Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires.

mariodr · 04-13-2009, 02:00 PM

Was considering the Michelin PS2 tires for a 2007 335i sedan with sport package. Is there much of a difference in the regular PS2 versus run flat version in regards to performance and handling. Tried some winter tires earlier that where non run flat, and found them to be poor at highway speeds (micro vibrations and poor handling). Apparently, the regular PS2 already has a stiff sidewall, so don't know if the ZP version is really necessary. Anyone had experience with regular Michelin tires on these types of cars?

TL · 04-13-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mariodr

Was considering the Michelin PS2 tires for a 2007 335i sedan with sport package. Is there much of a difference in the regular PS2 versus run flat version in regards to performance and handling. Tried some winter tires earlier that where non run flat, and found them to be poor at highway speeds (micro vibrations and poor handling). Apparently, the regular PS2 already has a stiff sidewall, so don't know if the ZP version is really necessary. Anyone had experience with regular Michelin tires on these types of cars?

i have the regular 19" PS2 and i can't be more happy with them.

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TurboFan · 04-13-2009, 10:44 PM

The stiffer sidewall of a RFT tire will give added turn-in over an identical (if that's possible) non-RFT tire. The ZP's do add turn-in over the standard PS2, but it's debatable if you'll need or notice the difference. Get the RFT / ZP if you want the peace of mind.

mmm def · 04-14-2009, 06:58 AM

I've noticed the PS2 RFT's are getting much better reviews over the RE050's RFT's, search around. I was about to pick up the standard PS2's but might go for the runflats now.

Mystic_Blue_330i · 04-14-2009, 07:11 AM

I had the Bridgestone Runflats on my last 330 and I have the PS2 Runflats on my 09 E92. I think the PS2 Runflats are much better. Great handling and they aren't as loud - I'd go with them...

Gary@TireRack · 04-14-2009, 12:33 PM

The concensus from most who have tried both is that the PS2 is a much better better tire.

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davig · 04-14-2009, 02:29 PM

PS2s have a soft sidewall. I have them on my Corvette and CaymanS. IMO they are very overpriced and I will replace them with something else.

mariodr · 04-14-2009, 10:05 PM

I would like to thank you all for your input, very helpful and informative.

demosthenes · 04-14-2009, 11:12 PM

I replaced my RFT's with PS2's.

The steering response isn't as good, but the ride is MUCH better and there seems to be less understeer.

If the roads near my home were smooth, I would have kept the RFT's; but they aren't. The RFT's hopped around on turns, the ride was terrible and my car was taking a beating. The PS2's are much better on all but the smoothest roads.

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mariodr New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (0)	Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires. Was considering the Michelin PS2 tires for a 2007 335i sedan with sport package. Is there much of a difference in the regular PS2 versus run flat version in regards to performance and handling. Tried some winter tires earlier that where non run flat, and found them to be poor at highway speeds (micro vibrations and poor handling). Apparently, the regular PS2 already has a stiff sidewall, so don't know if the ZP version is really necessary. Anyone had experience with regular Michelin tires on these types of cars?
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TurboFan Ski bum 388 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	The stiffer sidewall of a RFT tire will give added turn-in over an identical (if that's possible) non-RFT tire. The ZP's do add turn-in over the standard PS2, but it's debatable if you'll need or notice the difference. Get the RFT / ZP if you want the peace of mind. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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mmm def Colonel 159 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've noticed the PS2 RFT's are getting much better reviews over the RE050's RFT's, search around. I was about to pick up the standard PS2's but might go for the runflats now.
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Mystic_Blue_330i New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: On Order: 2009 E92, 335 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I had the Bridgestone Runflats on my last 330 and I have the PS2 Runflats on my 09 E92. I think the PS2 Runflats are much better. Great handling and they aren't as loud - I'd go with them...
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 380 Rep 4,741 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The concensus from most who have tried both is that the PS2 is a much better better tire. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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davig Private First Class 2 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	PS2s have a soft sidewall. I have them on my Corvette and CaymanS. IMO they are very overpriced and I will replace them with something else. __________________ 335i coupe, pss9s, F1 GD3 C5 Z06
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mariodr New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (0)	I would like to thank you all for your input, very helpful and informative.
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demosthenes Major 52 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]	I replaced my RFT's with PS2's. The steering response isn't as good, but the ride is MUCH better and there seems to be less understeer. If the roads near my home were smooth, I would have kept the RFT's; but they aren't. The RFT's hopped around on turns, the ride was terrible and my car was taking a beating. The PS2's are much better on all but the smoothest roads.
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