine for you. The Toyos are built more for those like me where we see some snow every now and then.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...m=1&pagemark=1

Check out the review of each.

Yeah the Proxes are just so much cheaper was wondering if i would be losing anything by saving the money and getting them.

My 03 has Toyo and my 05 has Diamaris.
I am switching my 05 to Toyo.
Summer tires are not only bad in snow but in cold weather, below 40, they feel hard. They have 14,000 mile on them and they are loud.

You'd be doing yourself a dis-service if you didn't check out the Advans. The Advan ST's are relatively new and haven't acquired much of a reputation. The BMWCCA magazine, Roundel, ran a test of the Advans on a variety of Bimmers including a 4.8is and had some really favorable things to say. They are definitely as good as the the Pilot Sports for passenger cars and Diamaris for SUV's and a whole lot cheaper.

Regards, Mike

Re: BMW & Michelin - there is Michelin plant not far from the BMW plant in SC. I've had good wear with my Michelins, both on my van & X5. (one of the few things the French got right) I have winter tires because I get snow. You have to pick something that will fit your needs. From the many threads on tires, the Toyos seem to have the most votes for a good all season tire. I hope you enjoy whatever your choice is.

:iagree: I just spent $1400.00 on a new set about 6 weeks ago. They were made for the texas climate. I even ride pilots on my bike.....Phil

I have both on my 4.8is and use the Proxes as my winter set and the Diamaris as my summer tyres. They're both in identical OEM sizes on 20" rims. The Proxes are a softer tyre and work much better in cold, wet conditions but become 'squirmy' and loose when worked hard in warmer conditions. The Diamaris are a more robust 'performance' tyres staying consistent under hard driving conditions when the compound becomes hot.

In performance and feel they are really like 'chalk and cheese', in cold weather I much prefer the Proxes, but in hot weather they're horrible, the steering becomes all vague and I can feel the edges of the tyres breaking away inconsistently. But in cold weather the Diamaris harden and stop providing good grip.

It's like 36 degrees here...hope all the Floridians riding Diamaris tires can handle the morning commute...:rofl:

May have to chain up tomorrow...low of 31 :(