Tuned M4s, what tyres do you run?

[M4_Johnnys]

Hi Everyone!

I've been reading for days on replacement tyres for my M4. I was originally going to get Pilot Sport 4S but now leaning towards RE71R.

The car will be street driven, but I don't care too much about tyre wear and want to make sure this thing hooks up properly once the standard bolt-ons and tune have been done.

Currently I have the standard Pilot Sports and traction is horrendous!

So decided to sign up and ask the community...

Who here has a tuned M4:
- What mods do you have and what power are you making?
- What tyres do you have?
- Can you floor it in 2nd without breaking loose? and what about 1st?

Thanks

[melvyn]

Cup 2s are excellent once you get some heat into them, If I see 25 degrees C on the rears on tyre monitor I know they are good to go, from there they heat up quickly and have seen them up to 65C on the road.You will not light them up in second, might see a flicker in first , but not when they are 40C .Our average ambiant temps where I live are around the 18-22 degree C from spring through summer.

[M4_Johnnys]

Originally Posted by melvyn

Cup 2s are excellent once you get some heat into them, If I see 25 degrees C on the rears on tyre monitor I know they are good to go, from there they heat up quickly and have seen them up to 65C on the road.You will not light them up in second, might see a flicker in first , but not when they are 40C .Our average ambiant temps where I live are around the 18-22 degree C from spring through summer.

Thanks Melvyn, is your car modded? If so what are the mods?

[wsccsw13]

I use Cup 2s on the track (catless DPs, stage 2 BPM tune, MPE, GC camber platea).

[melvyn]

Originally Posted by M4_Johnnys

Thanks Melvyn, is your car modded? If so what are the mods?

HI,
Running the BM3 Stage1,I reckon its giving around the 520hp at the crank Its a very smooth linea map, and great to redline.

[Vegetable]

Running PS4s with BM3 stage 1 tune in size 265/35/19s front and 285/35/19s rear. I can put all my power down no problem. This was not the case with the stock MPSS tires.

[Ferg]

No matter what, you are still going to break traction in 1st and 2nd. Roll on the throttle, not stomp it.

[M3SQRD]

PS4S and PSC2 in 265/35-19 and 305/30-19

[melanthius]

Originally Posted by M3SQRD

PS4S and PSC2 in 265/35-19 and 305/30-19

You run cup 2s only in the rear?

[ad4m]

switching to stage 2 in a couple weeks. got me a couple of toyo r888r 295 30 19 for the rears I'll let you know how it goes.

[JayKno]

Originally Posted by ad4m

switching to stage 2 in a couple weeks. got me a couple of toyo r888r 295 30 19 for the rears I'll let you know how it goes.

I just mounted 285/35/19 r888r's and couldnt be happier. Very difficult to break traction, even with launch control at full boost/RPM.

[Solarium]

Originally Posted by Vegetable

Running PS4s with BM3 stage 1 tune in size 265/35/19s front and 285/35/19s rear. I can put all my power down no problem. This was not the case with the stock MPSS tires.

That's exactly what I'll be running this weekend after costco install my PS4S's and then I'll install the BM3 stage 1. My MPSS tires truly suck, I lose traction even with stock tune at 3rd gear. What settings do you use for M1/M2?

[Vegetable]

Originally Posted by Solarium

That's exactly what I'll be running this weekend after costco install my PS4S's and then I'll install the BM3 stage 1. My MPSS tires truly suck, I lose traction even with stock tune at 3rd gear. What settings do you use for M1/M2?

You will be very happy! You might rub a little bit against the plastic fender well covers at first if you have spacers, but it's nothing major.

M1= MDM, sport+ throttle, sport steering, and sport suspension
M2= Full traction, Efficient throttle, sport steering, and comfort suspension.

M1 is my go to in regular driving conditions

I can't tell you how crazy the difference is from the crappy stock MPSS star spec tires.

[Solarium]

Originally Posted by Vegetable

You will be very happy! You might rub a little bit against the plastic fender well covers at first if you have spacers, but it's nothing major.

M1= MDM, sport+ throttle, sport steering, and sport suspension
M2= Full traction, Efficient throttle, sport steering, and comfort suspension.

M1 is my go to in regular driving conditions

I can't tell you how crazy the difference is from the crappy stock MPSS star spec tires.

I recently changed the M1 (my go to) from normal traction control (on) to MDM, and what a difference it makes! Full DSC on makes the drive way too boring and too many times the engine just revs and nothing moves, MDM is the perfect balance between DSC on and completely off. I also use Sport+ throttle and Sport (not +) steering and find it to be a good balance for daily driving. Don't have spacers so that shouldn't be an issue for me Can't wait for this weekend to test out the tires and BM3 tune!

[melvyn]

Originally Posted by ad4m

switching to stage 2 in a couple weeks. got me a couple of toyo r888r 295 30 19 for the rears I'll let you know how it goes.

Look nice and sticky, whats the depth of tread including the markers please.

[ad4m]

Originally Posted by melvyn

Look nice and sticky, whats the depth of tread including the markers please.

believe its 6/32. love these tires had them on for around 1000 miles and couldnt be happier they have grip for days. Can finally drive the car with traction control off always. Work great with bm3 stage 2 tune.

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by Ferg

No matter what, you are still going to break traction in 1st and 2nd. Roll on the throttle, not stomp it.

LMaooo facts....sometimes on a magical day when a second gear floor connects its so liberating...

but yeah 1 and 2 is no good for traction. ive started to turn in 3rd

[melvyn]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

LMaooo facts....sometimes on a magical day when a second gear floor connects its so liberating...

but yeah 1 and 2 is no good for traction. ive started to turn in 3rd

You won't break traction in 2nd with the cup2s on, with some heat in them. Them R888s will be the same.

[Visconti]

I'm also trying to figure this out..I guess R888 is the way togo?

[JayKno]

Originally Posted by Visconti

I'm also trying to figure this out..I guess R888 is the way togo?

I'm very pleased with the R888R's. Incredible traction, smooth ride, slightly more noise than the MPSS's, but totally within acceptable range. Granted I don't have many miles on them, I don't know how long they will last, but at current tread depth they handle rain and standing water just fine.

[guess2098]

For street only just get ps4s is good enough. Almost impossible to have r compound tire heat over 130f on street unless driving crazy