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I've tried a bunch of different Michelins over the years with my M2s (PS4S, PSS, star specs, etc.) and never had any bad experiences with them. But I will say that the tires I'm running right now are the absoulte best for this platform: 255/275 Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02. They're cheaper than the Michelins and better than the PS4S (star or non-star)
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The ECS02 is a direct copy of the PS4S, and quite a bit newer, so they should be better; Michelin set the benchmark and Conti copied it. Comparing apples to apples, the PS5S will probably kill the Conti 02 in every category beyond price.
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I'm sure the PSS5 will kill the ECS02 but it'll be forever before it comes to the US market in non-OEM specs (or even star specs). For now, ECS02 is the way to go for street use!
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I thought the original Conti ECS wasn't as good as the PSS. It was kind of softer and less sporty. I would be surprised if the ECS02 is actually better than the PS4S subjectively even though I know the early tests show it to be. The Michelin sidewall just looks better anyway .
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The M2 has become like my Lotus. I drive it, then clean it, then park it in the garage. It never gets parked or stays outside unless I'm right beside it. With the exception of once a year when I go to the Dragon, but then it's covered by the hotel's insurance.
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I need to mount my new wheels and I need to make a decision pretty soon I am so used to the characteristics of Michelin tires, I am very use to their breakpoint. What are your thoughts on me running a MPS4S 255/275 set versus a 245/265 (stock size) ? I’m still on stock suspension currently However, I probably will go to M performance suspension by the end of spring.
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I am running 255/275/35/19 combo. I prefer them over stock size. What size are your new wheels? If they are 19X9.5 and 19X10.5 I would definitely use the larger size.
My BBS CI-Rs are 19X9.5 and 19X10.5.
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You wont believe the difference in steering feel and cornering.
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I am one to throw my car around
That cannot be a bad thing
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- Thus far, wear characteristics have been better than the Michelins (and I slide my car every 5 seconds lol)
- stiffer sidewall, better steering feel - not any louder or more uncomfortable than the Michelins - definitely go 255/275: looks way better with more sidewall and the car feels more planted when in the canyons. I also have no issues sliding my car all over the place even with the 255/275 ECS02
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Def run the 255/275 over 245/265 - don't really know why BMW decided to under-tire the M2 from factory (well I do but i'm just making a point). More grip but not so much that you lose the breakaway character of the car.
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