Pilot Super Sports

PabloK · 07-14-2013, 03:14 PM

Whose running PSS on their f30s?

How do you like them? Noise, handling, wear, etc.

Just ordered a set and I don't even have my car yet.

GuiltyNL · 07-14-2013, 03:47 PM

I think it is a great choice! The PZero's are ok, but worthless in the rain and cold weather.

Jamesons Viggen · 07-14-2013, 03:56 PM

No negatives to report so far.

My fuel economy is down 5-8%, but that is to be expected when you increase rolling resistance with a sticky tire.

J Tiberius · 07-14-2013, 04:08 PM

I have them also. Noise is similar to RFT but the performance is clearly MUCH improved. Only 1000 miles on this set so I can't help with any questions about wear. The HTR ZIII'S I had on before only lasted 10k, but I expect more from the Michelins. You cannot go wrong with the Pilot Super Sports in my opinion, they are phenomenal performance tires.

Waterbelly · 07-14-2013, 09:26 PM

Like replacing work boots with running shoes. I love my PSS.

Koer · 07-14-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterbelly

Like replacing work boots with running shoes. I love my PSS.

Are they any good in wet roads? I decided to go for the pilot sport plus and they grab the wet road like a mad man! I love them because they're soft so they give off a luxurious feel to the steering and ride.

NordicBob · 07-15-2013, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

No negatives to report so far.

My fuel economy is down 5-8%, but that is to be expected when you increase rolling resistance with a sticky tire.

Did you buy a spare for the trunk just in case?

My f30 has 8K miles on the original Bridgestone RFTs. When I have to replace them I am considering what you have, but my wife says no for good reasons. Hopefully there will be a better choice of RFTs out there when I need replacements? I really feel it is a letdown for no spare tire compartment in the trunk

bavarianboar · 07-15-2013, 03:04 AM

Continental conti sport contact 5 ssr have good reviews. I have the sport contact 2 ssr as replacement from Bridgestone re50a and I like the conti tires much better.

There are some options when it comes time for replacement. Enjoy the 001 from Bridgestone.

Bimmerfestool · 07-15-2013, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NordicBob

Did you buy a spare for the trunk just in case?

My f30 has 8K miles on the original Bridgestone RFTs. When I have to replace them I am considering what you have, but my wife says no for good reasons. Hopefully there will be a better choice of RFTs out there when I need replacements? I really feel it is a letdown for no spare tire compartment in the trunk

It is a let down but I would never carry a spare in my trunk that's for sure. If I get a flat somewhere I guess I will have to call insurance or AAA for a tow truck or something... Haven't figured out the best option other than that for now. Some people say you can carry some instant repair kit with you but that doesn't seem like a working option that will last as long as a spare until you get to a new tire.

RMNB · 07-15-2013, 08:16 AM

Dont buy anything else. There is nothing better IMO.

Jamesons Viggen · 07-15-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NordicBob

Did you buy a spare for the trunk just in case?

My f30 has 8K miles on the original Bridgestone RFTs. When I have to replace them I am considering what you have, but my wife says no for good reasons. Hopefully there will be a better choice of RFTs out there when I need replacements? I really feel it is a letdown for no spare tire compartment in the trunk

Nope. My Roadster never had a spare either. I have AAA, I am fine with the risk.

Jackson743 · 07-15-2013, 07:19 PM

I love them. The car is transformed from the RF. Car is very quiet too.

F555 · 07-15-2013, 09:42 PM

they are superb tire

Sephanite · 07-16-2013, 05:06 AM

*sigh* PSS are too exxy in AUS

PabloK · 07-17-2013, 10:36 PM

I'm going from stock 403m 19s with run flats to 20 inch 373m wheels with PSS

How do you guys think the 2 setups will compare?

dinonz · 07-17-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GuiltyNL

I think it is a great choice! The PZero's are ok, but worthless in the rain and cold weather.

I hope not

Doesn't rain much here in Texas, but does occasionally. I've not found them bad at all in the wet, but then I haven't exactly been pressing the car. I'm not playing tiddly-winks though.

GuiltyNL · 07-18-2013, 01:19 AM

Try roundabouts in the wet.

dinonz · 07-18-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GuiltyNL

Try roundabouts in the wet.

Not sure if we have roundabouts in Texas. Nor wet.

Has rained a bit in the past few days but stopped now. Have to wait another 6 months for rain

Maz335i · 07-18-2013, 11:59 AM

The PSS are amazing...I had the Eagle F1 before I got the PSS and notice a clear difference.

I dont think I've driven anything better than the PSS before; the handling is just spot on!

PabloK · 07-22-2013, 08:19 AM

Great info guys, I just got the PSS mounted on brand new 373M wheels.

They look great, can't wait to get them mounted on my car when it arrives.... full review to come.

.BMW. · 07-22-2013, 09:31 AM

What tire sizes did you choose?

I assume the wheels are 8.5Jx20 front and 9Jx20 rear.

PabloK · 07-22-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ss0803

What tire sizes did you choose?

I assume the wheels are 8.5Jx20 front and 9Jx20 rear.

