The new M3 wearing Michelin PS2s! ;-)

bmwexecutive · 06-03-2006, 12:41 AM

I knew I picked the right tire.

Actually just found out today that the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s come standard on an Audi S4 too (looked at the tires on my brothers S4).

Good to know I won't be loosing my favorite tire when I switch over to the M3 Sedan in 17 months.

zamboni · 06-03-2006, 12:42 AM

Can you tell if it's RFT ?

SCA · 06-03-2006, 12:44 AM

BMW AG has stated that M Cars will not wear RFTs.

Asiann · 06-03-2006, 12:55 AM

Nice! Check out this website and tell me what car is featured

http://www.michelinman.com/mastapp/pilot/

bmwexecutive · 06-03-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Nice! Check out this website and tell me what car is featured

http://www.michelinman.com/mastapp/pilot/

Yup.

Squawks · 06-03-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

BMW AG has stated that M Cars will not wear RFTs.

So I suppose the M models will make room for a fullsized or temp spare?

Asiann · 06-03-2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Squawks

So I suppose the M models will make room for a fullsized or temp spare?

I cannot wait until I change the god aweful Bridgestones.

SCA · 06-03-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Squawks

So I suppose the M models will make room for a fullsized or temp spare?

Nope, M Mobility system.

Asiann · 06-03-2006, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

Nope, M Mobility system.

I'm going to need one of those so where is the best and cheapest place to buy one from?

zamboni · 06-03-2006, 01:16 AM

Try Morristown BMW some one mentioned at some where around $115, but not 100% sure.

Asiann · 06-03-2006, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

Try Morristown BMW some one mentioned at some where around $115, but not 100% sure.

I will do a search. I think Longtran mentioned something about $95. I have time so not a real issue. Plenty of tread left.

zamboni · 06-03-2006, 01:25 AM

But Long had a friend who works at Pacific BMW or you could try Tirerack.

Asiann · 06-03-2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

But Long had a friend who works at Pacific BMW or you could try Tirerack.

You are right, he did say that.

Asiann · 06-03-2006, 01:33 AM

Here's one on minimania.com
Click Image for Larger View
ULTRIK MOBILITY KIT (COMPRESSOR, TIRE SEALANT & BAG)

The run-flat tires on your MINI are very heavy, not always repairable and extremely expensive to replace. If you want to switch to conventional tires but are afraid of getting stranded with a flat, here's the answer. The ULTRIK Mobility Kit contains a 12v compressor and tire sealant. Simply fill the tire with sealant, re-inflate with the compressor and motor on to the nearest location that can repair the tire. This type of kit is standard equipment on some BMW models. Fits out of sight in the rear fenderwell storage compartments.

$59.95

Part No:

Car(s):
MINI,MOKE,MORRIS

shimshimhada · 06-03-2006, 01:35 AM

How.t

Robert · 06-03-2006, 03:05 AM

I doubt you can read too much into that. That's just a random wheel they slammed on the test car. I am sure that wheel won't be a option in the finalized version and who knows what they will put on them. I am leaning towards more contis

Robin_NL · 06-03-2006, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

BMW AG has stated that M Cars will not wear RFTs.

Errr, sorry to tell you but the current M5 has RFTs.

ase2dais · 06-03-2006, 06:12 AM

+1 same goes here
Why do you think Michelins are all over the F1 tracks

Michelin Man

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

I knew I picked the right tire.

330m · 06-03-2006, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Actually just found out today that the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s come standard on an Audi S4 too (looked at the tires on my brothers S4).

Not that simple - They'll fit whatever is in factory stock at the time. Unless a tire is 'specifically' developed for a car you don't know what you'll get.

If you look at a row of new cars, the same models will have different brands of tyres - just pot luck.

I checked on a row of 330's and 325s on sport 18s - all new, and they had a mix of PS2's, Bridgestone RE050's, Continental SP2's and Goodyears.

Same goes for M3's, S4's whatever.

BMWDavid · 06-03-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Errr, sorry to tell you but the current M5 has RFTs.

In the US, the M5 does not have run flats.

Robin_NL · 06-03-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by david06M3

In the US, the M5 does not have run flats.

OK, but here in EU they do

BMWDavid · 06-03-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 330m

Not that simple - They'll fit whatever is in factory stock at the time. Unless a tire is 'specifically' developed for a car you don't know what you'll get.

If you look at a row of new cars, the same models will have different brands of tyres - just pot luck.

I checked on a row of 330's and 325s on sport 18s - all new, and they had a mix of PS2's, Bridgestone RE050's, Continental SP2's and Goodyears.

Same goes for M3's, S4's whatever.

All M3s with ZCP have Michelin PS2s.

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