What Winter tires?

Bimmer Al · 08-25-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

will 225's all around fit on an e92

Yep

shipill · 08-25-2009, 11:52 PM

just dont buy Hankook

ehhhwik · 08-28-2009, 01:03 AM

wow, sounds like there is a lot of conflicting experiences about the hankook icebears, i think ill just go for the bs lm 25's just to be on the safe side

picus · 08-28-2009, 09:07 AM

I dunno if I'd say there is a lot of conflicting experiences.

I've used LM 25s, M3 wintersports, and W300s. They are all "performance" winters. Of the 3 I preferred the W300s. I mostly drive in the city, though - I realize W300's won't cut it for people who are on less urban roads. I have not tried W409s, but in speaking with the guys over at tires23 they seem pretty highly regarded.

jasonintoronto · 08-28-2009, 10:30 AM

what made the w300's better? better in the snow? or better in the dry?

shipill · 08-28-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

what made the w300's better? better in the snow? or better in the dry?

avoid w300 at all cost.

picus · 08-28-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

what made the w300's better? better in the snow? or better in the dry?

Better in the snow I was dealing with, which is usually less than 2-3 inches. I was able to get moving from a start better and stop better. I don't know if I'd trust them in heavy snow, but the same can be said of any performance winter. My car is lowered anyway, so if there is more than ~5 inches I'm kind of doomed.

Bladerunner · 09-09-2009, 01:50 PM

Hey guys, I just tried to get a quote on LM25's and I was told they are now discontinued, has anyone else heard this?

ctgazer · 09-09-2009, 01:55 PM

not sure..doesnt mention that they have been discontinued on the website and they are still readily available thru tirerack...perhaps gary@tirerack could shed more light into this

Taryon · 09-09-2009, 02:46 PM

I ran Dunlop Winter Sport 3D's (245/40R18's) on my Evo X during the winter and those tires were quite solid in the snow. I've also tried out the Michelin X-Ice set (205/55R16) on my Dad's IS250 AWD and those were equally worthy. The Michelin's seemed a bit smoother and provided a quieter ride, but both sets provided lots of grip in accelerating from a stop and in turns.

Mr&Mrs323i · 09-09-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by weiweiwei

Blizzaks are performance winter tires and the x-ice xi2 are Studless Ice and Snow. I'm either Blizzak LM-25, Blizzak WS-60, or X-ice xi2. Hmm..what to pick...Performance winter or Studless Ice and Snow? Last year's winter here in Vancouver there were so much ice in my alley to my garage. I need something good on ice.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=111

I went with the WS-60s which look like my old Blizzak MZ-01s. The MZ-01s were fabulous on snow and especially the Willingdon hill in Burnaby and the tire dealer told me the 60s were way better. These should be great in the side streets.

TwinPowerF30 · 09-09-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladerunner

Hey guys, I just tried to get a quote on LM25's and I was told they are now discontinued, has anyone else heard this?

maybe the new LM60 replaces it?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Blizzak+LM-60

samchoi604 · 09-09-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lcs

i think for deep snow its better to get studless and ice onces instead of performance winters. Tire rack shows x-ice 2 is the best with the studless ones.

+1
they also have very good tread life. Blizzaks wear out very fast.

hubble bubble · 09-10-2009, 11:30 AM

The LM 60 is the newest performance snow tire. I understand that it is replacing the LM 25.

Tire tech changes so fast that often the newest tire from one of the major manufacturer is the best. That is why I am buying a new set of LM 60s for my 335i this winter. If LM25 was one of the better ones, the newer version should be that much better.

XIce is a GREAT snow tire. I put them on my wife's Accord. But most forum readers (read: performance drivers) would HATE the Xice when they reach the first dry corner. They are REAL snow tires and just don't corner as well as any "performance snow" tire.

BTW - I have 2 almost new Michellin Pilot Alpins for sale for $200 ($100 each).

ctgazer · 09-10-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

The LM 60 is the newest performance snow tire. I understand that it is replacing the LM 25.

Tire tech changes so fast that often the newest tire from one of the major manufacturer is the best. That is why I am buying a new set of LM 60s for my 335i this winter. If LM25 was one of the better ones, the newer version should be that much better.

XIce is a GREAT snow tire. I put them on my wife's Accord. But most forum readers (read: performance drivers) would HATE the Xice when they reach the first dry corner. They are REAL snow tires and just don't corner as well as any "performance snow" tire.

