Another vote for Michelin Pilot Super Sports - Page 3 - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Pacemaker1000 · 11-21-2012, 06:41 AM

Is it worth me downsizing from 19's to 18's before running non-RFT's?
Or will the difference be negligable?

morfinx · 11-21-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacemaker1000

Is it worst me downsizing from 19's to 18's before running non-RFT's?
Or will the difference be negligable?

Dunno. Still have the stock 19" RFTs on my Z4. I'll let you know when I run out of tread and replace them with regular tires

redhot · 11-21-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by morfinx

Dunno. Still have the stock 19" RFTs on my Z4. I'll let you know when I run out of tread and replace them with regular tires

That will be a long while

as the RFT don't grip the road..they hop it!

Having PSS for the last 2 days has shown what a difference a tire can make.

alan64 · 11-23-2012, 10:05 PM

the eighteen in wheels are a softer ride than the 19's, so it seems to make sense that the tires would be an even great help in that area, so you dont get a jarring kick back from bumps.

SpeedDemon7 · 12-06-2012, 06:37 PM

nothing but great reviews about these tires, almost bald

bmwmick · 12-06-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedDemon7

nothing but great reviews about these tires, almost bald

huh???

morfinx · 12-06-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwmick

huh???

He probably meant his tires are almost bald, so it's time to get the PSS

bmwmick · 12-06-2012, 10:43 PM

Thanks for deciphering that.

Blu Yea · 01-12-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwmick

Blu,
I would not be worried about mixing them that way.......unless you plan to set records on Santa Susana Pass or Box Canyon roads.

It's counter intuitive looking at the treadwear numbers 140 vs 300 but the Michelins sure seem to stick better than the Potenzas ever did.

Mick

Update, i talked to my BMW service guy and he said would be fine.

bmwmick · 01-22-2013, 09:29 PM

WTF?

11-21-2012, 06:41 AM	#45
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12-06-2012, 06:37 PM	#49
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01-22-2013, 09:29 PM	#54
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11-23-2012, 10:05 PM	#48
alan64 Lieutenant Drives: z4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 480 iTrader: (0)	the eighteen in wheels are a softer ride than the 19's, so it seems to make sense that the tires would be an even great help in that area, so you dont get a jarring kick back from bumps.