Michelin or Falken?!

Eagle1oh7 · 04-21-2013, 10:34 PM

So I'll be getting my Forgestar 18s in a few weeks time and I'm an impasse where tires are concerned. I love my Falken ZIEX 912 AS tires on my stock set up right now, but going through Tire Rack, I'm really liking the Pilot Super Sport line from Michelin as it's the highest rated. I would like the FK452s from Falken, so what do you guys think? I know there's a lot of PSS lovers on here, haven't heard much praise for Falken's product.

Techevo · 04-21-2013, 11:20 PM

100% go for the Supersports, I've used the Falkens, and although they are a decent tyre, the Michelins blow them away, especially in the wet. I'm extremely impressed with the PSS's, and I've used many different tyres inc semi slicks DZ03G's, R888's, AD08 Yoko's etc.

melloww22 · 04-21-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Techevo

100% go for the Supersports, I've used the Falkens, and although they are a decent tyre, the Michelins blow them away, especially in the wet. I'm extremely impressed with the PSS's, and I've used many different tyres inc semi slicks DZ03G's, R888's, AD08 Yoko's etc.

Everyday + Sticky
NT-05
RE-11

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DW

Eagle1oh7 · 04-21-2013, 11:48 PM

I'm going for weight savings too, so the PSSes are looking real nice even though they're 1-3 pounds lighter than the FK452s. Gotta check with my Middle Eastern tire guy on pricing later this week.

Game · 04-21-2013, 11:51 PM

You're comparing an apple to the juiciest orange on the market.

Eagle1oh7 · 04-21-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

You're comparing an apple to the juiciest orange on the market.

I love me some oranges!

Javier · 04-22-2013, 08:49 AM

Michelin PSS are lightyears ahead of Falkens

VMRWheels · 04-22-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

You're comparing an apple to the juiciest orange on the market.

That's a good way to put it haha.

OP - If you can afford the Michelins, you will not be disappointed. I am running FK452s right now and I don't really like them.

kaede · 04-22-2013, 02:12 PM

+1 to everyone above. PSS is very very impressive. Almost as good as some extreme performance summer tires i have tried which includes Falken RT615k, Bridgestone RE-11, Dunlop Direzza Z1, AD08. Yes, all of the above is stickier, but the PSS can almost match those performances on the track for me. The PSS also lasts much longer, better wet braking and performance (besides the RE-11 which is phenomenal in the rain).

All in all, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is a winner for me. Cost a bit more, but probably better in every single other ways. Good Luck!

04-22-2013, 06:34 PM

Go with the PSS...duh

techietaichi · 04-22-2013, 06:35 PM

I'm rolling on FK452's right now and they're ok, but I'm not impressed in any way. Sometimes if I make spirited turns like off ramps for example, they don't feel like they bite into the asphalt well and forget about a wet road, I'd be drifting at that point. Continental Extreme Contact DWS's for me towards the end of the year.

rattmobbins · 04-22-2013, 07:15 PM

Just put a set of 19" Falken FK453s on my wagon and really like them.

Had 452s on previous cars and thought those were decent, but the 453s seem much nicer. Can't comment on the Michelins as I refuse to spend $1500+ on a set of tires I can't rotate (staggered setup).

Just my $.02.

Eagle1oh7 · 04-22-2013, 07:44 PM

Looks like I'm going with the PSSes, now I just gotta shop around for them locally, but best deal so far seems to be on Tire Rack and BWT(Ebay vendor).

Wolf 335 · 04-22-2013, 08:01 PM

Had 452 on a 540i lasted me just one season. They wear very fast.

Clammy · 04-23-2013, 11:47 AM

Michelin PSS are SO worth the money!!! Awesome tires!

Cheers!

VMRWheels · 04-23-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Had 452 on a 540i lasted me just one season. They wear very fast.

+1

Mine are completely roasted after 17,000 miles.

kaede · 04-23-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

Looks like I'm going with the PSSes, now I just gotta shop around for them locally, but best deal so far seems to be on Tire Rack and BWT(Ebay vendor).

If BWT carry the size you need online, get it from them. They usually offer free shipping and THE lowest price online. Tirerack charge for shipping and prices usually are not as competitive. However, I do believe that tirerack have those cashback credit cards promtions that BWT do not have. Good Luck!

Eagle1oh7 · 04-23-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kaede

If BWT carry the size you need online, get it from them. They usually offer free shipping and THE lowest price online. Tirerack charge for shipping and prices usually are not as competitive. However, I do believe that tirerack have those cashback credit cards promtions that BWT do not have. Good Luck!

