Any difference between regular and Ferrari Michelin PS2s?

jester · 05-21-2009, 12:34 PM

I was doing a search on TireRack and noticed that there are two seemingly identical 225/35-19 tires, but one is labeled Ferrari and $25 cheaper. All of the specs are identical.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=None&x=73&y=6

Does anyone know if there is a difference between the two? I wouldn't mind saving $50 on a pair of PS2's. Gary is on vacation, I cannot call TireRack at this time, and I could not find an answer on the web.

demosthenes · 05-23-2009, 07:59 AM

Interesting question. The specs are identical.

I wonder if they look different. The pictures are both from a 225/45 ZR17.

iAerodynamic · 05-23-2009, 04:26 PM

i would get the ferrari ones!!

clark192 · 05-23-2009, 04:39 PM

I know they have something similar for Porsche, with the N spec tires. All it means is that they are approved by the dealer for usage on their cars. In the case of Porsche, only a handful of tires are N approved. I have heard that the N rating is bestowed upon tires that meet some extra specifications made by Porsche, but it's debatable whether or not they are the same as the mass produced tire.

halB · 05-23-2009, 11:36 PM

Probably the same idea as having a star symbol for BMW approved tires.

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jester e90post buffoon 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: passively aggressive. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: WAW iTrader: (0)	Any difference between regular and Ferrari Michelin PS2s? I was doing a search on TireRack and noticed that there are two seemingly identical 225/35-19 tires, but one is labeled Ferrari and $25 cheaper. All of the specs are identical. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=None&x=73&y=6 Does anyone know if there is a difference between the two? I wouldn't mind saving $50 on a pair of PS2's. Gary is on vacation, I cannot call TireRack at this time, and I could not find an answer on the web.
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	Interesting question. The specs are identical. I wonder if they look different. The pictures are both from a 225/45 ZR17.
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iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i would get the ferrari ones!!
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clark192 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2006 325i (EU) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0)	I know they have something similar for Porsche, with the N spec tires. All it means is that they are approved by the dealer for usage on their cars. In the case of Porsche, only a handful of tires are N approved. I have heard that the N rating is bestowed upon tires that meet some extra specifications made by Porsche, but it's debatable whether or not they are the same as the mass produced tire.
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Probably the same idea as having a star symbol for BMW approved tires. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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