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225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« on: June 17, 2012, 03:23:49 pm »
As spotted on the new M135i due in autumn. Checked the BMW spec sheet and it confirmed the 225/40/18 XL sticky hoops of win are on the front!

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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 03:25:46 pm »
How will they compare to the F1v2?
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 03:27:24 pm »
+1. I've just stuck a couple of F1v2 tyres. Was going to replace the rest of the tyres so it was the same all round.
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 04:07:05 pm »
I hope so, PSS in 225/40/18 have been listed on the Michelin UK site for some time now but the computer says non at my local Costco  :fighting:

The M135i I was poking around yesterday had Bridgestone Potenzas on though...
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2012, 04:12:30 pm »
Is the m135i not on run flats then?
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2012, 04:14:36 pm »
Quote from: jhtrophy on June 17, 2012, 04:12:30 pm
Is the m135i not on run flats then?
The one on the BMW stand (UK Rhd model) was on Potenza run flats
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2012, 04:39:06 pm »
I believe you can opt-out of runflats, and the SS is what you get instead. Could be tripe, but that's what BMW have told me.

Oh, and it's the replacement for the old PS2 - but slightly stickier, so may not wear as well. Expect very hard sidewalls and outstanding dry grip.
« Last Edit: June 17, 2012, 04:46:41 pm by tony_danza »
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2012, 04:50:57 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on June 17, 2012, 04:39:06 pm

Oh, and it's the replacement for the old PS2 - but slightly stickier, so may not wear as well. Expect very hard sidewalls and outstanding dry grip.

I still have the marketing guff for the PSS that Michelin sent me 12 months ago, if you believe the claims it has both better grip AND treadwear (300) which is significantly higher than the PS2 it has replaced...  :happy2:

I've been badgering Michelin UK almost weekly for the date of the 92Y XL release in the UK as the states have had them for almost 6 months now!  :fighting:

A set of 4 in 225/40/18 works out at £470 ish in the states but the cost of shipping and the potential lack of 'E' rating plus the ballache should you get an unrepairable puncture means i'm reluctant to pull the trigger so need Michelin to get their act together as my PS3 are shot!

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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2012, 05:01:07 pm »
Drool....
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2012, 05:46:22 pm »

Wow tread wear 300 will last :)

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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2012, 06:53:55 pm »
300.... Sweet!
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2012, 07:18:06 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on June 17, 2012, 06:53:55 pm
300.... Sweet!

Falkens were 300 had bugger all grip but last aaages

What are the V2s rich?
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2012, 07:32:10 pm »
Probably about 300 mike maybe a bit less.
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2012, 10:06:34 pm »
Quote from: jhtrophy on June 17, 2012, 04:12:30 pm
Is the m135i not on run flats then?


///M models of old ditched the run-flats. that may be why?
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Re: 225/40/18 Supersports on the way.....
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2012, 11:04:44 pm »
Quote from: sub39h on June 17, 2012, 10:06:34 pm
Quote from: jhtrophy on June 17, 2012, 04:12:30 pm
Is the m135i not on run flats then?


///M models of old ditched the run-flats. that may be why?

m135i will come on run flats with 'regular' tyres as an option apparently  :happy2:
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