michelin pp2 or michelin ps3?

insane79 · 08-30-2012, 06:01 PM

Hi guys,
I have finally decided to get rid of my rfts, i m confused between these 2 michelin tyres, the PP2 & PS3. I know the michelin PS3 have a soft sidewall comapre to the rivals but hows the PP2 sidewall? are they as soft as the PS3? The roads here in india are bad & wanted a tyre with a stiffer sidewall offcourse i dont want RFTS confused between these too. need help. I cant ask help in the tyre section on this forums as these are euro model tyres that you don't get in usa where most of the members in this forum are from.

Thanks..

QLD · 08-30-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by insane79

i m confused..

Reading thru every post you make here, is there anything you are not confused about??

insane79 · 08-30-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by QLD

Reading thru every post you make here, is there anything you are not confused about??

love this forum

John_01 · 08-30-2012, 07:31 PM

Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 tyres aren't sold here anymore. For the Australian market they were replaced by the PS3. In my understanding, the PP2 was a Japanese made tyre for asian/pacific region countries. It seems to be aimed more at wet weather performance than some other performance tyres. I used the Pilot Preceeda 2 before on my car. I think the side walls were stiffer than most, but it might have been because I had the XL (extra load) version. The tyres are good, but I'm not sure if there is a reason to choose then in preference to the PS3. I never used the PS3, so I can't comment on them.

insane79 · 08-31-2012, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by John_01

Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 tyres aren't sold here anymore. For the Australian market they were replaced by the PS3. In my understanding, the PP2 was a Japanese made tyre for asian/pacific region countries. It seems to be aimed more at wet weather performance than some other performance tyres. I used the Pilot Preceeda 2 before on my car. I think the side walls were stiffer than most, but it might have been because I had the XL (extra load) version. The tyres are good, but I'm not sure if there is a reason to choose then in preference to the PS3. I never used the PS3, so I can't comment on them.

Ya thats what's mentioned about the pp2 being for asian regions. Which tyres you running now on your car? & how you compare them to the pp2.

Thanks.

pavo335 · 08-31-2012, 04:19 AM

Just get pss

insane79 · 08-31-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

Just get pss

pss is nto available in 17" right?

John_01 · 08-31-2012, 05:16 AM

I have Goodyear Eagle F1 assymetric on the 325i, and Michelin PSS on the 135i. Both 17" size. I got the PSS 17" ordered from Tirerack - That size is actually made in US.

Both are probably overkill for what I use them for. I think the PSS have a softer feeling through the steering than the Goodyear, but since its on a different car its very hard to say. The Goodyears feel a bit more sticky than the Pilot Preceeda 2 I used before, but they are more expensive tyres. I'll probably consider another set of Goodyears next time.

If you live in a hot climate, maybe you should think about the tyre wear and choosing tyres that are most suitable for the temperatures. I have heard comments in Australia that US and European tyres wont last as long in this country because of the temperature.

Rob32R · 08-31-2012, 07:09 AM

Michelin Pilot Super Sports! There is nothing better IMO

insane79 · 08-31-2012, 07:13 AM

Michelin PSS is not available over here

i have a choice between pp2 & ps3. I m leaning towards the pp2 cause of the stiffer sidewall..

pavo335 · 08-31-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by insane79

Michelin PSS is not available over here

i have a choice between pp2 & ps3. I m leaning towards the pp2 cause of the stiffer sidewall..

Www.tirerack.com

Rob32R · 08-31-2012, 07:16 AM

I've rocked PS3's and PSS. PS3's had long lasting tread as well as awesome grip.

What Pavo said^

chappy · 08-31-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob32R

Michelin Pilot Super Sports! There is nothing better IMO

Iam putting the Michelin Pilot Super Sports on tomorrow morning as my P Zeros had the dick. 255x30x19.

Rob32R · 08-31-2012, 07:51 AM

You are going to be one satisfied man tomorrow once they're are fitted

Michael BD · 09-01-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chappy

Iam putting the Michelin Pilot Super Sports on tomorrow morning as my P Zeros had the dick. 255x30x19.

