Given
53%
while driving a
BMW E92 M3 V8
(265/35 R19 W) on
mostly country roads
for 1,500
spirited miles
These tires are designed for the newer M3/M4/M5, all of which I've driven on this tire and liked. However, after putting a set on my e92 M3 (2010 Competition Pack) I could not believe how much worse the car felt than on the standard Michelin PS2. Overall grip was increased for sure, but road feedback and progressiveness was terrible.
The car hopped over bumps that it previously was not upset by, even on worn tires. The turn in characteristics were far more vague, and the rear of the car felt disconnected. There was a feeling that the sidewall was flexing, making it difficult to feel when a movement at the back of the car was indeed the tire breaking away, or just movement within the tire. Not confidence inspiring at all.
I contacted Michelin directly and their technical manager called me back within hours. Many workarounds were suggested such as adjusting pressures and alignment/camber settings, but these made little difference. Michelin agreed to replace them with PS2's at no cost.
Great customer service from Michelin, but not a tire I would ever recommend using on the e92. Those who have, and are saying the tire is great, must not drive their car anywhere near the limit of adhesion, because honestly it was borderline scary.
Go with the OE Michelin or Continental.