$1700 for 4 tire replacement??

N8dawg · 10-19-2010, 10:15 PM

I know Michelin PS2s are expensive tires but my dealer wants $1700 for new rubber, without any alignment! Is this normal? Dealership is Bert Smith in St Petersburg Florida.

tooshay · 10-19-2010, 10:20 PM

tirerack has the ps2 for 1500+ without shipping. so $1700 with mount and balance is about right.

GregW / Oregon · 10-19-2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8dawg

I know Michelin PS2s are expensive tires but my dealer wants $1700 for new rubber, without any alignment! Is this normal? Dealership is Bert Smith in St Petersburg Florida.

Go with the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas for just more than half of that. I'd put them up against PS2s for most use. Dealer would not be my first choice for tires.

rzm3 · 10-19-2010, 10:38 PM

There are many less expensive brands out there with tires that out-perform the PS2.

i.e. Advan AD08, Bridgestone RE-11, etc.

montreal red · 10-19-2010, 11:14 PM

that price isnt bad actually usually dealers would usually rape you on the price of replacement tires.

there are many tires out there that can 'outperform' PS2s but PS2s are a good all around tire. they're pretty good for spirited driving although not as sticky as Nitto NT05, Bridgestone RE11, AD08, etc but then they're quiet when cruising on the highway and theyre much better than nt05,re11 and AD08 under wet conditions.

nothing wrong with going back to the oem tires. lots of porsches use PS2s as well.

duk · 10-20-2010, 01:55 AM

Advan AD08 or Sessantas FTW

graider · 10-20-2010, 11:40 AM

hancook v12?

kmarei · 10-20-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by graider

hancook v12?

no
had those and replaced them with PS2s
huge difference
hankooks are very comfortable, grippy, but no feedback
PS2s i know exactly what's going on with traction, grip ets
they are expensive, but they are worth it
can't speak for the sessanta's
i heard a lot of good things about them

bape_sta206 · 10-20-2010, 12:10 PM

Will Vred work great on 20s?

Reedomn · 10-20-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Go with the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas for just more than half of that. I'd put them up against PS2s for most use. Dealer would not be my first choice for tires.

^+1...I was quoted $1,042 yesterday for 4 19" Vred's mounted and balanced.

soberin · 10-21-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

There are many less expensive brands out there with tires that out-perform the PS2.

i.e. Advan AD08, Bridgestone RE-11, etc.

But do the Neova AD08 come in the proper sizes for the stock 18 inch wheels for my E90?

kmarei · 10-21-2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8dawg

I know Michelin PS2s are expensive tires but my dealer wants $1700 for new rubber, without any alignment! Is this normal? Dealership is Bert Smith in St Petersburg Florida.

you can always check the wheels/tires classifieds on this forum
you can buy a set of tires for around $800

geneatals · 10-21-2010, 12:31 PM

tirerack.com

Paddy · 10-21-2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Go with the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas for just more than half of that. I'd put them up against PS2s for most use. Dealer would not be my first choice for tires.

+1,

I paid ~$750 for 4x 275/18/r35 and an extra $90 for mount/balance on my track/autox set at a local San Diego mod shop. (In fact I reshoed my OEM set in Vreds 275/245 as well), so about $1700 for 2 full sets.
They've lasted real well, the track set got about 6 track days and 12 autox on them so far and they are still good for another few autox. My OEM set are like new almost one year later.

EternityE92M · 10-22-2010, 03:25 PM

Advan FTW! pricing should be roughly similar I believe.

klammer · 10-23-2010, 08:58 AM

+1 on the ad08's, awesome performance tire but not for year round around here, if doing one set with no track ps2's are great

soberin · 10-23-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal red

that price isnt bad actually usually dealers would usually rape you on the price of replacement tires.

there are many tires out there that can 'outperform' PS2s but PS2s are a good all around tire. they're pretty good for spirited driving although not as sticky as Nitto NT05, Bridgestone RE11, AD08, etc but then they're quiet when cruising on the highway and theyre much better than nt05,re11 and AD08 under wet conditions.

nothing wrong with going back to the oem tires. lots of porsches use PS2s as well.

Have you actually compared the AD08s to the PS2s in rain?

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11' AW M3 · 10-23-2010, 09:02 PM

if you don't mind going one size up, I have two practically brand new 255/35/19 and one 285/30/19 PS2 that I can sell you at a solid discount... You would need to purchase the fourth tire, though.

Exotic Tire · 10-26-2010, 09:03 PM

a FRIEND OF MINE HAS A NEW SET HE WOULD LIKE TO GET RID OF PM ME

FStop7 · 10-27-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soberin

Have you actually compared the AD08s to the PS2s in rain?