BTW - I have 2 almost new Michellin Pilot Alpins for sale for $200 ($100 each).

size of your mich. alpines?

Mr&Mrs323i · 09-10-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

+1
they also have very good tread life. Blizzaks wear out very fast.

Had my Blizzak MZ-01s for 10 years before an accident totalled my car.

ctgazer · 09-10-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs323i

Had my Blizzak MZ-01s for 10 years before an accident totalled my car.

dang...10 years? did the age of the tires have anything to contribute to the accident?

Gummi · 09-22-2009, 01:19 PM

I've run Yokohama IG10s for the last 4 seasons (on a FWD car) and they are amazing. This year I'll be buying IG20s for sure and sticking to stock tire sizes.

SGxi · 09-22-2009, 01:24 PM

They are clearing out LM25s at Tirerack, not sure if they are all gone...

The LM25s are cheaper than the Dunlop Wintersport 3D right now from tirerack.

europrince · 09-22-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by commie

Which winter tires is better for Toronto area type of road conditions on a 335i with MSport package?

Dunlop Sport 3D
Bridgestone Blizzak LM25
Hankook W409

run-flat or no?

also, will 17" be better in the snow or 18"?

The W409 is a wonderful SNOW tire. I used it last winter, going to cottage/ski country a lot. It's very comparable to the Gislaved Nordfrost 5, another very good snow tire. If you venture out of Toronto in the winter, you need a SNOW tire, not a performance winter tire. People talk highly of Pilot Alpins and Dunlop Sports. That's good for Toronto driving, not the snow belt.

blum81 · 09-27-2009, 05:32 PM

Ok so I'm going to pull the trigger on the X-Ice Xi2's and I'll be ordering them from TireRack this week.

It's a bit off topic but for those of you in Vancouver, has anyone ever picked up tires in Point Roberts or Blaine before? I know about TSB in Point Roberts but I've had many people telling me the border guards there are a pain on the way back to Canada.

I was thinking of looking for a place in Blaine instead and I'm not worried about lineups since I have a Nexus. I've been referred to Hagen's (http://www.hagensofblaine.com/Site/Home.html).

Has anyone used these guys for shipping before for tires?

azn_boix · 09-27-2009, 11:09 PM

going to try out the hankooks in 18s this winter

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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I dunno if I'd say there is a lot of conflicting experiences. I've used LM 25s, M3 wintersports, and W300s. They are all "performance" winters. Of the 3 I preferred the W300s. I mostly drive in the city, though - I realize W300's won't cut it for people who are on less urban roads. I have not tried W409s, but in speaking with the guys over at tires23 they seem pretty highly regarded.
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Taryon Private 9 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mississauga, ON iTrader: (1)	I ran Dunlop Winter Sport 3D's (245/40R18's) on my Evo X during the winter and those tires were quite solid in the snow. I've also tried out the Michelin X-Ice set (205/55R16) on my Dad's IS250 AWD and those were equally worthy. The Michelin's seemed a bit smoother and provided a quieter ride, but both sets provided lots of grip in accelerating from a stop and in turns.
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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	XIce and LM 60 are VERY different tires The LM 60 is the newest performance snow tire. I understand that it is replacing the LM 25. Tire tech changes so fast that often the newest tire from one of the major manufacturer is the best. That is why I am buying a new set of LM 60s for my 335i this winter. If LM25 was one of the better ones, the newer version should be that much better. XIce is a GREAT snow tire. I put them on my wife's Accord. But most forum readers (read: performance drivers) would HATE the Xice when they reach the first dry corner. They are REAL snow tires and just don't corner as well as any "performance snow" tire. BTW - I have 2 almost new Michellin Pilot Alpins for sale for $200 ($100 each).
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blum81 Private First Class 2 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 09 335i Sedan/M-Sport Package Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Ok so I'm going to pull the trigger on the X-Ice Xi2's and I'll be ordering them from TireRack this week. It's a bit off topic but for those of you in Vancouver, has anyone ever picked up tires in Point Roberts or Blaine before? I know about TSB in Point Roberts but I've had many people telling me the border guards there are a pain on the way back to Canada. I was thinking of looking for a place in Blaine instead and I'm not worried about lineups since I have a Nexus. I've been referred to Hagen's (http://www.hagensofblaine.com/Site/Home.html). Has anyone used these guys for shipping before for tires? __________________ 09 Space Grey 335i Sedan Packages: Executive/M-Sport/Navigation/Audiophile
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