OEM Tire Service Description

Flakarter · 10-04-2011, 08:44 AM

Does anyone know the "service description" for the OEM 2007 335i sport package tires, 90W (168mph) or 90Y (186mph)?

I am trying to replace my 255 35 zr 18 rear tires and I want to make sure I buy the correct tire.

For instance, the RF Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP tire is are available in a 90y or 90w, with the latter being slightly less expensive.

Thanks!

anerbe · 10-04-2011, 01:25 PM

What rating and manufacturer is on your front tire? it's always best to match tire manufacturer/tire line to get consistent perfromance.

If it's a Bridgestone, it's most likely W rated.

Flakarter · 10-04-2011, 02:23 PM

I have Michelin PS2s on the front, with a 90Y rating, but I was hoping to save some money by not having to buy the more expensive tire.

And if the Bridgestones are 90W in an OEM tire, why shouldn't I use a Michelin with a 90W rating?

Hmmmm.

mr_milo · 10-04-2011, 03:25 PM

If it helps any my RF Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP tires on my 2011 328i sport package where 90W rated. It was actually a special order to get a replacement after a pothole ate one.

The funny thing was that the 90Y was in stock but the 90W was still cheaper even after the special order. Since I was only replacing one I wanted to make sure it matched.

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Flakarter New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: None - Looking.......... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	OEM Tire Service Description - 90Y or 90W? (335i Sport Package) Does anyone know the "service description" for the OEM 2007 335i sport package tires, 90W (168mph) or 90Y (186mph)? I am trying to replace my 255 35 zr 18 rear tires and I want to make sure I buy the correct tire. For instance, the RF Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP tire is are available in a 90y or 90w, with the latter being slightly less expensive. Thanks!
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	What rating and manufacturer is on your front tire? it's always best to match tire manufacturer/tire line to get consistent perfromance. If it's a Bridgestone, it's most likely W rated.
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Flakarter New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: None - Looking.......... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I have Michelin PS2s on the front, with a 90Y rating, but I was hoping to save some money by not having to buy the more expensive tire. And if the Bridgestones are 90W in an OEM tire, why shouldn't I use a Michelin with a 90W rating? Hmmmm.
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mr_milo Captain 12 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 328i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	If it helps any my RF Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP tires on my 2011 328i sport package where 90W rated. It was actually a special order to get a replacement after a pothole ate one. The funny thing was that the 90Y was in stock but the 90W was still cheaper even after the special order. Since I was only replacing one I wanted to make sure it matched.
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