BMW E92 M3 V8 Tyres

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Tyre Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (156) 94% 87% 88% 87% 80% 85%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport (145) 94% 84% 89% 86% 82% 81%
Continental Sport Contact 6 (89) 90% 86% 81% 82% 53% 77%
Kumho Ecsta PS91 (43) 82% 72% 76% 74% 55% 72%

BMW E92 M3 V8 Tyre Review Highlights

Writing about the Kumho Ecsta PS91 given 49% (275-35-19-)
Driving on mostly town for 6000 average miles
Purchased these for my 2008 BMW E92 M3. They were recommended on an M3 facebook page by multiple people as a decent value alternative to Michelins etc. Some people even said they were better than the flagship premium brands, so thought they were worth a go!

Initial impressions were ok, but over the space of a few weeks started to notice their flaws. I found that even when you engaged a little bit of power (not flooring the pedal) the traction light would regularly light up. This was not the case with the outgoing Michelins PS4's. I also found in the wet they did not give much confidence. In dry condition they are improved, but certainly not in the same league as Goodyear Eagle F1's, PS4/PS5's etc. That I could somewhat live with given their price...but regretted not buying Michelin or Continentals.

What I have found really poor though is the wear....and reading the reviews here I am clearly not the only one! They have only lasted about 6k miles and it is not driven particularly hard. This is roughly half, maybe closer to a third of the life of the outgoing Michelins. Having also had PS5's on a Mercedes A35 AMG that have lasted 20k miles and that is AWD, along with PS4's on a 335d Tourer Xdrive lasting 17k miles, these fall seriously short.

So therefore they really are false economy. Not only do they somewhat impede the performance of a powerful car (and that's what they seem to be aimed at), if they only last 30-50% of that of a Michelin they work out to be quite expensive!
tyre reviewed on 2024-04-24 05:23:40
Writing about the Continental Sport Contact 6 given 100% (235-35-19-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10000 spirited miles
Best tyre I've ever used. Quiet and comfortable but still good sporty handling.
tyre reviewed on 2016-12-03 05:37:34
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Super Sport given 53% (265-35-19-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 1500 spirited miles
These tyres are designed for the newer M3/M4/M5, all of which I've driven on this tyre and liked. However, after putting a set on my e92 M3 (2010 Competition Pack) I could not believe how much worse the car felt than on the standard Michelin PS2. Overall grip was increased for sure, but road feedback and progressiveness was terrible.

The car hopped over bumps that it previously was not upset by, even on worn tyres. The turn in characteristics were far more vague, and the rear of the car felt disconnected. There was a feeling that the sidewall was flexing, making it difficult to feel when a movement at the back of the car was indeed the tyre breaking away, or just movement within the tyre. Not confidence inspiring at all.

I contacted Michelin directly and their technical manager called me back within hours. Many workarounds were suggested such as adjusting pressures and alignment/camber settings, but these made little difference. Michelin agreed to replace them with PS2's at no cost.

Great customer service from Michelin, but not a tyre I would ever recommend using on the e92. Those who have, and are saying the tyre is great, must not drive their car anywhere near the limit of adhesion, because honestly it was borderline scary.

Go with the OE Michelin or Continental.
tyre reviewed on 2015-11-26 09:32:12
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 given 81% (265-35-19-W)
Driving on mostly country roads for 200000 average miles
Michelins are far better than the Continentals it came on. Not in the same league for grip, feel or wet weather. Felt I had to take it easy on the Contis whereas Michelin I feel at ease with . Tried to buy PS 3. However size not available when needed!! Only drawback - wear!! Only 8-9 k. However you get what you pay for. 245/35 front 265/35 rear
tyre reviewed on 2012-06-08 02:25:28
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