Conti's replaced with Michelin Super Sport

radiofrequency · 08-31-2013, 08:25 AM

After extensive research (on this board and elsewhere), and reading many reviews, I opted for a set of Michelin Super Sports to replace the original Conti's on my 2011 with 10 500 miles. The Conti's were a very good tire, but I was down to the bars on the rears at this mileage with no track time at all. My goal was to be out of the door at under $1 500 with a tire lasting > 15 000 miles. Unbeknownst to me (at the time of purchase), the Michelin's come with a 15 000 mile warranty on the rears, and a 30 000 mile warranty on the fronts. Tire Rack delivered the tires with shipping for $1 135.52 with Road Hazard Warranty for an additional $94.88. I spoke to my local BMW dealer (who is fantastic BTW), about fitting the new tires and the quote for fitting, balancing and alignment was $265 out the door. I decided to get the job done at the dealer as I knew that they would take care of my rims, and I was correct, not a mark, gouge or blemish (as it should be) could be found post fitment. My total outlay was $1 495.40, within my goal, and well within if you consider that Michelin will be sending me a $70 Visa Gift Card! I don't have anything against the Conti's, but those would have cost $ 1 436 before Road Hazard and fitting, balancing and alignment, added to the fact that they are a 10 000 mile tire.

I also wanted to reach out to those board members who take the time to post reviews on the Bimmerpost. It makes decisions like the above a little easier when faced with a, potential, $2 000 decision!

Hurricane · 08-31-2013, 09:11 AM

I went from the Michellin PS2s to the PSS. Couldn't happier.

///M Power-Belgium · 08-31-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

I went from the Michellin PS2s to the PSS. Couldn't happier.

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Park2670 · 08-31-2013, 09:34 AM

Congratulations on a great tire. If you haven't already, join our chat here on bimmerpost via my sig or on Facebook at Utah BMW enthusiasts.

Denk · 08-31-2013, 01:25 PM

Nice move, PSS's are great!

Hujan · 08-31-2013, 05:29 PM

Enjoy. Love the PSS. Got them on my Mini, the wife's Z, and will throw them on the M3 when the PS2s wear out.

alee0729 · 09-02-2013, 06:12 PM

I ditched the Contis as soon as I picked up from the Performance Center. A little over 1500 miles on the Contis -- thought they were fairly grippy but noisy and harsh. PSS seems to handle much better, and is worlds quieter. Goodbye road noise... I can hear my exhaust much better now.

bris2013m3 · 09-04-2013, 10:53 PM

Ordering a set of 255/275 set up in few weeks

W12x · 09-05-2013, 01:20 AM

Didn't know about the half mileage warranty on the rears...good to know.

I'm sure the PSS will last longer than 15K miles tho

UroGator · 09-07-2013, 07:41 PM

I too just moved from PS2 to PSS. PSS are quieter and seem to have more grip. Hope they last long. As a bonus, PSS comes with free towing to local Michelin dealer if you get a flat if you don't have other means of towing.

meko · 09-07-2013, 07:56 PM

I have 27k on my PS2 rears. What is wrong with me? Anyone else getting that much out of them?

08-31-2013, 08:25 AM	#1
radiofrequency Field Marshall 307 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	Conti's replaced with Michelin Super Sport After extensive research (on this board and elsewhere), and reading many reviews, I opted for a set of Michelin Super Sports to replace the original Conti's on my 2011 with 10 500 miles. The Conti's were a very good tire, but I was down to the bars on the rears at this mileage with no track time at all. My goal was to be out of the door at under $1 500 with a tire lasting > 15 000 miles. Unbeknownst to me (at the time of purchase), the Michelin's come with a 15 000 mile warranty on the rears, and a 30 000 mile warranty on the fronts. Tire Rack delivered the tires with shipping for $1 135.52 with Road Hazard Warranty for an additional $94.88. I spoke to my local BMW dealer (who is fantastic BTW), about fitting the new tires and the quote for fitting, balancing and alignment was $265 out the door. I decided to get the job done at the dealer as I knew that they would take care of my rims, and I was correct, not a mark, gouge or blemish (as it should be) could be found post fitment. My total outlay was $1 495.40, within my goal, and well within if you consider that Michelin will be sending me a $70 Visa Gift Card! I don't have anything against the Conti's, but those would have cost $ 1 436 before Road Hazard and fitting, balancing and alignment, added to the fact that they are a 10 000 mile tire. I also wanted to reach out to those board members who take the time to post reviews on the Bimmerpost. It makes decisions like the above a little easier when faced with a, potential, $2 000 decision!
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Hurricane Lieutenant 60 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2015 C63 507 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [10.00]	I went from the Michellin PS2s to the PSS. Couldn't happier.
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08-31-2013, 09:34 AM	#4
Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	Congratulations on a great tire. If you haven't already, join our chat here on bimmerpost via my sig or on Facebook at Utah BMW enthusiasts. __________________
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	Nice move, PSS's are great!
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Hujan Brigadier General 569 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: . iTrader: (16)	Enjoy. Love the PSS. Got them on my Mini, the wife's Z, and will throw them on the M3 when the PS2s wear out.
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09-02-2013, 06:12 PM	#7
alee0729 Lieutenant 175 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3, 2018 Tesla 3 Perf Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	I ditched the Contis as soon as I picked up from the Performance Center. A little over 1500 miles on the Contis -- thought they were fairly grippy but noisy and harsh. PSS seems to handle much better, and is worlds quieter. Goodbye road noise... I can hear my exhaust much better now. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 (the weekend good weather car), 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance (the 20k mi/yr beater)
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09-04-2013, 10:53 PM	#8
bris2013m3 Private First Class 12 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Bliss, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Ordering a set of 255/275 set up in few weeks
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09-05-2013, 01:20 AM	#9
W12x Captain 203 Rep 795 Posts Drives: M3, Z/28, Evo Final Edition Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Didn't know about the half mileage warranty on the rears...good to know. I'm sure the PSS will last longer than 15K miles tho Last edited by W12x; 09-05-2013 at 01:37 AM..
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09-07-2013, 07:41 PM	#10
UroGator Private 0 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 MR E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I too just moved from PS2 to PSS. PSS are quieter and seem to have more grip. Hope they last long. As a bonus, PSS comes with free towing to local Michelin dealer if you get a flat if you don't have other means of towing.
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09-07-2013, 07:56 PM	#11
meko First Lieutenant 179 Rep 387 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - 535i Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3)	I have 27k on my PS2 rears. What is wrong with me? Anyone else getting that much out of them? __________________
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