Ditching Run-Flats for Michelin Pilot Super Sports !

How to transforms you car in one easy step...GET RID OF THE RUN-FLATS !

I've changed my tyres to Michelin Pilot Super Sports...BUT why and just what tyre pressure should you run ?

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[stephanblack]

I got rid of my run flats on my 06 BMW 330I and bought Michelin Super sports, and wow, the difference in ride, noise, and handling, was impressive. I'll never go back to run flats and the super sports are amazing tires

[stephenlane]

You're definitely adding great content to your channel, keep going, very watchable.

[stewartuk]

Interesting question about your tyre pressures. Have a read of the Michelin Pilot Super Sport - Tyre forum, lots of useful information. Thanks for your YouTube presentations, been watching for a few weeks now and find them "top class".

[klackon]

Good report. I had horrible Dunlop run-flats on my BMW 520d. I thought it was a good idea until I drove the car for a few miles. As soon as I could, I swapped them out for a set of Michelin Primacy 3's, as they have excellent reviews. I also bought a spacesaver spare from BMW. The difference was quite dramatic - a far more settled and quieter ride. I was very pleased to discover that my new Peugeot 3008 SUV is fitted with Primacy 3's and this time I was able to choose a full size alloy and spare as an option for £100. The pattern/location of any tread wear should indicate if they are over inflated. I don't know how far Sainsbury's is from your house, but tyre pressure should be checked when the tyres are cold.

[paulolsen]

My dad is happy with Michelin Pilots on his '02 Vette. Much smoother than the run flats he had previously. I'm thinking of ditching the run flats on my '07 328i.

[bronks]

I love the Michelin Pilot Super Sports tires, I remember when I added them on to my 7 series I had no problem hitting 155 MPH (250KM) very proud moment for me!

[videomaniac]

The 4 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires that I put on my 370Z sport coupe cost about $1500, including alignment, 245/40R10-F & 275/35R19-R.
Your suspension will be more responsive with the lighter non run-flat tires.

[joebloggs]

I just bought a Z4 and one of the first ‘mods’ I did was to ditch the runflats. The difference is night and day, the car is so much smoother quieter more comfortable ride and the handling is way improved too.

[geofo]

Hi Peter, I have added a reply to Bluemeanie's comment further down, but forgot to add, I've just had Corky the Coupe mot'd & end of warranty checked. I did do my customary 'inspection' just to see amongst other things, whether they had altered my tyre pressure. Nope, still on 33psi front & 35psi rear. All of my (6) previous MINI's have been set to that, run flats or conventional. Never had uneven wear & handling characteristics have been fine. I currently have Continental R/F tyres, a bit hard but they stick like the proverbial you know what to a blanket.
Great video & all the best.
Geof

[nbuckner]

Petrol Ped... I’m about 5 minutes from Micheldever Tyres, you are right they are the best... bizarrely you were 5 minutes from the best set of corners and mile long straight (Mad Mile) which you would’ve really enjoyed. Next time your are up, message and I will take you there.... a great channel mate

[steviesmiler]

Ditched my run flats after owning my R56 for almost two years. (I had to wait to run the tread down on all four tyres.)
Did a ton of research. At the time (May 2015) the best tyre for me was
falken ZIEX ZE914 ecorun. I run then on 2.5 (36psi).
I drive on them all year round and think they have excellent grip. Much better ride quality too 😊

[stubones]

Despite the relatively harsh ride, I'm sticking with runflats on my 3 series. They just give me piece of mind that I'm not going to be stranded on the side of the road. I actually experienced the benefit of runflats a few months ago when the left front got punctured on a day out with the family and I was able to continue and get home. The steering felt a bit soggy and the tyre pressure monitor wasn't happy, I had to drive slower, but I didn't get stranded. The car now has runflat Bridgestone Potenzas on the front, which actually feel a lot better than the Michelin Pilot Sports they replaced. Better grip and slightly more compliant.

