Michelin PS2 Run Flat Availability - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

coby · 04-22-2008, 08:08 PM

So I ordered a 335i E90 (w/sport pkg) and was told by the GM that if it didn't come in with Michelin PS2's, they would get them and install them for me. Of course the car arrives with Bridgestones

My CA says no problem, he's on it. Well, he calls today and says that Michelin doesn't make PS2 RFT's in the 18" size, implying that I'd have to take the 'stones. I said that he was wrong, that I've seen them offered on Tire Rack. He checked on the Michelin site supposedly and they don't list it there. I looked and I couldn't find it either. Am I screwed? Why are they shown on Tire Rack but not on the Michelin site? BTW, Tire Rack says the rear tire isn't available until 5/2/08. I've already waited 8 weeks for the car so what's another week or so???

Blue92 · 04-23-2008, 02:36 PM

Subscribed! I am looking to replace my Bridgestone RFTs with the Michelin PS2 ZP. Is anyone on here running them currently? Should I just ditch the RFT version & go PS2 non-RFT? Ideas, suggestions welcome...
Sorry for the

jprieur · 04-23-2008, 05:41 PM

I have the PS2 Run flats, they are FAR superior to the Bridgestones in everything except steering response. They even ride better than the set of NON-runflat goodyear all seasons I ran for the winter.

With respect to availability: There are currently none in stock or in reserve nationwide. Michelin has plans to start a production run sometime early summer, so you should start seeing them JUNE/JULY timeframe.

They are worth the wait.

see my post on there here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129738

TheAcAvenger · 04-23-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by coby

So I ordered a 335i E90 (w/sport pkg) and was told by the GM that if it didn't come in with Michelin PS2's, they would get them and install them for me. Of course the car arrives with Bridgestones

My CA says no problem, he's on it. Well, he calls today and says that Michelin doesn't make PS2 RFT's in the 18" size, implying that I'd have to take the 'stones. I said that he was wrong, that I've seen them offered on Tire Rack. He checked on the Michelin site supposedly and they don't list it there. I looked and I couldn't find it either. Am I screwed? Why are they shown on Tire Rack but not on the Michelin site? BTW, Tire Rack says the rear tire isn't available until 5/2/08. I've already waited 8 weeks for the car so what's another week or so???

Where did you hear May 2!? That's a lot sooner than we were speculating.

demosthenes · 04-23-2008, 06:39 PM

I contacted Michelin about this last week.

They told me that the 17" run flats are NOT available and they don't have any plans for them to be available this year.

I'm seriously considering replacing the RFT's with 1000 miles on them with non-RFT PS2's and buying a compact spare for the trunk. But that totals out at about $1,500. If I got $400 for my RFT's, I'm spending $1,100 for this change.

So I might keep the RFT's for about 1/2 to 2/3 of their life and then dump them. That way I'll see how much harsher they get as the miles accumulate. I live close to some pretty rough roads and the RFT's are pretty harsh. They are fine on smooth roads.

SteelTorque · 04-23-2008, 06:40 PM

Just get the Pilot Sport 1 Run Flats. My car came with them and they are great!

marcvtec · 04-23-2008, 06:41 PM

Non-RF are so much better thats all I have to say,
I have 19" PS2 and I luv em compared to my previous stones. a lil louder but way more comfortable and better grip, etc.

demosthenes · 04-23-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcvtec

Non-RF are so much better thats all I have to say,
I have 19" PS2 and I luv em compared to my previous stones. a lil louder but way more comfortable and better grip, etc.

Did you buy a spare tire?

coby · 04-23-2008, 07:49 PM

Gary from Tire Rack was a big help. He confirmed that the PS2 runflats are not going to be available for distribution until late May or early June. So I asked for his recommendation for something other than the Bridgestones and he suggested Pirelli PZero RFT. They are in stock so I told the dealer to order those, and they did. Should arrive in a couple of days so I'll finally get to pick up my new 335i E90...finally

demosthenes · 04-23-2008, 07:51 PM

Let us know how you like them, ok?

