shopping for summer tires

Iluvwhite · 11-27-2010, 09:46 PM

hey guys,

Im looking for a new set of summer tires, and the following are the options that I have... could anyone share your opinions/experiences on these ones??

1. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (not RFT)
2. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
3. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08
4. Continental ExtremeContact DW

Thanks!!

hubble bubble · 11-27-2010, 11:26 PM

I've got the PS2s on my 335i. Great tires. Yeah, there are a couple tires with slightly more grip in the dry, but the PS2s out perform all of them on wet roads. And they are really sooth and predictable. When C&D did their test of summer tires, they used the PS2 as the reference tire to compare all the others too.

Bridgestone's have a reputation for excellent dry grip, being slippery when wet and wearing out really fast.

vantage_coupe · 11-28-2010, 09:37 AM

I had the RE050A RFTs and to date they are a seriously impressive tire if you want to maintian runflat capabilities and are okay with a bit stiffer ride. I drove a 335 with PS2s and Continental DWS (similar to the DW) and they were both fantastic in the dry. I only drove the PS2s in the wet and it performed quite well.

Overall you can't go wrong with either.

J02 335i · 11-28-2010, 10:48 AM

Love the PS2's I've used a lot of different tires and nothing can compare to Michelins for me.

Iluvwhite · 11-28-2010, 01:38 PM

Thanks for all the info guys! i guess PS2 is the choice eh?

you guys know where I could get a good deal on the tires? other than tirerack...?

Iluvwhite · 11-29-2010, 05:09 PM

any places u guys recommand on getting tires?

snipersix · 11-29-2010, 05:45 PM

tirerack?

Iluvwhite · 11-29-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

tirerack?

any local shops...?

bunnn · 11-29-2010, 11:00 PM

Consider RE11(Bridgestone)? I went from my OEM PS2 to the RE11 and loving it. Most likely won't go back to the PS2. Only drawback is the size selection on the RE11's.

Could try Simplytires/tires23 for local deals. After all they sponsor many boards, you could always ask them if they could price match(relatively) to Tirerack. I got mine from Tires23 at Tirerack pricing, but experience tells me you have to be very careful when negotiating, be prepared to go elsewhere sometimes.

2000gsr · 11-30-2010, 12:04 AM

If your hitting the track, than ad08 hands down.

**OEMconcept** · 11-30-2010, 08:24 AM

The RE11's are an excellent tire, we've had some local track guys go from PS2's to RE11's and they're loving them. Not saying the PS2's aren't good, they are excellent tires, and from the list above, I would only consider the PS2's or the Bridgestone RE11's.

Whichever you decide to go with, send us a PM and we can get you into a set! Best time will be as of February for summer tires as there will be Mail in Rebates in effect.

Slalom · 11-30-2010, 08:40 AM

I put the Pilot SP'2 (RFT) on my Z4 this summer. A massive improvement over the Potenza's that the car came with. I have read that the 335i had its suspension tuned for the RFT's (unlike my Z4). That means a softer suspension. Have you checked with others who have moved from RFT's on the 09 335? Would hate to have a soft suspension on that car.

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Iluvwhite Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 09 AW 335Xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto ON iTrader: (1)	shopping for summer tires hey guys, Im looking for a new set of summer tires, and the following are the options that I have... could anyone share your opinions/experiences on these ones?? 1. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (not RFT) 2. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position 3. Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08 4. Continental ExtremeContact DW Thanks!!
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11-27-2010, 11:26 PM	#2
hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	I've got the PS2s on my 335i. Great tires. Yeah, there are a couple tires with slightly more grip in the dry, but the PS2s out perform all of them on wet roads. And they are really sooth and predictable. When C&D did their test of summer tires, they used the PS2 as the reference tire to compare all the others too. Bridgestone's have a reputation for excellent dry grip, being slippery when wet and wearing out really fast.
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vantage_coupe First Lieutenant 20 Rep 345 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I had the RE050A RFTs and to date they are a seriously impressive tire if you want to maintian runflat capabilities and are okay with a bit stiffer ride. I drove a 335 with PS2s and Continental DWS (similar to the DW) and they were both fantastic in the dry. I only drove the PS2s in the wet and it performed quite well. Overall you can't go wrong with either.
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J02 335i Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,558 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario iTrader: (1)	Love the PS2's I've used a lot of different tires and nothing can compare to Michelins for me. __________________ Sport pack, JB3, Dci, factory oil cooler, 18" M3 reps, Michelin PSS, painted trim, black grills, smoked side markers, LED plate lights, H&R coils, Borla catback
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Iluvwhite Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 09 AW 335Xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto ON iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all the info guys! i guess PS2 is the choice eh? you guys know where I could get a good deal on the tires? other than tirerack...? Last edited by Iluvwhite; 11-28-2010 at 04:29 PM..
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Iluvwhite Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 09 AW 335Xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto ON iTrader: (1)	any places u guys recommand on getting tires?
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11-29-2010, 11:00 PM	#9
bunnn Colonel 88 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	Consider RE11(Bridgestone)? I went from my OEM PS2 to the RE11 and loving it. Most likely won't go back to the PS2. Only drawback is the size selection on the RE11's. Could try Simplytires/tires23 for local deals. After all they sponsor many boards, you could always ask them if they could price match(relatively) to Tirerack. I got mine from Tires23 at Tirerack pricing, but experience tells me you have to be very careful when negotiating, be prepared to go elsewhere sometimes. __________________ Cheers Ben
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2000gsr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	If your hitting the track, than ad08 hands down.
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11-30-2010, 08:24 AM	#11
OEMconcept 252 Rep 1,636 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada/U.S iTrader: (9)	The RE11's are an excellent tire, we've had some local track guys go from PS2's to RE11's and they're loving them. Not saying the PS2's aren't good, they are excellent tires, and from the list above, I would only consider the PS2's or the Bridgestone RE11's. Whichever you decide to go with, send us a PM and we can get you into a set! Best time will be as of February for summer tires as there will be Mail in Rebates in effect.
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11-30-2010, 08:40 AM	#12
Slalom Major 509 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 04 Z4, 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa and Collelongo (AQ) Italy iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Z4 [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	I put the Pilot SP'2 (RFT) on my Z4 this summer. A massive improvement over the Potenza's that the car came with. I have read that the 335i had its suspension tuned for the RFT's (unlike my Z4). That means a softer suspension. Have you checked with others who have moved from RFT's on the 09 335? Would hate to have a soft suspension on that car.
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