10-02-2017, 02:48 AM | #1 |
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Michelin alpin pa4 N-spec winter tires
On aware that when I ordered 540 xdrive with 20? rims the tires that came with this option where not all season tires. Only summer tires. I have after market rims and tires for the summer so I will be installing these winter Michelins on the factory rims for Wisconsin fall and winter months.
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10-02-2017, 12:12 PM | #2 |
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Are the PA4 the same sizes as the OEM tires? Weird how the PA4 has a different tread pattern for the two sizes.
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Yes same size 245/35/20 front 275/30/20 rear. I know I was thrown off as well with the different pattern but I ordered them as a set from tire rack.com and they said this is correct for the staggered fitment.
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10-03-2017, 06:24 PM | #4 |
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Have you had any previous experience with these tires (PA4's)? I'm currently exploring my options, and just wanted to know if they drive like a typical winter tire (mushy and noisy). Thanks.
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No experience. First time with these winter tires but I?m experienced when It comes to using Michelin tires. Very familiar with the brand. I figured I can?t go wrong. |
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I'm more concerned about the weather getting cold really, snow is rare around here, but it does get cold enough to warrant switching to proper tires. Having the Michelin PS4's (ultra performance summer) wouldn't be a good thing I guess. Last edited by Carbunkle22; 10-07-2017 at 09:53 AM.. |
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10-05-2017, 04:39 PM | #8 |
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I had the 20" 668M wheels put on before collecting my car and kept the factory 18" M wheels for winter use.
I am very happy with the Pilot Sport 4S and was planning to stick with Michelin and get Alpin PA4 for winter but apparently 18" 275/40 is not produced. I will probably run the 668M's also in winter as 20" Alpins are available in oem sizes. I love these wheels anyway and 18"s look too small for G30, i just dont like the idea of taking off and re-installing the tires a few times. Not good for the tires.
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I've got 245/40/19 all around on my 8.5/9x19 OEM 351M wheels.
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Thank you for the photo @remmib , i appreciate that.
No, they do not look skinny at all. G30 is big though. I will either keep the 20" also for winter or go with 18" and square set up as you suggest. I've got plenty of time to decide, winter does not last long here. I will switch to winter tires mid of December and go back to summers beginning of March. I guess i can stand the 18" for less than 3 months
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Cool, how's the PA4 compared to driving on the summers?
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Under non aggressive normal driving which is the only way I've driven the car so far to be honest it's hard to tell the difference. Normal winter tires make quiet a bit of noise but you can barely hear these tires. Don't know if it's the workmanship of how the car was engineered or the engineering of the tires. Maybe both.
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Winter Tyres http://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1439847
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The 911 is much lighter on the front axle and this tire is rated 91 (615kg/1356lbs per wheel) for the load. All BMW winter tires for the G30 are rated 98 (750kg/1653lbs) or 100 (800kg/1764lbs) per wheel. Michelin offers the PA4 in 245/35/20 95W extra load. I would recommend you go with this one for your front tires. They have the same pattern as your rear tires. For info, summer tires (245/35/20 front) are rated 95 (690kg/1521lbs) or 98 (750kg/1653lbs).
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