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Originally Posted by spookyzeus
So are we saying the BMW star or approved mark just designates that the tyre is an OE tyre?
If we are talking Michelin Pilot super sports that have both Mercedes & BMW OE tyres it's noted they seem to be different prices, all be it ony a couple of pounds difference, are we say there is in fact no difference in those tyres?
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There is a difference. The real questions are...What are the differences? and Do the differences really matter? If you installed one or the other, I seriously doubt you would say "wow these are so much better."
Sometimes the difference is the number of channels or tread pattern.
https://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e6...-markings.html
Continental has an extensive range of OE tires. OE keys on the tire sidewall
identify the brand and model.
https://www.continental-tires.com/ca...inal-equipment
The real difference is asking your dealer to install X tire on your car. I asked them to install Michelin AS3+ on the X4 and service said they could not order them b/c they were not "BMW Approved" and the BMW Approved are not STAR tires.