Switched from Bridgestone to Michelin PS2

blu335tt · 09-04-2011, 09:34 AM

First thing I noticed was the size increase of the sidewalls. The PS2 is a much fatter and taller tire subsequently the car rides alot smoother and quiter, however with much disapointment you definitely feel a sense of unstableness or sway movement when switching lanes or any steering input is felt with a delay or swaying effect! Has anyone else felt this significant difference?

Gary@TireRack · 09-06-2011, 09:52 AM

I haven't heard this before. I can tell you that going to any new tire with full tread depth can feel a bit floaty at first due to the tires release compound still being on the tire as well as the full 10/32nds of an inch of tread depth. Both can contribute to less snappy steering response and both get better as the tires wear.

chromisdesigns · 09-06-2011, 01:42 PM

If you are running stock pressures, try upping the tire pressure by a few pounds front and rear. I am convinced the relatively low recommended pressure was a BMW attempt to blunt the horrible ride from the Bridgestone rft's. I run 36/38 front and rear with the Micheliins, and both ride and handling are fine. I used to run 38 all around on my E36 M3 with the same tires.

ShowTime12 · 09-06-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

If you are running stock pressures, try upping the tire pressure by a few pounds front and rear. I am convinced the relatively low recommended pressure was a BMW attempt to blunt the horrible ride from the Bridgestone rft's. I run 36/38 front and rear with the Micheliins, and both ride and handling are fine. I used to run 38 all around on my E36 M3 with the same tires.

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blu335tt New Member 7 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Mineral White F80 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Switched from Bridgestone to Michelin PS2 First thing I noticed was the size increase of the sidewalls. The PS2 is a much fatter and taller tire subsequently the car rides alot smoother and quiter, however with much disapointment you definitely feel a sense of unstableness or sway movement when switching lanes or any steering input is felt with a delay or swaying effect! Has anyone else felt this significant difference?
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I haven't heard this before. I can tell you that going to any new tire with full tread depth can feel a bit floaty at first due to the tires release compound still being on the tire as well as the full 10/32nds of an inch of tread depth. Both can contribute to less snappy steering response and both get better as the tires wear. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	If you are running stock pressures, try upping the tire pressure by a few pounds front and rear. I am convinced the relatively low recommended pressure was a BMW attempt to blunt the horrible ride from the Bridgestone rft's. I run 36/38 front and rear with the Micheliins, and both ride and handling are fine. I used to run 38 all around on my E36 M3 with the same tires.
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