Looking for Winter Tires - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

sleeper335d · 01-25-2012, 09:19 PM

As the titles says, I'm looking around for some Winter tires for my 2011 335d..

Just wondering what others have been using? Also What Rim size should i get 17"??? Currently have M package with the 193M

Thanks for your guys input

engotski · 01-25-2012, 09:51 PM

Most would recommend 17s for winter. I used oem 18s and have 225/40/18 on all 4 bridgestone blizzak lm60. Never got stuck with our few days of snow fall in vancouver (including unpaved hills) with my 328i

aspiring335 · 01-26-2012, 08:57 AM

I'm a big fan of Michelins. I have Pilot Alpin PA3s on my E91. Never liked the Blizzaks as much when I had them on my E90.

I would definitely recommend non run-flats, and nothing bigger than 17".

Kid Eh · 01-26-2012, 10:27 AM

I got an 18" set of these this year. Best winter tires I've had by far.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11949

2kaccordocoupe · 01-26-2012, 10:29 AM

I'm running 225/45/17 dunlop winter sport m3 dsst and it has been flawless for the past 3 years. Excellent in the dry, wet, and even deep snow. Been up to blue a dozen times and they have never failed me.

aspiring335 · 01-26-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

I got an 18" set of these this year. Best winter tires I've had by far.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11949

Those are awesome tires. Had them on my Touareg -- it was unstoppable in snow and ice.

achien · 01-26-2012, 11:43 AM

Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II

sleeper335d · 01-26-2012, 09:15 PM

Thanks guy for all your input.......What about Rims? any suggestions to mount them on

1lyfe · 01-26-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by achien

Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II

+1

Darin911 · 01-26-2012, 11:13 PM

We are running the Hankook I*cept on the D; they are not bad so far! They are great in the dry, and decent in the snow. Its hard to tell with all that torque on the D

Miliceman · 01-27-2012, 07:10 AM

Far on the top of the list, the Nokian Hakka 7 (got them on my 328) :
http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=131172&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitt a+7

Kid Eh · 01-27-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Miliceman

Far on the top of the list, the Nokian Hakka 7 (got them on my 328) :
http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...akkapeliitta+7

Studs are illegal in most places. That's why I went with the "R".

slenfe · 01-27-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lyfe

+1

+2

I am running them on 18s; no major issues, went though couple snow storms with common sense driving, though I think 205 on 17th will be a safer bet.

Miliceman · 01-28-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Studs are illegal in most places. That's why I went with the "R".

You can use them without the studs, like me.

CHCCubs · 01-29-2012, 02:30 PM

I've been running Continental TS810S RFT winters on style 162 reps for the last two winters and have been happy with them.

hubble bubble · 01-29-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Eh

I got an 18" set of these this year. Best winter tires I've had by far.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11949

+100. These (Nokian Hakkapeliitta R) are the best winter tires I have ever had. Make my old Michelin Pilot Alpins feel like oil covered slicks. Heck, they are from Finland, who knows more about snow? Still not as good as my wife's Michelin Xice 2, although the Xice suck on dry pavement (super squishy). If you plan on driving on real snow, I highly recommend these.

I live in Calgary and have a Sunshine Village season pass. I drive 140k each way, every weekend, in a 335i (no xDrive) with Dinan Stage 2 (380hp). My ski buddy insists we take my 335, not his Tundra, unless there is more than 6 inches of snow on the roads.

PS - hakkas are the #1 choice of the local ice racer crowd too.

Kid Eh · 01-30-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

I live in Calgary and have a Sunshine Village season pass.

