Full bolt-on M3s

Talk2meg00se · 09-04-2016, 12:37 PM

What is typical? 255/275 PSS?

Currently running 245/265 Conti Extreme DWs. Can't wait to drop the tires.

dparm · 09-04-2016, 12:46 PM

I think it would help if you explain your driving style and intended use for the car.

In other words, is this a DD? Weekend car? Do you track it? If so, how often?

Frankly, I think the PSS in the 255/275 size is plenty of tire for a street car and it will handle an occasional track day without much fuss (just watch tire pressures and don't push things to the absolute limit). The next step up puts you into some really expensive tires that don't last as long, sacrifice a lot of wet grip for a tiny bit more dry grip, and ride like shit. I went up to AD08Rs because I track the car, and the on-road manners are far worse than the PSS: ride is very harsh and more tread noise.

MFL · 09-04-2016, 04:26 PM

I don't have a bad thing to say about MPSS or S-04's. 255f/275r should be fine.

E90Dave · 09-05-2016, 02:40 PM

Just put on some kumho PS91 after using PSS for the past 8 cars I've had.

I love this tire, maybe even a bit more than PSS

roastbeef · 09-06-2016, 02:59 AM

i'm on 275/30 and 295/30's and i'm happy.

Richbot · 09-06-2016, 12:53 PM

The best thing you can do to make this car handle better is a bigger front tire on a 9.5"-10" front wheel. Git yourself a pair of stock rear 359M for the front while you're waiting for the DW's to die

Dave07997S · 09-09-2016, 12:15 PM

I went with 275/295 setup and it is the way this car should have came from the factory. I am not on the OEM ZCP wheels, but on 19X10 and 19X11 wheels.

Aaron@IR-Designs · 09-09-2016, 01:47 PM

I'm running 255/285 35 PSS with 15mmF/ 12mmR spacers.. I should have gone 285/30 rear because I have minor rubbing with 35's even on 10mm spacers.. It absolutely sticks to the road, even in the rain.
Hands down, MPSS is the best daily street tire I've driven on.

Dave07997S · 09-20-2016, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron@IR-Designs

I'm running 255/285 35 PSS with 15mmF/ 12mmR spacers.. I should have gone 285/30 rear because I have minor rubbing with 35's even on 10mm spacers.. It absolutely sticks to the road, even in the rain.
Hands down, MPSS is the best daily street tire I've driven on.

Unfortunately Mich doesn't make a PSS in the 285/30/19 size, unless you want a runflat.

Dave

jdub486 · 09-20-2016, 08:42 PM

Very happy with my 255/275 PSS set up. Full bolt on's oem zcp suspension here. Big upgrade in grip from the oem ps2 245/265. Like many I wish you could buy a PSS in a 285/30, but if you are not supercharged or tracking often I think the 255/275 PSS is ideal.

S04's are very nice, I have run them on other cars. A bit softer ride and a bit less dry grip and slower turn in. They are very heavy in m3 sizes.

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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3850 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	I think it would help if you explain your driving style and intended use for the car. In other words, is this a DD? Weekend car? Do you track it? If so, how often? Frankly, I think the PSS in the 255/275 size is plenty of tire for a street car and it will handle an occasional track day without much fuss (just watch tire pressures and don't push things to the absolute limit). The next step up puts you into some really expensive tires that don't last as long, sacrifice a lot of wet grip for a tiny bit more dry grip, and ride like shit. I went up to AD08Rs because I track the car, and the on-road manners are far worse than the PSS: ride is very harsh and more tread noise. __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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MFL Major 174 Rep 1,246 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [9.00]	I don't have a bad thing to say about MPSS or S-04's. 255f/275r should be fine.
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E90Dave Daily Dose of Reality 63 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2008 loaded DCT M3 MINT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Just put on some kumho PS91 after using PSS for the past 8 cars I've had. I love this tire, maybe even a bit more than PSS
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,726 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	i'm on 275/30 and 295/30's and i'm happy. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	The best thing you can do to make this car handle better is a bigger front tire on a 9.5"-10" front wheel. Git yourself a pair of stock rear 359M for the front while you're waiting for the DW's to die __________________
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Dave07997S Brigadier General 721 Rep 3,964 Posts Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Segundo, CA iTrader: (1)	I went with 275/295 setup and it is the way this car should have came from the factory. I am not on the OEM ZCP wheels, but on 19X10 and 19X11 wheels. __________________ 2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp (Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
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Aaron@IR-Designs New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: '08 M3 - Interlagos Blue Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I'm running 255/285 35 PSS with 15mmF/ 12mmR spacers.. I should have gone 285/30 rear because I have minor rubbing with 35's even on 10mm spacers.. It absolutely sticks to the road, even in the rain. Hands down, MPSS is the best daily street tire I've driven on.
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jdub486 Captain 273 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 19' M2C dct/ e90 335d dd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Very happy with my 255/275 PSS set up. Full bolt on's oem zcp suspension here. Big upgrade in grip from the oem ps2 245/265. Like many I wish you could buy a PSS in a 285/30, but if you are not supercharged or tracking often I think the 255/275 PSS is ideal. S04's are very nice, I have run them on other cars. A bit softer ride and a bit less dry grip and slower turn in. They are very heavy in m3 sizes.
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