[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by aerobod

Front toe-out will make it more lively in changing direction. Even a bit of rear toe-out could be tried, but instability is a possibility in that case, has to be done carefully. I haven’t done front and rear toe-out on the M2 yet, but run 0.40 degrees front and 0.54 degrees rear total toe-out on the Caterham, giving really responsive turn-in on track.

I can’t wait for the Michelin Pilot Sport S5’s to hit the market available in standard sizes

Michelin can’t bring those soon enough

[ChrisF]

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and comments. Going to find another one this weekend. I really liked everything else about the car. It really checks all the boxes I want for a DD.

[laughMan]

is the Yoko really that bad??
I agree it may not be as good as Michelin, but BMW won't pick a suck tire neither, right?

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by laughMan

is the Yoko really that bad??
I agree it may not be as good as Michelin, but BMW won't pick a suck tire neither, right?

Very IMO, but... shrug?

People get weird about tires. In my experience, outside of 9 tenths driving, every BMW star tire is FINE. People had all the same gripes about the Pirelli PZero star oems, and they were fine.

And if you ARE doing 9 tenths driving on the regular, you are always replacing any OEM tires, right? Using Cups or whatever.

[BroDoze]

Lots more long-term tire data in the G80/G82 forums.

Pirellis are the defacto worst as they wear incredibly fast with no performance/grip benefit to match the wear. Yokos are slightly behind the Michelins.

It’s not just about 9/10s .

[ajchoi]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Lots more long-term tire data in the G80/G82 forums.

Pirellis are the defacto worst as they wear incredibly fast with no performance/grip benefit to match the wear. Yokos are slightly behind the Michelins.

It’s not just about 9/10s .

This is pretty universal ranking regardless of the vehicle the tires are mounted to. I can’t justify ripping off the Yokos to put Michelins on, but if I decide to get another set of wheels I may do just that

[ChrisF]

I ended up renting a 2024 M2 as an extended test drive. I am confident now that the idiots at the dealership had left the suspension blocks in. The ride in comfort mode is more or less what I expected; controlled and not overly stiff. I honestly didn't even find the stiffer settings that bad. I'd say the suspension tuning overall is very good given how heavy the car is.

Overall though, I don't think the car is for me. It feels heavy and the steering is pretty numb. I can see why many love this car especially if it's a compromise 1 car solution between a daily and a sports car.