What tires did you get?

F82_SID · 10-18-2010, 04:25 PM

Hey guys, I have an E92 M3 on order right now and I am just wondering what tires your guys cars have been arriving with? PS2s or Continental?

Which ones do you guys think are better? Why?

I have read lots of articles that basically say the PS2's are one of the best you can get. I talked to my dealer and they claim there is no way of knowing or specifying which tires are going to be on my car.

kscarrol · 10-18-2010, 05:18 PM

I took delivery last week and got the PS2's...

quiksi · 10-18-2010, 05:20 PM

didn't the Contis get discontinued? I saw someone got Pirellis on their new ZCP

kscarrol · 10-18-2010, 05:59 PM

Here's a similar thread I started while I waited for my car...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=tires

Fsarc · 10-18-2010, 07:24 PM

Pirelli P Zero-

VonSwoopington · 10-18-2010, 07:48 PM

PS2s

davem3fan · 10-18-2010, 10:04 PM

Euro Delivery 9/29/2010 and my ZCP (19s) E90 came with PS2s

michaelw9 · 10-19-2010, 01:13 AM

Are PZeros better than PS2s? Anyone else get PZeros?

nerweezyTA · 10-19-2010, 01:28 AM

2011, came with PS2s

Shmelgy · 10-19-2010, 03:01 AM

picked mine up saturday and it came with contis, I demanded ps2s but was too excited to put up a fight

henryyxyu · 10-19-2010, 03:23 AM

I got conti's. Would have swapped them out with PS2's but dealer didn't have more M3's on the lot

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elh0102 · 10-19-2010, 06:25 AM

Your car may come with any of the three mentioned. The Conti is not a bad tire, and will have a longer tread life than the PS2. The PS2 has more grip, no doubt. I've had them on several cars, and it's a great street tire. The sidewalls are a bit softer than some, but for street use that's of no matter. My '11 E92 came with the Conti tire, and I acutally like it better than I was expecting. If you push it hard, it will break away before the PS2, but it's very manageable.

NoogMan · 10-19-2010, 07:41 AM

Conti's again.....they came on my RS4 also.

serge · 10-19-2010, 12:56 PM

2011 ZCP with Contis.

At first I was skeptical about this tire, but after 1,000 miles, I can vouch for it: grip is phenomenal. Very happy with them.

ring007 · 10-19-2010, 02:03 PM

'11 with PS2's. If you are going to track it, get rid of the conti's asap. They are fine street tires, but not up to track duty.

Bubbles · 10-19-2010, 02:51 PM

ZCP with Contis, took the car to The Ring and the Contis performed great. Much to do about nothing IMO.

Bubbles · 10-19-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ring007

'11 with PS2's. If you are going to track it, get rid of the conti's asap. They are fine street tires, but not up to track duty.

For track duty, unless you go with an R comp, I wouldn't expect you to notice much of a difference between the PS2 and Contis.

And frankly, get a set of track tires (r-Comps or separate non r-comps) and wheels. Two or three trips and it's paid for itself.

KJM3 · 10-19-2010, 03:36 PM

I got the Contis, July 2010 build. I was a little bummed about it until I drove it for a while. I'll never see the difference in traction and if they do last a little longer thats a plus for me.

TxFeatFan · 10-19-2010, 03:52 PM

I run on the Pirelli P Zero's. They're great: stick like glue, but they melt quiickly in Houston.

prichards516 · 10-19-2010, 08:43 PM

my 2011 came with contis and its really not that bad of a tire, The grip is still amazing IMO.

chiefshabs · 10-20-2010, 01:43 AM

I've really enjoyed the Conti's...great tires, good price.

serge · 10-20-2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ring007

'11 with PS2's. If you are going to track it, get rid of the conti's asap. They are fine street tires, but not up to track duty.

For track duties, PS2s are useless too.

