RE960 pole position RFT in snow?

theskunk · 02-07-2013, 09:37 AM

Hi Guys,

I just put the new RE960 RFT on my 335d and am wondering about the snow traction -- I was up at Snowshoe WV last weekend and am going back in a few weeks, and might need to drive myself. Friends of mine had F250/F350 4wd's that handled things great, but I'm concerned about my traction level getting up there.

If it comes down to it I can rent something, but I'm not guaranteed 4wd in that either. (Also going to have to get the ski rack for my car it would appear...)

What say ye?

twpenick · 02-07-2013, 10:05 AM

Ok, I have had these tires (205/55RF-16 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT ) on my car (2008 328i) for about 6,000 miles now. I put them on during the beginning of fall (2012) and I really like them. I drive through some winter weather in Cleveland, Ohio and they do well. I was worried that I would need snow tires but since driving through a couple of storms, I have gained a ton of confidence in these tires. For powder and slush, no problem whatsoever. The only time I notice the traction control kick in is when the slushy snow is deeper than 2-3 inches. Then I notice the car looking for bite with the tires and the traction control takes over. Depending on how roads are plowed and salted really makes a difference. I don't have anything to compare them too except for summer tires so unfortunately my opinion on winter driving in a BMW is limited to this winter, but we have had alot of snow fall. I give these tires two thumbs up

Gary@TireRack · 02-07-2013, 11:50 AM

Short of going with dedicated winter tires, the RE960A/S is about as good as it gets for winter traction.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

theskunk · 02-07-2013, 01:46 PM

Gary, any word on when you're going to have the winter results in for the re960? The site says that winter results are 'pending'...

02-07-2013, 09:37 AM	#1
theskunk Private 6 Rep 83 Posts Drives: none yet Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	RE960 pole position RFT in snow? Hi Guys, I just put the new RE960 RFT on my 335d and am wondering about the snow traction -- I was up at Snowshoe WV last weekend and am going back in a few weeks, and might need to drive myself. Friends of mine had F250/F350 4wd's that handled things great, but I'm concerned about my traction level getting up there. If it comes down to it I can rent something, but I'm not guaranteed 4wd in that either. (Also going to have to get the ski rack for my car it would appear...) What say ye?
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twpenick New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cleveland, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT Ok, I have had these tires (205/55RF-16 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT ) on my car (2008 328i) for about 6,000 miles now. I put them on during the beginning of fall (2012) and I really like them. I drive through some winter weather in Cleveland, Ohio and they do well. I was worried that I would need snow tires but since driving through a couple of storms, I have gained a ton of confidence in these tires. For powder and slush, no problem whatsoever. The only time I notice the traction control kick in is when the slushy snow is deeper than 2-3 inches. Then I notice the car looking for bite with the tires and the traction control takes over. Depending on how roads are plowed and salted really makes a difference. I don't have anything to compare them too except for summer tires so unfortunately my opinion on winter driving in a BMW is limited to this winter, but we have had alot of snow fall. I give these tires two thumbs up
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02-07-2013, 11:50 AM	#3
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)	Short of going with dedicated winter tires, the RE960A/S is about as good as it gets for winter traction. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ 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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theskunk Private 6 Rep 83 Posts Drives: none yet Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Gary, any word on when you're going to have the winter results in for the re960? The site says that winter results are 'pending'...
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