New tires?

Aseneph · 11-15-2017, 02:40 AM

Looking to get some new tires for my FBO 335i but not sure what to go with. Heard good things about Michelin pss, federal rsrr, etc. not sure what to go to with though?

lilg1993 · 11-15-2017, 01:11 PM

Assuming you're looking for summer performance tires, you can't go wrong with Michelin PSS. And to that point, if you were gonna get PSS, you should get the Pilot Sport 4 S, which is the next generation successor of the PSS

bennye90 · 11-15-2017, 01:31 PM

PSS imo.. but think they are replacing them with the updated PS4S

Riick · 11-15-2017, 01:38 PM

I tried a lot of tires and I always go back to Hankook EVO2's.

Even took them out on Sebring International Raceway. Sure, they're not a full race compound and not super grippy but they are very predictable with no surprises if you do overdrive them. Not once have I ever felt the car would "get away" from me in an uncontrolled manner. Very reliable in every aspect on the track, highway, and rain.

I call em 'ole faithfuls. The 1/10th more dry grip you gain from PS4S' is not worth twice the price tag. If you goto the track a lot, get a spare set of track only tires and track brake pads.

Velocity26 · 11-15-2017, 03:35 PM

I don't think that you can get a set of PSS, unless they are a few laying a warehouse somewhere, they seem to have disappeared from most of the common sites in the common sizes. If you find them, be sure to check the date codes before you buy them.

I just replaced a staggered set of 19" PSS with the new PS4S and I have to say the new tires ride a lot smoother and quieter than the old ones ever did. They seem to handle as well, but are FAR less harsh on bad roads and generally make every road I drive on feel better than they really are. Small imperfections that I would feel with the PSS have disappeared with the PS4S.

I was really taking a hard look at the Firestone Indy 500's but they recently had a price increase that made them even closer to the PS4S, so I decided to get what I wanted, instead of what was cheaper.

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Aseneph Private First Class 37 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0)	New tires? Looking to get some new tires for my FBO 335i but not sure what to go with. Heard good things about Michelin pss, federal rsrr, etc. not sure what to go to with though?
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lilg1993 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 335is Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (10) Garage List 2013 E92 BMW 335is [0.00]	Assuming you're looking for summer performance tires, you can't go wrong with Michelin PSS. And to that point, if you were gonna get PSS, you should get the Pilot Sport 4 S, which is the next generation successor of the PSS __________________ '13 E92 335is 7DCT, Space Gray/Black 7" FMIC; Aluminum CP; RB PCV; 3" Catless DP's; M3 Front/Rear Sways, KW DDC Coils, ER SS Brake Lines, OEM 359M Michelin PSS 235/35/19 F 265/30/19 OEM Blackout Grilles; 20% Tint '07 E93 335i 6AT, Platinum Bronze Metallic/Cream Beige [SOLD]
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bennye90 Private First Class 44 Rep 108 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	PSS imo.. but think they are replacing them with the updated PS4S
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Riick Banned 136 Rep 818 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I tried a lot of tires and I always go back to Hankook EVO2's. Even took them out on Sebring International Raceway. Sure, they're not a full race compound and not super grippy but they are very predictable with no surprises if you do overdrive them. Not once have I ever felt the car would "get away" from me in an uncontrolled manner. Very reliable in every aspect on the track, highway, and rain. I call em 'ole faithfuls. The 1/10th more dry grip you gain from PS4S' is not worth twice the price tag. If you goto the track a lot, get a spare set of track only tires and track brake pads. Last edited by Riick; 11-15-2017 at 01:45 PM..
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Velocity26 Resident old fart 146 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	I don't think that you can get a set of PSS, unless they are a few laying a warehouse somewhere, they seem to have disappeared from most of the common sites in the common sizes. If you find them, be sure to check the date codes before you buy them. I just replaced a staggered set of 19" PSS with the new PS4S and I have to say the new tires ride a lot smoother and quieter than the old ones ever did. They seem to handle as well, but are FAR less harsh on bad roads and generally make every road I drive on feel better than they really are. Small imperfections that I would feel with the PSS have disappeared with the PS4S. I was really taking a hard look at the Firestone Indy 500's but they recently had a price increase that made them even closer to the PS4S, so I decided to get what I wanted, instead of what was cheaper.
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