[F30.M]

Just picked up my 2018 M2, I was so glad to see the MPSS tread pattern.

[M.B.]

LCI ED, Contis

[Voomar]

Originally Posted by omasou

I seriously doubt this is a cost issue. It's a manufacturing issue. The line uses JIT manufacturing and requires multiple suppliers. Otherwise if Michelin were to have a manufacturing/delivery issue, BMW's only choice would be shutdown the line and send everyone home.

^^Exactly. I participated in a M-Track day last Friday at the Ridge in Shelton, WA. Shell and Michelin are sponsors of these events, so no surprise there was a big Michelin commercial plug by the BMW hosts at the beginning and end of the event.

I was able to catch up with the Michelin reps at the event and ask why some M2s ship with Contis. He commented it was a BMW supply chain management decision not to risk a production shut down due to a supplier shortage issue. M2s are considered "volume" cars relative to other M models, so there is need to have alternate suppliers.

FWIW: The Michelin PSS I sampled with on a M3 and M4 during the (dry) lapping session were very impressive. I'm used to running Yoko R compounds on my E36m3/4 for track duty, and the MPSS were very comparable driving at 7/10ths. Was not able to push the MPSS beyond the their adhesion limits during the sessions (BMW made us keep DSC on), but did check tire wear after each session..no chunking and very even-wear.

My M2 arrives in Seattle around October 8th...just hope it comes with the MPSS but will be (less) happy with Contis as well.

[M2Gezr]

Picked up my 2018 M2 two weeks ago...came with Conti's.

[jjclyde]

Week 33 LCI - Contis

[gmzanatta]

Update on the current breakdown:

- MY16 - 97% MPSS, 3% Conti

- MY17 - 56% MPSS, 44% Conti

- MY18 - 35% MPSS, 65% Conti

Looks like MY18 is favoring Conti since the MPSS has now been replaced with the P4S.

[S1monQc]

My friend got his week 28 LCI with MPSS

[S1monQc]

My car arrived at the dealer today.... MPSS installed

[V.Smurf]

While I've not yet had my car delivered, I visited the dealer to collect the wheels to take them to the dealer to be coated before I accept delivery of the car next Friday.

I've ended up with Conti's - as will the three other people with cars from the same delivery (a week 34 build).

And I've decided that I don't care - the car looked so good even in predelivery form with its pants (wheels) off. There is a depth to LBB that is amazing!

I'm hoping that the Conti's are a quieter tyre than the MPP's ... maybe someone else who has had both can comment..? If so, that's a win as I hate tyre roar.

[JB330Ci]

Picked up mine today and felt a bit lucky with the MPSS.

[Cibbersicks]

So I want to get Michelins on mine to replace the Contis, my rears are almost shot at 10k miles, can i put Michelins on the back and leave the Contis on the front until they wear out?

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Originally Posted by Voomar

^^Exactly. I participated in a M-Track day last Friday at the Ridge in Shelton, WA. Shell and Michelin are sponsors of these events, so no surprise there was a big Michelin commercial plug by the BMW hosts at the beginning and end of the event.

I was able to catch up with the Michelin reps at the event and ask why some M2s ship with Contis. He commented it was a BMW supply chain management decision not to risk a production shut down due to a supplier shortage issue. M2s are considered "volume" cars relative to other M models, so there is need to have alternate suppliers.

FWIW: The Michelin PSS I sampled with on a M3 and M4 during the (dry) lapping session were very impressive. I'm used to running Yoko R compounds on my E36m3/4 for track duty, and the MPSS were very comparable driving at 7/10ths. Was not able to push the MPSS beyond the their adhesion limits during the sessions (BMW made us keep DSC on), but did check tire wear after each session..no chunking and very even-wear.

My M2 arrives in Seattle around October 8th...just hope it comes with the MPSS but will be (less) happy with Contis as well.

Who in the hell said the M2s are "volume" cars relative to other M models. I think they got something reversed. I think if you look at the numbers there are many more M4's or M3's made than M2's. And if that is not a true statement then why in the hell do we have to wait so long to get one made when I can get one of the other two instantly..... Maybe I fell and hit my head

[Oxymoron]

Aus. delivered LCI with Conti's here

[ryem3]

Got my car in April. Dealer told me all cars since mine have had Contis.

[Dhunter9912]

Got my car today Week 38 build, and it came with MPSS!

[MZWIE]

Having owned CONTIS and MPSS it's really hard to tell the difference.

[davidk]

Picked up my week 33 car on 10/14, equipped with Contis. Not sure how much it will matter, since it is the beginning of the Seattle rain festival for the next five months.

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by MZWIE

Having owned CONTIS and MPSS it's really hard to tell the difference.

Having owned both on my Z4MC I have to wholeheartedly disagree. They're miles apart, especially in wet weather.

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Conti's out perform Mich hands down in the wet......

[Black Squirrel]

Picked mine up yesterday. MY18.....MPSS.

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Build week notes guys

[just blaze]

MY18 Week 38 picked up yesterday with MPSS