Michelin PSS Tires, Car doesnt Pull Hard?

SHEEDI · 04-22-2015, 02:58 PM

Hello Tire Experts

So I ditched RFTs and decided to get Michelin PSS Summer tires "Stock Size 18", I have 2009 335i Sedan with Sport pkg,
Tires have now close to 400 miles on them, I know they need some time to break in. Today I decided to put the car in sport mode and push the accelerator hard. when I had RFTs, the car used to pull hard and jump. with these tires car doesn't pull hard it used to with RFTs, do these tires still need some time to break in or with these tires car wont pull hard they way it used to with RFTs?

Please advise

Fundguy1 · 04-22-2015, 03:15 PM

Did you change the size? Are you mistaking grip for slip? The Michelin run wide for their size but they also weigh less. they should jump more out the gate from shedding pounds.

SHEEDI · 04-22-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Did you change the size? Are you mistaking grip for slip? The Michelin run wide for their size but they also weigh less. they should jump more out the gate from shedding pounds.

I didn't change the size

SHEEDI · 04-22-2015, 05:10 PM

anyone else have any idea?

SHEEDI · 04-22-2015, 07:27 PM

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AGuyNamedGore_335i · 04-22-2015, 08:13 PM

i got my PSS yesterday allaround 225 in front 255 in the back on stock 18"s i feel the same way but the car doesnt peel as much i used to peel through 1st and 2nd gear now i peel in 1st till 4k rpm then i grip and go if you find the answer please let me know

SHEEDI · 04-22-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AGuyNamedGore_335i

i got my PSS yesterday allaround 225 in front 255 in the back on stock 18"s i feel the same way but the car doesnt peel as much i used to peel through 1st and 2nd gear now i peel in 1st till 4k rpm then i grip and go if you find the answer please let me know

I just an email to tire rack and Michelin, I will keep you posted.

fastaction · 04-22-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

anyone else have any idea?

adjust tire pressures?

FL335 · 04-22-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fastaction

adjust tire pressures?

Good point. Using stock tire pressure? I assume when we go from RFT to PSS..which I am going to, we still use stock TP?

Ghostryder · 04-22-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FL335

Good point. Using stock tire pressure? I assume when we go from RFT to PSS..which I am going to, we still use stock TP?

No, you use the new tires PSI recommendation

SHEEDI · 04-22-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fastaction

adjust tire pressures?

These are brand new tires and Tires were installed few weeks ago and pressure was checked.

SHEEDI · 04-23-2015, 08:15 AM

any one else

drewnel22 · 04-23-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

These are brand new tires and Tires were installed few weeks ago and pressure was checked.

What pressure are you running? Are you driving with traction control off?

SHEEDI · 04-23-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 10splaya22

What pressure are you running? Are you driving with traction control off?

I do not have latest #s that how much pressure the tires have, I tried all combinations, traction on off etc. same results

drewnel22 · 04-23-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

I do not have latest #s that how much pressure the tires have, I tried all combinations, traction on off etc. same results

Well that plays a huge part in how the tires respond and feel so please get that so we can see if there are any issues.

SHEEDI · 04-23-2015, 08:35 AM

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Well that plays a huge part in how the tires respond and feel so please get that so we can see if there are any issues.

also I should wait till break in period is over 500 miles+, right now tires have only 400 miles on them

mojobmw_e90 · 04-23-2015, 08:38 AM

The tires are firmer and more performance orientated than the rft. My car used to squat hard with winter tires on and I would think I'm popping wheels. Once I switched over to the summer tires it stays straight and mentally you would think it's not pulling as it should

SHEEDI · 04-23-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

The tires are firmer and more performance orientated than the rft. My car used to squat hard with winter tires on and I would think I'm popping wheels. Once I switched over to the summer tires it stays straight and mentally you would think it's not pulling as it should

Dude, yesterday on highway I was doing 60+ and I push gas pedal and car didn't move, it just make noise that it is pushing hard, I also checked speedo and needle didn't move and this was not the case before changing tires. nothing wrong with car. there was nothing done or replaced recently.

I will wait 500 miles+ and see how it goes

mr.335i · 04-23-2015, 08:55 AM

Looking at where you live I'm going to assume that weather is playing a part here. It's currently 47 degrees in new york and at about 45 degrees these tires turn into hockey pucks. They are still usable but the performance isn't going to be there as if it were 80 degree out. I have these and use them year round and weather definitely affects the tires.

drewnel22 · 04-23-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

also I should wait till break in period is over 500 miles+, right now tires have only 400 miles on them

100 miles won't make much difference. What will make a big difference is tire pressure. So you should get a gauge and measure it. It will take 2 min tops to do.

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

Dude, yesterday on highway I was doing 60+ and I push gas pedal and car didn't move, it just make noise that it is pushing hard, I also checked speedo and needle didn't move and this was not the case before changing tires. nothing wrong with car. there was nothing done or replaced recently.

I will wait 500 miles+ and see how it goes

I'm sorry but you pressed the throttle down and the car didn't accelerate? This isn't a tire problem...

mojobmw_e90 · 04-23-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

Dude, yesterday on highway I was doing 60+ and I push gas pedal and car didn't move, it just make noise that it is pushing hard, I also checked speedo and needle didn't move and this was not the case before changing tires. nothing wrong with car. there was nothing done or replaced recently.

I will wait 500 miles+ and see how it goes

If it didn't move it's a boost issue than. Flooring it at 60 will send u flying into the back seat. Any smoke issues? Check for boost leaks, get a log in and put it up

04-23-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 10splaya22

I'm sorry but you pressed the throttle down and the car didn't accelerate? This isn't a tire problem...

lol agreed.

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