03-24-2024, 11:49 AM | #1 |
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Michelin Pilot Super Sport - ROAD NOISE
Got myself a 2020 G29 last year with 23 000 km on the tyres (Michelin Pilot Super Sport). I put on Nexen winguard sport tyres on the stock rims for the winter and just switched back to the summer tyres.
I noticed right away how much louder the Michelins are. The road is roaring in the cabin like a jet engine. I can also really feel the road in an uncomfortable way. The nexens gave me a smooth, quiet ride even in warm spring weather. The thread depth is fine but they do have 25K+ km on them now. Is it time to change them up? I am going an a 2 week roadtrip in June and cant deal with this noise after getting used to the much quieter nexens. Last edited by bmwz4g29driver; 03-24-2024 at 11:55 AM.. |
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Considering the Continental PremiumContact 6. Any suggestions on tyres would be appreciated.! I value comfort, low noise and (rain) safety above everything. I dont track or drive like an idiot (mostly). |
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Which sizes is your particular car running?
Due to the staggered setup, tires with availability on stock sizes for both front and rear are more limited than you'd think. The Continental extremecontact sport 02 are well regarded for noise and performance. If you care less about performance something like the premium contact 6 you mentioned would be good options. |
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I would stay with the Michelin Pilot Sports. In my opinion, they are an awesome tire. I think your road noise is due to them needing replacement soon. I have owned these tires on several cars and it’s the only summer tire I will buy. I have the all season version on the wife’s Volvo and they are great.
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Completely agree. Awesome summer tire. Just be careful if the temps dip…cold weather traction is for shit.
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I switched from Conti’s to the PSS* last year. Bit more tire noise but not bad IMHO. It was worth it for the pros of that tire. More feel, stickier, more communicative at the limit.
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They get noisier as they get used up. Play the radio louder.
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Which Contis though? Was it the Sport Contact 6 some of the vehicles shipped with?
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It seems what I have available here are:
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 5 MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT Anyone have any insight on the difference? Which would be best for regular cruising and the occasional spirited drive on twisty mountain roads? |
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The sport 5 replaces the sport 4… this line is more for performance in the wet and dry. This is not the PS4S replacement, it’s a lower tier.
The PSS/PSS* handles those mountain roads the best in my experience. Tire has been around a long time. It won’t perform as well in the rain though as the PS4S, which I don’t think is available for the sizes of the Z4. I could be wrong about that. But regardless, I’d go for the PSS*. |
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The PSAS4 is consider an "Ultra High Performance All-Season" tire but Tire Rack gives it slightly lower dry/ wet ratings but a slightly better tread wear rating. Last edited by Westside Guy; 03-25-2024 at 09:43 AM.. |
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I say this based on my experience with a number of tires including pirelli and continental, and in the context of BMW only. Last edited by Bimmerfun82; 03-25-2024 at 11:19 AM.. |
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