AWD tire options

Blk33zeroxi · 01-23-2012, 11:07 PM

well winter is clearly here and im debating tire choices i have always ran my e46 with 17in all seasons for the winter I assumed i never needed winter tires because I have AWD well i have been reading alot about blizzaks and every review makes them seem like a godsend my question is, is it really worth it for me to go out and spend $700 on a new set of blizzaks for my e90. Now clearly I know the traction will be better w/ the blizzaks compared to my reg all seasons, but will it be that much better? I mean i have never gotten stuck in my e46 aside from the fact that my e46 was too low and just couldnt get through and we had a pretty bad winter in NJ last yr. Should I jsut rock out my current all seasons or go and get the winter tires?

Gary@TireRack · 01-24-2012, 11:56 AM

Yes, winter tires (especially Blizzaks) have significantly more traction in snow and ice than all season tires. Its about more than just getting stuck...stopping is arguably more important!

01-23-2012, 11:07 PM	#1
Blk33zeroxi Private First Class 11 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	AWD tire options well winter is clearly here and im debating tire choices i have always ran my e46 with 17in all seasons for the winter I assumed i never needed winter tires because I have AWD well i have been reading alot about blizzaks and every review makes them seem like a godsend my question is, is it really worth it for me to go out and spend $700 on a new set of blizzaks for my e90. Now clearly I know the traction will be better w/ the blizzaks compared to my reg all seasons, but will it be that much better? I mean i have never gotten stuck in my e46 aside from the fact that my e46 was too low and just couldnt get through and we had a pretty bad winter in NJ last yr. Should I jsut rock out my current all seasons or go and get the winter tires?
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01-24-2012, 11:56 AM	#2
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Yes, winter tires (especially Blizzaks) have significantly more traction in snow and ice than all season tires. Its about more than just getting stuck...stopping is arguably more important! __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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