Tyres Tyres Tyres!

Sladester100 · Post by **Sladester100** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 7:55 pm

So the M40i’s 19” rear tyres are up for replacement ( currently nearing a super slick approach

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Currently running the Michelin Pilot Super Sports that came on the car and I have been very impressed with them but wonder peoples thoughts and what people are running. I see Continental SportContact 7’s get a great review too and I’ve seen a few people move from Michelin to Conti’s. (Also Conti SC5’s are on offer at a local garage but seem a less premium option being the 5).

Anyone running PZero’s? ( friend has these on his Mac 570GT and likes them.

I know the Pilots Sport 4 S tyre replaced the PSS didn’t it? They seem about 10% more cost per corner where as the PS4 is the same if not 2-4% less than the PSS…How does the PS4 rate (i would presume less good than the PSS)

Tell me what you have and what you think!

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:19 pm

Just out of curiosity, what sort of mileage did you get from rears?

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:31 pm

Conti 7’s for both price and performance. I got mine on offer at kwik fit for £650 ish for a full set. Much quieter than all Michelins I’ve had and don’t need the heat the PSS’s did too grip

Obs-Com · Post by **Obs-Com** » Mon May 01, 2023 9:18 am

I went to PS4s at 16000k rears 22000k fronts from the PSS. I’ve been very happy with the Michelins TBH as an all around tyre as work well for me in all conditions. Bought via Black Circles with mobile fitter and 15% off.

Schaef · Post by **Schaef** » Mon May 01, 2023 9:53 am

I recently switched from Michelin PSS to PZero all round and must say the PZero is a lot quieter than the PSS. I have yet to see what wear this will be. But the new Michelin PS5s are also coming and are now only available in larger inch sizes.

ori · Post by **ori** » Mon May 01, 2023 10:41 am

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:31 pm Conti 7’s for both price and performance. I got mine on offer at kwik fit for £650 ish for a full set. Much quieter than all Michelins I’ve had and don’t need the heat the PSS’s did too grip

How you finding the west on the new tyres?

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Mon May 01, 2023 11:19 am

ori wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 10:41 am
Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:31 pm Conti 7’s for both price and performance. I got mine on offer at kwik fit for £650 ish for a full set. Much quieter than all Michelins I’ve had and don’t need the heat the PSS’s did too grip
How you finding the west on the new tyres?

Ori, I’m taking that as autocorrection and you mean wear? If so they’re about on par with the Michelin’s. I need to check them soon, will report back once I have. Only thing to consider in advance is these tyres have done little else but 4 forum runs and the Pyrenees

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Mon May 01, 2023 1:59 pm

Some of the LCI cars are coming with Conti 6's fitted. What is the difference between those and Conti 7's.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Mon May 01, 2023 2:05 pm

Boyo wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 1:59 pm Some of the LCI cars are coming with Conti 6's fitted. What is the difference between those and Conti 7's.

The 6s will be the manufacturer specific variant I would imagine..

Like many things speed of tyre development means that the 7s probably came out later and missed the window of homologation..

When you wear out your 6s I guess you’ll move to a set of 7s..

ori · Post by **ori** » Mon May 01, 2023 2:53 pm

Not sure. I mean if the 6’s are star marked then it’s better for use with warranty. Having heard how bmw will try and get out of warranty claims, it makes sense to try and stick to bmw star marked tyres. However, I really want the 7’s next. Purely on what Andy has said about them.

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Mon May 01, 2023 4:24 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 2:05 pm
Boyo wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 1:59 pm Some of the LCI cars are coming with Conti 6's fitted. What is the difference between those and Conti 7's.
The 6s will be the manufacturer specific variant I would imagine..

Like many things speed of tyre development means that the 7s probably came out later and missed the window of homologation..

When you wear out your 6s I guess you’ll move to a set of 7s..

Thanks for that. Looks like my car has come with Michelins, which is fine by me.

AER86 · Post by **AER86** » Tue May 02, 2023 1:38 pm

I had P Zeros on a mustang and whilst they grip, they are some of the worst wearing tyres i have had, didnt get the mileage out of them that i hoped. My dad also had similar experience with P zeros on his jag XF.

I will likely be switching to continental extreme contacts when i change, i had those on my z/28 and they were superb.

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Tue May 02, 2023 1:47 pm

AER86 wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 1:38 pm I had P Zeros on a mustang and whilst they grip, they are some of the worst wearing tyres i have had, didnt get the mileage out of them that i hoped. My dad also had similar experience with P zeros on his jag XF.

I will likely be switching to continental extreme contacts when i change, i had those on my z/28 and they were superb.

I had PZero's on both my Cayman's. Reasonable all round tyre with the exception of longevity. The rears only lasted 8K. No track days and pretty easy with the loud pedal most of the time.

Sladester100 · Post by **Sladester100** » Sat May 06, 2023 4:36 pm

Thanks for all the info guys and gals! Very helpful. In summary it seems most are happy with the Mitchelin’s and the Conti’s are maybe a slightly better alternative and Pirelli’s worse on wear

PS5 is out now on my local garage page for the same price exactly at replacement PSS.

PSS and PS4 are literally £2 different with the PS4S at £45 more each

They only have Conti SC5P and they’re £50 less each than the PSS/PS5
Not sure if they’re a bit less premium or not.

Nizzy · Post by **Nizzy** » Sat May 06, 2023 5:17 pm

Michelin also have a £20 per tyre cashback offer. £100 for 4 tyres until end of the month

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