Tyre width Michelin PSS vs Conti Sport Contact M3

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hopz121

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 Guildford Surrey
Hi all,

Random question for you all.

I know some tyres are wider than others in the stated size.

Does anyone know if the Michelin Pilot Super Sport a wide tyre in 255 40 18 form?

Does anyone know if they are wider than standard Conti Sport contact M3's that came standard on the M?

Thanks

Ash
 
I can't help, but to clarify do you meant just the contact patch or the total width including the sidewalls?
 
Total width i think, the reason i ask is that i currently have Z4M wheels on my 3.0i Zed and i get slight rubbing when corning hard on the rears which i can put up with but if the super sports will mean that that the rubbing is worse due to the tyre being wider then ill be disapointed and have wasted money on tyres that dont fit properly.

Its annoying they dont do a 255 35 18 size tyre and after speaking to the guys at michelin, it seems they wont be making a tyre in that size anytime soon. :(

The choices i am faced with at the moment are.

Super sports in 225 45 18 (F) & 255 40 18 (R) and possibly get rubbing

Super sports in 225 40 18 (F) & 245 35 18 (R) not a great deal of rim protection on the rears and not OEM size so may have insurance issues.

Pilot Sport 3's in 225 40 18 (F) & 255 35 18 (R) OEM sizes for my Zed but less grip than supersports.

Goodyear Eagle F1's in OEM sizes as well.

Ash
 
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