Rear-only PSS ?

alexmtl_135i · 07-02-2012, 10:31 AM

Hey guys, my stock rear tires are getting quite slick, while the front ones still have a lot of thread.

I'm definitely going for non-RFTs, probably Michelin PSS, as there are so many good reviews on that tire.

What are your thoughts on only changing the rear tires while keeping the stock RFTs in the front ?
I see people with Nitto drag radials in the back and "normal" tires in the front, so I'm guessing this shouldn't be such a big deal.

leesat · 07-02-2012, 11:47 AM

Im not an expert but you won't have a problem. If you are changing only one side(like only left or right) that might be a problem but front and rear would be fine.

chachacha28 · 07-02-2012, 11:56 AM

you're fine. it might exaggerate the understeer, but it isnt unsafe.

dicker · 07-02-2012, 12:46 PM

It will understeer more but be fine. I've driven at the track with mis matched tires front to rear plenty of times, you just need to know what to expect.

Dackelone · 07-02-2012, 12:57 PM

Buy FOUR tires. Your gonna hate how the car drives. Plus I don't think any good tire shop would allow you to only buy non RFT for one axle while keeping RFT for the other axle. And even though your fronts are ok right now(thread depth)... I bet they are making some tire noises - bc mine did at half thread life. Sometimes you become use to these noises after awhile. But I bet they are noisy.

PSS tires are a great choice. You will really love them.

ptack · 07-02-2012, 04:16 PM

Please, if you can't afford the car, sell it.

leesat · 07-02-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ezeedee

you're fine. it might exaggerate the understeer, but it isnt unsafe.

That's why Im having more understeering!!! also thread is almost gone tho. : (

alexmtl_135i · 07-02-2012, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the info. What about the size? I'm thinking about 255 in the rear because right now they can't quite hold the power in end of 1st / beginning of second, especially when using Launch control.
I'm stock (N55) with the performance exhaust; I may buy a JB4 (or the new Hartge tune...) but I'm not planning to go any further than a tune.

Based on your XP will the PSS in 245 be grippy enough?

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leesat samuray 6 Rep 139 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00]	Im not an expert but you won't have a problem. If you are changing only one side(like only left or right) that might be a problem but front and rear would be fine.
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dicker Captain 69 Rep 847 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (8)	It will understeer more but be fine. I've driven at the track with mis matched tires front to rear plenty of times, you just need to know what to expect.
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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Buy FOUR tires. Your gonna hate how the car drives. Plus I don't think any good tire shop would allow you to only buy non RFT for one axle while keeping RFT for the other axle. And even though your fronts are ok right now(thread depth)... I bet they are making some tire noises - bc mine did at half thread life. Sometimes you become use to these noises after awhile. But I bet they are noisy. PSS tires are a great choice. You will really love them. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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alexmtl_135i First Lieutenant 31 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2013 C63 Coupe P31 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. What about the size? I'm thinking about 255 in the rear because right now they can't quite hold the power in end of 1st / beginning of second, especially when using Launch control. I'm stock (N55) with the performance exhaust; I may buy a JB4 (or the new Hartge tune...) but I'm not planning to go any further than a tune. Based on your XP will the PSS in 245 be grippy enough?
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