Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

fat dog · 08-19-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveChester

Damn!!! Must have been a typo though?

At more than 20% cheaper than the other very competitive online retailers, I would guess that they would make little profit or perhaps a loss at that price.

Here's hoping that the right tyres are there waiting for me on Saturday!

SteveChester · 08-19-2017, 08:09 AM

I'm bloody annoyed now!!!

6times7 · 08-19-2017, 08:50 AM

Nice one Fat dog. I reckon someones getting a spanking at Halfords about now...

I wait to see how many excuses are given as to why they can't fulfil the order when I get there.

sunil1234 · 08-21-2017, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

That's the price for 255/35/96Y. The BMW tyres are 255/35/92Y - and there are two types listed, one of which is annotated BMW.
What's the difference?

the 92 Vs 96 is load rating. higher is normally better but obviously results in a stiffer tyre wall. if in doubt go higher

the BMW approval is not worth much, if it's unnoted and cheaper, go cheaper like for like with size and load rating

fat dog · 08-24-2017, 05:42 AM

As per thread, I'm getting my rear tyres swapped on Saturday for Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. I've just had the fronts done today (MPS4S as well) and was surprised to see a balancing spot on the tyres, a red one in this case. I haven't seen these marks on Michelin tyres for years. I was informed a few years ago that Michelin now claim that their tyres are exceptionally uniform, so don't require such markings.

Anybody else who has MPS4S fitted get this red spot too?

teaston · 08-24-2017, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fat dog

As per thread, I'm getting my rear tyres swapped on Saturday for Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. I've just had the fronts done today (MPS4S as well) and was surprised to see a balancing spot on the tyres, a red one in this case. I haven't seen these marks on Michelin tyres for years. I was informed a few years ago that Michelin now claim that their tyres are exceptionally uniform, so don't require such markings.

Anybody else who has MPS4S fitted get this red spot too?

They weren't on my MPS4 (not S).

6times7 · 08-26-2017, 04:49 PM

No dots on mine.

FYI - Kwik Fit are doing fronts for £195 fitted. Not as good a deal as the Halfords but best I've seen.

And yes I know it means letting KF loose on the car, but I've gone for mobile fitting so should be able to keep an eye on them!

teaston · 08-26-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6times7

No dots on mine.

FYI - Kwik Fit are doing fronts for £195 fitted. Not as good a deal as the Halfords but best I've seen.

And yes I know it means letting KF loose on the car, but I've gone for mobile fitting so should be able to keep an eye on them!

Crikey, I'd rather let a bunch of Orangutans loose on my car!

6times7 · 08-26-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Crikey, I'd rather let a bunch of Orangutans loose on my car!

Yeah,yeah, I know, but the wheels they are going on are currently off the car so that takes a big chunk of potential damage out of the equation and I'll be sure to check and agree wheel condition before handing them over and taking them back.

Besides have you any idea of how much grief is involved in putting a primate to work these days? PETA/monkey/selfie grief

dopper99 · 08-26-2017, 05:39 PM

So what the difference between Pilot Sport 4 S and Pilot Sport 4 S Limited Edition

One is £207 and the other is £247

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogu...?tyre=35733694

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogu...?tyre=36326359

6times7 · 08-26-2017, 05:46 PM

Bit more touchy feely

Is it worth £40, not to me, YMMV

dopper99 · 08-26-2017, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 6times7

Bit more touchy feely

Is it worth £40, not to me, YMMV

Good find.

Agreed, it appears its a waste of money as there are no performance improvements!

Physically, the two versions of the tire are identical. So the difference in design makes no difference in actual performance whatsoever. In fact, Michelin even says you can mix and match standard PS4S tires and the Premium Touch variants on your car.

teaston · 08-27-2017, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 6times7

Bit more touchy feely

Is it worth £40, not to me, YMMV

Completely pointless imo!

CMACV · 07-12-2019, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fat dog

Just a quick heads up for anybody considering swapping to or replacing MPS4S tyres, Halfords Autocentres are currently doing the 255/35/19 size for £168.31 fully fitted. First time I've seen them under the 200 quid mark.

I can't take anymore of the S001's RFT that came standard fit with the car, even though there's still more than half the life left in them. It's ridiculous that this is still the most popular standard fit by BMW on brand new cars with 19" wheels.

