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View Poll Results: If you had to buy tires for your 1er today, would it be:
Michelin PSS F:225/40R18 R:255/35R18 39 73.58%
Pirelli P-ZERO F:225/40R18 R:255/35R18 0 0%
Other 14 26.42%
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      07-14-2015, 08:35 PM   #1
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We all have read the reviews and the Michelin PSS would appear to be the clear winner. I want to hear from those of you that opted for the P-ZERO or other tires with reasons why - the time for me to get new shoes is approaching quickly, likely due to too much TIMYOYO time.

Sorry of this thread is somewhat of a , I guess the question I'm really trying to get answered here is: What are the compelling reason not to opt for the PSS.
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      07-14-2015, 08:41 PM   #2
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You want a stiffer ride and more steering feel. And/or you want to save money. PSS stop great (gobs of traction), not sure what other street tires grab as hard.
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      07-14-2015, 09:32 PM   #3
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I voted 'other' because of the size. MPSS is a great all around tire. I'm running a square 245/35 setup though.
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      07-14-2015, 09:54 PM   #4
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I would get the PSS between those two, so curious why the Pirellis? I know the PSS can be kinda pricey, but the best, cheaper options that are extremely well-reviewed and pretty comparable would be either the bridgestone S-04 pole position or continental extreme contact DW tires. I had pirelli p-zeros on my previous car and wasn't a huge fan and thought they were kinda pricey for the performance. Love my PSS and may even put a set on my other car as well.
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PSS hands down. P zero may be cheaper but there's a reason PSS are OE for Ferrari and BMW M. I follow a C63 board and it was the trend for members to ditch the OE pzeros for MPSS
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Only downside for the PSS is that on stock alignment, you will eat up your outer sidewalls on the fronts because of sidewall flex in curves. And also the ride will be very soft on stock suspension for the same reason. If you have money or plan to have money into suspension upgrades, I can't see any reasons not to choose PSS.

Even on mostly stock suspension, I've done stupid things on these tires. Like taking a curve normally intended for 45mph at 70mph while on the throttle and it was well within the tires capabilities.
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We all have read the reviews and the Michelin PSS would appear to be the clear winner. I want to hear from those of you that opted for the P-ZERO or other tires with reasons why - the time for me to get new shoes is approaching quickly, likely due to too much TIMYOYO time.

Sorry of this thread is somewhat of a , I guess the question I'm really trying to get answered here is: What are the compelling reason not to opt for the PSS.
I went through this a few months ago. I think it really depends on what your priorities are. My priority was straight line acceleration so i picked a stickier tire than the PSS at the expense of tread life. I'm running Bridgestone RE71.
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on my phone so I can't vote other. I like the federal ss595 tires. have 255 in the rear and 235 in the front. if you want something stickier then the 595 rs seem to be holding up well for another member. for the money for federals they last and they perform great. for the money you save its worth trying out. I've tried several different cheap tires over the past few years and these have performed great in dry and wet weather.
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Bridgestone Pole position S-04's are well worth a look. That's what my 1er is wearing. The price is good also.
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PSS. all the time! every time!
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Just ordered a set of 245/265 PSS.
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PSS. all the time! every time!
Except in winter. =P Well, YOUR winter, not mine.
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I just got a set of PSS - LOVE THEM!
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This time I went with yokohama, quite pleased with them. Good price/quality compromise.

My previous Toyos were shit...
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Been with Vredestein for the last few sets. Love them. Quiet, firm sidewall, and GREAT grip, progressively lets go at the limit, and gives you plenty of warning before it does.
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Been with Vredestein for the last few sets. Love them. Quiet, firm sidewall, and GREAT grip, progressively lets go at the limit, and gives you plenty of warning before it does.
Which tire do you have? Can you compare it to the pss? I have no complaints with my pss, so I'm going to kill one more set of rears before the fronts are toast. I want to go even higher end than pss next time.
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Which tire do you have? Can you compare it to the pss? I have no complaints with my pss, so I'm going to kill one more set of rears before the fronts are toast. I want to go even higher end than pss next time.
Dark, have you considered the Bridgestone RE71. More grip than PSS and great handling characteristics. Price is about par. I made a believer out of my buddy who is a die hard PSS user. I'm still waiting to see what thread life is going to be like.
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Which tire do you have? Can you compare it to the pss? I have no complaints with my pss, so I'm going to kill one more set of rears before the fronts are toast. I want to go even higher end than pss next time.
Vorti. I find it on par, perhaps slightly better than the PSS. It's cheaper and lasts longer.
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Anyone running 235's in the front with 255 rears to get a little closer to square setup? Would 235's rub on a stock 135i with Style 261 wheels?
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Anyone running 235's in the front with 255 rears to get a little closer to square setup? Would 235's rub on a stock 135i with Style 261 wheels?
I run 225 and 235 zll's on stock wheels, everyone I talked to said 235 was too wide for a 7.5" wheel. 225/40 235/40 works really well, though I live in Houston where it doesn't get very cold. If I lived up north I wouldn't run summer only tires and would get 255 on the rear.
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Continental Extreme Kontact D/W. I like how they ride (street) better than the PSS
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Continental Extreme Kontact D/W. I like how they ride (street) better than the PSS
These have some impressive reviews on Tirerack... Just when I had my mind set on the PSS's .
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