10-18-2010, 04:25 PM	#1
F82_SID Brigadier General 208 Rep 3,153 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6mt HK Silver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA iTrader: (2)	What tires did you get? Hey guys, I have an E92 M3 on order right now and I am just wondering what tires your guys cars have been arriving with? PS2s or Continental? Which ones do you guys think are better? Why? I have read lots of articles that basically say the PS2's are one of the best you can get. I talked to my dealer and they claim there is no way of knowing or specifying which tires are going to be on my car. __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8908 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I took delivery last week and got the PS2's... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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10-18-2010, 05:20 PM	#3
quiksi Captain 75 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 Toyota Tundra ... [0.00] 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00]	didn't the Contis get discontinued? I saw someone got Pirellis on their new ZCP __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - ZCP, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black grills/gills, Deansbimmer Belly Pan, DEI Alarm, Homelink/compass retrofit, Passport MAX2 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior, Dinan Mufflers, HRE P40 19" Satin Charcoal, Michelin PS4S
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8908 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Here's a similar thread I started while I waited for my car... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=tires __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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10-18-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
Fsarc Lieutenant 56 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 LMB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BC-Northern NJ iTrader: (3)	Pirelli P Zero-
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10-18-2010, 07:48 PM	#6
VonSwoopington Captain 29 Rep 640 Posts Drives: BMW M3 e90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	PS2s __________________ Euro Delivery Pics 2011.5 JB/FR/ZCP/ZP2/ZCV/DCT/Heated Seats
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10-18-2010, 10:04 PM	#7
davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	Euro Delivery 9/29/2010 and my ZCP (19s) E90 came with PS2s __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50)
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10-19-2010, 01:13 AM	#8
michaelw9 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 Yas Marina Blue M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	Are PZeros better than PS2s? Anyone else get PZeros?
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10-19-2010, 01:28 AM	#9
nerweezyTA Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 562/949 iTrader: (1)	2011, came with PS2s
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10-19-2010, 03:01 AM	#10
Shmelgy B.E. 444 Rep 761 Posts Drives: F80 M3 & 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: May 2010 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (3)	picked mine up saturday and it came with contis, I demanded ps2s but was too excited to put up a fight __________________ Current: 2022 TRX & 2010 GT3RS Past: 2016 M3 Individual Grigio Telesto Pearl, Sakhir Orange/Black Full Leather w/ CF trim, 6MT, ZCP, CCB, etc... Previous: 2011 E92 M3 Melbourne Red on Black 6MT ZCP. --> now 2010 dedicated track car
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10-19-2010, 03:23 AM	#11
henryyxyu Captain 108 Rep 636 Posts Drives: YXZ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I got conti's. Would have swapped them out with PS2's but dealer didn't have more M3's on the lot .
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10-19-2010, 06:25 AM	#12
elh0102 Captain 15 Rep 751 Posts Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Your car may come with any of the three mentioned. The Conti is not a bad tire, and will have a longer tread life than the PS2. The PS2 has more grip, no doubt. I've had them on several cars, and it's a great street tire. The sidewalls are a bit softer than some, but for street use that's of no matter. My '11 E92 came with the Conti tire, and I acutally like it better than I was expecting. If you push it hard, it will break away before the PS2, but it's very manageable.
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10-19-2010, 07:41 AM	#13
NoogMan Private First Class 5 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lancaster, SC iTrader: (1)	Conti's again.....they came on my RS4 also. __________________ 2011 M3 Sedan 2008 Audi RS4 (RIP 9-3-2010) 2010 Audi Q5 S-Line
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10-19-2010, 12:56 PM	#14
serge Captain 14 Rep 776 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP (Sold) / '06 C6 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grovetown, GA iTrader: (0)	2011 ZCP with Contis. At first I was skeptical about this tire, but after 1,000 miles, I can vouch for it: grip is phenomenal. Very happy with them.
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10-19-2010, 02:03 PM	#15
ring007 Major 60 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: GT3RS & Speciale No BMWs now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Iowa iTrader: (13)	'11 with PS2's. If you are going to track it, get rid of the conti's asap. They are fine street tires, but not up to track duty.
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10-19-2010, 02:51 PM	#16
Bubbles Brigadier General 2753 Rep 4,445 Posts Drives: Green Bastard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend iTrader: (3)	ZCP with Contis, took the car to The Ring and the Contis performed great. Much to do about nothing IMO. __________________
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10-19-2010, 03:36 PM	#18
KJM3 Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Tennessee iTrader: (0)	I got the Contis, July 2010 build. I was a little bummed about it until I drove it for a while. I'll never see the difference in traction and if they do last a little longer thats a plus for me.
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10-19-2010, 03:52 PM	#19
TxFeatFan Captain 480 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Alamos, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 G83 M4 [10.00] 2017 F80 M3 [10.00]	I run on the Pirelli P Zero's. They're great: stick like glue, but they melt quiickly in Houston.
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10-19-2010, 08:43 PM	#20
prichards516 Lieutenant 30 Rep 482 Posts Drives: e92 M3 zcp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	my 2011 came with contis and its really not that bad of a tire, The grip is still amazing IMO.
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10-20-2010, 01:43 AM	#21
chiefshabs New Member 2 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 M50i 2009 335d Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatchewan iTrader: (0)	I've really enjoyed the Conti's...great tires, good price.
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