245/35/20
275/30/20

07-14-2013, 03:14 PM	#1
PabloK Lieutenant Colonel 597 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orono iTrader: (1)	Pilot Super Sports Whose running PSS on their f30s? How do you like them? Noise, handling, wear, etc. Just ordered a set and I don't even have my car yet. __________________ 2014 F30 335i / 2014 F31 328d / 2014 F22 m235i 2019 G05 5.0 / 2012 E70 X5 50i / 2007 X5 3.0is 2011 e93 M3 / 2009 E60 M5 / 2004 E46 M3 2017 Alpina B6 22 Ram Trx / 22 M5 CS
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07-14-2013, 03:47 PM	#2
GuiltyNL Private First Class 11 Rep 134 Posts Drives: F31 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I think it is a great choice! The PZero's are ok, but worthless in the rain and cold weather.
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Jamesons Viggen Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,780 Posts Drives: '98 M Roadster stg 2+ S/C Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rochester Hills MI iTrader: (3)	No negatives to report so far. My fuel economy is down 5-8%, but that is to be expected when you increase rolling resistance with a sticky tire. __________________ '98 Dinan/RMS stage 2+(VAC cams, CES Cutring etc) '15 Buick Regal "T"(wife) '06 Saab 9-5 Combi 5mt (full suspension, LSD, clipped turbo etc)
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07-14-2013, 04:08 PM	#4
J Tiberius Captain 19 Rep 192 Posts Drives: Imperial Blue Sport Line Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seoul iTrader: (0)	I have them also. Noise is similar to RFT but the performance is clearly MUCH improved. Only 1000 miles on this set so I can't help with any questions about wear. The HTR ZIII'S I had on before only lasted 10k, but I expect more from the Michelins. You cannot go wrong with the Pilot Super Sports in my opinion, they are phenomenal performance tires. __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Imperial Blue, Sport Line, ZPP, ZPS, ZTP, Sport Auto, Heated Seats, Xenons, H&R Sport Springs, Michelin Pilot Super Sports
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07-14-2013, 09:26 PM	#5
Waterbelly Second Lieutenant 176 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Comp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Like replacing work boots with running shoes. I love my PSS.
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07-15-2013, 03:04 AM	#8
bavarianboar Lieutenant Colonel 332 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: 2020 540i, 2020 430i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Continental conti sport contact 5 ssr have good reviews. I have the sport contact 2 ssr as replacement from Bridgestone re50a and I like the conti tires much better. There are some options when it comes time for replacement. Enjoy the 001 from Bridgestone. __________________ Driving: 2020 540i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa - Dec 2019 BTO - Feb 2020 Delivery Returned: 2016 535i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa :: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport Min Grey, Coral Red :: 2011 E90 328i Deep Sea Blue, Oyster Dakota
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07-15-2013, 08:16 AM	#10
RMNB Lieutenant Colonel 365 Rep 1,649 Posts Drives: 2021 440xi CPE BSM Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Dont buy anything else. There is nothing better IMO.
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07-15-2013, 07:19 PM	#12
Jackson743 Lieutenant 22 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 335i M-Sport/EBII/ED 12/5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I love them. The car is transformed from the RF. Car is very quiet too. __________________ EB 335i M-Sport / Euro Delivery / M-Performance Brakes / M-Performance Exhaust / Adaptive M Suspension / 19" M5 Reps / Michelin Pilot Super Sports My European Delivery Thread http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807429
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07-15-2013, 09:42 PM	#13
F555 Captain 37 Rep 668 Posts Drives: F30 - 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	they are superb tire
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07-16-2013, 05:06 AM	#14
Sephanite Captain 57 Rep 603 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	sigh PSS are too exxy in AUS
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07-17-2013, 10:36 PM	#15
PabloK Lieutenant Colonel 597 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orono iTrader: (1)	I'm going from stock 403m 19s with run flats to 20 inch 373m wheels with PSS How do you guys think the 2 setups will compare? __________________ 2014 F30 335i / 2014 F31 328d / 2014 F22 m235i 2019 G05 5.0 / 2012 E70 X5 50i / 2007 X5 3.0is 2011 e93 M3 / 2009 E60 M5 / 2004 E46 M3 2017 Alpina B6 22 Ram Trx / 22 M5 CS
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07-18-2013, 01:19 AM	#17
GuiltyNL Private First Class 11 Rep 134 Posts Drives: F31 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Try roundabouts in the wet.
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07-18-2013, 11:59 AM	#19
Maz335i BMW 4 Life... 148 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2015 SO M3 (on order) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario iTrader: (0)	The PSS are amazing...I had the Eagle F1 before I got the PSS and notice a clear difference. I dont think I've driven anything better than the PSS before; the handling is just spot on! __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *
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07-22-2013, 08:19 AM	#20
PabloK Lieutenant Colonel 597 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orono iTrader: (1)	Great info guys, I just got the PSS mounted on brand new 373M wheels. They look great, can't wait to get them mounted on my car when it arrives.... full review to come. __________________ 2014 F30 335i / 2014 F31 328d / 2014 F22 m235i 2019 G05 5.0 / 2012 E70 X5 50i / 2007 X5 3.0is 2011 e93 M3 / 2009 E60 M5 / 2004 E46 M3 2017 Alpina B6 22 Ram Trx / 22 M5 CS
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07-22-2013, 09:31 AM	#21
.BMW. Major General 1863 Rep 5,140 Posts Drives: BMW F11/F31 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	What tire sizes did you choose? I assume the wheels are 8.5Jx20 front and 9Jx20 rear.
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