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M1

E26

1978 – 1981
Petrol204 kW (277 PS)Manual

For the BMW M1 in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The BMW M1 uses 1 tyre sizes across 1 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for BMW M1 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for BMW M1

Best tyres for BMW M1 by category

Best for dry
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for BMW M1

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium400%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium600%
3GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+9.08.58.08.98.5Premium100%
4Dunlop Winter Sport 58.98.18.17.97.8Premium700%
5GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium300%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for BMW M1?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for BMW M1 are: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (9.0/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit BMW M1?
The BMW M1 uses the following tyre sizes: 205/55 R16.
How many generations does the BMW M1 have?
The BMW M1 has 1 generations, from 1978 to 1978.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for BMW M1?
For wet road performance on BMW M1, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 good for BMW M1?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for BMW M1 with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 400% of BMW M1 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for BMW M1?
To choose the right tyres for BMW M1: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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