Winter Tires

skimmilk20 · 08-31-2009, 09:40 AM

So I just moved to VA, from NYC and its super hilly over here. I'm thinking of purchasing 2 new wheels and 2 winter tires for my car (only putting them on rear tires). Is this the recommended approach?

If so, does anyone know how much OEM or REP OEM rims will cost for a pair?

Also, how much will a pair of good winter tires cost?

Thanks!

maswastage · 08-31-2009, 09:55 AM

It's always best to have the same tires on all four corners. Putting winters only on the drive wheels may even be worse than leaving the summer/all season on all fours, because it upsets the balance of the car and may promote over or understeer.

I can't comment on price since it's been a while since I purchased a set of wheels myself.

ragingclue · 08-31-2009, 10:09 AM

Think about what happens when you brake or steer. Snow isn't only a problem accelerating from a stop.

ceb · 08-31-2009, 10:24 AM

http://www.tirerack.com/videos/index...=22&tab=winter

335i_LeMans_pkgmax · 08-31-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ceb

http://www.tirerack.com/videos/index...=22&tab=winter

Great video... any chance you could provide us with a good (cheap) winter tire package for 335xi sedan with msport?

BK · 08-31-2009, 12:01 PM

Once it gets closer to winter time, say around October or November, Tire Rack will have specials for your car. Make sure you jump on them relatively early, because they've sold out in the past. I've used Dunlop M3 DSST winter performance tires with ASA JH3 wheels (those are photos of my car pre-Blacklines

) for the past three winters, and they've been great. I was very impressed by how Tire Rack shipped so quickly. Their pricing is good, too. No complaints about them from me.

Help support e90post by purchasing at Tire Rack through the link on the forum (see the banner at the top of the "Wheels and Tires Forum"). Also, member Gary@TireRack is an excellent source of information, and you can PM him with questions.

akajt · 08-31-2009, 01:06 PM

I agree with the other posters-go with all 4. When I purchased my 2006 325i a couple of years ago in November, I purchased a complete set of wheels/snow tires from Tire Rack. Cost about a grand. I chose to not go with run flats, but bought a Continental kit. My cas handles Chicago winters with no problem whatsoever. With traction control and Dunlop Wintersports, the car drives great. Hope this helps.

ceb · 08-31-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

Once it gets closer to winter time, say around October or November, Tire Rack will have specials for your car. Make sure you jump on them relatively early, because they've sold out in the past. I've used Dunlop M3 DSST winter performance tires with ASA JH3 wheels (those are photos of my car pre-Blacklines

) for the past three winters, and they've been great. I was very impressed by how Tire Rack shipped so quickly. Their pricing is good, too. No complaints about them from me.

Help support e90post by purchasing at Tire Rack through the link on the forum (see the banner at the top of the "Wheels and Tires Forum"). Also, member Gary@TireRack is an excellent source of information, and you can PM him with questions.

...trying to be cheap when it comes to tires is foolish. Tirerack has a whole series of videos (part of the link) that explain why AWD by itself won't help if you don't have the proper shoes.

I believe that you have two choices if you live in a climate where there is any chance of snow.

Buy proper snow tires
Stay home on days the roads might be slick

It only takes one snowfall to screw up the bodywork on your car.

Remember that you are not as good of a driver as you think you are and those tires might just get you out of the way of someone who thinks that he's an even better driver...

Borsig · 08-31-2009, 01:09 PM

Find used beater rims... 17 inch

Wrap them in good winters... Blizzaks, dunlops, etc

Leave them OFF until its going to snow. it doesnt take long to spin them off/on with a 17mm lugger.

or just leave them on..

I live in NC, so I run all seasons mostly.

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-31-2009, 01:17 PM

get a full set. you dont want them wearing down unevenly.

Bimmerdriver17 · 08-31-2009, 01:49 PM

i've had Blizzaks on my Rx8 in NY and my wife used to tool around on them in Edmonton, Canada where it snows A LOT. I swear by winter tires now. I'll pick up a set for my 335i later this year as well. Worth every penny.

Dackz · 08-31-2009, 05:25 PM

Yea I have blizzaks, LM 25-s (non run flat, softer sidewall) that make the car go great in light snow. More then 6-7" your a snow plow and high centering might occur and get stuck in a non-xi, but if its plowed roads, your good to go if you drive it safe and hit the DTC button once.

For me its the other idiots on the road I worry about. Thinking about getting a beater SUV for that.

Ender514 · 08-31-2009, 05:57 PM

definitely get all 4 snow tires. check the forum for people selling used sets if you want to save some money.

Masterdale · 08-31-2009, 06:07 PM

Is is necessary to put on a set of winters that include tire pressure sensors? What happens if you don't install those on your non-RFT winters? Thanks

John 070 · 08-31-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterdale

Is is necessary to put on a set of winters that include tire pressure sensors? What happens if you don't install those on your non-RFT winters? Thanks

I went low-budget, got ASA rims for $79 and Goodyear Ultragrips (I didn't do -1 so I got 225/40-18) with $40 rebate so I came in under $1000. I did NOT get TPMS so that meant my warning was on all winter, no big deal. If I were close enough to home and got a flat, I would simply have my wife come with a summer rim or if that were not possible, repair or replace. Non RFT doesn't worry me....

