The BMW 5 Series of sedans has been a mainstay of their product line since the early 70s; the 2011 model was the sixth generation for the 5 Series, and according to BMW naming conventions the 535i was powered by a 3.0L turbo inline 6. The 535i makes extensive use of aluminum in the frame and body panels for weight savings, and is loaded with features like radar cruise control, lane departure alert, blind spot monitoring, all-wheel steering and heads-up display. For model year 2011, the 535i was available with Base, GT, xDrive and Sport trim levels.
For most people who shop 2011 BMW 535i tires, premium all season tires offer the best balance of long wear, year-round traction, responsive handling, good road manners and a quiet, comfortable ride. Check out tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (with 45k mile treadwear warranty), BFGoodrich Advantage Control (65k mile warranty), Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (50k mile warranty) and Bridgestone DriveGuard. If you like to get push the envelope with your 2011 BMW 535i, there’s always summer and ultra-high-performance tires like the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate (45k mile warranty), Pirelli Cinturato P7 and Yokohama Advan Fleva V701. If you opt for summer or UHP tires, just be mindful that they use a softer, stickier tread formulation that enhances cornering and braking grip, but will stiffen and lose traction on colder days. Summer and UHP tires shouldn’t be used when temperatures are below about 40-45 degrees F.