Blue92 · 04-23-2008, 08:09 PM

Good info guys. I have about 17,500 on my 'stones and may be able to make 20,000 miles. I too saw the 05/02 date on Tire Rack's site but could probably make mid June or July if I "tiptoe" for the next 2,500. My biggest concern is the deluge of rain we've had lately. I'm at 4/32" on LF, RF & LR. RR is about 3/32" now. Not comforting in the rain...

coby · 04-23-2008, 08:13 PM

Will do.

04-22-2008, 08:08 PM	#1
coby New Member Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Michelin PS2 Run Flat Availability So I ordered a 335i E90 (w/sport pkg) and was told by the GM that if it didn't come in with Michelin PS2's, they would get them and install them for me. Of course the car arrives with Bridgestones My CA says no problem, he's on it. Well, he calls today and says that Michelin doesn't make PS2 RFT's in the 18" size, implying that I'd have to take the 'stones. I said that he was wrong, that I've seen them offered on Tire Rack. He checked on the Michelin site supposedly and they don't list it there. I looked and I couldn't find it either. Am I screwed? Why are they shown on Tire Rack but not on the Michelin site? BTW, Tire Rack says the rear tire isn't available until 5/2/08. I've already waited 8 weeks for the car so what's another week or so???
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04-23-2008, 02:36 PM	#2
Blue92 Private Drives: 2009 E92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: W. Arkansas Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Subscribed! I am looking to replace my Bridgestone RFTs with the Michelin PS2 ZP. Is anyone on here running them currently? Should I just ditch the RFT version & go PS2 non-RFT? Ideas, suggestions welcome... Sorry for the __________________ Delivered 02/20/09 LeMans Blue/6MT/EDC

04-23-2008, 06:40 PM	#6
SteelTorque Captain Drives: 08 E92 335xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 849 iTrader: (0)	Just get the Pilot Sport 1 Run Flats. My car came with them and they are great! __________________ 08 E92 335xi Space Gray 6AT - PROcede V2 12.8 @ 111 mph

04-23-2008, 08:09 PM	#11
Blue92 Private Drives: 2009 E92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: W. Arkansas Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Good info guys. I have about 17,500 on my 'stones and may be able to make 20,000 miles. I too saw the 05/02 date on Tire Rack's site but could probably make mid June or July if I "tiptoe" for the next 2,500. My biggest concern is the deluge of rain we've had lately. I'm at 4/32" on LF, RF & LR. RR is about 3/32" now. Not comforting in the rain... __________________ Delivered 02/20/09 LeMans Blue/6MT/EDC

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04-23-2008, 05:41 PM	#3
jprieur Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 113 iTrader: (1)	I have the PS2 Run flats, they are FAR superior to the Bridgestones in everything except steering response. They even ride better than the set of NON-runflat goodyear all seasons I ran for the winter. With respect to availability: There are currently none in stock or in reserve nationwide. Michelin has plans to start a production run sometime early summer, so you should start seeing them JUNE/JULY timeframe. They are worth the wait. see my post on there here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129738

04-23-2008, 06:39 PM	#5
demosthenes Major Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,162 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	I contacted Michelin about this last week. They told me that the 17" run flats are NOT available and they don't have any plans for them to be available this year. I'm seriously considering replacing the RFT's with 1000 miles on them with non-RFT PS2's and buying a compact spare for the trunk. But that totals out at about $1,500. If I got $400 for my RFT's, I'm spending $1,100 for this change. So I might keep the RFT's for about 1/2 to 2/3 of their life and then dump them. That way I'll see how much harsher they get as the miles accumulate. I live close to some pretty rough roads and the RFT's are pretty harsh. They are fine on smooth roads.

04-23-2008, 06:41 PM	#7
marcvtec Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,596 iTrader: (0)	Non-RF are so much better thats all I have to say, I have 19" PS2 and I luv em compared to my previous stones. a lil louder but way more comfortable and better grip, etc.

04-23-2008, 07:49 PM	#9
coby New Member Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Gary from Tire Rack was a big help. He confirmed that the PS2 runflats are not going to be available for distribution until late May or early June. So I asked for his recommendation for something other than the Bridgestones and he suggested Pirelli PZero RFT. They are in stock so I told the dealer to order those, and they did. Should arrive in a couple of days so I'll finally get to pick up my new 335i E90...finally

04-23-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
demosthenes Major Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,162 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	Let us know how you like them, ok?

04-23-2008, 08:13 PM	#12
coby New Member Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Will do.