F80 M3 - Weekend Driver

fanofbmwe46 · 05-10-2021, 06:02 PM

Hi All,

I recently got a 2015 M3 6spd with the 19” 437M wheels. They have fairly worn Michelin’s Pilot AS3+ tires on them now that need replaced. I enjoy the tight turn in but ride is super harsh. I found a good deal on a set of 18” 513M wheels and love the look of them. Will be switching to those but need to choose a tire. The car is a weekend driver, no track time, just spirited drives on Ohio roads. What should I go with:

1. 255/40/18 & 275/40/18 MPSS Tires

2. 265/40/18 & 285/40/18 MPS 4S Tires

3. 265/40/18 & 285/40/18 ContiExtremeContact Sport

4. Something else? Different tire? Wider with 35 aspect ratio?

Planning to keep the car stock completely. No drop and no performance mods. Considering all this, what would you all recommend if I’m prioritizing the following in order - Traction, Turn in Responsiveness, Comfort, Look.

Thanks

Equilibrandt · 05-12-2021, 10:52 AM

I swapped from 20" MPSS to 20" MPS4S a few months ago. You lose the slightest edge of handling grip when swapping to the 4S - BUT you gain a bit in ride comfort, have less road noise, and get much better grip on wet surfaces.

In your position where you're spiritedly driving, not tracking, and may have some rainfall, the 4S are an upgrade in every way and they have my vote.

Haven't tried the Continentals, though I hear good things about them.

Your 513M are 18x9 ET29 and 18x10 ET40, correct? Normal spec for those are 255/40-18 and 275/40-18 for both MPSS and MPS4S - though I don't see why you couldn't fit those 265/285 you listed.

N1rve · 05-12-2021, 11:32 AM

If would go for MPS4s if they are available in your area. Continental ECS would be runner up.

melanthius · 05-12-2021, 12:31 PM

I vote PS4S, I like them a lot in variety of conditions.

swagon · 05-13-2021, 05:28 AM

I run Goodyear F1 Supersport, stock 18" sizing, which makes it the only true alternative to PSS. And they're better especially in the wet.

jpy1980 · 05-14-2021, 04:25 PM

Conti ecs is amazing and what I have on my 513ms. Super meaty even on the standard sizes!

F80RN · 05-14-2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jpy1980

Conti ecs is amazing and what I have on my 513ms. Super meaty even on the standard sizes!

Are these stock sizes? Or are you running a different size?

ss-f82 · 05-14-2021, 08:51 PM

Im looking to buy 513 set. I was thinking about 255/35 front 295/35 rear. Im lowered in mp has kit. Hmm

jpy1980 · 05-15-2021, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by F80RN

Are these stock sizes? Or are you running a different size?

Stock sizes. The ecs run meaty and i have 15mm spacers in the rear and 18mm up front with 2.8 camber front and 2.2 camber rear

ss-f82 · 05-15-2021, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jpy1980

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Originally Posted by F80RN

Are these stock sizes? Or are you running a different size?

Stock sizes. The ecs run meaty and i have 15mm spacers in the rear and 18mm up front with 2.8 camber front and 2.2 camber rear

What are the tire spec sir?

jpy1980 · 05-15-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by M-428I

What are the tire spec sir?

255/275/40/18

ss-f82 · 05-15-2021, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jpy1980

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Originally Posted by M-428I

What are the tire spec sir?

255/275/40/18

Sorry to jack the thread. But are you on spacers?

jpy1980 · 05-15-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by M-428I

Sorry to jack the thread. But are you on spacers?

Bruhhhhh haha i stated all my specs in a couple posts above! Yea I’m on spacers.

fanofbmwe46 · 05-15-2021, 06:11 PM

Unfortunately PS4S aren't available in the stock size. I'm afraid if I go up to 265 and 285 by 40 18 then the sidewalls will get too tall and combined with the softer sidewall.. the turn in / responsiveness will suffer more than any sort of performance gain... I love having tight turn in. Maybe I'll just go stock MPSS in stock size or those ECS tires in stock size.

05-10-2021, 06:02 PM	#1
fanofbmwe46 Major 2071 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: united states iTrader: (0)	F80 M3 - Weekend Driver - Tire Choice for 513M 18” Wheels Hi All, I recently got a 2015 M3 6spd with the 19” 437M wheels. They have fairly worn Michelin’s Pilot AS3+ tires on them now that need replaced. I enjoy the tight turn in but ride is super harsh. I found a good deal on a set of 18” 513M wheels and love the look of them. Will be switching to those but need to choose a tire. The car is a weekend driver, no track time, just spirited drives on Ohio roads. What should I go with: 1. 255/40/18 & 275/40/18 MPSS Tires 2. 265/40/18 & 285/40/18 MPS 4S Tires 3. 265/40/18 & 285/40/18 ContiExtremeContact Sport 4. Something else? Different tire? Wider with 35 aspect ratio? Planning to keep the car stock completely. No drop and no performance mods. Considering all this, what would you all recommend if I’m prioritizing the following in order - Traction, Turn in Responsiveness, Comfort, Look. Thanks
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Equilibrandt Auto/DCT Zealot 481 Rep 365 Posts Drives: M3, Miata Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Mazda MX-5 GT [0.00] 2017 BMW F80 M3 ZCP [0.00]	I swapped from 20" MPSS to 20" MPS4S a few months ago. You lose the slightest edge of handling grip when swapping to the 4S - BUT you gain a bit in ride comfort, have less road noise, and get much better grip on wet surfaces. In your position where you're spiritedly driving, not tracking, and may have some rainfall, the 4S are an upgrade in every way and they have my vote. Haven't tried the Continentals, though I hear good things about them. Your 513M are 18x9 ET29 and 18x10 ET40, correct? Normal spec for those are 255/40-18 and 275/40-18 for both MPSS and MPS4S - though I don't see why you couldn't fit those 265/285 you listed.
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N1rve Racecar Driver 1285 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Beverly Hills, California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 BMW M4 [9.63]	If would go for MPS4s if they are available in your area. Continental ECS would be runner up. __________________ N1rve 2019 BMW ///M4 - Alpine White \| Sakhir Orange/Black Leather \| M-DCT \| Executive Package \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Sunroof \| Active Blind Spot \| Heated Steering Wheel \| Adaptive M Suspension
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melanthius Second Lieutenant 255 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: May 2018 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I vote PS4S, I like them a lot in variety of conditions.
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swagon Major General 13518 Rep 8,163 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I run Goodyear F1 Supersport, stock 18" sizing, which makes it the only true alternative to PSS. And they're better especially in the wet. __________________
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jpy1980 Lieutenant Colonel 1582 Rep 1,976 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 -Smurfy Blue Vinyl Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Conti ecs is amazing and what I have on my 513ms. Super meaty even on the standard sizes! Attached Images
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ss-f82 Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 253 Posts Drives: F82/M4 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: - iTrader: (1)	Im looking to buy 513 set. I was thinking about 255/35 front 295/35 rear. Im lowered in mp has kit. Hmm
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05-15-2021, 06:11 PM	#14
fanofbmwe46 Major 2071 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: united states iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately PS4S aren't available in the stock size. I'm afraid if I go up to 265 and 285 by 40 18 then the sidewalls will get too tall and combined with the softer sidewall.. the turn in / responsiveness will suffer more than any sort of performance gain... I love having tight turn in. Maybe I'll just go stock MPSS in stock size or those ECS tires in stock size.
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