Moupe 55 Report post Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) SOLD! Set of brand new Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres (literally only done 15km on them). BMW Star rated. Paid $1967 for them but selling for $1500 ONO. Sizes: 2 x 225/45R18 and 2 x 255/40R18 Auckland pickup only (although could potentially do courier if organised by buyer). Reason for sale: not happy with how they fit on my 18" rims. Front has a mild stretched look (I prefer square sidewalls). So moving up a size. Edited February 27, 2021 by Moupe Sold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyboy 199 Report post Posted December 2, 2020 hey mate can i ask what the wheel specs are on your 18's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted December 2, 2020 Sure thing. They are: Front: 8Jx18 ET42 / Rear: 9Jx18 ET30 Factory Style 224’s on an E86 Z4 M Coupe https://www.bmwoemwheels.com/en/rim-model/bmw/bmw-wheel-style-224 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted December 2, 2020 Hi mate could you post some side on pics to see the stretched look you are talking about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted December 2, 2020 Sure thing. Photos attached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) Price reduced to $1600 Note that the tyres are also listed on Trade Me but at the original price (would prefer to sell directly through here to a forum member ) Edited December 10, 2020 by Moupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted December 10, 2020 I have a pair of 265/40/18 if you’re interested? 2018 manufacture and 5mm+ Michelin pss same like yours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted December 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, qube said: I have a pair of 265/40/18 if you’re interested? 2018 manufacture and 5mm+ Michelin pss same like yours Thank you! I saw your post but the profile was too high. I went 265/35R18 and 235/40R18 in the end. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 Bump. Price reduced to $1500 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit 194 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) On 12/11/2020 at 11:33 AM, Moupe said: Thank you! I saw your post but the profile was too high. I went 265/35R18 and 235/40R18 in the end. And that is because the tyres you are now selling are perfect fitment for the Z4M chassis and 224 wheels, going 234/45 at the front on a standard suspended car results in a rub on the inner. Pity you did the same dropping down to 35 section at the back. Hey ho these cars are a constant learning curve, actually thinking about it 10mm spacers on the front would have alleviated the problem., and allowed you to keep to the correct profiles 45 front 40 rear, and allowed the upsize to 235. Edited January 8, 2021 by Bandit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted January 19, 2021 Given the odd sizing as a set, I have decided to sell them as pairs. 2 x 225/45R18 - $675 ONO https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/tyres/listing/2945895980 2 x 255/40R18 - $825 ONO https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/tyres/listing/2945898081 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) On 1/8/2021 at 8:16 PM, Bandit said: And that is because the tyres you are now selling are perfect fitment for the Z4M chassis and 224 wheels, going 234/45 at the front on a standard suspended car results in a rub on the inner. Pity you did the same dropping down to 35 section at the back. Hey ho these cars are a constant learning curve, actually thinking about it 10mm spacers on the front would have alleviated the problem., and allowed you to keep to the correct profiles 45 front 40 rear, and allowed the upsize to 235. Hey Bandit. I'm not sure where you were going with this post? The fitment I went for was 235/40R18 and 265/35R18. Extensive research (after not being happy with the "stretched" look of the front tyre) suggested that this is has been a pretty common non-stock size fitment for the Z4 M Coupe. There is no rubbing at all so no need for spacers I'm super happy with the set up and how she handles now. Definitely an improvement. The only downside is that my speedo is off by around 2.8% percent (reads faster). Edited January 19, 2021 by Moupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 6:22 PM, Moupe said: Given the odd sizing as a set, I have decided to sell them as pairs. 2 x 225/45R18 - $500 ONO https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/tyres/listing/2945895980 2 x 255/40R18 - $700 ONO https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/tyres/listing/2945898081 Massively discounted! I need these out of the garage... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 Damn, if these were the correct profile for me I'd be all over them, I need 225/40 and 255/35. Sharp price for the right car, GLWS. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 Yeah, they are a weird sized tyre alright Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggisman 35 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 13 hours ago, Moupe said: Yeah, they are a weird sized tyre alright Hi J, shame you’ve just bought the 235’s . Similar situation to yourself, bought the 235 x40 x 18 ps4 Michelin for my new apex wheels on my E85 but they rubbed ever so slightly on the inner liner under compression due to the wheel offset. Done about 30 k’s so as new. Just fitted 225’s and perfect and will allow me to lower the car as planned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggisman 35 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 13 hours ago, M3AN said: Damn, if these were the correct profile for me I'd be all over them, I need 225/40 and 255/35. Sharp price for the right car, GLWS. I was in a similar situation to Moupe on my E85. Bought new PS4’s 2 weeks ago for my new Apex wheels but rubbed ever so slightly under compression. Intended lowering the car so the problem would have been exasperated. Did about 30 K’s on them so as new. Fitted 225 x 40 x 18 and fit perfectly. If 235 x 40 x 18 worked for you can do a decent discount on new, getting them to you is the only issue as I am in Wellington though could drop them at Mainfreight depot if you arranged freight. Just deliberating if the new 255 x 35 x 18 rears are going to be replaced as well as they will be close to the arches when lowered. Will advertise the tyres shortly to the market. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 43 minutes ago, Haggisman said: Hi J, shame you’ve just bought the 235’s . Similar situation to yourself, bought the 235 x40 x 18 ps4 Michelin for my new apex wheels on my E85 but they rubbed ever so slightly on the inner liner under compression due to the wheel offset. Done about 30 k’s so as new. Just fitted 225’s and perfect and will allow me to lower the car as planned. Where were you when I needed you lol. I actually ended up going PS2’s. Older spec aren’t too far off the PSS’s although due to availability I had to pay a bit extra for Porsche spec 😕 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggisman 35 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Moupe said: Where were you when I needed you lol. I actually ended up going PS2’s. Older spec aren’t too far off the PSS’s although due to availability I had to pay a bit extra for Porsche spec 😕 Exactly, life seems to be about timing doesn’t it. All my research told me these tyres would be fine but they sit fairly square on the wheels to maximise grip. C’est la vie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moupe 55 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 55 minutes ago, Haggisman said: Exactly, life seems to be about timing doesn’t it. All my research told me these tyres would be fine but they sit fairly square on the wheels to maximise grip. C’est la vie. Funny, as the PSS's were the exact opposite. The fronts didn't sit square (which I didn't like from an aesthetics perspective). I'm very happy with the set up now though. The extra 10mm all around has made a big different to the handling characteristics too. As mentioned further up the thread, the only drawback is the slightly off speedometer. But who has time to look at that when you're ripping down a backroad :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