I have. The AD08s are pretty good in the rain as long as there isn't a lot of standing water. If the temps fall below 50 degrees and it's raining then the AD08s become really scary. I was driving through a downpour in low 40 degree temps and I was seriously concerned that I was going to crash - the car felt so slippery and it was hydroplaning excessively. I was being passed by minivans driven by little old ladies.

soberin · 10-27-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

I have. The AD08s are pretty good in the rain as long as there isn't a lot of standing water. If the temps fall below 50 degrees and it's raining then the AD08s become really scary. I was driving through a downpour in low 40 degree temps and I was seriously concerned that I was going to crash - the car felt so slippery and it was hydroplaning excessively. I was being passed by minivans driven by little old ladies.

Well that certainly can be a deal breaker in the cold rainy Northeast. I love the PS2s in the rain, but would really like a stickier tire with stiffer sidewalls and better turn-in. On the other hand, it sound like the AD08s are really unusable for spirited driving on narrow parkways with lots of water. Thanks.

mtriggatrey · 10-28-2010, 12:28 PM

Hi guys,

Im new on the forum. Im selling the stock E92 M spoke 19inch rims. Pretty good condition with the pilot sport tires on. never winter driven, lots of tread left. selling for 2gs. Call up if u want them, I live in toronto. 4169319826

10-19-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
N8dawg First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St Petersburg, Florida Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	$1700 for 4 tire replacement?? I know Michelin PS2s are expensive tires but my dealer wants $1700 for new rubber, without any alignment! Is this normal? Dealership is Bert Smith in St Petersburg Florida.
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tooshay First Lieutenant Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 325 iTrader: (5)	tirerack has the ps2 for 1500+ without shipping. so $1700 with mount and balance is about right. __________________ e92 with some ///M3 stuff

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rzm3 Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL/TX Posts: 4,569 iTrader: (13)	There are many less expensive brands out there with tires that out-perform the PS2. i.e. Advan AD08, Bridgestone RE-11, etc. __________________ Powered by M-World / AiM Evo4 Data Logger / KW Competition 2-Way / Brembo GT 365 / Pagid Yellow RS-29 / Rear Seats Delete Previous Mods: RBM3 / StopTech 380/355 / Moton Clubsport & Street Sport / Dinan Stage 1 / H&R Sport / M-World GT4 Aero / Eisenmann Sport & Race / Akrapovic Slip-On

10-19-2010, 11:14 PM	#5
montreal red chris Drives: Green Frog Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 12,088 iTrader: (31)	that price isnt bad actually usually dealers would usually rape you on the price of replacement tires. there are many tires out there that can 'outperform' PS2s but PS2s are a good all around tire. they're pretty good for spirited driving although not as sticky as Nitto NT05, Bridgestone RE11, AD08, etc but then they're quiet when cruising on the highway and theyre much better than nt05,re11 and AD08 under wet conditions. nothing wrong with going back to the oem tires. lots of porsches use PS2s as well. __________________ 997.1 GT3RS 2009 WRX STI e92 M3 (gone)

10-20-2010, 01:55 AM	#6
duk ///M Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,700 iTrader: (0)	Advan AD08 or Sessantas FTW __________________ 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 \| Powered by Premier \| Alekshop \| ESS \| Rok n Peace Clothing: www.roknpeace.com

10-20-2010, 11:40 AM	#7
graider Colonel Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 2,406 iTrader: (0)	hancook v12?

10-20-2010, 12:10 PM	#9
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,581 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	Will Vred work great on 20s?

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10-22-2010, 03:25 PM	#15
EternityE92M Wheel Whore Drives: 09 AW E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Bay \| 3oneO Posts: 76 iTrader: (1)	Advan FTW! pricing should be roughly similar I believe.

10-23-2010, 08:58 AM	#16
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,729 iTrader: (0)	+1 on the ad08's, awesome performance tire but not for year round around here, if doing one set with no track ps2's are great __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

10-23-2010, 09:02 PM	#18
11' AW M3 Major Drives: 11' ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,229 iTrader: (2)	if you don't mind going one size up, I have two practically brand new 255/35/19 and one 285/30/19 PS2 that I can sell you at a solid discount... You would need to purchase the fourth tire, though. __________________ 2011 AW/FR Extended E92 M3... fully loaded

10-26-2010, 09:03 PM	#19
Exotic Tire Enlisted Member Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	a FRIEND OF MINE HAS A NEW SET HE WOULD LIKE TO GET RID OF PM ME

10-28-2010, 12:28 PM	#22
mtriggatrey Banned Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, Im new on the forum. Im selling the stock E92 M spoke 19inch rims. Pretty good condition with the pilot sport tires on. never winter driven, lots of tread left. selling for 2gs. Call up if u want them, I live in toronto. 4169319826

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