Bye bye run flats, hello Michelin PSS

Tom Droze · 02-21-2015, 05:19 PM

I replaced my Goodyear run flat tires (225/45/18) with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (225/40/18). Because my car originally had 17-inch rims the 45 series tire was one inch taller than the stock setup. Even with the reduced sidewall, the ride quality is much better and as for the handling. . . well, let's just say I should have done this tire change a year ago when I first bought the car. The old tires still had plenty of tread so I was a bit reluctant to replace perfectly good, albeit average tires!! I also like the fact each tire is four pounds lighter and the car seems to roll easier once I let off the gas.

gryphun · 02-22-2015, 04:25 PM

congrats, I just did the same change - difference is unbelievable. Now just need to revamp my suspension since I have 97K on the clock.

BigDogTheo · 02-22-2015, 08:07 PM

Excellent, another victim rescued from the dark world of RFT suffering! I left the dark side when I got my first RFT Flat (oxymoron?) on my car around 15K miles, the bill for a new one plus labor was around $400. I jumped off of the RFT ship and bought a complete set of non-RFT Goodyear Eagle GT's for $550. The ride was both smoother and quieter compared to the RFT's. I went through two sets of Goodyears over 85K miles, never got a flat. Just got a new set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS and love them. Enjoy your Michelin PSS!

Tom Droze · 02-22-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDogTheo

Excellent, another victim rescued from the dark world of RFT suffering! I left the dark side when I got my first RFT Flat (oxymoron?) on my car around 15K miles, the bill for a new one plus labor was around $400. I jumped off of the RFT ship and bought a complete set of non-RFT Goodyear Eagle GT's for $550. The ride was both smoother and quieter compared to the RFT's. I went through two sets of Goodyears over 85K miles, never got a flat. Just got a new set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS and love them. Enjoy your Michelin PSS!

Thank you, I will. Between the mail in rebate and the trade in allowance on my old RFT's I paid $140 apiece for the Michelin PSS.

DOMs335D · 02-24-2015, 11:46 AM

Hey I am also looking to switch from My RFT Michelin PSS to regular Michelin PSS. Have any of you have any bad experience after the switch. Say being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire?

Tom Droze · 02-24-2015, 01:10 PM

In anticipation of bad luck, I purchased a small electric air compressor, flat tire slime, and a plug kit, which I keep in the trunk.

Meeni · 02-24-2015, 01:14 PM

Good choice, enjoy

BigDogTheo · 02-24-2015, 05:50 PM

I bought a spare tire kit from leatherz.com which sits in my trunk. Adds a little weight and takes up a little space but gives me peace of mind. I haven't had a flat in 90K miles over two sets of non-RFT.

Bassman79 · 07-14-2015, 08:57 PM

I just put Michelin PS2s on my E91. Much better ride, and quieter, than the stock Bridgestone RFTs. I'll probably get a spacesaver spare and put it in the hatch area.

k335d · 07-15-2015, 11:41 PM

Been running PSS's for 2 years now and could never go back to RFT.

Congrats and enjoy

02-21-2015, 05:19 PM	#1
Tom Droze Major 413 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i (e92) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	Bye bye run flats, hello Michelin PSS I replaced my Goodyear run flat tires (225/45/18) with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (225/40/18). Because my car originally had 17-inch rims the 45 series tire was one inch taller than the stock setup. Even with the reduced sidewall, the ride quality is much better and as for the handling. . . well, let's just say I should have done this tire change a year ago when I first bought the car. The old tires still had plenty of tread so I was a bit reluctant to replace perfectly good, albeit average tires!! I also like the fact each tire is four pounds lighter and the car seems to roll easier once I let off the gas. __________________ 2012 Jet Black 328i Coupe / ESS Tuning Gen. 2 Supercharger / Evolution Racewerks Oil Cooler / BMS Oil Catch Can / BMW Performance Exhaust with Dinan Y Pipe / Eibach Pro Kit Springs / Koni FSD Shocks / MFactory LSD & Differential Bushings / Performance Rear Trailing Arms / BMW Performance Strut Brace / Stop Tech Slotted Rotors / Hawk HPS 5.0 / SS Brake Lines / Brass Guide Pins / M3 Front Control Arms, 28 MM FSB, Engine Cowl, and DCT Paddle Shifters / Michelin PSS / APEX ARC-8
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02-22-2015, 04:25 PM	#2
gryphun Private First Class 4 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Walnut Creek, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	congrats, I just did the same change - difference is unbelievable. Now just need to revamp my suspension since I have 97K on the clock.
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02-22-2015, 08:07 PM	#3
BigDogTheo New Member 7 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 328i sedan SP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Excellent, another victim rescued from the dark world of RFT suffering! I left the dark side when I got my first RFT Flat (oxymoron?) on my car around 15K miles, the bill for a new one plus labor was around $400. I jumped off of the RFT ship and bought a complete set of non-RFT Goodyear Eagle GT's for $550. The ride was both smoother and quieter compared to the RFT's. I went through two sets of Goodyears over 85K miles, never got a flat. Just got a new set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS and love them. Enjoy your Michelin PSS!
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02-24-2015, 11:46 AM	#5
DOMs335D Major 221 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 1991 318is; 2017 M2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 BMW 318is [0.00] 2017 BMW M2 [0.00] 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	Hey I am also looking to switch from My RFT Michelin PSS to regular Michelin PSS. Have any of you have any bad experience after the switch. Say being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire?
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02-24-2015, 01:10 PM	#6
Tom Droze Major 413 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i (e92) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	In anticipation of bad luck, I purchased a small electric air compressor, flat tire slime, and a plug kit, which I keep in the trunk.
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02-24-2015, 01:14 PM	#7
Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Good choice, enjoy
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02-24-2015, 05:50 PM	#8
BigDogTheo New Member 7 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 328i sedan SP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I bought a spare tire kit from leatherz.com which sits in my trunk. Adds a little weight and takes up a little space but gives me peace of mind. I haven't had a flat in 90K miles over two sets of non-RFT.
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07-14-2015, 08:57 PM	#9
Bassman79 Private 10 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I just put Michelin PS2s on my E91. Much better ride, and quieter, than the stock Bridgestone RFTs. I'll probably get a spacesaver spare and put it in the hatch area.
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07-15-2015, 11:41 PM	#10
k335d Private First Class 80 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 09 335d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Abbotsford Canada iTrader: (1)	Been running PSS's for 2 years now and could never go back to RFT. Congrats and enjoy
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