[turbos]

Pete anytime you ask the dealership they will tell you to fallow the mfg recommendation always .
A little background I use PSS on all cars in the family a 328i, 330zhp, M3, and ( 2 ) M5’s and my daughters 2015 Mini.
As a vague pressure a lot of people say is 35 psi as that is the pressure stamped on tires.
The pressure recommendation on the car is the pressure the engineers came up with for the tires the car was built with based on only the vehicle, now that you changed to a different type of tire that mfg. pressure is no longer valid. Now Michelin puts 35 psi on the tire this is a base line, now figure in your weight and other added weight at normal everyday driving, drive the normal then drive
Like a hooligan sharp fast hard cornering, hard acceleration if you like how it feels then you found your pressure but try a 5 psi higher
And lower to feel the difference and adjust accordingly. Also keep an eye on wear thicker in the middle is under inflated thinner in the middle is over inflated .
My experience is I run at 40 psi in summer and 35 in more rainy months here is San Diego, Calif.
It’s mostly summer pressure.
I just replaced all four tires on my M5 at discount tire with Michelin
PSS for $2, 227.95 US Dollars or
1699.20 quid that includes taxes, fees and certs. No alignment . Ouch !

[donwat]

I dont have money this, but some of the dealers I've run into are told to put the recommended tire pressure stamped on the tire. That's all good but the Manufacturer of the vehicle has put a lot of testing into the tire, tire pressurer and the car. To know what should be the right pressurer should be. I never run what the dealer what's to put in there.. I loved you video and your car. Ok, it's been a year now so what have you learn about the tire you choose. I just learned the my mothers car is suppose to have Michelin Pax Tires.

[miata]

Also own a MINI Roadster S (R59). Ditched the o.e. run flats after about a months driving in favor of Continental Extreme Contact DW tires. Enjoyed your video...I run about 37psi on my R59.
Couple of tires require ~100+ miles to wear off tire manufacturer's mold release compound before true tire grip is achievable. Also...you've driven quite a few miles after new tire install to then check pressures and reduce them. Realize "hot" tires will read high...always adjust tire pressures on cold tires.

[MNGirl]

Minigirl here! I ditched my run flats on both my R56 and F55 JCW and the ride and sound is so much better

[wolfgangwolfgang]

Hi Ped, I share your views about the superior ride quality of normal vs. run flat tyres.
I run some standard tyres on my Roadster SD, too.
You just have to be aware that if you have a puncture and immediate pressure loss, you will probably lose your car. My wife's R50 Cooper was hit by a bolt (yes, a bolt) - probably from a lorry, about 10 cm long. Another lorry had trown it up driving over it. It hit the side wall of the tyre when she turned onto the autobahn. It was a sound like a shot and it punctured the tyre with the head first. The guys at the tyre service later could not believe it but we have pictures and the bolt still as proof. As the car was hit in the middle of a right turn at about 30km/h on the left rear wheel, the car would have turned around and crashed into the barrier.
We had another puncture on the Autobahn a couple of years later on snow tyres at 150 km/h, again on a rear wheel.
Both times, nothing happened and the car could be driven to the tyre service.
Otherwise we'd have at least lost the R50 in the first event. Not to speak of possible injury in the second incident.
And bear in mind what you do when you break down somewhere with a puncture. You won't get anywher without a spare tyre or an emergency kit on the car.
That's not to say it has no advantages to use standard tyres but the risk should be carefully weighed by the average driver who probably hasn't got as much experience as yourself with your track days and all.
Would like to see more of Ruby Roadster... Keep up the good work!

[Countrystock]

Had the same dilemma a few months back on my R56, in the end I stuck with run flats because living in the country with hedges always being cut it was quite likely I'd get punctures. After watching your video i wish I swapped. Would love a less harsh ride. Oh well, next time. Great video

[alanmckeown]

I have been thinking about changing the run flats on the 435d which has always been a horrible noisy hard ride, you have convinced me

[jackberry]

I have a solid set of Hankooks on my Mini & I run them at about 35/36 PSI, never had a problem. Smooth ride as well. Awesome video mate!