Alternative to pilot sport 2

[weyzi]

hi

i need 2 new rear tyres for csl they are currently on pilot sport 2 every place i try are sold out and are on back order with no eta when they can get stock. any suggestion on alternative tyre?

[escarolo]

Michelin anounced that PS2 will continue on production, but now they are goint to be named Michelin Pilot Sport, you should not have problems to buy them.

http://www.michelin.nl/nl/autonl/auto_TS_resultCar.jsp?tyreSelectorType=car&lang=NL&marquePreSelected=BMW&marque=BMW&gamme=M3&modele=M3+CSL&cylindree=3.2+360&annee=04%2F2003-0%2F0&saison=S

Best Regards

[northernjim]

pilot sport 3?

they look a decent enough road tyre

[escarolo]

pilot sport 3?

they look a decent enough road tyre

No, Pilot Sport 3 are not so good for and sportive use

We have, from less to more sportive:

Pilot Sport 3
Pilot Sport
Pilot Sport Cup

[glendog74]

pilot sport 3?

they look a decent enough road tyre

PS3 are a 'performance energy saver tyre' - not in the same league as PS2

[northernjim]

really? thats a step in the wrong direction then isnt it?

ps1 are oem on mine

loads use the ps2 and like

i thought( and i know thats where I went wrong) ps3 would carry on but be improved....

[Dan]

I always found the Continentals on my old M3 pretty good, they were very good in the rain, never used them on track though if that makes a difference to you?

[Bealo]

I've always rated the Falkens FK452's

Not saying there as good as the PS'2 but for the price they have got to be worth a look :thumbs:

[outnumbered]

If anyone does find somewhere with 265/30/19 PS2s in stock, please post here. I also need a set within a couple of weeks.

[shimmy]

kwik fit seem to have them online at £577 fitted - have you tried them (they get their Michelins direct from Europe supplied as they are owned by them)

[weyzi]

kwik fit seem to have them online at £577 fitted - have you tried them (they get their Michelins direct from Europe supplied as they are owned by them)

tried kwik fit and they cant get stock for me either. mine are 275 / 30 19 96y. bmw are trying to offer me continental sport contact 2 are they any good?

[DazBlackCSL]

Goodyear F1's on mine now cups are stored up in germany for the winter, they are actually feeling really good now they are worn in ..

Get the right sizes Lee, I tried 275 rear / 245 fronts on Toyo's last year or the one before, didnt feel right.
;)

[weyzi]

Goodyear F1's on mine now cups are stored up in germany for the winter, they are actually feeling really good now they are worn in ..

Get the right sizes Lee, I tried 275 rear / 245 fronts on Toyo's last year or the one before, didnt feel right.
;)

275 is what are on it at minute pilot sport 2 you think to go with 265 on the goodyear then?

[DazBlackCSL]

275 is what are on it at minute pilot sport 2 you think to go with 265 on the goodyear then?


Yep far better, 265 /30 Rears - 235/ 35 fronts ;)

[weyzi]

Yep far better, 265 /30 Rears - 235/ 35 fronts ;)

cheers daz :thumbs:

[Bealo]

Goodyear F1's on mine now cups are stored up in germany for the winter, they are actually feeling really good now they are worn in ..

Get the right sizes Lee, I tried 275 rear / 245 fronts on Toyo's last year or the one before, didnt feel right.
;)

I use 245 & 275 and have never had a problem with them, each to there own i guess :thumbs:

[shimmy]

I use 245 & 275 and have never had a problem with them, each to there own i guess :thumbs:


until you claim on your insurance :smokin:

if you had any!

[Bealo]

until you claim on your insurance :smokin:

if you had any!

You talk some tosh sometime Shrek Boy :banghead:

[shimmy]

You talk some tosh sometime Shrek Boy :banghead:


i think youll find that the insurance co has to be advised of any modifications fro standard fitment :smokin:

[weyzi]

managed to get hold of some pilot sport 2 tyres getting them fitted on wednesday happy days. £280 each

[Bounce]

managed to get hold of some pilot sport 2 tyres getting them fitted on wednesday happy days. £280 eachWell done mate,you cant really beat PS2s for a road tyre.;)

[Bealo]

i think youll find that the insurance co has to be advised of any modifications fro standard fitment :smokin:


I'll think you find i told them of the size change when i told them about the BBS wheels :thumbs:

I hope you told them of you downsizing your wheels????

[escarolo]

I've always rated the Falkens FK452's

Not saying there as good as the PS'2 but for the price they have got to be worth a look :thumbs:


I tested FK452´s on my M5 E39 coming from PS2 and are really good, taking in account that the cost is the half, but for the CSL, PS2 on Winter, Sport Cup on Summer :smokin:

[glendog74]

until you claim on your insurance :smokin:

if you had any!

You talk some tosh sometime Shrek Boy :banghead:

i think youll find that the insurance co has to be advised of any modifications fro standard fitment :smokin:

I'll think you find i told them of the size change when i told them about the BBS wheels :thumbs:

I hope you told them of you downsizing your wheels????

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[Rutkowski]

Well done mate,you cant really beat PS2s for a road tyre.;)

not in wet though.... F1 assymetric GoodYear is a much better tyre.

[Bounce]

not in wet though.... F1 assymetric GoodYear is a much better tyre.Jezp has those, and i have PS2s,at Silverstone last week in the wet,the PS2S were much better.:whistle:

[Rutkowski]

Jezp has those, and i have PS2s,at Silverstone last week in the wet,the PS2S were much better.:whistle:

Two different drivers.... i put it down to driving skill. ;)

F1 wins every time. PS2 is not known for good wet handling. In fact - it's pretty poor.

[Bounce]

Two different drivers.... i put it down to driving .Thanks Kris.:thumbs:;)

[glendog74]

Thanks Kris.:thumbs:;)

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[_Nathan_]

I thought ps2s were awesome in the wet.

[Rutkowski]

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[_Nathan_]

I am being serious! As a road tyre they are great on track in the wet, really progressive.

[Rutkowski]

I am being serious! As a road tyre they are great on track in the wet, really progressive.

:thumbs: :hahaha:

[Bounce]

I am being serious! As a road tyre they are great on track in the wet, really progressive.Im with you on that Nathan,bollox to what the others think.:blalalala::hahaha: