Anyone running Blizzaks? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

klebel · 11-25-2012, 11:07 PM

Hey all. I want to switch to full winter tires for the next 5 months or so. They don't make them in the stock size for an 08 335xi with 18" rims. They suggested a different size size for the rears. Anyone have suggestions on what tire combo for the Blizzaks should be? I don't feel like blowing up my xdrive.

Thanks!

zipstic · 11-26-2012, 03:16 PM

Are your 18" rims staggered or square?

Most people run either 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 in a square setup for winter.

klebel · 11-26-2012, 04:15 PM

I am on 18" rims that are staggered layout. Guess I will look at the front and rear matching tires. Thanks for the help guys.

zipstic · 11-26-2012, 05:25 PM

You can either run the same size tires on all 4 corners and have a stretched looked on the wider width wheel. Or else you can run a staggered tire setup, but you have to make sure that the rolling diameter is the same front to back to avoid running into issues with the xi/xdrive system.

mthomas · 11-28-2012, 02:59 AM

I don't care for the blizzak, or other studless snow tires on this type of vehicle, they feel too squirely for me on the highway. I prefer the winter performance tires, I use the dunlop wintersports.I live at 6200 feet and deal with a lot of thick heavy snow. Commute a couple days a week about 50 miles each way on the freeway. When I head down to drier climes during the winter, I don't get that floaty feeling.

When I lived in Olympia, I did not use dedicated winters, but I was only commuting to Ft. Lewis and back. There were a lot of icy mornings as I recall.

FormerRotor · 11-28-2012, 10:06 AM

I would suggest that you may want to invest in a winter wheel set-up. You could probably get a 17" set with low pressure or maybe high pressure cast wheels and lm60s for around 1100-1200.

By the time you get the tires change six times over three years the wheels will basically pay for themselves and you won't be stressing your rims & tires with constant install & removal.

...just a thought.

SE3P_to_E90 · 11-28-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FormerRotor

I would suggest that you may want to invest in a winter wheel set-up. You could probably get a 17" set with low pressure or maybe high pressure cast wheels and lm60s for around 1100-1200.

By the time you get the tires change six times over three years the wheels will basically pay for themselves and you won't be stressing your rims & tires with constant install & removal.

...just a thought.

+1. I have a designated set of 17"s with blizzaks (square) on my non-xdrive vehicle, and it makes a world of difference. Summer Bridgestone RFT's are completely useless in the winter (if there's any snow on the road). however, w/ the blizzaks, I've had no issues whatsoever.

fordperf · 11-28-2012, 12:22 PM

I am running squared Blizzak WS70 tires at 245/40R17. Barely a little growl at high speed. of course they are softer, but that is a good thing. I am waiting for some real snow to try them out, but my 335xi should be a friggin TANK in the snow on these

FormerRotor · 11-28-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fordperf

I am running squared Blizzak WS70 tires at 245/40R17. Barely a little growl at high speed. of course they are softer, but that is a good thing. I am waiting for some real snow to try them out, but my 335xi should be a friggin TANK in the snow on these

I can tell you, my RWD 335d with LMs is a tank in the snow, so your ride with the WSs should be a darn snowmobile.

fordperf · 11-28-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FormerRotor

I can tell you, my RWD 335d with LMs is a tank in the snow, so your ride with the WSs should be a darn snowmobile.

Can't wait!

Sam335ix · 11-28-2012, 08:49 PM

I have a square set up 18s ws and the car handled amazing in the snow... I have a few more weeks before I have to put them on but last year was so much fun to drive.

josh_b · 11-28-2012, 10:50 PM

Running square 17s 225/45, highly recommend the Dunlop winter sport 3d...they have been great in rain and dry so far, no snow yet to try out....

zipstic · 11-29-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by josh_b

Running square 17s 225/45, highly recommend the Dunlop winter sport 3d...they have been great in rain and dry so far, no snow yet to try out....

I'm running 3D's in 225/40/18's. They're a great winter sport tire. I'm sure you'll love them in the snow too!

psmitty95 · 11-29-2012, 11:31 PM

I'm running Blizzak Lm-60's on 17". We haven't had much snow here yet but during the little bit we did have they were great. Only complaint is road noise... They're so loud

Eugeinus · 12-06-2012, 12:21 PM

I have the LM-60's. Running a square tire setup 225/45/18 on my stock staggered 189's. It's no problem. Hopefully get to test these tires and AWD with some snow this winter after getting none last season.

Wonka · 12-06-2012, 10:45 PM

WS60 225/40-18 square

Excellent in snow.

