19" 230s Non RFTs

gehmjc21 · 03-04-2010, 11:03 AM

I have a 2008 E92 coupe 6MT with the 230s on there. The RFTs need to be replaced and there's no way I want them back on - horrible ride. I've been researching options and I've been told to go with either the Michelin PS2 or Goodyear F1 Assymetric or Yokohama S.Drive. I've read all the reviews and it sounds like PS2s are the best tires. However I don't really want to spend that kind of money. Additional info - summer only car, no track, usually not in the rain and will only put roughly 5k miles a year on it. Is it really worth paying the extra money for PS2s when I can get the Yokohamas? Any ideas/comments would be much appreciated. cheers, JG

rooster3.0 · 03-04-2010, 11:11 AM

I had the F1 asymmetric. They're a great tire. On par with the PS2 at half the price.

cotmfk · 03-04-2010, 11:28 AM

I personally haven't tried the PS2s. I have had Yokohama tires in the past and have been pleased. I am currently running the Hankook V12 Evos. They have won some mag tire competitions here and there. I am pretty satisfied with them so far. Not the highest gripping tire I have ever felt (Yokohama Advans on a stock Evo), but still good grip. And the price is right.

IRL-MN · 03-04-2010, 11:45 AM

I'm in the same boat as I have a summer use only car and don't really rack up that many miles. Most of the miles I do rack up are in traffic jams. Anyway, I am about to order some 19'' wheels for summer and am going with Conti ExtremeContact DW tires. I've heard good things about these and they are priced pretty well. I couldn't justify the price premium for PS2 either...

Kid Eh · 03-04-2010, 12:08 PM

I opted for the Hankooks. This is a good read.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests

03-04-2010, 11:03 AM	#1
gehmjc21 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2012 650i X drive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central NY iTrader: (0)	19" 230s Non RFTs I have a 2008 E92 coupe 6MT with the 230s on there. The RFTs need to be replaced and there's no way I want them back on - horrible ride. I've been researching options and I've been told to go with either the Michelin PS2 or Goodyear F1 Assymetric or Yokohama S.Drive. I've read all the reviews and it sounds like PS2s are the best tires. However I don't really want to spend that kind of money. Additional info - summer only car, no track, usually not in the rain and will only put roughly 5k miles a year on it. Is it really worth paying the extra money for PS2s when I can get the Yokohamas? Any ideas/comments would be much appreciated. cheers, JG __________________ e92 retired B8 S4 retired F12 650xi retired F10 550xi retired F01 750xi
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03-04-2010, 11:11 AM	#2
rooster3.0 Major 27 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (4)	I had the F1 asymmetric. They're a great tire. On par with the PS2 at half the price. __________________ Train with your head; not above it.
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03-04-2010, 11:28 AM	#3
cotmfk Major General 2045 Rep 6,109 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	I personally haven't tried the PS2s. I have had Yokohama tires in the past and have been pleased. I am currently running the Hankook V12 Evos. They have won some mag tire competitions here and there. I am pretty satisfied with them so far. Not the highest gripping tire I have ever felt (Yokohama Advans on a stock Evo), but still good grip. And the price is right. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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03-04-2010, 11:45 AM	#4
IRL-MN Major 44 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same boat as I have a summer use only car and don't really rack up that many miles. Most of the miles I do rack up are in traffic jams. Anyway, I am about to order some 19'' wheels for summer and am going with Conti ExtremeContact DW tires. I've heard good things about these and they are priced pretty well. I couldn't justify the price premium for PS2 either...
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Kid Eh I used to be conceited, now I'm perfect. 570 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00]	I opted for the Hankooks. This is a good read. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests __________________ 2018 M3 CS - Alpine White l l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"
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