posted 01-19-2001 11:58 AM            

I have a Dinan supercharged '98 M3 and my priorities are for dry performance, noise level and wear.

posted 01-29-2001 12:13 AM            

I've owned the OEM Michelins, Bridgestone S-02 Pole positions, and the current set, Dunlop SP9000s.

My favorite are the Bridgestones; for dry performance, wet performance, and fairly good noise and wear levels. The Dunlops are the quietest of the group, and so far have much better endurance than the others.
(Michelin: 16k miles front/18k rear)
(S-O2: 19k front and rear)
(Dunlops currnetly have 12k and the tread level is still pretty deep - I guess at least another 12k in them).

The Michelins stunk in the rain (had a couple of scary hydroplanning moments at highway speeds),and were noisy/stiffer riding. Both the Bridgestones and the Dunlops do well in the wet, with the edge going to the Pole Positions.

If you only care about dry performance and not noise, wear level, or price, go with the Michelins.