Rear Tire Choices

[tommysains]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I found the traction on my MPSS to be significantly better after i got the GTS software coded in. Very worthwhile for anyone on any tyres!

Thanks for this. Did you have CS software on a comp pack M4?

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by tommysains

Thanks for this. Did you have CS software on a comp pack M4?

No, just went from standard CP to GTS software for gearbox, diff, DSC, steering.

[tommysains]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

No, just went from standard CP to GTS software for gearbox, diff, DSC, steering.

How do you do this? Very interested.

[ravibasuta]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I found the traction on my MPSS to be significantly better after i got the GTS software coded in. Very worthwhile for anyone on any tyres!

Yeh i can vouch for that, standard M to GTS settings was almost light and day, felt like the car it should be. Less jerky too.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by tommysains

How do you do this? Very interested.

You need to find someone who does this kind of coding. I used Zed coding, who has a brilliant reputation, but he's had to stop work for while for family reasons. There are other folk around though who do it. Perhaps others will recommend someone.

[tommysains]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

You need to find someone who does this kind of coding. I used Zed coding, who has a brilliant reputation, but he's had to stop work for while for family reasons. There are other folk around though who do it. Perhaps others will recommend someone.

I'm getting it done today. Found someone who has had lots of recommendations on here. I'll write a review to follow. Tom

[Bopland]

I have PSS all round on my M3 running BM3 stage 1, perfect tyre if you like throwing it sideways around roundabouts.

Not a confidence inspiring tyre in any other conditions than dry, I've been caught out multiple times by the lack of grip even just in damp. It's unpredictable, the level of wet grip changes so dramatically at lower temps and you really have to be ready to countersteer if pushing through twisties.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy driving a challenge; it adds to the character of the car, but when it brakes tractions coming out of a corner in 3rd... it definitely gets the bum'ol going.

I don't see the requirement for winters if you live in the south, just adjust your driving style and drive with caution. The M3 has a lot more tyre on the road than 90% of other road cars. It's other people you need to be worried about in icy conditions.

My current PSS rears are spent, dropping it sideways into roundys does take its toll. I was going to run PSS Front and PS4S Rear but BlackCircles had an offer for £40 off when you buy 4 Michelin tyres (code 4Mich40). I have opted for the larger rear section 295/30/R20Y.
Paid £947 for all 4 PS4S, fitting included.

On my A45 I went from PSS and PS4S and the difference was night and day, the level of confidence which formed as a result of the new tyres made it feel like a new car. I have high expectations for the PS4S on the M3.

Tyres are being fitted tomorrow, so comments to follow.

[dubdemand]

Thinking of going wider with my next pair of tyres. What’s the best (larger) size to use on the standard 19’s? Does it have an effect on the accuracy of the speedo?

[SenorFunkyPants]

Originally Posted by Bopland

. I have high expectations for the PS4S on the M3.
Tyres are being fitted tomorrow, so comments to follow.

I have MPS4S on the rears and the traction is pretty impressive even at 1C.
I found they do take one or two thousand miles to settle in properly though.

[SteveChester]

Who actually sells the 4s in M4 sizes? I can't seem to find any!

[ravibasuta]

Originally Posted by Bopland

I have PSS all round on my M3 running BM3 stage 1, perfect tyre if you like throwing it sideways around roundabouts.

Not a confidence inspiring tyre in any other conditions than dry, I've been caught out multiple times by the lack of grip even just in damp. It's unpredictable, the level of wet grip changes so dramatically at lower temps and you really have to be ready to countersteer if pushing through twisties.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy driving a challenge; it adds to the character of the car, but when it brakes tractions coming out of a corner in 3rd... it definitely gets the bum'ol going.

I don't see the requirement for winters if you live in the south, just adjust your driving style and drive with caution. The M3 has a lot more tyre on the road than 90% of other road cars. It's other people you need to be worried about in icy conditions.

My current PSS rears are spent, dropping it sideways into roundys does take its toll. I was going to run PSS Front and PS4S Rear but BlackCircles had an offer for £40 off when you buy 4 Michelin tyres (code 4Mich40). I have opted for the larger rear section 295/30/R20Y.
Paid £947 for all 4 PS4S, fitting included.

On my A45 I went from PSS and PS4S and the difference was night and day, the level of confidence which formed as a result of the new tyres made it feel like a new car. I have high expectations for the PS4S on the M3.

Tyres are being fitted tomorrow, so comments to follow.

Be good to know mate. I cant say im unhappy with MPSS, i do have some "play" but couldnt get the size in MP4S. Oversize 19 rears were available but ill be honest i didnt know til after i had them replaced.