What sort of price did you pay?

chappy · 09-01-2012, 10:26 PM

$330US each 255x30x19 For Michelin Pitot Super Sports

Michael BD · 09-02-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chappy

$330US each 255x30x19 For Michelin Pitot Super Sports

from tirerack?

chappy · 09-02-2012, 12:57 AM

Yes tirerack plus shipping of cause.
They must be slightly bigger profile the P Zeros as i have 15mm spacers on the back and when i put the Michelins on the tyre rubs the guards when hit heavy bumps with no load, so i have ordered 12mm spacers and will try them.
Is there going too be a day where, stop spending money improving looks and mods on our beloved BMWs.

Rob32R · 09-02-2012, 01:59 AM

How are you finding the Supersports?

insane79 · 09-08-2012, 02:21 PM

since pss is not available this side of the world, i got lucky to find some fresh pp2 for my 17" wheels, i m shocked with the difference from runflats to pp2s, its just awesome i agree with everyone who say its called runcrap

Thanks alot guys..

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insane79 Major 88 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	michelin pp2 or michelin ps3? Hi guys, I have finally decided to get rid of my rfts, i m confused between these 2 michelin tyres, the PP2 & PS3. I know the michelin PS3 have a soft sidewall comapre to the rivals but hows the PP2 sidewall? are they as soft as the PS3? The roads here in india are bad & wanted a tyre with a stiffer sidewall offcourse i dont want RFTS confused between these too. need help. I cant ask help in the tyre section on this forums as these are euro model tyres that you don't get in usa where most of the members in this forum are from. Thanks..
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John_01 Colonel 237 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Michelin Pilot Preceda 2 tyres aren't sold here anymore. For the Australian market they were replaced by the PS3. In my understanding, the PP2 was a Japanese made tyre for asian/pacific region countries. It seems to be aimed more at wet weather performance than some other performance tyres. I used the Pilot Preceeda 2 before on my car. I think the side walls were stiffer than most, but it might have been because I had the XL (extra load) version. The tyres are good, but I'm not sure if there is a reason to choose then in preference to the PS3. I never used the PS3, so I can't comment on them.
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John_01 Colonel 237 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have Goodyear Eagle F1 assymetric on the 325i, and Michelin PSS on the 135i. Both 17" size. I got the PSS 17" ordered from Tirerack - That size is actually made in US. Both are probably overkill for what I use them for. I think the PSS have a softer feeling through the steering than the Goodyear, but since its on a different car its very hard to say. The Goodyears feel a bit more sticky than the Pilot Preceeda 2 I used before, but they are more expensive tyres. I'll probably consider another set of Goodyears next time. If you live in a hot climate, maybe you should think about the tyre wear and choosing tyres that are most suitable for the temperatures. I have heard comments in Australia that US and European tyres wont last as long in this country because of the temperature. Last edited by John_01; 08-31-2012 at 05:27 AM..
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insane79 Major 88 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Michelin PSS is not available over here i have a choice between pp2 & ps3. I m leaning towards the pp2 cause of the stiffer sidewall..
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Rob32R Banned 20 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I've rocked PS3's and PSS. PS3's had long lasting tread as well as awesome grip. What Pavo said^
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chappy Captain 108 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 335 M-SPORT COUPE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes tirerack plus shipping of cause. They must be slightly bigger profile the P Zeros as i have 15mm spacers on the back and when i put the Michelins on the tyre rubs the guards when hit heavy bumps with no load, so i have ordered 12mm spacers and will try them. Is there going too be a day where, stop spending money improving looks and mods on our beloved BMWs. __________________ THE BEAST MHD Flash Tune /M3 suspension/Forge Intercooler/Alpina B3 AT Flash/Bilstein B4 Suspension/BMW OEM M3 Steering Wheel and DCT Paddles/LUX V4 Angel Eyes/CIC Retrofitted
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insane79 Major 88 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	since pss is not available this side of the world, i got lucky to find some fresh pp2 for my 17" wheels, i m shocked with the difference from runflats to pp2s, its just awesome i agree with everyone who say its called runcrap Thanks alot guys..
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