M3 CSL Tyres

nw99 · 23-10-2011, 04:06 PM

I own a 15,000 Mile BMW M3 CSL I am looking for some help on tyres.
It currently runs Cups but I am not using the car on any
track days and would like to drive it in the winter sometimes.
What are the best tyre options please.

Many Thanks

Nigel

Jurn · 23-10-2011, 04:09 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sport, no doubt

funtime · 23-10-2011, 04:14 PM

For your needs, Michelin Pilot Super Sport would be the only tyre I would run - it's a newer version of the PS2 and provides unrivalled levels of grip on the roads...

On track though... you can't beat a CUP tyre, although these have a wear rate of 80 as opposed to the 300 that is on the PSS so won't last anywhere near as long. So I wouldn't bin your CUP's - keep those for spare just in case you want to do a track day in the future - although if they are the original CUP's that came with the car they are probably good for nothing as you should replace them after 3 years really...

Hope that helps

funtime · 23-10-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jurn

Michelin Pilot Super Sport, no doubt

DOH! I type too slow

nw99 · 23-10-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by funtime

For your needs, Michelin Pilot Super Sport would be the only tyre I would run - it's a newer version of the PS2 and provides unrivalled levels of grip on the roads...

On track though... you can't beat a CUP tyre, although these have a wear rate of 80 as opposed to the 300 that is on the PSS so won't last anywhere near as long. So I wouldn't bin your CUP's - keep those for spare just in case you want to do a track day in the future - although if they are the original CUP's that came with the car they are probably good for nothing as you should replace them after 3 years really...

Hope that helps

Thank You . Do we know the best or cheapest place to get these tyres I am in Kent.

Trawler · 23-10-2011, 04:49 PM

Tyre question answered, but where did you find a 15000 mile example? Don't keep it as a garage queen or you will miss out on what the car is all about, diving & having a big grin.

nw99 · 23-10-2011, 04:55 PM

Re Pilot Super Sports I checked the Michelin site and it mentions 2 fitments

POSSIBLE FITMENTS

Front 225 40 R 19 93 ZR(Y)
Rear 255 35 R 19 96 ZR(Y)

Front 235 35 R 19 91 ZR(Y)
Rear 265 30 R 19 93 ZR(Y)

Again apologies to you all but which should I go for ?

Thanks Guys

nw99 · 23-10-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trawler

Tyre question answered, but where did you find a 15000 mile example? Don't keep it as a garage queen or you will miss out on what the car is all about, diving & having a big grin.

I am enjoying it I bought a 14,000 miler from Munich Legends 5 months ago and it has now done 15,000 so I am using it for trips at the weekend to the golf club etc and you are right it is an amzing car to drive and it does make you grin when you open the throttle to that amazing sound !! .

Yanto · 23-10-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nw99

Thank You . Do we know the best or cheapest place to get these tyres I am in Kent.

I'm in East LN mate - I get most of my stuff from Elite in Rainham - seem a good outfit and competitve on price...

http://www.elitedirect.com/

was there a couple of weeks back..they had PS2's and Cups in stock but I dont think SS - couple of days wait.

HTH

rstoughy · 23-10-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nw99

Re Pilot Super Sports I checked the Michelin site and it mentions 2 fitments

POSSIBLE FITMENTS

Front 225 40 R 19 93 ZR(Y)
Rear 255 35 R 19 96 ZR(Y)

Front 235 35 R 19 91 ZR(Y)
Rear 265 30 R 19 93 ZR(Y)

Again apologies to you all but which should I go for ?

Thanks Guys

Ones in red mate

Other size is for a regular M3.

23-10-2011, 04:06 PM	#1
nw99 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 580 Casino cash: $12226	M3 CSL Tyres I own a 15,000 Mile BMW M3 CSL I am looking for some help on tyres. It currently runs Cups but I am not using the car on any track days and would like to drive it in the winter sometimes. What are the best tyre options please. Many Thanks Nigel Last edited by nw99; 23-10-2011 at 04:48 PM.

23-10-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
nw99 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East Posts: 580 Casino cash: $12226	Fitment of Pilots Re Pilot Super Sports I checked the Michelin site and it mentions 2 fitments POSSIBLE FITMENTS Front 225 40 R 19 93 ZR(Y) Rear 255 35 R 19 96 ZR(Y) Front 235 35 R 19 91 ZR(Y) Rear 265 30 R 19 93 ZR(Y) Again apologies to you all but which should I go for ? Thanks Guys

23-10-2011, 04:09 PM	#2
Jurn S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Homeland of Stella Posts: 217 Casino cash: $3043	Michelin Pilot Super Sport, no doubt

23-10-2011, 04:14 PM	#3
funtime S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sussex Posts: 613 Casino cash: $5830	For your needs, Michelin Pilot Super Sport would be the only tyre I would run - it's a newer version of the PS2 and provides unrivalled levels of grip on the roads... On track though... you can't beat a CUP tyre, although these have a wear rate of 80 as opposed to the 300 that is on the PSS so won't last anywhere near as long. So I wouldn't bin your CUP's - keep those for spare just in case you want to do a track day in the future - although if they are the original CUP's that came with the car they are probably good for nothing as you should replace them after 3 years really... Hope that helps

23-10-2011, 04:49 PM	#6
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Tyre question answered, but where did you find a 15000 mile example? Don't keep it as a garage queen or you will miss out on what the car is all about, diving & having a big grin.