help with tire choice

rak299 · 02-02-2024, 12:54 PM

I have a 2021 M3 that I will replace by a 2025 M3 some time in the next year. I need to replace the original tires due to normal wear. I don't drive it hard so any of the standard tires will work for my use. I decided to replace them now as Costco is running a Michelin sale. I want tires that the dealer will accept on a trade, and won't cause Carmax or a private buyer to choke if I go that route. They have 4 types that they say are BMW OEM and the prices vary by as much as $100 per tire. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. I am listing them, going from the most expensive to the cheapest.

Pilot Sport Cup 2
Pilot Sport 4 (It says run-flat so I assume this is no good)
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pilot Super Sport

Thanks

forcefed · 02-02-2024, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rak299

Pilot Sport 4 S

This.

AhsanU · 02-02-2024, 03:55 PM

MPS4S. Ensure they are star spec when you pick it up by seeing the * spec on the physical tyre. The star spec MPS4S are better than the standard ones.

younoleit · 02-03-2024, 03:43 PM

MPS4S, they are on tirerack

The Nerd · 02-08-2024, 04:29 AM

Just ordered an MPS4S set from Tire Rack for $1616….$100 instant rebate right now. I forgot to even check with Costco, although I didn’t want Costco installing them. Hope I didn’t get ripped off….

TopJimmy · 02-08-2024, 09:00 AM

MPS4S

FC4 · 02-08-2024, 12:15 PM

MPS4S is the best street tire available, full stop. Anyone who says otherwise is either uninformed, inexperienced, or deliberately obtuse just for the sake of it. For my cars that will never see the track or snow, it's a non-negotiable.

MPSC2s are dogshit. Since you're not driving hard, they shouldn't really be considered. Even if you were to be driving hard or on track, there are a handful of others I'd pick well before them.

02-02-2024, 12:54 PM	#1
rak299 Major 601 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	help with tire choice I have a 2021 M3 that I will replace by a 2025 M3 some time in the next year. I need to replace the original tires due to normal wear. I don't drive it hard so any of the standard tires will work for my use. I decided to replace them now as Costco is running a Michelin sale. I want tires that the dealer will accept on a trade, and won't cause Carmax or a private buyer to choke if I go that route. They have 4 types that they say are BMW OEM and the prices vary by as much as $100 per tire. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. I am listing them, going from the most expensive to the cheapest. Pilot Sport Cup 2 Pilot Sport 4 (It says run-flat so I assume this is no good) Pilot Sport 4 S Pilot Super Sport Thanks
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AhsanU i can haz horsepowr ?? 3830 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: inconspicuous white van Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Westchester, N.Y. iTrader: (2)	MPS4S. Ensure they are star spec when you pick it up by seeing the * spec on the physical tyre. The star spec MPS4S are better than the standard ones. __________________ Dakar Yellow G80 M3 Ivory White Interior @dakar.g80 #savethemanuals Gone but not forgotten: 991.1 GT3, F80 M3 ZCP, E46 M3
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younoleit New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Louisana iTrader: (0)	MPS4S, they are on tirerack
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The Nerd Major 428 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 22 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Just ordered an MPS4S set from Tire Rack for $1616….$100 instant rebate right now. I forgot to even check with Costco, although I didn’t want Costco installing them. Hope I didn’t get ripped off….
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02-08-2024, 09:00 AM	#6
TopJimmy Major General 5463 Rep 5,155 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	MPS4S __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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FC4 Brigadier General 2681 Rep 3,407 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: May 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	MPS4S is the best street tire available, full stop. Anyone who says otherwise is either uninformed, inexperienced, or deliberately obtuse just for the sake of it. For my cars that will never see the track or snow, it's a non-negotiable. MPSC2s are dogshit. Since you're not driving hard, they shouldn't really be considered. Even if you were to be driving hard or on track, there are a handful of others I'd pick well before them.
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