500 mile road trip with worn PS2s

digitalpersona · 10-06-2016, 03:19 PM

I need to take a road trip from NYC to D.C. next week. RT that's approx 500 miles.

My current PS2s on stock 19's are close to treadwear bars. Assuming weather holds up (e.g. no rain), will I make it back in one piece?

Thoughts?

On a side note, I am planning to replace with PSS, but I know the rears are on backorder through end of Oct.

Thanks in advance.

dparm · 10-06-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by digitalpersona

I need to take a road trip from NYC to D.C. next week. RT that's approx 500 miles.

My current PS2s on stock 19's are close to treadwear bars. Assuming weather holds up (e.g. no rain), will I make it back in one piece?

Thoughts?

On a side note, I am planning to replace with PSS, but I know the rears are on backorder through end of Oct.

Thanks in advance.

Tires are a safety item and the only thing keeping the car on the road. They also impact your braking distances and handling (think emergency maneuvers). I would not be taking chances on tires that are very worn down.

Millie · 10-07-2016, 10:34 PM

You'll be fine

pbonsalb · 10-08-2016, 09:39 AM

If it rains, drive much slower.

loveskiing · 10-08-2016, 05:13 PM

Think of it this way...the only thing holding your ass on the road is approx one foot of rubber times four...Do you really want to bet your life on deeply worn tires? Chances are you'll make it, but each time you spin the chamber on the gun and pull the trigger (think Russian roulette) might increase the time something happens. I've learned to stop putting myself (and others) at risk just to save time, $$$, or whatever other rationale I use to tell myself.
Whatever you do, good luck!

pbonsalb · 10-09-2016, 07:00 PM

You guys are being sissies. The op said he was close to the wear bars. Not even through them. No cause for panic. No need to rush out and buy new tires for a 500 mile trip.

Ink09 · 10-09-2016, 07:42 PM

I agree, close to wear bars is fine, at or through the wear bars is a whole other story.

pbonsalb · 10-09-2016, 09:15 PM

I corded my last set of rear tires. No problems.

Scroll down a little in this link for a picture

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=corded

roastbeef · 10-09-2016, 09:25 PM

probably not the end of the world unless you have an alignment issue that is causing uneven or accelerated wear. if they are a smidge above the wear bars, i wouldn't worry about it.

Richbot · 10-10-2016, 03:44 PM

You'll die

GeorgeA · 10-10-2016, 05:00 PM

You're fine, you have a good amount left.. this is usually when tires need replacing

WingZeroX5 · 10-10-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

You guys are being sissies. The op said he was close to the wear bars. Not even through them. No cause for panic. No need to rush out and buy new tires for a 500 mile trip.

+1

digitalpersona · 10-13-2016, 09:52 PM

Thats for the feedback. Wanted to let everyone know that i didnt die, contrary to a few opinions.
In fact I'm pretty impressed with the way the PS2s held up. After the 500 mile trip i barely measured any wear on the tires. Still have a few hairs left before i hit tread bars.
Now just need to find a good spot to leave some deep tread marks before i swap them out.
Cheers

pbonsalb · 10-13-2016, 10:37 PM

Burn them to the cords. Have fun.

Richbot · 10-14-2016, 10:22 AM

Holy shit a ghost

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loveskiing Lieutenant Colonel 968 Rep 1,612 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Think of it this way...the only thing holding your ass on the road is approx one foot of rubber times four...Do you really want to bet your life on deeply worn tires? Chances are you'll make it, but each time you spin the chamber on the gun and pull the trigger (think Russian roulette) might increase the time something happens. I've learned to stop putting myself (and others) at risk just to save time, $$$, or whatever other rationale I use to tell myself. Whatever you do, good luck!
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	You guys are being sissies. The op said he was close to the wear bars. Not even through them. No cause for panic. No need to rush out and buy new tires for a 500 mile trip.
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Ink09 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT / 84 E30 318i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I agree, close to wear bars is fine, at or through the wear bars is a whole other story.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I corded my last set of rear tires. No problems. Scroll down a little in this link for a picture http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=corded
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	probably not the end of the world unless you have an alignment issue that is causing uneven or accelerated wear. if they are a smidge above the wear bars, i wouldn't worry about it. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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digitalpersona First Lieutenant 89 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Blk/Blk Join Date: May 2015 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Thats for the feedback. Wanted to let everyone know that i didnt die, contrary to a few opinions. In fact I'm pretty impressed with the way the PS2s held up. After the 500 mile trip i barely measured any wear on the tires. Still have a few hairs left before i hit tread bars. Now just need to find a good spot to leave some deep tread marks before i swap them out. Cheers
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