WS60 vs LM60

11-25-2012, 11:07 PM	#1
klebel Private Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 73 iTrader: (1)	Anyone running Blizzaks? Hey all. I want to switch to full winter tires for the next 5 months or so. They don't make them in the stock size for an 08 335xi with 18" rims. They suggested a different size size for the rears. Anyone have suggestions on what tire combo for the Blizzaks should be? I don't feel like blowing up my xdrive. Thanks!
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11-26-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
zipstic First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 338 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [5.00]	Are your 18" rims staggered or square? Most people run either 225/40/18 or 235/40/18 in a square setup for winter. __________________

11-26-2012, 05:25 PM	#4
zipstic First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 338 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi Coupe [5.00]	You can either run the same size tires on all 4 corners and have a stretched looked on the wider width wheel. Or else you can run a staggered tire setup, but you have to make sure that the rolling diameter is the same front to back to avoid running into issues with the xi/xdrive system. __________________

11-28-2012, 10:06 AM	#6
FormerRotor Captain Drives: 2011 335d, M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MD Posts: 891 iTrader: (2)	I would suggest that you may want to invest in a winter wheel set-up. You could probably get a 17" set with low pressure or maybe high pressure cast wheels and lm60s for around 1100-1200. By the time you get the tires change six times over three years the wheels will basically pay for themselves and you won't be stressing your rims & tires with constant install & removal. ...just a thought. __________________ 2011 e90 335d 2007 e70 x5 4.8i Join BMW CCA! (Use my link and I get credit )

11-28-2012, 08:49 PM	#11
Sam335ix Major Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country Posts: 1,193 iTrader: (0)	I have a square set up 18s ws and the car handled amazing in the snow... I have a few more weeks before I have to put them on but last year was so much fun to drive. __________________ 2011 e90 KW V1, JB4, BMS Dp, BMS Intake, CP, Alpina Flash, ISO, E85 2003 540iM Coming soon to the garage: 2014 M3 Maybe M5

11-26-2012, 04:15 PM	#3
klebel Private Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 73 iTrader: (1)	I am on 18" rims that are staggered layout. Guess I will look at the front and rear matching tires. Thanks for the help guys.

11-28-2012, 02:59 AM	#5
mthomas Private First Class Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: lNorth Shore, Lake Tahoe Posts: 141 iTrader: (0)	I don't care for the blizzak, or other studless snow tires on this type of vehicle, they feel too squirely for me on the highway. I prefer the winter performance tires, I use the dunlop wintersports.I live at 6200 feet and deal with a lot of thick heavy snow. Commute a couple days a week about 50 miles each way on the freeway. When I head down to drier climes during the winter, I don't get that floaty feeling. When I lived in Olympia, I did not use dedicated winters, but I was only commuting to Ft. Lewis and back. There were a lot of icy mornings as I recall.

11-28-2012, 12:22 PM	#8
fordperf Private First Class Drives: 2009 335xi LCI Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 105 iTrader: (0)	I am running squared Blizzak WS70 tires at 245/40R17. Barely a little growl at high speed. of course they are softer, but that is a good thing. I am waiting for some real snow to try them out, but my 335xi should be a friggin TANK in the snow on these

11-28-2012, 10:50 PM	#12
josh_b New Member Drives: 335 xdrive E92 '12 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Running square 17s 225/45, highly recommend the Dunlop winter sport 3d...they have been great in rain and dry so far, no snow yet to try out....

11-29-2012, 11:31 PM	#14
psmitty95 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 1,905 iTrader: (4)	I'm running Blizzak Lm-60's on 17". We haven't had much snow here yet but during the little bit we did have they were great. Only complaint is road noise... They're so loud __________________ E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: FBO minus meth - JB4 15ohm \| ER + Tial \| VRSF \| STETT \| KW V1, OSS 2-Tone w/ V4's, Alufelgen SF-71's, TMS brake kit, "CRT" Perf. Spoiler, CF interior, ACS pedals, and much more Pictures: Build Thread /// Shop I use: Aci Dynamix

12-06-2012, 12:21 PM	#15
Eugeinus Captain Drives: 10' E90 335i XDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC/NOVA Posts: 818 iTrader: (8)	I have the LM-60's. Running a square tire setup 225/45/18 on my stock staggered 189's. It's no problem. Hopefully get to test these tires and AWD with some snow this winter after getting none last season. __________________ Matte Black Grille\|Painted Reflectors\|35% Tint\|Lux V3\|Cyba 3.8 Tips\|KW V1\|Alufelgen SF-71 Hyper Silver\|OEM M-Sport Front/Rear\|COBB AP\|Coded Instagram: @Eugeinus

12-06-2012, 10:45 PM	#16
Wonka Racer 5 Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 755 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [4.08]	WS60 225/40-18 square Excellent in snow. WS60 vs LM60 __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Fan Page on Facebook Photo Timeline - August '09 to April '12

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