Looking to replace RFT with Michelin PSS... availability a concern?

crvz · 07-21-2015, 03:55 PM

I'm due tires (got almost 12k out of the OEM!), and I had decided to go with the michelin PSS. However, talking with buddy who works the local discount tire, he is struggling to find them and his system implies they are unavailable from the manufacturer. This gives me pause should I need a replacement, as I don't want to be waiting days to find a matching tire if I have a blowout.

My query; is there a different tire that is more readily available that will give me about the same performance (say the PS3's), or are other sizes of the PSS something to consider for availability reasons (I was sticking with the OEM sizes)? Thanks.

ShocknAwe · 07-21-2015, 05:42 PM

Lots of other tires out there, many equally good or better.

champignon · 07-21-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crvz

I'm due tires (got almost 12k out of the OEM!), and I had decided to go with the michelin PSS. However, talking with buddy who works the local discount tire, he is struggling to find them and his system implies they are unavailable from the manufacturer. This gives me pause should I need a replacement, as I don't want to be waiting days to find a matching tire if I have a blowout.

My query; is there a different tire that is more readily available that will give me about the same performance (say the PS3's), or are other sizes of the PSS something to consider for availability reasons (I was sticking with the OEM sizes)? Thanks.

I bought a set for a 2013 135i (used) that I have coming that has not yet arrived, from the Tire Rack last week, while the Michelin $70 rebate was still in force (expired as of Sunday). I bought stock sizes and had no difficulty getting the PSS Tires order filled, which has since shipped and arrived.

awns729 · 07-30-2015, 09:07 PM

Got rears in 255/35 last week from my dealer, no issues.

jester17 · 07-30-2015, 09:21 PM

My independent BMW mech. says there's no prob mixing Hankook V12 Evo on the front and Michelin PS AS3's on the rear... Sound correct?

Sam G · 08-03-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by awns729

Got rears in 255/35 last week from my dealer, no issues.

I can find 245/35/18 in the UK but not 255's. Even Michelin's website says they do not make the PSS's in that size. How are you guys getting them? Would it be worth going to 245 rather than 255 just to have the PSS's?

Sorry for the slight jack!

MightyMouseTech · 08-03-2015, 10:44 AM

Well, I just found the last two 265/35/18 in all of North America right now.

Seems that stock is low on PSS right now.

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