GTA When are you putting on your winters?

Bimmer Al · 10-24-2007, 08:52 PM

Watching the weather, especially mornings and I am curious how long people will hold off......Looks like a morning high of only 2-3 this weekend so I am betting now is the time.

ctgazer · 10-24-2007, 09:06 PM

after importfest Nov 17!!!

halB · 10-24-2007, 09:59 PM

Before Dec 1.

MOAB · 10-24-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

Watching the weather, especially mornings and I am curious how long people will hold off......Looks like a morning high of only 2-3 this weekend so I am betting now is the time.

road trip with the wife this weekend, so will do it next weekend. temps are starting to get a little chilly - not good for the summer tires

picus · 10-24-2007, 10:21 PM

When it snows.

Magimac · 10-24-2007, 10:26 PM

I just booked Nov. 19th for mine here in Ottawa -- if it snows before I'll be taking the 56 foot limo (OC Transpo.)

With flurries predicted today, I rebooked mine for this Friday am... and now they are on

Soni · 10-24-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

When it snows.

+1

kalch · 10-24-2007, 11:03 PM

what winter tires should I consider for a 335 E93, and from where in GTA?

ctgazer · 10-24-2007, 11:25 PM

i dont think you should wait until it snows snows...who knows...you may be caught with ur panties down and can bend over cause your summers are gonna be useless and you're gonna have to leave your car parked until either the snow clears or you change your tires there.....good to set a date, not too early not too late and keep to it.

ehhhwik · 10-24-2007, 11:26 PM

when you see snow plows?

thats only if you are in Vancouver, cuz we get 2cms of snow, lol

picus · 10-24-2007, 11:54 PM

I guess it depends on how hard it is for you to put the snows on. For me, it's a 30 minute job in my garage; so I will do it when it snows. if I put them on before then all I will end up with is bare snows.

Excellence · 10-25-2007, 12:21 AM

I dont have snow tires. All seasons for the win.

ON325i · 10-25-2007, 01:34 AM

Don't do it when it snows. It will be too late. I've been there...

ctgazer · 10-25-2007, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by coreslogic

Don't do it when it snows. It will be too late. I've been there...

+1

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Originally Posted by Excellence

I dont have snow tires. All seasons for the win.

i forsee you getting stuck. i got stuck last year 3-4 times...even coming up my own driveway and on sheppard. 3-4 times is enough for me. think about how many times it really snows in toronto....3-4 times

achien · 10-25-2007, 08:18 AM

Summer tires all the way...

scoop · 10-25-2007, 09:11 AM

It's the black ice you gotta worry about.
Frozen tires on a slicker road means BMW Assist -- or 911.

stewie · 10-25-2007, 11:14 AM

My strategy is if the coming week's forecast calls for sub-zero temperatures at night, along with a chance of precipitation, I'm changing them that weekend. I'm out the door before the sun on weekdays, so any freezing rain or light snow would strand me.

Hasn't failed me yet, except for last year, when I put them on about a month and a half too early.

SSD · 10-25-2007, 11:24 AM

I have 328xi with road hazard tire warranty...my sales told me I don't need to get snow tires at all.

Magimac · 10-25-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SSD

I have 328xi with road hazard tire warranty...my sales told me I don't need to get snow tires at all.

According to everything I've read, AWD gives you about 10% improvement in accelerating and turning in snow/frozen conditions, and snow tires give 30% improvement in the same, plus the ability to STOP. No contest IMO...

BMW Newbie · 10-25-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SSD

I have 328xi with road hazard tire warranty...my sales told me I don't need to get snow tires at all.

You might be able to get away without snow tires if you live downtown and drive after the street is plowed. Otherwise.....

Bram335 · 10-25-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by achien

Summer tires all the way...

+1 - Add me to the list buddy. I have beater and will be doing minimal driving with the 335.

ADHD · 10-25-2007, 11:43 AM

u guys run studded snow tires?? when i lived in Tahoe I put studded tires on my ford focus and that thing didnt need chains at all!!

10-24-2007, 08:52 PM	#1
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ctgazer Major General 383 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	i dont think you should wait until it snows snows...who knows...you may be caught with ur panties down and can bend over cause your summers are gonna be useless and you're gonna have to leave your car parked until either the snow clears or you change your tires there.....good to set a date, not too early not too late and keep to it. __________________
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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 guess it depends on how hard it is for you to put the snows on. For me, it's a 30 minute job in my garage; so I will do it when it snows. if I put them on before then all I will end up with is bare snows. Last edited by picus; 10-25-2007 at 11:26 AM..
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scoop Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	It's the black ice you gotta worry about. Frozen tires on a slicker road means BMW Assist -- or 911.
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