BMW tyre change+upsize

Sahil · 5th May 2009, 13:42

Finally took the plunge, 245/45R17 PP2s ! Also got my alloys painted to hypersilver from Mazda Motors.
Will post feedback after I clock some kms on it.

Technocrat · 5th May 2009, 13:43

Congrats, please post some pics of the painted alloys too

Sahil · 6th May 2009, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Congrats, please post some pics of the painted alloys too

Here you go...

Initial impression: The ride quality is waaaaay better ! Steering has become smoother even though I have upsized

Haven't tested the grip levels yet as car has now gone for a brake pad change.

Technocrat · 6th May 2009, 13:02

The alloys color Looks nice, what was the original color of alloys?

scooby05 · 6th May 2009, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Finally took the plunge, 245/45R17 PP2s ! Also got my alloys painted to hypersilver from Mazda Motors.
Will post feedback after I clock some kms on it.

Congrats Sahil. But how is the ride compared to the Primacy-HP on your 520D?
Did you look up tirerack? I dont see the PP2's in the options for your size. Are these made in the far east only?
Max perfomance and Grand touring is the only real difference in the 2 tires, and I guess a Beemer owner would obviously prefer the sound of "max Perfomance" over "grand touring"!
Neway Enjoy Sahil. Alloys look good with the Mazda job.

Sahil · 6th May 2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Congrats Sahil. But how is the ride compared to the Primacy-HP on your 520D?
Did you look up tirerack? I dont see the PP2's in the options for your size. Are these made in the far east only?

I think the HP's are slightly more comfy, but it's really too early to comment. I only took a short spin last night when the car came back and early this morning I sent it for the brake pad change. I'm off to the states tomo night so there will be a delay before I can post a proper feedback. Once I'm back the monsoon will start which will be a good test for these tyres.

Yes these tyres are made only for far east hence they do not appear on tirerack. Also this size was very recently introduced in India because the soon to be launched 2009 E class will have the exact same tyre and size. They are available right now only on special order.

iraghava · 13th May 2009, 19:07

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Did you look up tirerack? I dont see the PP2's in the options for your size. Are these made in the far east only?

Yes sir, the PP2's are made only for the Far East, Australia etc.

Gurpartap Singh · 3rd March 2011, 18:32

How have PP2s been, Sahil?

Anyone still with the Yokohama Advan Sports 245/45/17? Yokos are sadly on shortage and require waiting period of 20+ days here. Inquired various dealers in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, etc. Anyone knows the Chandigarh (or New Delhi) dealer's number?

Sahil · 11th May 2011, 23:52

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Originally Posted by Gurpartap Singh

How have PP2s been, Sahil?

Anyone still with the Yokohama Advan Sports 245/45/17? Yokos are sadly on shortage and require waiting period of 20+ days here. Inquired various dealers in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, etc. Anyone knows the Chandigarh (or New Delhi) dealer's number?

The pp2s are near the end of their life. Have started a new thread for the new set here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ml#post2347828

Majumdarda · 10th June 2015, 19:58

Reactivating a pretty old case :-

For, BMW 7 Series, what is the price of Brake disk pads for all the tires? I heard that in the open market its around 2.5 L at Hyderabad. Is there any cheap option available (authentic parts). If so, please advise.

View Poll Results: YOUR PICK?
MICHELIN PP2	9	50.00%
MICHELIN PRIMACY HP	4	22.22%
YOKO ADVAN V103	5	27.78%
DUNLOP DIREZZA DZ101	0	0%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

5th May 2009, 13:42	#31
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Finally took the plunge, 245/45R17 PP2s ! Also got my alloys painted to hypersilver from Mazda Motors. Will post feedback after I clock some kms on it.
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5th May 2009, 13:43	#32
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Congrats, please post some pics of the painted alloys too
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6th May 2009, 13:02	#34
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	The alloys color Looks nice, what was the original color of alloys?
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3rd March 2011, 18:32	#38
Gurpartap Singh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandigarh — PB Posts: 209 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: BMW tyre change+upsize How have PP2s been, Sahil? Anyone still with the Yokohama Advan Sports 245/45/17? Yokos are sadly on shortage and require waiting period of 20+ days here. Inquired various dealers in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, etc. Anyone knows the Chandigarh (or New Delhi) dealer's number?
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10th June 2015, 19:58	#40
Majumdarda Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 1,025 Thanked: 1,093 Times View My Garage	Re: BMW tyre change+upsize Reactivating a pretty old case :- For, BMW 7 Series, what is the price of Brake disk pads for all the tires? I heard that in the open market its around 2.5 L at Hyderabad. Is there any cheap option available (authentic parts). If so, please advise.
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