Tony Prodigy

Thank you for that Luke. I'll keep an eye on those. Waiting for them to upload a photo of the strut link.

Just wanted to say thanks to the Owners of this forum for the excellent update. The new skin looks great !

All good mate. The run flats may suit some people but they are quite expensive and really unnecessary. I like to keep my cars stock too but stuff like tyres don't really count in my books. I can respect your Dad's decision to keep it as it came. Nothing wrong with that either. They're not for everyone. I know of Rolls Royce owners who have sworn off the run flats and just go with high quality aftermarkets.

Yes I totally agree if it did have run flats. They are a rubbish tyre for starters and was designed for those who don't know or don't want to change a flat. Mine's an old school E36 M3. Run flats weren't even invented back then lol, not that I'd have them anyway. Back then they actually did give you a full sized spare. It has a staggered set up. 255/40/R17 rears and 225/45/R17 fronts. MIchelin Pilot Preceda tyres. I don't think they even make these anymore to be honest. Next set will probably be the Cup 2's

I feel your pain mate. Tyres for my M3 are roughly $450 a piece ! Ouch !

Don't worry about that. I'm not shy when it comes to the haggle 😄

Good point G. I'd be more inclined to keep with the standard rubber bushings to keep the ride nice and smooth. It's not that often bushings need to be replaced anyway. Rubber ones do go the distance if the car isn't driven harshly.

I was also thinking to add a tad more negative camber to the front because Aurions tend to chew the outside edge of the tyres especially the left side. I suspect that the factory spec for wheel alignment was more suited to the original Bridgestone tyres which had a high shoulder wall. Not sure... Just speculating. I'll have to discuss this with the tyre people and get their advice. More negative camber may even out the wear issue I've been experiencing.

I'd call a tyre place and ask them as they'd have the specs in their wheel alignment system. Each time I get my alignment certificate, it shows what it 'was' and how it 'is'. So the final numbers will be the actual spec.

Haha Nice ! Exactly what I was hoping for Price wise, I've noticed they are only a couple bucks more than the Primacy 4 at my local Bob Jane. https://www.bobjane.com.au/a/215-55r17-tyres/michelin/pilot-sport-4-215-55zr17-98w/9709?variant_id=9709 https://www.bobjane.com.au/a/215-55r17-tyres/michelin/primacy-4-215-55r17-94v/13188?variant_id=13188 This is the thing with tyres. Too many variables to make a definitive call. Different cars, makes and models will react differently and it's weird how some will provide a glowing report and others not so. Are they just being pedantic or are their cars just not suited for such a tyre. ?? It's so hard until you've actually tried several tyres yourself and hopefully find the one that fits like a glove. Good to hear. Effortless steering response would be something I'd love to experience as the Aurion's steering is a little heavy on mine. Could it be the electric assisted steering ? Don't know. I really won't know until I get the new tyres and if they happen to be the PS4's, I will certainly know then. If they last between 40 and 50k, I'd be happy with that, because proper tyre degradation creeps in at this point and even if your tyres will go beyond this, as is the case with my current Primacy LC's, you will get dry rot which is not ideal. So there is a caveat with long lasting tyres. Yes, they will push the budget further but at what expense ? Having old, hard and dry rotting tyres just so you can drive another 10k isn't a safe option for me. I'd draw the line on the PS4's for my Aurion. No need to go one better. I think the PS4's are on the money.

I'll have to rewatch the video.

Taken from suspension thread Just had a re read of my previous response and I was wrong on some points. I have to clarify. I purchased a full set of Primacy LCs when it was at 59447, then at 91107, I decided to put new fronts on was because the alignment went out and it was kinda late to do another alignment and as a result the left tyre wore prematurely on the outer edge and I was concerned about this. It was then I decided to put two new front tyres and left the rear tyres as they were because they still had plenty tread left. Now, with a good full set, the fronts naturally will wear down a bit quicker than the rears and to get the most out of this set. Then at approximately 110k , I rotated the fronts to the back and backs to the fronts to get more life out of the still chunky rears. Have I confused you a bit more now ? Now I have the rear left tyre chewing the outer edge out and it's practically smooth only on the outer edge. All the other three are still ok with minor dry rot and will easily go another 10-15k, but that left rear will be lucky to see another 3 to 5k. So I think I'll just bit the bullet and just replace the whole set out as this will give me the opportunity to try another version of Michelins. So overall, these tyres, if wheel alignment is good, will last at least 60k or more. Remember though, even at this point with good tread depth, the age will always catch up as you will see dry rot between the grooves. I'll post my tyre conditions in my tyre thread.

