Replacement Tires

cole328 · 07-26-2011, 04:53 PM

Gents - I have an '11 M3 Vert....OEM 19 rims. Car came with the Conti Sport 3's. I am approaching 15K miles, and while the fronts are still OK, I am on my second set of rears. These tires suck.

So, since I am mainly a daily driver with the car, the car has a Dinan stage II suspension set-up, whcih likely exaccerbates the tire wear.

that said, what is the consensus on a good replacement tire, for an aggressive, yet daily driver set-up? I live in Florida, so I need good wet/dry benefit

Thanks much

disapr · 07-26-2011, 05:12 PM

I vote for PS2's or RE-11's in stock sizing. Just be sure that you replace all 4 with the same tire once you make your final selection.

persian54 · 07-26-2011, 05:16 PM

I do not vote for PS2s...

If you want a friendly street set up that's an improvement over PS2s and cheaper to boot, go for PSS for sure.

BimmerRob08 · 07-26-2011, 07:51 PM

PSS +1, just got them. Good choice.

gthal · 07-26-2011, 07:59 PM

PSS are MUCH better than PS2. Go with either 255/275 or 245/275.

cole328 · 07-26-2011, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys seems like consensus is the PSS (I assume that is pilot super sport?) also, if I am running OEM rims, what are the pros/cons of "plus sizing" the tire size?I still have the stock rubber size on as well

persian54 · 07-26-2011, 08:31 PM

I'm assuming you have the 220M as you have a convertible (so no ZCP)

Upping the size will provide better traction in the rear and better turn in response (among other things)

255/35/19 275/35/19 is the sizes I've seen people up to

elh0102 · 07-26-2011, 09:19 PM

I recently installed a set of PSS in 275/35-18 and I think it is a very good tire. But I have the ContiSport 3 on the OE wheels, and frankly, I think it's a good tire also. Don't expect a night/day difference. The Michelin has better wet grip, and probalby a bit more absolute dry grip. The Continental feels like it has stiffer sidewalls and a bit sharper turn in response.

smmmurf · 07-26-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by elh0102

I recently installed a set of PSS in 275/35-18 and I think it is a very good tire. But I have the ContiSport 3 on the OE wheels, and frankly, I think it's a good tire also. Don't expect a night/day difference. The Michelin has better wet grip, and probalby a bit more absolute dry grip. The Continental feels like it has stiffer sidewalls and a bit sharper turn in response.

the continental has nothing on the PSS
look at tire rack's latest test, 1.07g dry

the conti may be an ok tire but the PSS is significantly better in my book. stiffer sidewalls? really?
i think mainly the car feels like it rolls more because it has so much more grip it induces body roll before it loses traction

car may feel more responsive and fun to drive on conti's due to the lower limits

disapr · 07-27-2011, 12:07 AM

I'm not a fan of plus sizing thus my recommendations are stock sizing for the 220M.

Get the RE-11 - I just mounted a set and they are perfect!

07-26-2011, 04:53 PM	#1
cole328 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Replacement Tires - Need Advice Gents - I have an '11 M3 Vert....OEM 19 rims. Car came with the Conti Sport 3's. I am approaching 15K miles, and while the fronts are still OK, I am on my second set of rears. These tires suck. So, since I am mainly a daily driver with the car, the car has a Dinan stage II suspension set-up, whcih likely exaccerbates the tire wear. that said, what is the consensus on a good replacement tire, for an aggressive, yet daily driver set-up? I live in Florida, so I need good wet/dry benefit Thanks much
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disapr drop a gear and... 79 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	I vote for PS2's or RE-11's in stock sizing. Just be sure that you replace all 4 with the same tire once you make your final selection. __________________ WTB - 2006/05 ZCP 6MT M3 w/ under 85k (Link to WTB)
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07-26-2011, 05:16 PM	#3
persian54 Lieutenant General 926 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I do not vote for PS2s... If you want a friendly street set up that's an improvement over PS2s and cheaper to boot, go for PSS for sure. __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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BimmerRob08 Major 110 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM iTrader: (0)	PSS +1, just got them. Good choice.
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gthal Major General 1904 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	PSS are MUCH better than PS2. Go with either 255/275 or 245/275. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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cole328 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys seems like consensus is the PSS (I assume that is pilot super sport?) also, if I am running OEM rims, what are the pros/cons of "plus sizing" the tire size?I still have the stock rubber size on as well
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07-26-2011, 08:31 PM	#7
persian54 Lieutenant General 926 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I'm assuming you have the 220M as you have a convertible (so no ZCP) Upping the size will provide better traction in the rear and better turn in response (among other things) 255/35/19 275/35/19 is the sizes I've seen people up to __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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07-26-2011, 09:19 PM	#8
elh0102 Captain 15 Rep 751 Posts Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I recently installed a set of PSS in 275/35-18 and I think it is a very good tire. But I have the ContiSport 3 on the OE wheels, and frankly, I think it's a good tire also. Don't expect a night/day difference. The Michelin has better wet grip, and probalby a bit more absolute dry grip. The Continental feels like it has stiffer sidewalls and a bit sharper turn in response.
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disapr drop a gear and... 79 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	I'm not a fan of plus sizing thus my recommendations are stock sizing for the 220M. Get the RE-11 - I just mounted a set and they are perfect! __________________ WTB - 2006/05 ZCP 6MT M3 w/ under 85k (Link to WTB)
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