PSI for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus on 530i w/ Sport
10-15-2009, 02:05 PM
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Hi everyone. I hope the thread title explains my primary question. I have a CPO 2006 530i w/ sport pkg that was newly shod with OEM Bridgestone RFT's when I bought the car. Since I live in the St. Louis, MO area, I am planning to install Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus (245/40-18 all around) in anticipation of cold weather. My questions are: what pressure should I inflate to on these tires? I wasn't sure the pressures listed on the door frame applied to anything other than the OEM run-flats.
Secondly, the OEM tires are like new (9/32 tread in front, 8.5/32 in rear); is it worth hanging on to them and trying to sell them? Any idea what a reasonable asking price would be? I'm not looking to make a profit, just take the sting out of buying new tires so soon.
Thanks in advance for your input!
dkt2k
Secondly, the OEM tires are like new (9/32 tread in front, 8.5/32 in rear); is it worth hanging on to them and trying to sell them? Any idea what a reasonable asking price would be? I'm not looking to make a profit, just take the sting out of buying new tires so soon.
Thanks in advance for your input!
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10-15-2009, 02:26 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I have the same tires, only staggered, and I run 38psi. Depends a bit on your taste. You probably can unload your tires on e-Bay or Craigslist. I did.
10-15-2009, 02:38 PM
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Thanks for your rapid reply. If you feel comfortable saying, any idea on what I can hope to get for the OEM's?
10-15-2009, 02:57 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
$300-350 maybe.
10-15-2009, 08:39 PM
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Thanks again! Can you believe this weather? I heard them talking about snow flurries Saturday morning. I sure hope i don't end up wishing I'd bought snow tires and extra wheels instead of all-season tires... The guy I spoke to at Tire Rack recommended all seasons rather than the extra expense of snows and wheels. Watch us have a record setting winter...
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Originally Posted by dkt2k' post='1033612' date='Oct 15 2009, 11:39 PM
Thanks again! Can you believe this weather? I heard them talking about snow flurries Saturday morning. I sure hope i don't end up wishing I'd bought snow tires and extra wheels instead of all-season tires... The guy I spoke to at Tire Rack recommended all seasons rather than the extra expense of snows and wheels. Watch us have a record setting winter...
10-16-2009, 07:12 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530 Steptronic, Nav, Std Audio w/ single CD, Premium Pkg, BMW Assist, non-working Bluetooth
I've had the Michelin A/S's on my 2004 530 for about a month. Since I live in Houston, snow isn't likely to be an issue, but they are great in the rain. I run them at the high end of the door post pressures -- if I recall properly, 35 front and 41 rear. The ride would be a little softer at the lower end of the range, but I was chasing better mileage.
I had them installed at Costco, which includes nitrogen filling instead of air. I can't tell any difference, but the checks and refills are free.
I had them installed at Costco, which includes nitrogen filling instead of air. I can't tell any difference, but the checks and refills are free.
10-16-2009, 08:29 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Yeah, this rain sucks. However, these PS A/S are tops in this weather. I put mine on almost two years ago, so I've already been through two winters with them. You won't be disappointed. Last year there were maybe two days where I wished I had snows, which isn't worth it. You will love these tires.
10-16-2009, 09:20 AM
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Thanks, all! I am pretty excited to try these tires out; I'm having Dobbs put them on for me in the morning. Thanks for the advice on tire pressure. I'm glad to hear they should do fine in our winter weather; the sales rep @ Tire Rack said the same thing. I figure if it snows really hard, either my wife and I will use her FWD Acura TSX, or we'll stay home for the day 
No use taking the E60 out in that kind of mess anyway...
No use taking the E60 out in that kind of mess anyway...
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by dkt2k' post='1034030' date='Oct 16 2009, 12:20 PM
Thanks, all! I am pretty excited to try these tires out; I'm having Dobbs put them on for me in the morning. Thanks for the advice on tire pressure. I'm glad to hear they should do fine in our winter weather; the sales rep @ Tire Rack said the same thing. I figure if it snows really hard, either my wife and I will use her FWD Acura TSX, or we'll stay home for the day No use taking the E60 out in that kind of mess anyway...
No use taking the E60 out in that kind of mess anyway...