Michelin PS2

NPDAN · 11-17-2007, 04:01 PM

It's crazy how much tires make a difference...I had the General Exclaim UHP's and thought they were good but, Man tires really do make a difference. This post is pointless (I know) Just wanted to tell someone since my wife could give 2 shits about tires...

sambonator · 11-17-2007, 04:09 PM

Ya Generals area great for just mild driving around town. Comfortable, and lasts forever.
Once you start to take hard corners, etc... they start to complain... which is good... keeps me from getting too cocky on the street

NPDAN · 11-17-2007, 04:58 PM

Yea but man, the ride is soooooo much nicer and quieter with these...

fanatic · 11-18-2007, 10:12 PM

I never understood why guys buy cheap tires? It's the first thing that will save you in an emergency.

6Zylinder · 11-19-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

It's crazy how much tires make a difference...I had the General Exclaim UHP's and thought they were good but, Man tires really do make a difference. This post is pointless (I know) Just wanted to tell someone since my wife could give 2 shits about tires...

With tires alone you get better results than lousy tires and lowered, wide and all the stuff. PS2 my next tire?

Park2670 · 11-19-2007, 03:01 PM

My car has 235/265 PS2s and I was driving a non sport 328 this morning with the Turanzas. Makes me realize how fast I really have been driving. Every corner I heard howling and acceleration was work with them. I love my PS2s and will buy another set when these are worn out.

OC Guy · 11-19-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fanatic

I never understood why guys buy cheap tires? It's the first thing that will save you in an emergency.

+1.

Most important mod on your car IMO.

Park2670 · 11-19-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fanatic

I never understood why guys buy cheap tires? It's the first thing that will save you in an emergency.

I will never understand this. People rate them and say hey they are great, oh and they are cheap too!
All of the newer M cars come on PS2s. There has to be a reason!

CarbonE39m5 · 11-19-2007, 09:47 PM

alright but whats the average what everyone pays for a set of 4?

!Xoible · 11-19-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fanatic

I never understood why guys buy cheap tires? It's the first thing that will save you in an emergency.

coz Eric or Long convinces you they're good enough

BMW1983 · 11-19-2007, 09:56 PM

I had almost deluded myself into accepting my Potenza RFT's as a nice ride and that there really couldn't be THAT much of a DIFFERENCE with a different tire...say like a PS2. Finally wore out the RFT's and went for the PS2's....
WOW!!! Honestly, these ought to be considered the Stage 1 suspension upgrade for this car - - smoother, quieter...WOW!

328i4me · 11-19-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GotAlottaCash

alright but whats the average what everyone pays for a set of 4?

+1

bmwpwer · 11-20-2007, 07:14 PM

I have a 335 coupe sport package with stock 19 inch rims. The stock tires are 225/35/R19 front and 255/30/R19 rear. I replaced the run flats with Dunlop Sport Maxx non run flat but still find the ride a bit too harsh. I want to go to Michelin PS2s and increase the tire height to 225/40/R19 front and 255/35/R19 rear. Given the larger diameter, does anyone know if I will have a problem with scraping in the wheel well or will these tires be fine?

Thanks

Park2670 · 11-20-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwpwer

I have a 335 coupe sport package with stock 19 inch rims. The stock tires are 225/35/R19 front and 255/30/R19 rear. I replaced the run flats with Dunlop Sport Maxx non run flat but still find the ride a bit too harsh. I want to go to Michelin PS2s and increase the tire height to 225/40/R19 front and 255/35/R19 rear. Given the larger diameter, does anyone know if I will have a problem with scraping in the wheel well or will these tires be fine?

Thanks

Going larger overall can cause some issues. I run 235/35R19 265/30R19 on my 230s and they fit in the well just fine. I think if you increase by .5 inch it may cause some issues...

bmwpwer · 11-20-2007, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the info. I really like the wheel son your montego blue. What are the details? Make, size, pricing?

Park2670 · 11-20-2007, 07:43 PM

Montego Blue isnt mine... Mine has the 230s just like yours.

Ill get him to come in and say what they are, I cant remember.

BuckJon · 11-20-2007, 07:55 PM

Hmmm mine ran around $380 or so each tire for the rear, 265/30/19 and I believe it was around $300 or so for the fronts 245/35/19. Not sure on the exact specs and dollar amount but it was around $1500 after tax and mounting and everything.

Park2670 · 11-20-2007, 08:07 PM

Shipped to my door I was around $1250, from tirerack.

syme71 · 11-20-2007, 08:35 PM

sorry slightly off topic but...

"Just wanted to tell someone since my wife could give 2 shits about tires..."

