Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires.

mariodr · 06-16-2009, 05:46 PM

Is it normal to feel small vibrations with non run-flat tires. I fitted my 2007 335i with Michelin PS2 tires, and find a consistent small vibration through the steering column and shifter. In general, throughout the car. It is very minor, but persistently present. Has anyone else experienced this? As soon as I swap to my other rim set with run flats, the vibrations are completely gone. I wonder if people live with these vibrations because they prefer the softer feel of non run-flat tires.

RYANBOZ7 · 06-16-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mariodr

Is it normal to feel small vibrations with non run-flat tires. I fitted my 2007 335i with Michelin PS2 tires, and find a consistent small vibration through the steering column and shifter. In general, throughout the car. It is very minor, but persistently present. Has anyone else experienced this? As soon as I swap to my other rim set with run flats, the vibrations are completely gone. I wonder if people live with these vibrations because they prefer the softer feel of non run-flat tires.

+1 I've been having the same problem.I'm going to have my shop check my wheels out to see if there's another bend in one.I had a very bad vibration from hitting a pothole and bending a wheel and had it fixed but there's still a small vibration even after the re-balance...

HRC · 06-16-2009, 08:38 PM

Get your wheels and tires road-force rebalanced. Mine are perfect.

Danny

BMdblU · 06-16-2009, 09:20 PM

Strange, but after about 2 months with my F1 Asymmetrics, I am noticing a slight shimmy in the wheel at about 60mph. Had the stockers on for a day and it was gone. Going to have them re balanced.

TL · 06-16-2009, 09:44 PM

IMO, vibrations usually has something to do with the rims. When i had my C-class during the winter i curb my front rim and started to feel vibrations at speeds 60 mph and higher.

cvc 22349a · 06-16-2009, 10:20 PM

Since switching to non-rft 19' PS2's, I also experience vibration in the steering wheel at 80+ mph but not all the time. Maybe it's certain road surface conditions, but I never felt this vibration w/the 18" rft's. OP, what size are your wheels? OEM or aftermarket?

mariodr · 06-17-2009, 05:15 AM

I run oem 18" rims with 225/40ZR18 and 255/35ZR18. All per BMW spec. I notice the door jam does not list the specific combo of 92Y and 94Y as these are non run-flats.

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mariodr New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (0)	Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires. Is it normal to feel small vibrations with non run-flat tires. I fitted my 2007 335i with Michelin PS2 tires, and find a consistent small vibration through the steering column and shifter. In general, throughout the car. It is very minor, but persistently present. Has anyone else experienced this? As soon as I swap to my other rim set with run flats, the vibrations are completely gone. I wonder if people live with these vibrations because they prefer the softer feel of non run-flat tires.
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Strange, but after about 2 months with my F1 Asymmetrics, I am noticing a slight shimmy in the wheel at about 60mph. Had the stockers on for a day and it was gone. Going to have them re balanced.
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TL Brigadier General 283 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	IMO, vibrations usually has something to do with the rims. When i had my C-class during the winter i curb my front rim and started to feel vibrations at speeds 60 mph and higher. __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Since switching to non-rft 19' PS2's, I also experience vibration in the steering wheel at 80+ mph but not all the time. Maybe it's certain road surface conditions, but I never felt this vibration w/the 18" rft's. OP, what size are your wheels? OEM or aftermarket?
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mariodr New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (0)	Tires. I run oem 18" rims with 225/40ZR18 and 255/35ZR18. All per BMW spec. I notice the door jam does not list the specific combo of 92Y and 94Y as these are non run-flats.
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