Goats Eye ROCKS!!!

sleeper335d · 02-09-2012, 12:53 AM

I guy I know here in town has a 2006 330i, just wondering if his Rims would fit onto my car, was just going to mount Winter tires on his rims for my 335d

Thx

toyo88 · 02-09-2012, 08:16 AM

I have no problem running the hankcook Winter i*cept Evo with M5 17s rims, very quiet on dry and wet pavement as well as very good traction on snow.

e9012345 · 02-09-2012, 06:27 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644527

Willing to negotiate if you're interested.. I Just bought these this winter and will probably be selling the car soon so I have no need for them. Let me know

01-25-2012, 09:19 PM	#1
sleeper335d Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 335d- M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Looking for Winter Tires As the titles says, I'm looking around for some Winter tires for my 2011 335d.. Just wondering what others have been using? Also What Rim size should i get 17"??? Currently have M package with the 193M Thanks for your guys input
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01-26-2012, 08:57 AM	#3
aspiring335 Major Drives: 2010 E91 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,403 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'm a big fan of Michelins. I have Pilot Alpin PA3s on my E91. Never liked the Blizzaks as much when I had them on my E90. I would definitely recommend non run-flats, and nothing bigger than 17". __________________ 2010 E91 328i xdrive. 6MT, Sports, Premium Sound, Navigation 2010 VW Touareg TDI, 2006 E90 330i, 2004 E46 325iT, 2003 MINI Cooper S (Retired)

01-26-2012, 10:27 AM	#4
Kid Eh Captain Drives: '09 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 779 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	I got an 18" set of these this year. Best winter tires I've had by far. http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11949 __________________ '09 Jet Black E90 335i - Black l Aluminum l Sport l Premium l Cold l Steptronic l Comfort Access l Audio l 313's l Performance Exhaust l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"

01-26-2012, 10:29 AM	#5
2kaccordocoupe Colonel Drives: 2009 335i E92 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 2,676 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 e92 335i [0.00]	I'm running 225/45/17 dunlop winter sport m3 dsst and it has been flawless for the past 3 years. Excellent in the dry, wet, and even deep snow. Been up to blue a dozen times and they have never failed me. __________________ 2009 335i E92 Coupe Manual/Navigation/Executive/Audiophile/Sport/19s Alpine White/Coral Red Dakota

01-26-2012, 11:43 AM	#7
achien AC Drives: E90 Post Members Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,349 iTrader: (0)	Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II __________________ Your Supreme Leader

01-25-2012, 09:51 PM	#2
engotski oh haiii Drives: e92 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: VanCity Posts: 1,101 iTrader: (4)	Most would recommend 17s for winter. I used oem 18s and have 225/40/18 on all 4 bridgestone blizzak lm60. Never got stuck with our few days of snow fall in vancouver (including unpaved hills) with my 328i

01-26-2012, 09:15 PM	#8
sleeper335d Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 335d- M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guy for all your input.......What about Rims? any suggestions to mount them on

01-26-2012, 11:13 PM	#10
Darin911 Captain Drives: First E92 to E90 conversion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Markham Posts: 854 iTrader: (2)	We are running the Hankook I*cept on the D; they are not bad so far! They are great in the dry, and decent in the snow. Its hard to tell with all that torque on the D __________________

01-27-2012, 07:10 AM	#11
Miliceman Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Terrebonne, QC Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	Far on the top of the list, the Nokian Hakka 7 (got them on my 328) : http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=131172&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitt a+7

01-29-2012, 02:30 PM	#15
CHCCubs Major Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,497 iTrader: (0)	I've been running Continental TS810S RFT winters on style 162 reps for the last two winters and have been happy with them. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey

02-09-2012, 12:53 AM	#18
sleeper335d Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 335d- M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	I guy I know here in town has a 2006 330i, just wondering if his Rims would fit onto my car, was just going to mount Winter tires on his rims for my 335d Thx

02-09-2012, 08:16 AM	#19
toyo88 Registered Drives: 335Xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I have no problem running the hankcook Winter i*cept Evo with M5 17s rims, very quiet on dry and wet pavement as well as very good traction on snow.

02-09-2012, 06:27 PM	#20
e9012345 First Lieutenant Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North York Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644527 Willing to negotiate if you're interested.. I Just bought these this winter and will probably be selling the car soon so I have no need for them. Let me know

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