Michelin Pilot Super Sports

///Macht · 06-19-2013, 07:09 AM

Thinking of picking up a set. I am currently using stock 162's on 18" tires, and I'm trying to decide which direction to go. I like the look of 162's, but I've also wanted to go 19" since my 330i and never got around to it. If I go 19", I'll be picking up a set of VMR V710's as well, but what I'd like to know is: does running 19" affect ride feel/ride height? Is there any discernible difference when running a bigger tire other than look? Anything to keep in mind?

Shon · 06-19-2013, 12:30 PM

19" is the max size you can go without getting a very harsh ride. Most people here are running 19s. PSS is an awesome tire, I have them and I love them. Go for it.

Mr.Bimmer · 06-19-2013, 12:50 PM

You will be very pleased with the Michelin PSS's. I just put them on. I'm glad I didn't settle for anything less.

Deep_Blue · 06-19-2013, 12:51 PM

I just did PSS on 18" 162s, very pleased

Orion4 · 06-19-2013, 01:21 PM

I run Breyton GTS-R with my Super Sports and love the ride and handling.

LuisBoston · 06-19-2013, 01:27 PM

The PSS's are great. They make it a whole new car!

kaede · 06-19-2013, 01:46 PM

19" will be for sure a tad bit more uncomfortable and make bumps and joints more harsh. However, we're afterall driving a bmw 3 series (sport sedan/coupe/wagon whatever u have) and they weren't really made with comfort in mind to begin with. So the difference between 18" and 19" will probably be not very noticable. However, 19" does have it's aesthetic appeals to some (I have 18" but are very concavish and i think they look perfect, 19" seems a bit too big for me) and also less side wall = more direct feel and grip. With the PSS though again, probably doesn't make a huge difference because it is a phenomenal tire regardless. 18" tires of course cost less as well when time to replace. Good Luck!

John 070 · 06-19-2013, 02:05 PM

They're waiting for me in my driveway as I type! Just seem like a no-brainer I mean $245 for the rears when the rfts are nearly $400....

jeremicium · 06-19-2013, 02:58 PM

Great tires. Mine have about 22,000 miles on them. Should be good for another 5-10,000. They've lasted much longer than the Hankook and Bridgestone RE 050s that i had previously.

John 070 · 06-19-2013, 06:45 PM

I hope the person mounting them doesn't do them like the pic (the outer tread is to the right on both tires)....it has tiny markings saying interior in French to indicate the inside....

Ivan@PYSpeed.com · 06-19-2013, 06:46 PM

great tires!!

Meeni · 06-19-2013, 07:12 PM

Excellent tires. I'll get them again next time it is due.

fazman · 06-19-2013, 07:16 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I put that s#!t on everything

Or was that franks red hot sauce??? I forget....

ef11 · 06-19-2013, 09:04 PM

Do you guys keep the OEM tire size or do you put 255/40/18s on all four tires??

Thanks.

ArfMeow · 06-19-2013, 09:33 PM

I have VMR V710's on 18's with PSS and it's great. Obviously not 19's but it's perfect and the ride is as beautiful as the first day I picked up the car.
good choice and looks beautiful.

06-19-2013, 07:09 AM	#1
///Macht Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 222 Posts Drives: '18 ZCP Mexico Blue M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Michelin Pilot Super Sports Thinking of picking up a set. I am currently using stock 162's on 18" tires, and I'm trying to decide which direction to go. I like the look of 162's, but I've also wanted to go 19" since my 330i and never got around to it. If I go 19", I'll be picking up a set of VMR V710's as well, but what I'd like to know is: does running 19" affect ride feel/ride height? Is there any discernible difference when running a bigger tire other than look? Anything to keep in mind?
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06-19-2013, 12:30 PM	#2
Shon Lieutenant 43 Rep 450 Posts Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (8)	19" is the max size you can go without getting a very harsh ride. Most people here are running 19s. PSS is an awesome tire, I have them and I love them. Go for it. Last edited by Shon; 06-19-2013 at 12:52 PM..
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06-19-2013, 12:50 PM	#3
Mr.Bimmer Lieutenant 44 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 (sold) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County, Ca iTrader: (5)	You will be very pleased with the Michelin PSS's. I just put them on. I'm glad I didn't settle for anything less.
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06-19-2013, 12:51 PM	#4
Deep_Blue First Lieutenant 70 Rep 374 Posts Drives: Montego 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: internet iTrader: (1)	I just did PSS on 18" 162s, very pleased
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06-19-2013, 01:21 PM	#5
Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	I run Breyton GTS-R with my Super Sports and love the ride and handling.
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06-19-2013, 01:27 PM	#6
LuisBoston Lieutenant Colonel 509 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: '13 128i, '23 iX M60 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [8.83] 2023 BMW iX M60 [9.50] 2007 328xi [8.75]	The PSS's are great. They make it a whole new car! __________________ 2023 BMW iX M60 BSM 2013 BMW 128i 6MT MGM/CR. M-sport/Premium/Cold, HK, Xenons, BMW SSK and PE. ED 7-12-2013 SOLD: '07 E90 6MT BSM/Terra, '18 F31 Sunset/Oyster, '21 Polestar 2 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=897862
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06-19-2013, 01:46 PM	#7
kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	19" will be for sure a tad bit more uncomfortable and make bumps and joints more harsh. However, we're afterall driving a bmw 3 series (sport sedan/coupe/wagon whatever u have) and they weren't really made with comfort in mind to begin with. So the difference between 18" and 19" will probably be not very noticable. However, 19" does have it's aesthetic appeals to some (I have 18" but are very concavish and i think they look perfect, 19" seems a bit too big for me) and also less side wall = more direct feel and grip. With the PSS though again, probably doesn't make a huge difference because it is a phenomenal tire regardless. 18" tires of course cost less as well when time to replace. Good Luck! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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06-19-2013, 02:05 PM	#8
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	They're waiting for me in my driveway as I type! Just seem like a no-brainer I mean $245 for the rears when the rfts are nearly $400....
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06-19-2013, 02:58 PM	#9
jeremicium Major 171 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa. USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	Great tires. Mine have about 22,000 miles on them. Should be good for another 5-10,000. They've lasted much longer than the Hankook and Bridgestone RE 050s that i had previously.
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06-19-2013, 06:45 PM	#10
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I hope the person mounting them doesn't do them like the pic (the outer tread is to the right on both tires)....it has tiny markings saying interior in French to indicate the inside....
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06-19-2013, 06:46 PM	#11
Ivan@PYSpeed.com Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,478 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (4)	great tires!!
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06-19-2013, 07:12 PM	#12
Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Excellent tires. I'll get them again next time it is due.
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06-19-2013, 07:16 PM	#13
fazman Brigadier General 681 Rep 3,696 Posts Drives: 335 e90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I put that s#!t on everything Or was that franks red hot sauce??? I forget....
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06-19-2013, 09:04 PM	#14
ef11 Captain 50 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tyler, Texas iTrader: (0)	Do you guys keep the OEM tire size or do you put 255/40/18s on all four tires?? Thanks.
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06-19-2013, 09:33 PM	#15
ArfMeow Private 16 Rep 61 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328 [0.00]	I have VMR V710's on 18's with PSS and it's great. Obviously not 19's but it's perfect and the ride is as beautiful as the first day I picked up the car. good choice and looks beautiful.
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