They don't carry the rears, just the fronts which are 5 bucks cheaper than Tire Rack + free shipping.

jeffro535 · 04-23-2013, 11:20 PM

No Contest. PSS's. Every time I get something different than Pilot Sports, I always wind up getting them put back on. Usually quickly.

Craigito · 04-27-2013, 08:46 AM

PSS are best tires ive ever owned. Get what you pay for.

04-21-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	Michelin or Falken?! So I'll be getting my Forgestar 18s in a few weeks time and I'm an impasse where tires are concerned. I love my Falken ZIEX 912 AS tires on my stock set up right now, but going through Tire Rack, I'm really liking the Pilot Super Sport line from Michelin as it's the highest rated. I would like the FK452s from Falken, so what do you guys think? I know there's a lot of PSS lovers on here, haven't heard much praise for Falken's product. __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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04-21-2013, 11:20 PM	#2
Techevo Evo Junkie 35 Rep 157 Posts Drives: E91 325D M-Sport, Evo 6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bedford, UK iTrader: (0)	100% go for the Supersports, I've used the Falkens, and although they are a decent tyre, the Michelins blow them away, especially in the wet. I'm extremely impressed with the PSS's, and I've used many different tyres inc semi slicks DZ03G's, R888's, AD08 Yoko's etc.
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04-21-2013, 11:48 PM	#4
Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	I'm going for weight savings too, so the PSSes are looking real nice even though they're 1-3 pounds lighter than the FK452s. Gotta check with my Middle Eastern tire guy on pricing later this week. __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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04-21-2013, 11:51 PM	#5
Game ------ 7404 Rep 10,214 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	You're comparing an apple to the juiciest orange on the market. __________________
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04-22-2013, 08:49 AM	#7
Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Michelin PSS are lightyears ahead of Falkens __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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04-22-2013, 02:12 PM	#9
kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	+1 to everyone above. PSS is very very impressive. Almost as good as some extreme performance summer tires i have tried which includes Falken RT615k, Bridgestone RE-11, Dunlop Direzza Z1, AD08. Yes, all of the above is stickier, but the PSS can almost match those performances on the track for me. The PSS also lasts much longer, better wet braking and performance (besides the RE-11 which is phenomenal in the rain). All in all, the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is a winner for me. Cost a bit more, but probably better in every single other ways. Good Luck! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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04-22-2013, 06:34 PM	#10
FCobra94 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Go with the PSS...duh
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04-22-2013, 06:35 PM	#11
techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	I'm rolling on FK452's right now and they're ok, but I'm not impressed in any way. Sometimes if I make spirited turns like off ramps for example, they don't feel like they bite into the asphalt well and forget about a wet road, I'd be drifting at that point. Continental Extreme Contact DWS's for me towards the end of the year. __________________
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04-22-2013, 07:15 PM	#12
rattmobbins Captain 13 Rep 599 Posts Drives: '15 Escalade, '07 530 xiT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NM iTrader: (1)	Just put a set of 19" Falken FK453s on my wagon and really like them. Had 452s on previous cars and thought those were decent, but the 453s seem much nicer. Can't comment on the Michelins as I refuse to spend $1500+ on a set of tires I can't rotate (staggered setup). Just my $.02.
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04-22-2013, 07:44 PM	#13
Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	Looks like I'm going with the PSSes, now I just gotta shop around for them locally, but best deal so far seems to be on Tire Rack and BWT(Ebay vendor). __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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04-22-2013, 08:01 PM	#14
Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2341 Rep 3,539 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA - Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	Had 452 on a 540i lasted me just one season. They wear very fast.
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04-23-2013, 11:47 AM	#15
Clammy Captain 322 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Michelin PSS are SO worth the money!!! Awesome tires! Cheers!
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04-23-2013, 11:20 PM	#19
jeffro535 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i, 2019 X3M40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	No Contest. PSS's. Every time I get something different than Pilot Sports, I always wind up getting them put back on. Usually quickly.
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04-27-2013, 08:46 AM	#20
Craigito Captain 128 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 16' F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 [10.00]	PSS are best tires ive ever owned. Get what you pay for. __________________ *Previous Ride* 2007 335I Coupe / Space / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar / ZSP / ZPP / Step / Paddles / Nav / Hot Seats / IPOD/ Xpel HL *Current Ride* 2016 M4 / Mineral Gray / DCT/ Full Black Leather / 19in Gunmetal / Executive /LED/Ohlinds RT/SSR DP-CP-Intake/AP Essex 9668/Bootmod STG 2/DINAN HE
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