Michelin PS2's

Briar · 11-13-2009, 04:13 AM

Just replaced the OEM Bridgestone's, after 26K miles, with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP's.
What a difference in ride over the crappy Bridgestone's.
I have done some "spirited driving" (but not WOT yet) and cannot detect any difference in traction/handling.
Wish I would have done this earlier, just to enjoy the better, less jarring ride. And also expect that I may get better tire wear since the wear rating is about 60% higher than the Bridgestone's.

F32Fleet · 11-13-2009, 06:37 AM

+1 on that.

kugasman · 11-13-2009, 06:59 AM

Great to hear. I will be ditching my RFT forever once my winter tire package arrives today!

bolty · 11-13-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kugasman

Great to hear. I will be ditching my RFT forever once my winter tire package arrives today!

He didnt ditch his RFT's. He went from Bridgestone RFT's to Michellin RFT's.

mmm def · 11-13-2009, 08:51 AM

Can't wait to try these out!

David9962000 · 11-13-2009, 09:05 AM

And it gets better if they're not runflats. They're lighter & softer over bumps & potholes...

BK · 11-13-2009, 09:50 AM

I'm considering switching to the PS2 RFTs next summer, as my summer tires are getting a bit worn. Aren't these the stock tires now for the current model 3er?

NiVeDh · 11-13-2009, 09:55 AM

Michelin PS2 ZP is great!

mikey0120 · 11-13-2009, 10:29 AM

I also went form the Bridgestone RFTs to the Michelin RFT's. Night and day difference. I can not believe for the life of me that BMW went with the Bridgestone's in the first place. Terrible ride, terrible wear, and no traction.

Michelin =

bolty · 11-13-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

I'm considering switching to the PS2 RFTs next summer, as my summer tires are getting a bit worn. Aren't these the stock tires now for the current model 3er?

These came standard on my 08 e92 xi. I believe its the ZSP that gets it.

dirtyylicous · 11-13-2009, 01:42 PM

Thanks for the little review. Can you comment on the noise of the tire? Are they noisey or quieter? Thanks

Briar · 11-13-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtyylicous

Thanks for the little review. Can you comment on the noise of the tire? Are they noisey or quieter? Thanks

They are quieter in 2 ways
- in general much less road noise, normal for any new tire, but expect this to be true after 300-400 mile break in due to current magnitude of difference
- since much softer over ruts/potholes/bumps, this also has an effect

bmwzimmer · 11-13-2009, 04:34 PM

+1

PS2 RFT's are Much better. My 2007 335 came with the Bridgestone's and after 20K miles, I changed them out to BFG - non runflat tires and the difference is night and day. At 42K miles, I switched back to Bridgestone RFT's because I was returning my car (end of lease). My new 09 335 LCI comes with PS2 RFT's and they feel VERY VERY similar to a non run flat tire so they did a great job with them. I did the European delivery and here's me trying to keep up with a F430 on the back side of the Stelvio Pass with these tires. My car is at the Preparation center in Oxnard right now and I should get a call from my SA some time next week

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Briar New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 335i, 996 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	Michelin PS2's - I'm impressed! Just replaced the OEM Bridgestone's, after 26K miles, with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP's. What a difference in ride over the crappy Bridgestone's. I have done some "spirited driving" (but not WOT yet) and cannot detect any difference in traction/handling. Wish I would have done this earlier, just to enjoy the better, less jarring ride. And also expect that I may get better tire wear since the wear rating is about 60% higher than the Bridgestone's.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3575 Rep 10,355 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	+1 on that.
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kugasman Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 35d [0.00]	Great to hear. I will be ditching my RFT forever once my winter tire package arrives today!
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11-13-2009, 08:51 AM	#5
mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to try these out!
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David9962000 Captain 77 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	And it gets better if they're not runflats. They're lighter & softer over bumps & potholes...
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I'm considering switching to the PS2 RFTs next summer, as my summer tires are getting a bit worn. Aren't these the stock tires now for the current model 3er? __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	Michelin PS2 ZP is great!
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11-13-2009, 10:29 AM	#9
mikey0120 Lieutenant 41 Rep 452 Posts Drives: F10 535Xi M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY iTrader: (11)	I also went form the Bridgestone RFTs to the Michelin RFT's. Night and day difference. I can not believe for the life of me that BMW went with the Bridgestone's in the first place. Terrible ride, terrible wear, and no traction. Michelin = __________________ Retired: 2013 F10 535Xi M-Sport Retired: 2010 E90 335i M-Sport Retired: 2007 E90 335i Retired: 2001 E46 330i
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dirtyylicous Swagger on a trillion 20 Rep 371 Posts Drives: IS300 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the little review. Can you comment on the noise of the tire? Are they noisey or quieter? Thanks
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11-13-2009, 04:34 PM	#13
bmwzimmer Major 35 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 91 octane states iTrader: (0)	+1 PS2 RFT's are Much better. My 2007 335 came with the Bridgestone's and after 20K miles, I changed them out to BFG - non runflat tires and the difference is night and day. At 42K miles, I switched back to Bridgestone RFT's because I was returning my car (end of lease). My new 09 335 LCI comes with PS2 RFT's and they feel VERY VERY similar to a non run flat tire so they did a great job with them. I did the European delivery and here's me trying to keep up with a F430 on the back side of the Stelvio Pass with these tires. My car is at the Preparation center in Oxnard right now and I should get a call from my SA some time next week
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