Interesting video Ash. I had a quick look and snapped this photo just now of my Primacy LC data on the sidewall. Mine says 280 for treadwear. What does that even mean ? Tires have lasted over 60K so how does the "280" equate to this you think ?

Still not sure if i'm going to use to be honest Robert. I may try it out just for the hell of it and probably just keep going with the OEM style cartridge.

Just had a re read of my previous response and I was wrong on some points. I have to clarify. I purchased a full set of Primacy LCs when it was at 59447, then at 91107, I decided to put new fronts on was because the alignment went out and it was kinda late to do another alignment and as a result the left tyre wore prematurely on the outer edge and I was concerned about this. It was then I decided to put two new front tyres and left the rear tyres as they were because they still had plenty tread left. Now, with a good full set, the fronts naturally will wear down a bit quicker than the rears and to get the most out of this set. Then at approximately 110k , I rotated the fronts to the back and backs to the fronts to get more life out of the still chunky rears. Have I confused you a bit more now ? Now I have the rear left tyre chewing the outer edge out and it's practically smooth only on the outer edge. All the other three are still ok with minor dry rot and will easily go another 10-15k, but that left rear will be lucky to see another 3 to 5k. So I think I'll just bit the bullet and just replace the whole set out as this will give me the opportunity to try another version of Michelins. So overall, these tyres, if wheel alignment is good, will last at least 60k or more. Remember though, even at this point with good tread depth, the age will always catch up as you will see dry rot between the grooves. I'll post my tyre conditions in my tyre thread.

Hi Guys. So my K&N filter arrived today and thought I'd share some pics. I have to admit that the construction is high quality.

Thanks for posting Adam. I will look into these as I'm not up to speed on the Yokohamas of late. When I was searching out tyres for my M3 I did have a look at the Advan series quite a while back, but it was reported that they don't last long due to the softness of the rubber. I ended up with Michelin Pilot Preceda tyres instead and they are a fantastic tyre too.

It's a really hard choice Ash. I love Michelin tyres and I've got two in mind. 1st would be the Pilot Sport 4 and my second choice would be the Primacy 4. My only concern is the longevity of the Pilot Sports as it is more a performance oriented tyre and I think it will wear faster the the Primacy. Only thing is I cannot get a definitive answer on this. Everyone who has had them, all have said the same thing. Excellent steering response, improved braking, grip levels but not longevity. That's the question. Michelin have really turned a corner in terms of tyre technology and I think they are really starting to address the issues that have plagued some previous versions. I really dig the idea of the Silent Rib design, which uses inter-locking bands to minimize tread block deformation and hence reduction in road noise. This is the fine detail with which Michelin continues to impress upon us. I think most of the other brands seriously lack behind Michelin in many facets of tyre construction, which is why I think I'll stick with Michelin. Just have to keep searching out a good deal...

Yeah, that's what I thought too Robert. Same down here. If there is such a special they'd be everywhere I guess as it's a franchise thing. I hope the specials kick in soon cos I'm running out of time lol..

I am honoured Bertil. No problem at all mate.

This is correct for 17" and larger. There isn't one for the ATX's 215/60/R16, so the Primacy 4 would be your best option unless you upgrade to a larger wheel. I may even consider the Primacy 4 too Ash. Another excellent tyre from Michelin and somehow seems to be more expensive than the PS 4 😲 Very strange.. Here's Bob Jane's offering

I suspect if there is a bad review it is also possible that poor punter got some old stock tyres. It's getting harder to trust people these days unfortunately and when a dealer has over stock, it may take a few years to move them all and you could be getting tyres with manufacture dates 2, 3 or even 4 years old. That's a shocker !! Make sure when you buy your tyres, insist they tell you the date of manufacture so you don't end up a wood duck. Is this for Michelin tyres in particular and does this also include the Pilot Sport 4 ?? If so, I could use this as bargaining ammo with my local

I'm sure you'll figure it out. Can't argue with the price either. You couldn't make one cheaper than that to be honest. Post up some pics when it's done. We'd love to see it.

I think they've stopped making the Primacy LC too and replaced with the Primacy 3 ST. I don't see the LC advertised as much as it used to be. Maybe they're still trying to clear whatever remaining stock there is. I'll have to ask a dealer.

Nice one Luke and damn that's very cheap. Pardon my ignorance on this subject, but where will the MAF sensor go ? Does it have a provision for it somewhere ?