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      07-14-2009, 07:29 AM   #1
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Tyres, tyres, tyres

Almost ready for new tyres now - what's the common thinking for replacement rubber?

Stick with the Cups or change to PS2s?

Won't be doing any track stuff so tempted by the extra all weather ability of the PS2s?

Has anyone already switched to the PS2s? Any improvement (particularly in wet?)

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      07-14-2009, 07:54 AM   #2
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Changed from cups to PS2s a few months ago. Much better in the wet, but not as good in the dry.

Cups will only last approx 6K miles whereas PS2s should last around 10-12K miles easily.


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Almost ready for new tyres now - what's the common thinking for replacement rubber?

Stick with the Cups or change to PS2s?

Won't be doing any track stuff so tempted by the extra all weather ability of the PS2s?

Has anyone already switched to the PS2s? Any improvement (particularly in wet?)

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      07-14-2009, 01:29 PM   #3
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checkout dumlop sport maxx, must cheaper as good if not better than the PS2's and on my last M3 I got 20K out of them.
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      07-15-2009, 01:46 AM   #4
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No complaints with the PS2's on mine
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PS2s sound like the future!
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checkout dumlop sport maxx, must cheaper as good if not better than the PS2's and on my last M3 I got 20K out of them.
Do not fit Dunlop Sport etc tyres to the E9x, they are NOT approved by BMW. Look for the * (star) symbol. Only Michelin and Conti provide factory approved tyres. If you fit other than the * ones and the tyre explodes.......

I have the PS2 fitted to my E92, the rears last around 8000 miles, the fronts usually need replacing at 12000. But it all depends on number of track days you take.

Hope that helps.

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i have always been happy with the ps2's gd in the wet and i have also done a lot of track work with them even though i have only managed to make my rears last abt 4-5000 miles a pair considering the track work i do on them they have held up well
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Do not fit Dunlop Sport etc tyres to the E9x, they are NOT approved by BMW. Look for the * (star) symbol. Only Michelin and Conti provide factory approved tyres. If you fit other than the * ones and the tyre explodes.......

I have the PS2 fitted to my E92, the rears last around 8000 miles, the fronts usually need replacing at 12000. But it all depends on number of track days you take.

Hope that helps.

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Factory approved maybe for BMW's cut of the profit!

TBH its a load of nonsense mate. The Dunlops are just as good as the Michelins and Conti's. In fact they are 100 times better than the contis!

I've ran them for 6 years on my 2 E46 M3's and now on my E61 535d and Z4. never had a puncture let alone a blow out.

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Almost ready for new tyres now - what's the common thinking for replacement rubber?

Stick with the Cups or change to PS2s?

Won't be doing any track stuff so tempted by the extra all weather ability of the PS2s?

Has anyone already switched to the PS2s? Any improvement (particularly in wet?)

You will notice a massive improvement in the wet with any tyres oter than the cups.
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Appreciate continued input!

Think I'm going to wait a couple more weeks and go for the PS2's.

My dealer is quoting £300 EACH TYRE incl fitting.

Doesn't sound too bad. T'internet search suggests best price of £270 for tyre

Do you think I can put the squeeze on for all 4 at the same time? Any one done better?
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don't get them from a dealer what ever you do find a local specialist.
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