Michelin Pilot Super Sport 20"(Ferrari)question?

nwills · 04-17-2012, 07:15 PM

So I've finally decided to go with a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport for my 2012 535xi.

I have some staggered rims that are 20x9 and 20x10.5.

I'll be going with 245/35-20 front and 285/30-20 rear.

It seems like the front in that size is a OEM dimension for Ferrari. From what I understand there is a Ferrari OEM in 245/35-20 and a different part number for the same dimension that isn't Ferrari OEM?

Not sure if there's a difference? Has anyone bought fronts in that size and heard about the Ferrari OE version or is it all the same?

bobblehead · 04-17-2012, 08:06 PM

Ferrari 458 Italia

235/35 ZR20 92Y XL K1 (Front) - Michelin PSS part # 07688
295/35 ZR20 101Y K1 (Rear) - Michelin PSS part # 28274

Other Ferrari

245/35 ZR20 95Y K1 (Front) - Michelin PSS part # 20206
285/30 ZR20 99Y K1 (Rear) - Michelin PSS part # 71509

remmib · 04-17-2012, 08:10 PM

The Ferrari versions has 'K1' listed in there name.
I have no idea about the difference though.

Alan l. · 04-18-2012, 08:04 AM

I just bought the same exact tire/size. I was told theres no difference just that its an OE tire for Ferrari just like how certain tires have a star on it if its OE Bmw supposedly...

My tires came and no where on the tire label did it mention Ferrari or anything. My guess it could just me a tirerack thing...

bobblehead · 04-18-2012, 09:53 AM

It's the prestige ... since if you cannot afford to buy the entire Ferrari car, that's the next best thing you can buy

nwills · 04-18-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bobblehead

It's the prestige ... since if you cannot afford to buy the entire Ferrari car, that's the next best thing you can buy

Hey...I'm happy with the fact I got Ferrari tires! My tires are Ferrari OE! lol...rated for top speeds of over 300kmh...!!

remmib · 04-18-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I just bought the same exact tire/size. I was told theres no difference just that its an OE tire for Ferrari just like how certain tires have a star on it if its OE Bmw supposedly...

My tires came and no where on the tire label did it mention Ferrari or anything. My guess it could just me a tirerack thing...

Is there a K1 spamp/marking? That's the code for OEM Ferrari tire.

bobblehead · 04-18-2012, 10:04 AM

^ hope you know I was just inserting a bit of humor .. no offence.

^ but if you are going too fast, nobody will be able to see your Ferrari tires up close

bobblehead · 04-18-2012, 10:07 AM

http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...t/tire-details

See bottom of page for detail spec & part #

nwills · 04-18-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I just bought the same exact tire/size. I was told theres no difference just that its an OE tire for Ferrari just like how certain tires have a star on it if its OE Bmw supposedly...

My tires came and no where on the tire label did it mention Ferrari or anything. My guess it could just me a tirerack thing...

Is there a K1 spamp/marking? That's the code for OEM Ferrari tire.

I don't think there is...not sure...I'll have them Friday. According to Tirerack they're Ferrari tires...I think Tirerack carries them as replacement for the Michelin OE on Ferrari. At the end of the day...they're a set of Michelin PSS...it just happens to be a size and model that is a direct Ferrari configuration.

nwills · 04-18-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bobblehead

^ hope you know I was just inserting a bit of humor .. no offence.

^ but if you are going too fast, nobody will be able to see your Ferrari tires up close

lol...of course!

I think Tirerack just carries that size as a Ferrari replacement.

The tires the cars come with from the factory probably have the K1 stamp and the Tirerack version has the same specs and size.

Just my guess.

I guess I'll see Friday!

As long as I didn't just buy a set of tires that are specifically made for Ferrari and where the specs are slightly different than standard Michelin PSS. From all the reading I've done...I should be fine.

nwills · 04-21-2012, 05:50 PM

So I got the tires...and yes...they have the K1 marking for Ferrari OEM!

Should this mean anything to me or can I consider these to be a standard Michelin Pilot Super Sport?

Maybe I'm just over thinking this?

nwills · 04-21-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I just bought the same exact tire/size. I was told theres no difference just that its an OE tire for Ferrari just like how certain tires have a star on it if its OE Bmw supposedly...

My tires came and no where on the tire label did it mention Ferrari or anything. My guess it could just me a tirerack thing...

So you don't have the K1 marking on your tires?

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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	^ hope you know I was just inserting a bit of humor .. no offence. ^ but if you are going too fast, nobody will be able to see your Ferrari tires up close
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...t/tire-details See bottom of page for detail spec & part #
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nwills Private First Class 33 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2012 535xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	So I got the tires...and yes...they have the K1 marking for Ferrari OEM! Should this mean anything to me or can I consider these to be a standard Michelin Pilot Super Sport? Maybe I'm just over thinking this?
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