This really explains why I spend so much time on this forum. I have the same type of wife.

Park2670 · 11-20-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by syme71

sorry slightly off topic but...

"Just wanted to tell someone since my wife could give 2 shits about tires..."

This really explains why I spend so much time on this forum. I have the same type of wife.

Not many people understand tires. So many people will just buy the most cheap things they can find, and dont realize what a good quality tire can bring to them.
Personally, I have owned 5 sets of tires for my 335 and it only has 9600 miles on it. Had the original Potenzas, sold those; bought my PS2s for the 19s. Bought Pzero Neros for my first time at the track, sold those and bought PS2s for my 18s. Just bought a set of snow tires for the 18s since the PS2s dont like cold.

bts · 11-20-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

It's crazy how much tires make a difference...I had the General Exclaim UHP's and thought they were good but, Man tires really do make a difference.

No kidding. PS2s are great tires ... enjoy!

I remember the first time I drove my old Impreza with Yoko A008-R. Compared to the crappy stock Sube tires, the Yokos made the car feel as if the suspension had been upgraded.

Brian

eshtog · 11-20-2007, 10:11 PM

Wow I really dont know how people can say PS2's are a lot better than General UHP. I have had both and there is not a big difference except for the fact that my new generals will last at least twice as long. I think people are just trying to justify the ridiculous price they paid for these tires.

But of course this is just my own opinion.

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sambonator Samtaro! 124 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	Ya Generals area great for just mild driving around town. Comfortable, and lasts forever. Once you start to take hard corners, etc... they start to complain... which is good... keeps me from getting too cocky on the street __________________
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NPDAN Colonel 95 Rep 2,573 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	Yea but man, the ride is soooooo much nicer and quieter with these... __________________
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11-19-2007, 03:01 PM	#6
Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	My car has 235/265 PS2s and I was driving a non sport 328 this morning with the Turanzas. Makes me realize how fast I really have been driving. Every corner I heard howling and acceleration was work with them. I love my PS2s and will buy another set when these are worn out. __________________
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11-19-2007, 09:47 PM	#9
CarbonE39m5 Lieutenant 36 Rep 540 Posts Drives: E92 335i/ 08' 528i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Naples, Florida iTrader: (4)	alright but whats the average what everyone pays for a set of 4?
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11-19-2007, 09:56 PM	#11
BMW1983 Second Lieutenant 155 Rep 253 Posts Drives: G80 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas iTrader: (0)	I had almost deluded myself into accepting my Potenza RFT's as a nice ride and that there really couldn't be THAT much of a DIFFERENCE with a different tire...say like a PS2. Finally wore out the RFT's and went for the PS2's.... WOW!!! Honestly, these ought to be considered the Stage 1 suspension upgrade for this car - - smoother, quieter...WOW!
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11-20-2007, 07:14 PM	#13
bmwpwer Private First Class 54 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2022 M550 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Burlington , Ontario iTrader: (1)	Question about your PS2s I have a 335 coupe sport package with stock 19 inch rims. The stock tires are 225/35/R19 front and 255/30/R19 rear. I replaced the run flats with Dunlop Sport Maxx non run flat but still find the ride a bit too harsh. I want to go to Michelin PS2s and increase the tire height to 225/40/R19 front and 255/35/R19 rear. Given the larger diameter, does anyone know if I will have a problem with scraping in the wheel well or will these tires be fine? Thanks
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bmwpwer Private First Class 54 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2022 M550 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Burlington , Ontario iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the info. I really like the wheel son your montego blue. What are the details? Make, size, pricing?
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11-20-2007, 07:43 PM	#16
Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Montego Blue isnt mine... Mine has the 230s just like yours. Ill get him to come in and say what they are, I cant remember.
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11-20-2007, 07:55 PM	#17
BuckJon First Lieutenant 19 Rep 364 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm mine ran around $380 or so each tire for the rear, 265/30/19 and I believe it was around $300 or so for the fronts 245/35/19. Not sure on the exact specs and dollar amount but it was around $1500 after tax and mounting and everything. __________________ Turtles Run
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Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Shipped to my door I was around $1250, from tirerack.
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11-20-2007, 08:35 PM	#19
syme71 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	sorry slightly off topic but... "Just wanted to tell someone since my wife could give 2 shits about tires..." This really explains why I spend so much time on this forum. I have the same type of wife.
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eshtog Lieutenant 21 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (4)	Wow I really dont know how people can say PS2's are a lot better than General UHP. I have had both and there is not a big difference except for the fact that my new generals will last at least twice as long. I think people are just trying to justify the ridiculous price they paid for these tires. But of course this is just my own opinion.
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