Just FYI Costco have a special promo on at the moment for all 19 inch Michelin Tyres. Quoted me £605.56 for all 4 for my F31 335D (That's inc VAT and fitted!).
Heard these will be so much better than my old Bridgestone RFTs - although to be fair these have lasted 25k from new! I guess a can of instant tyre 'repair' is now necessary? Also should tyre pressure be the same as for the old RFTs?

blueislander · 07-12-2019, 07:48 AM

This is tempting. I've only done 5000 miles on my RFTs but they are horrid. Would it be easy to sell them on if they were taken off? Much of a market?

Junebug85 · 07-12-2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CMACV

Just FYI Costco have a special promo on at the moment for all 19 inch Michelin Tyres. Quoted me £605.56 for all 4 for my F31 335D (That's inc VAT and fitted!).
Heard these will be so much better than my old Bridgestone RFTs - although to be fair these have lasted 25k from new! I guess a can of instant tyre 'repair' is now necessary? Also should tyre pressure be the same as for the old RFTs?

A mate of mine had his tyres changed at Costco on Monday. He got rid of the Bridgestone RFTs for the 4Ss. benefited from the £100 off offer.

Pressure - He is running 36 front and 37 rear.

speary8 · 07-12-2019, 10:13 AM

Just swapped from Bridgestone rft to Michelin PS4s. Seem quieter and a bit smoother ride. Paid about £168 each from Thistlethwaites Bolton (pro tyre). They price matched Black circles
Great tyre fitters with years of experience working on alloys etc. Never had any issues with them

flashollie · 07-13-2019, 04:35 AM

Costco near me Bristol only has the fronts in 4s

mikeoz · 07-13-2019, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blueislander

This is tempting. I've only done 5000 miles on my RFTs but they are horrid. Would it be easy to sell them on if they were taken off? Much of a market?

I stuck my rfts on eBay and sold them with out issue.
You won't get much and if they are undamaged and repair free it helps?
I'm on my second set of rear MPS4s now after changing all 4 awhile back. Great Tyre.

mikeoz · 07-13-2019, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Crikey, I'd rather let a bunch of Orangutans loose on my car!

That's a bit of a insult to our hairy orange friends.

Jim23k · 07-13-2019, 06:46 AM

For those without Costo membership Camskill stock the 255 35 19 PS4S for £155 each delivered. Then find a local fitter (mine charges £10 per tyre fitted).

teaston · 07-13-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeoz

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Originally Posted by teaston

Crikey, I'd rather let a bunch of Orangutans loose on my car!

That's a bit of a insult to our hairy orange friends.

Kwik fit fitters aren't our friends!

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6times7 Second Lieutenant 137 Rep 257 Posts Drives: F31 330d Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Nice one Fat dog. I reckon someones getting a spanking at Halfords about now... I wait to see how many excuses are given as to why they can't fulfil the order when I get there.
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08-24-2017, 05:42 AM	#27
fat dog Private First Class 29 Rep 129 Posts Drives: iX3 M Sport Pro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	As per thread, I'm getting my rear tyres swapped on Saturday for Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. I've just had the fronts done today (MPS4S as well) and was surprised to see a balancing spot on the tyres, a red one in this case. I haven't seen these marks on Michelin tyres for years. I was informed a few years ago that Michelin now claim that their tyres are exceptionally uniform, so don't require such markings. Anybody else who has MPS4S fitted get this red spot too?
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6times7 Second Lieutenant 137 Rep 257 Posts Drives: F31 330d Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	No dots on mine. FYI - Kwik Fit are doing fronts for £195 fitted. Not as good a deal as the Halfords but best I've seen. And yes I know it means letting KF loose on the car, but I've gone for mobile fitting so should be able to keep an eye on them!
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08-26-2017, 05:39 PM	#32
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blueislander Lieutenant 240 Rep 540 Posts Drives: F32 440i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	This is tempting. I've only done 5000 miles on my RFTs but they are horrid. Would it be easy to sell them on if they were taken off? Much of a market?
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speary8 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 440i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bolton UK iTrader: (0)	Just swapped from Bridgestone rft to Michelin PS4s. Seem quieter and a bit smoother ride. Paid about £168 each from Thistlethwaites Bolton (pro tyre). They price matched Black circles Great tyre fitters with years of experience working on alloys etc. Never had any issues with them
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Jim23k Private First Class 58 Rep 115 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	For those without Costo membership Camskill stock the 255 35 19 PS4S for £155 each delivered. Then find a local fitter (mine charges £10 per tyre fitted).
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