Pss discontinued

Homsyboy · 02-09-2016, 01:34 AM

So I go to get my tires changed and they told me the stock tire has been discontinued. Any recommendations on a replacement tire? Is there an equivalent or something better?

3er · 02-09-2016, 08:52 AM

I plan to call Discount to check availability, but am expecting the same answer. I reckon that I have another 1-2k miles on the rears. I'll likely go with Bridgestone S-04 Pole Positions all around if MPSS aren't available. Jumping to a MPSS 285 section may also be a decent option, assuming there is decent availability.

M4Now! · 02-09-2016, 10:26 AM

Michelin PSS has not been discontinued, but there is a nationwide shortage. Almost impossible to find right now, Tire Rack is showing availability in April, but two weeks ago it was availability in March...

Cheers

Ian1973 · 02-09-2016, 11:49 AM

They have the latest version, which is an OE design, I forget which car, but they don't have the basic model yet.

I put my order in a few months ago, hoping when they do come in I will get them before they sell out again.

Sedan_Clan · 02-09-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M4Now!

Michelin PSS has not been discontinued, but there is a nationwide shortage. Almost impossible to find right now, Tire Rack is showing availability in April, but two weeks ago it was availability in March...

Cheers

^^This! I purchased two rear tires not long ago, and America's Tire had them shipped from out of state. I got a pretty kick ass deal too!

1sickf80 · 02-10-2016, 10:08 PM

Yeah, they are just back order right now. Lots of sizes are out of order.

saleen556 · 02-10-2016, 10:10 PM

I prefer Toyos my self and will most likely swap to them when the car arrives.

04RC51 · 02-10-2016, 10:50 PM

I hope they are taking this time to reengineer the sidewall. Those things won't get you to safety in the event of a flat.

The Bridgestones have significantly more road noise IMO but they are a cheap alternative.

evanescent03 · 02-10-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 3er

I plan to call Discount to check availability, but am expecting the same answer. I reckon that I have another 1-2k miles on the rears. I'll likely go with Bridgestone S-04 Pole Positions all around if MPSS aren't available. Jumping to a MPSS 285 section may also be a decent option, assuming there is decent availability.

I'm between the Bridgestones or continental DW unless I can get some MPSS from my dealership. I'm still going to all around and see if anyone has some. .. that would be ideal

Racer20 · 02-12-2016, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 04RC51

I hope they are taking this time to reengineer the sidewall. Those things won't get you to safety in the event of a flat.

The Bridgestones have significantly more road noise IMO but they are a cheap alternative.

Are you being serious? They aren't run flats. Why would you expect them to be drivable after getting a flat?

BwoodBMW · 02-12-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Railgun

Another thread?

this one says discontinued instead of backordered... not sure if its true but would be significant.

BuLoOoSki · 02-12-2016, 05:01 PM

How many thread about this do we need!

The PPS is NOT discontinued, there has been a shortage of supply as Michelin has apparently taken more than they can handle by signing with Chevrolet (for the corvette) and Mercedes to also produce OEM specific PSS tires for their vehicles. So most of their PSS production has been going directly to manufacturers.

I spoke with a Michelin employee at the NAIAS a few weeks back, he said that they are expecting to have this issue with supply shortage resolved by June. Apparently they are opening a new distribution center in NC or SC (can't remember now) specifically for the PSS tires.

Ian1973 · 02-14-2016, 11:31 AM

I figured that was it. So many cars have them as OE, Michelin is going to supply the OEs before they ever do the ordinary guy.

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Ian1973 Colonel 736 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlton, NY iTrader: (0)	They have the latest version, which is an OE design, I forget which car, but they don't have the basic model yet. I put my order in a few months ago, hoping when they do come in I will get them before they sell out again.
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BuLoOoSki Colonel 749 Rep 2,108 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (9)	How many thread about this do we need! The PPS is NOT discontinued, there has been a shortage of supply as Michelin has apparently taken more than they can handle by signing with Chevrolet (for the corvette) and Mercedes to also produce OEM specific PSS tires for their vehicles. So most of their PSS production has been going directly to manufacturers. I spoke with a Michelin employee at the NAIAS a few weeks back, he said that they are expecting to have this issue with supply shortage resolved by June. Apparently they are opening a new distribution center in NC or SC (can't remember now) specifically for the PSS tires. __________________ 2015 BMW F80 M3: Tractive EDC Suspension / Dinan Anti-Roll Bars / GC Camber Plates / KMP Dual Diff Mount / Girodisc Rotors / GT4 Brake Cooling Kit / PTF Flash Tune / Eisenmann Downpipes / CSF Heat Exchanger / BMS Charge Pipes 2007 BMW E92 335i (SOLD): BMS JB4 / Quaife LSD / Riss Racing DPs / Helix Intercooler / BMS Intake / STETT Charge Pipe / Forge DVs
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Ian1973 Colonel 736 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlton, NY iTrader: (0)	I figured that was it. So many cars have them as OE, Michelin is going to supply the OEs before they ever do the ordinary guy.
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