sixcard

Late yesterday I damaged a front tire on my 08 550 sport ? deep, dark pothole! It is/was a Continental SC2. Only 4100 miles.

I am thinking of going to a full set of Michelin PS2. Or at least a pair for the front.

Is this a good choice?

In July I signed up with ?InTire? for a wheel/tire guarantee with the car purchase. Any good or bad experience with those folks?

Are the 4100 mile SC2s marketable?

Any other thoughts here would be appreciated.

Thanks, sixcard.

MiamiPhill

Didn't get the tire insurance did you?

sixcard

MPhil, yes, I did. Hooked on to it when car was purchased. Re-read original post about "InTire".

pinguhk

I dont know, have not tryed them but most people say they are very good.
In HK the price has gone up to $385us for 1
my BF goodrich are still only $256us for 1 and they are very good in dry & wet, and low nosie too.

MiamiPhill

My bad, ...long day at work .....I assumed mine was offered by BMW...(need to check that ) but had to get a new tire a few weeks ago read here.

BrianTx5

Can you transfer the tire warranty to the Michelins, or is it only valid for the same brand of tire on the car when you purchased the tire warranty?

Bucket

Most of these policies are written by dealers or third parties, not BMW, so you have to check your policy to see if it allows for something other than the original brand of tires. I have one from my selling dealer and it covers me regardless of what kind of tire I put on the rim. Are you sure you want to spring for four new tires when you only have one bad one with 4100 miles on it? This is exactly what you bought the insurance for, so I would use it and get one tire replaced. You never know, you may have damaged the rim as well, which should also be covered. That way, you can switch to whatever tire you want after the other three wear out and you will have time to make the decision, vice having to replace one ASAP.

sixcard

MPhil, that is a very useful thread, thanks.

Anyone comment on running Contis on the rear with PS2 Michelins on the front. I can't imagine any problem with that ... but what do I know??

I drink Beck's Dark Bier with my French fries all the time.

MiamiPhill

Sixcard, why do want to change tire brands again....

sixcard

I am a Michelin person. Traveled for years around the southeast. Would trade cars every 11-12 months. OEM tires would be slap worn out at 35,000-40,000 miles. Michelins would run 65,000-70,000. I developed a brand loyalty.

Maybe I can't argue too well for it but it's like Campbells Tomato soup, Heinz Ketchup, Tanqueray and BMW.

Besides, as I read the Forum, Michelin seems to prevail as the choice.

I have no good reason to put down Contis but I was pissed when mine arrived without Michelin. Maybe BMW does not use them as OEMs.

Now, don't any body run some wild assed poll that puts me down!