The one thing I would recommend is anti-seize--I could not get the ASA's off in the spring without a fight.

Masterdale · 08-31-2009, 07:28 PM

So if you put non-TPS wheels and tires on it leaves the indicator on all winter... then when you put the TPS wheels back on it automatically goes away again? Thanks.

Sara · 08-31-2009, 08:42 PM

My Blizzak LM 25's cost $500. You need 4. No if, ands, or but's, about it! Cheaping out and putting two is just as bad as not having them at all.

Borsig · 08-31-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

My Blizzak LM 25's cost $500. You need 4. No if, ands, or but's, about it! Cheaping out and putting two is just as bad as not having them at all.

I remember somoene learning their lesson about winter tires last year

Sara · 08-31-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Borsig

I remember somoene learning their lesson about winter tires last year

That was one AWFUL drive home that night. Damn all seasons.

belch9 · 08-31-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterdale

So if you put non-TPS wheels and tires on it leaves the indicator on all winter... then when you put the TPS wheels back on it automatically goes away again? Thanks.

You are going to have to reset TPMS. Couple of clicks through the OBC or i-drive.

BK · 08-31-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

The one thing I would recommend is anti-seize--I could not get the ASA's off in the spring without a fight.

+1 Forgot about that. I've been using anti-seize to swap out my summers/winters, and it makes removing the wheels much easier. One bottle lasts forever.

08-31-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
skimmilk20 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 6 spd MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Winter Tires So I just moved to VA, from NYC and its super hilly over here. I'm thinking of purchasing 2 new wheels and 2 winter tires for my car (only putting them on rear tires). Is this the recommended approach? If so, does anyone know how much OEM or REP OEM rims will cost for a pair? Also, how much will a pair of good winter tires cost? Thanks!
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maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	It's always best to have the same tires on all four corners. Putting winters only on the drive wheels may even be worse than leaving the summer/all season on all fours, because it upsets the balance of the car and may promote over or understeer. I can't comment on price since it's been a while since I purchased a set of wheels myself.
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ragingclue One cam is enough 130 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Think about what happens when you brake or steer. Snow isn't only a problem accelerating from a stop.
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08-31-2009, 10:24 AM	#4
ceb NHTSA Nazi 28 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Here you go.... http://www.tirerack.com/videos/index...=22&tab=winter
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Once it gets closer to winter time, say around October or November, Tire Rack will have specials for your car. Make sure you jump on them relatively early, because they've sold out in the past. I've used Dunlop M3 DSST winter performance tires with ASA JH3 wheels (those are photos of my car pre-Blacklines ) for the past three winters, and they've been great. I was very impressed by how Tire Rack shipped so quickly. Their pricing is good, too. No complaints about them from me. Help support e90post by purchasing at Tire Rack through the link on the forum (see the banner at the top of the "Wheels and Tires Forum"). Also, member Gary@TireRack is an excellent source of information, and you can PM him with questions. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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akajt Enlisted Member 1 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Prem Sport SG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I agree with the other posters-go with all 4. When I purchased my 2006 325i a couple of years ago in November, I purchased a complete set of wheels/snow tires from Tire Rack. Cost about a grand. I chose to not go with run flats, but bought a Continental kit. My cas handles Chicago winters with no problem whatsoever. With traction control and Dunlop Wintersports, the car drives great. Hope this helps.
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Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	Find used beater rims... 17 inch Wrap them in good winters... Blizzaks, dunlops, etc Leave them OFF until its going to snow. it doesnt take long to spin them off/on with a 17mm lugger. or just leave them on.. I live in NC, so I run all seasons mostly.
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Bimmerdriver17 Major 36 Rep 1,361 Posts Drives: F10 535i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	i've had Blizzaks on my Rx8 in NY and my wife used to tool around on them in Edmonton, Canada where it snows A LOT. I swear by winter tires now. I'll pick up a set for my 335i later this year as well. Worth every penny. __________________ 2016 F10 535 xDrive Msport Alpine White -Current 2014 F10 535 xDrive SOLD 2009 E90 335i SOLD 2007 E92 6MT SOLD
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Yea I have blizzaks, LM 25-s (non run flat, softer sidewall) that make the car go great in light snow. More then 6-7" your a snow plow and high centering might occur and get stuck in a non-xi, but if its plowed roads, your good to go if you drive it safe and hit the DTC button once. For me its the other idiots on the road I worry about. Thinking about getting a beater SUV for that.
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Ender514 General 228 Rep 20,998 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	definitely get all 4 snow tires. check the forum for people selling used sets if you want to save some money. __________________ 09' E92 335i \| 6MT \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| Nav \| Sirius \| Comfort Access \| iPod and USB adapter
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Masterdale Intergalactic Supreme Commander 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2009 328i TiAg 6MT Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In The Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	Is is necessary to put on a set of winters that include tire pressure sensors? What happens if you don't install those on your non-RFT winters? Thanks
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Masterdale Intergalactic Supreme Commander 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2009 328i TiAg 6MT Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In The Bluegrass iTrader: (0)	So if you put non-TPS wheels and tires on it leaves the indicator on all winter... then when you put the TPS wheels back on it automatically goes away again? Thanks.
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Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	My Blizzak LM 25's cost $500. You need 4. No if, ands, or but's, about it! Cheaping out and putting two is just as bad as not having them at all.
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