Best price on Michelin Pilot Sport 2's? 285/30YR19

[BEHMER]

Its about that time for some new tires on the rear. This time around I am going a little wider in preparation for a TT stg2 kit. I am thinking of running 285/30YR19's with spacers. With Nitto 275/30/19's I had a bit of inner fender rubbing but plenty of space on the outside edge. I feel I could even fit295's but I don’t want to take any chances. Is there any reliable way to measure the max size I could fit in there or is it all trial and error?

Tire rack is trying to get $409 per tire which seams a bit high.

Does any one have any personal thoughts on the PS2's? I had the original pilot sports on my 95 M3 back in the day and I trusted them with my life daily. Great tires.

Thanks for any input on all this. Got to make sure my money is well spent.

-Sean

[maritusE36]

if you like the pilot sports you will love the PS2's. Everyone i have talked with says they are even better then the original pilots...but they are VERY pricey even compared to the original pilot sports...and as far as i have seen tire rack is about the cheapest you will find most tires...

[BEHMER]

Damn, I guess I will have to treat my self to PS2's a little later on in life. Almost $900 shipped for two tires is just out of the question right now. Come to think of it...I am about to have my limited slip diff and I will surly be drifting around twice as much as I do now. Do you recommend any cheaper tires that are still predictable at the limit and have a longer tread life than PS2's? I already know I will be showing off a little bit with the LSD...its been almost four years since I have had a limited slip behind M3 power. Thanks for any advice

Sean

[Jim@tirerack]

The Bridgestone S03 is 308.00 per tire in the 285/30R19. They would be a comparable tire to the PS2 at 100.00 less per tire.
If I can help let me know.

[CarbonBlkE36]

try treaddepot.com or something like that...... they rock on the toyo pricing.... the new t1r is supposed to have a harder sidewall than the previous t1s