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"New" Michelin PS2 RFTs?

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#1 ·
Apologies for cross post in E9x post- no bites yet there.

Looking on TireRack for 18" tires for E93 with sport package, there are two different Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 run flat tires available. There is a speed rating W tire in both front and rear, and a speed rating Y in both front and rear. Different prices. Both are RFT. I wonder if this is the "new" Michelin some have said is coming?

Does anyone know if this is new, or have both tires always been available? Is there some other difference that I am missing in these two tires?
 
#2 ·
My take on this is that there are two differences between the two tires: (1) speed rating W versus Y, and (2) sidewall markings indicating that one is BMW approved.

In other words, I don't think there is any substantive difference; check the spec chart. If it were me I would buy the cheaper.

And I don't think there is anything new or improved here, either. It will be interesting to see what Michelin comes up with next....PS3?
 
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