BMW 325i vs Merc C250 CGI vs Audi A4 2.0TFSI Quattro vs Volkswagen Passat CC

[Schwepps]

A videoclip uploaded in 2009: [video=youtube;pn9TwvczgpI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn9TwvczgpI[/video]

As opposed to all the sceptical forum chatter from people who haven't actually bought 3G RFTs, I've bought and used them for a few months already. I can attest that 2010 Michelin PS2 ZPs are exactly the same in comfort and handling as conventional PS2s. And I've gone through many sets of conventional PS2s as they're my favourite tire. They're a marked improvement from my 2G Bridgestones in both areas.

 

[supergripen]

Good news indeed... I'll consider these for my next set.If they are indeed as good as they are said to be,then the case for normal tyres will be pretty weak,at least where BMWs are concerned,and especially so for the e90 where there are no provisions for a spare,and a mobility kit brings little comfort.

 

[ALBundy]

I had a flat tire couple of weeks back, and it wasnt a pleasant experience. Mobility kit was of no use as the pressure loss was sudden due to a crack sidewall.

 

[David Yong]

Very good news. If same comfort and handling level as conventional, by all means should go for run flat. How much is the price?

 

[Schwepps]

Front 225/18s RM1,150 and rear 255/18s RM1,750, so just under 6k for a staggered set. Cheaper than Bridgestone and Pirelli RFTs. Feeling of convenience and safety when confronted with a city puncture or high speed blowout...priceless.

 

[apujegah]

Front 225/18s RM1,150 and rear 255/18s RM1,750, so just under 6k for a staggered set. Cheaper than Bridgestone and Pirelli RFTs. Feeling of convenience and safety when confronted with a city puncture or high speed blowout...priceless.

Schwepps,

Took the delivery of my E90 in JUne 2010 with Bridgestone RE050 RFT. It stated 3909 on the sidewall, most like mine is the 2G RFT...

THis is indeed a great news to all. My RFTs is almost at 30k,almost decided to go non-rft but will give this 3G Michelin PS2 ZP a try!!..

Thanks!

 

[ahmz]

If you want sporty and excellent dry performance, go for PS2. If you want more comfort, lower noise and better performance in the wet, try Michelin Primacy HP ZP.

 

[gameover]

As opposed to all the sceptical forum chatter from people who haven't actually bought 3G RFTs, I've bought and used them for a few months already. I can attest that 2010 Michelin PS2 ZPs are exactly the same in comfort and handling as conventional PS2s. And I've gone through many sets of conventional PS2s as they're my favourite tire. They're a marked improvement from my 2G Bridgestones in both areas.

Thanks for the info Schwepps. Michelin was at the top of my list, I looked around but nobody in USJ at the time had Michelin PS2 ZP in staggered sizes but even the conventional PS2 that I'm on now are a lot better than the Bridgestones RFTs.

 

[Schwepps]

Actually bro, none of the tire shops will carry RFT stocks, especially in the sizes that you want. The volume is just too small, and any stock they have may be old anyway. So what I do is ask my fav shop to order them in from the distributor, and insist that they must be newer than a certain date or I don't want them. :wink:

PS2s are still Michelin's top summer performance tire, so I'm glad the PS2 ZPs are reasonably priced and meet my expectations. The handling beats 2G RE050s by a big margin, especially in the wet.

 

[ALBundy]

Schwepps, please PM where you get the PS2 ZP from. Thanks

 

[David Yong]

Are you getting it from Lim Tayar at TTDI ? Wondering how much it cost for 235/35/19 and 265/30/19

 

[Schwepps]

No, I don't use Lim Tayar. It doesn't matter where you get them from, just use the shop that you're comfortable with in terms of their mounting expertise and pricing. None of them will carry sizes like 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 anyway! It's also better to get them ordered in fresh from the distributor, and even the distributor may not have stock at the moment. As usually happens with Pirelli...

For the PS2 set, I specified: Made in France and no older than 2610, otherwise send them back, I dowan. :4:

 

[gameover]

Actually bro, none of the tire shops will carry RFT stocks, especially in the sizes that you want. The volume is just too small, and any stock they have may be old anyway. So what I do is ask my fav shop to order them in from the distributor, and insist that they must be newer than a certain date or I don't want them. :wink:

PS2s are still Michelin's top summer performance tire, so I'm glad the PS2 ZPs are reasonably priced and meet my expectations. The handling beats 2G RE050s by a big margin, especially in the wet.

Yeah I was a bit desperate because I was actually sliding in the wet on my semi slick RE050 rear tires, fun but not very safe. RFTs available are usually Bridgestones and Continental, I've tried non-RFT Continentals before and wanted to go for Michelin since they've been highly rated. My first set of PS2.

How long do you wait to get a set from the distributors? Can any tire shop order?

 

[Schwepps]

We're going way too far OT in this thread guys! :1:

Bridgestones you can usually get in by the next day. Michelin depends, if they have stock, can get in by next day. Pirelli, usually no stock of RFTs and so a long wait for the next shipment.

I would think that any of the bigger shops can indent from the respective distributors. And you wouldn't want a small, one-jack shop to fit RFTs for you - might screw up both wheels and tires. :4:

 

[SapphireBlack]

Sorry ah guys also contributing to this off topic thingy... ha ha ha

I just want to mentioned that while talking to the Ah Tau of MPS Auto (the tire shop in Sunway), he did mentioned he purposely ordered these 2 blue machines just to fit Run Flat Tires. Just for your info only. Since I just have my RFT patched for punctured recently and I went there. Service is good and professional.

Cost wise.. i don't want to discuss cos as Schwepps mentioned... go to the tire shop which you trust and feel more comfortable with and this is the one so far for me. And they sell Michelin too. But their Michelin RFT have to order la since I don't believe they keep ready stocks.

On my next tires change... i'm still pondering whether to continue on with RFT or non-RFT. But I will give Michelin a try just to experience whether which is better... Bridgestone or Mich...

 

[ALBundy]

For the PS2 set, I specified: Made in France and no older than 2610, otherwise send them back, I dowan. :4:

Schwepps, the best tires are those that are at least 9-12 months old. This was relayed to me by two technical managers of differing brands. The reason is the chemical compounds used in manufacturing need time to be completely cured and then only it can performed as it was designed to be.