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Post by Steve84N » Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:08 am

wspohn wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 4:59 pm
Steve84N wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:45 pm You don't need Pilot Supersports as they are more grip, less longevity etc.
I guess it depends on what sort of mileage you put on your car. For anyone using their car as a summer only vehicle, they will probably age out the tires (around 5-6 years) before they wear them out, so why not use something sticky with a slightly lower wear index?
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Post by RedUn » Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:50 am

vester86 wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2017 12:56 am
RedUn wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:30 pm Sounds like some PSS and some eibach springs to me, really makes a difference to the ride quality and handling etc
How in the world do you combine this in a DAILY driver??? Sorry, but PSS is not for daily driven cars....
BMW seem to think so... they come standard on a lot of the M performance cars such as the m135/140 and have for many years...

It's not a Michelin cup tyre... just a really good road tyre, they have lovely supple sidewalls which means the ride quality is much improved and they are relatively quiet on the road.

Driving daily or not, it is still a 340bhp rwd car that deserves some good quality rubber (IMHO) :thumbsup:
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Post by dgm » Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:54 am

vester86 wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2017 12:56 am
RedUn wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:30 pm Sounds like some PSS and some eibach springs to me, really makes a difference to the ride quality and handling etc
How in the world do you combine this in a DAILY driver??? Sorry, but PSS is not for daily driven cars....
I'm sorry to be blunt but what are you talking about? Of course PSS are suitable for daily driven cars. Are you mixing them up with Cups?
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Post by Silverzedtom » Sun Jun 25, 2017 12:22 pm

I have been looking at tons of reviews and specs over the last couple of days as I need 4 new hoops to go on a set of 19's I'm ordering soon.

I've decided to go for Goodyear eagle f1 asymmetrical 3's.

Superb reviews and great bang for buck
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Post by ratty64 » Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:17 pm

Are PS4 available in the standard size for the Z4mr?

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Post by mmm-five » Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:27 pm

ratty64 wrote: Sat Jul 08, 2017 2:17 pm Are PS4 available in the standard size for the Z4mr?
Yes.

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Post by tjlazer » Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:25 pm

I'm looking at new fronts, can't find any non-xl F1 asymmetric 3s, am I better off sticking with the 2s or going for the newer tyre in XL format?
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Post by mmm-five » Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:49 pm

tjlazer wrote: Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:25 pm I'm looking at new fronts, can't find any non-xl F1 asymmetric 3s, am I better off sticking with the 2s or going for the newer tyre in XL format?
I've been running the PSS XL for about 5 years.
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Post by D4dawg » Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:32 pm

As above but 3yrs:)

And all new Ms came with them as standard
Then a blip for zeros when had a good tyre deal now back to mss
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Post by mcbeee » Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:03 pm

I put Pilot supersports on my 911, they last a long time and work well on the road and performed very well the few times I was on a track. obviously not as well as the supersticky tires on the hardcore track cars but adequate for me.. :D
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Post by slipperyshoe » Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:20 pm

Michelin pilot super sport catergorically can be used as a daily drive. Have them on my 335d (57k) and only on second set since buying new with car. Also had them on my old 335d and notched up nearly 30k on rear and 38k on fronts. And just for balance also have them on my z which does hardly any miles.

Highly recommend MPSS tyres for performance and wear, quite loud tho but not a prob in the zed!

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Post by samZ4M » Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:25 pm

What are the thoughts on PS4 over MPSS'? Summer only car (will be used some winter days).

Currently have MPSS' and they are great, so don't want to change and be disappointed.

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Post by wspohn » Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:53 pm

samZ4M wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:25 pm What are the thoughts on PS4 over MPSS'? Summer only car (will be used some winter days).

Currently have MPSS' and they are great, so don't want to change and be disappointed.
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Post by dgm » Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:14 pm

samZ4M wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:25 pm What are the thoughts on PS4 over MPSS'? Summer only car (will be used some winter days).

Currently have MPSS' and they are great, so don't want to change and be disappointed.
You're really wanting the PS4S to replace MPSS like for like.
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