Michelin PA5s on 437M rims?

NG0222 · 01-11-2023, 02:50 PM

Hi all, is anyone running Michelin Pilot Alpin 5s in stock sizes on 437M rims? If so, how is the fit?

I recently got a set fitted and whilst the 265s on the rears fit really well with plenty of rim protection, the 245s on the front seem really narrow and are stretched leaving approx. 2-3mm of rim exposed. In addition to giving me heart palpitations every time I get anywhere near a curb, they also look like a dogs dinner. Hence wanted to check if anyone else has had this issue or if I've picked up a dodgy set. Thanks!

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chris719 · 01-11-2023, 03:25 PM

It’s going to be tricky because most owners in North America can’t get these. The Alpin 5 isn’t imported in stock sizes for whatever reason right now.

Fred Conoway · 01-11-2023, 05:29 PM

Have you verified that you haven't mounted a front tire to a rear rim? The rear rims (10x19) are an inch wider than the fronts (9x19)

NG0222 · 01-12-2023, 02:04 PM

Yeah, they're definitely on the right rims. The Michelin rep is now supposedly checking with the engineering department, so hopefully they'll be able to clear this up.

chris719 · 01-12-2023, 03:04 PM

Do you happen to have the Michelin MPN / part number for both tires?

NG0222 · 01-13-2023, 08:53 AM

The fronts are EAN: 3528705201852 / MPN: 520185
The rears are EAN: 3528700433135 / MPN: 043313

01-11-2023, 02:50 PM	#1
NG0222 Registered 3 Rep 3 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Gothenburg iTrader: (0)	Michelin PA5s on 437M rims? Hi all, is anyone running Michelin Pilot Alpin 5s in stock sizes on 437M rims? If so, how is the fit? I recently got a set fitted and whilst the 265s on the rears fit really well with plenty of rim protection, the 245s on the front seem really narrow and are stretched leaving approx. 2-3mm of rim exposed. In addition to giving me heart palpitations every time I get anywhere near a curb, they also look like a dogs dinner. Hence wanted to check if anyone else has had this issue or if I've picked up a dodgy set. Thanks!
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01-11-2023, 03:25 PM	#2
chris719 Major General 7334 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: '08 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	It’s going to be tricky because most owners in North America can’t get these. The Alpin 5 isn’t imported in stock sizes for whatever reason right now.
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NG0222 Registered 3 Rep 3 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Gothenburg iTrader: (0)	Yeah, they're definitely on the right rims. The Michelin rep is now supposedly checking with the engineering department, so hopefully they'll be able to clear this up.
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chris719 Major General 7334 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: '08 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Do you happen to have the Michelin MPN / part number for both tires?
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01-13-2023, 08:53 AM	#6
NG0222 Registered 3 Rep 3 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Gothenburg iTrader: (0)	The fronts are EAN: 3528705201852 / MPN: 520185 The rears are EAN: 3528700433135 / MPN: 043313
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