Time for new tires

gpchamp · 12-08-2011, 10:53 AM

Ok, the RFT are almost shot, and it's time for new tires. Here are two possible replacement scenarios:

1. Michelin PS2 ZP run flats. (I like the security of a run flat).

or

2. Michelin Super Sports or comparable Summer performance non-run-flats. (What do you guys do in case of flats?)

One last note, if I decide to go with an All Season High Performance tire, what would you recommend? The new Bridgestone 970 A/S, Continental DWS, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus? (The reason I may consider these is sometimes I do drive in freezing conditions, a few weeks out of the year).

Krells · 12-08-2011, 11:28 AM

I have PS2 non RFT's and love them. As far as flats a can of fix a flat with a small compressor or an //M mobility kit in the trunk will work. If you really like the RFT's I have heard the PS2 ZP is a good choice. I would skip switching from an RFT to non RFT all season since the change in sidewall stiffness would be pretty shocking.

roundle · 12-09-2011, 03:35 PM

If I lived in the states, I would buy the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. These tires have an extremely high wear rating (500) and always get good reviews. A lot of the PS2 guy switch to the Pilot Sport A/S Plus for the wear.

As A/S tires don't exist in Europe, I had to decide between the PS2, PS3, and Pilot Primacy HP (Grand Touring Summer, W Rated). Due to wear considerations, and potential light snow, I ended up with the Primacy HP.

VMRWheels · 12-09-2011, 08:11 PM

Super Sports are great tires, my vote would be for those.

For an all season a Continental ExtremeContact DWS would fit the bill nicely. Both of those tires have been very popular with our customers and I haven't heard any of our customers complain about them.

gpchamp · 12-10-2011, 08:25 AM

Thank you all for your feedback. I went with the Michelin Super Sports!

12-08-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
gpchamp Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 234 Posts Drives: '18 440i GC '23 Tesla Y Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Time for new tires Ok, the RFT are almost shot, and it's time for new tires. Here are two possible replacement scenarios: 1. Michelin PS2 ZP run flats. (I like the security of a run flat). or 2. Michelin Super Sports or comparable Summer performance non-run-flats. (What do you guys do in case of flats?) One last note, if I decide to go with an All Season High Performance tire, what would you recommend? The new Bridgestone 970 A/S, Continental DWS, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus? (The reason I may consider these is sometimes I do drive in freezing conditions, a few weeks out of the year).
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-08-2011, 11:28 AM	#2
Krells Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I have PS2 non RFT's and love them. As far as flats a can of fix a flat with a small compressor or an //M mobility kit in the trunk will work. If you really like the RFT's I have heard the PS2 ZP is a good choice. I would skip switching from an RFT to non RFT all season since the change in sidewall stiffness would be pretty shocking.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-09-2011, 03:35 PM	#3
roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	If I lived in the states, I would buy the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. These tires have an extremely high wear rating (500) and always get good reviews. A lot of the PS2 guy switch to the Pilot Sport A/S Plus for the wear. As A/S tires don't exist in Europe, I had to decide between the PS2, PS3, and Pilot Primacy HP (Grand Touring Summer, W Rated). Due to wear considerations, and potential light snow, I ended up with the Primacy HP.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-09-2011, 08:11 PM	#4
VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2042 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Super Sports are great tires, my vote would be for those. For an all season a Continental ExtremeContact DWS would fit the bill nicely. Both of those tires have been very popular with our customers and I haven't heard any of our customers complain about them. __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2011, 08:25 AM	#5
gpchamp Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 234 Posts Drives: '18 440i GC '23 Tesla Y Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for your feedback. I went with the Michelin Super Sports!
	Appreciate 0 Quote