Winter wheels fitted :(

marknjayne · 11-17-2013, 01:03 PM

stuff swapping tyres and wheels etc etc,i think im going to buy a winter car,nice impreza or something

simm31 · 11-17-2013, 01:41 PM

It's really no stress, I just call ATS they book a time I drive there, pop next door for a coffee and 30 Mins done and £40...plus my summers are stored all winter, unless you've deep pockets and plenty of space I can't see how buying a another car is less hassle?

Alex.J · 11-17-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by marknjayne

stuff swapping tyres and wheels etc etc,i think im going to buy a winter car,nice impreza or something

Just because it's 4wd doesn't mean it works in the snow!

I had a call to rescue to my friend last year who was stuck on a gentle incline in less than a foot of snow in his range rover sport! Which funnily enough was in 'snow mode'

It's the tyres not the car!

lolololol · 11-17-2013, 06:39 PM

Am I the only one who doesn't bother with winter tyres ?

Billyray911 · 11-17-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by marknjayne

stuff swapping tyres and wheels etc etc,i think im going to buy a winter car,nice impreza or something

My Impreza on summers was gash in the snow.My BMW on winters has been fantastic over the past few years.
Set of decent winters has got to be the cheaper option!

parapaul · 11-18-2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Billyray911

Set of decent winters has got to be the cheaper option!

And there's the clincher.

MEGA · 11-18-2013, 03:15 AM

I use Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme and whilst I have to be careful with the throttle the only time they're scary at all is when it's very wet and warm (like here 9 degrees and very wet roads this morning, they were a bit "fun").

If you're brave: Hit the DCT button once and then enjoy the progressive slides everywhere you go

SO8 · 11-18-2013, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex.J

Just because it's 4wd doesn't mean it works in the snow!

I had a call to rescue to my friend last year who was stuck on a gentle incline in less than a foot of snow in his range rover sport! Which funnily enough was in 'snow mode'

It's the tyres not the car!

We overtook a Q7 slliping and sliding near the A40 in London a couple of years ago after about 6" of sudden snowfall.

The driver clearly thought 4wd was foolproof and found out it wasn't ! My wife was driving my 3 series on winters for the first time and just drove past them wheelspinning on the up ramp to the A40

parapaul · 11-18-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

I use Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme and whilst I have to be careful with the throttle the only time they're scary at all is when it's very wet and warm (like here 9 degrees and very wet roads this morning, they were a bit "fun").

If you're brave: Hit the DCT button once and then enjoy the progressive slides everywhere you go

Tried that this morning on the way in to work

I think that might be the best way to wear these things down a bit...

bigf42 · 11-18-2013, 08:52 AM

I'm about to take the plunge on Winter tyres for the first time in the UK....

Seen these on Ebay...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190797164106
Debating whether to get these or splash out on the 17" Alloy version

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170988799095

Decisions.... Is there much difference driving on 16" wheels as opposed to 17"...

lolololol · 11-20-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by omaragha

Am I the only one who doesn't bother with winter tyres ?

I suppose I am then lol

mob17 · 11-20-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by parapaul

Tried that this morning on the way in to work

surrey 335i · 11-21-2013, 03:07 AM

there shouldnt be any extra noise and there should be no issues with traction unless its just in the first < 100 miles to get them working properly and remove the release agent once that is gone you should have more grip.

parapaul · 11-24-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by surrey 335i

there shouldnt be any extra noise and there should be no issues with traction unless its just in the first < 100 miles to get them working properly and remove the release agent once that is gone you should have more grip.

I know what should happen. What I'm saying is that these tyres don't provide that.

Having said that though, I had to go out very early yesterday morning and there was a good, hard frost, -4 deg on the car thermometer. I was pushing the car fairly hard on some nice empty B roads, and it didn't put a foot wrong.

From memory, last winter wasn't actually very cold. I wonder if these tyres just don't some into their own until the temperature is much lower than the suggested 7 degrees.

I'll see how they get on.

SO8 · 11-24-2013, 04:36 AM

I think I saw a test that said they were only significantly better in the cold than summer tyres when the temperature went to zero or below. The 7c is a guide when they equal summer tyres 'ish .

Mine are still sitting in the garage at the moment.

BMWLad · 11-24-2013, 12:10 PM

So far mine have been fine no real increase in road noise, grip is good does tend to understeer around a constant radius bend, but under power and a slight kink in the road and then there is the tendency to oversteer. However I think with the weather we've had I'd have preferred to keep the summer wheels on that bit longer.

Mike Scib · 11-24-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by parapaul

Kumho KW27.

I have the same tyres on my 320d Touring and with similar results as you mentioned.....drift-tastic!

SO8 · 11-24-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Scib

I have the same tyres on my 320d Touring and with similar results as you mentioned.....drift-tastic!

I have Kumho tyres on my Smart diesel .... I don't have a problem - oh, hold on 54bhp :-)

simm31 · 11-25-2013, 03:31 PM

Winters fitted Saturday, Dunlop sp winter sport, pulled out of a t junction and did a huge powerslide....think they needed bedding in a little first!

MEGA · 11-26-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mob17

I'm not sure I understand...

parapaul · 11-27-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

I'm not sure I understand...

I called him a dickhead on his other threads for earning a S59 then a matter of weeks later speeding past a police car, when already having 6 points.

Makes him feel better, I expect

mob17 · 11-28-2013, 03:56 AM

Dave: He recently got on his high horse for my "anti social and careless driving". If you can be bothered lol, you can read the two threads for yourself and decide if they are as serious as Paul likes to think. In his eyes i have 6 points for previously killing people with my dangerous driving, and then sped past a police car during a drug deal or something.

Anyways this thread proves he is a hypocrite, which a few fellow members even labelled him as, in those threads.

Paul: Get your facts straight bitch. The police car incident, which was NOT EVEN AN INCIDENT as i didn't get stopped, and was at 45 mph. Oooo that is deadly isn't it Paul. You must be fucking shitting yourself daily if that's the case LOL. That was in SEPTEMBER, and the S59 was after in October. And yes, you're fucking right it makes me feel better, after you calling me out when i have done no better or worse than anyone else on here!!

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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	I use Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme and whilst I have to be careful with the throttle the only time they're scary at all is when it's very wet and warm (like here 9 degrees and very wet roads this morning, they were a bit "fun"). If you're brave: Hit the DCT button once and then enjoy the progressive slides everywhere you go __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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bigf42 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: £20i SE Auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wirral UK iTrader: (0)	I'm about to take the plunge on Winter tyres for the first time in the UK.... Seen these on Ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190797164106 Debating whether to get these or splash out on the 17" Alloy version http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170988799095 Decisions.... Is there much difference driving on 16" wheels as opposed to 17"...
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surrey 335i Lieutenant 22 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 335i E91 sport, 123d + others Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: surrey iTrader: (1)	there shouldnt be any extra noise and there should be no issues with traction unless its just in the first < 100 miles to get them working properly and remove the release agent once that is gone you should have more grip.
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SO8 Major 243 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I think I saw a test that said they were only significantly better in the cold than summer tyres when the temperature went to zero or below. The 7c is a guide when they equal summer tyres 'ish . Mine are still sitting in the garage at the moment.
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BMWLad Private 14 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2013 F06 640d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	So far mine have been fine no real increase in road noise, grip is good does tend to understeer around a constant radius bend, but under power and a slight kink in the road and then there is the tendency to oversteer. However I think with the weather we've had I'd have preferred to keep the summer wheels on that bit longer.
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simm31 Private 6 Rep 77 Posts Drives: Mercedes Benz C220 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: N.Essex UK iTrader: (0)	Winters fitted Saturday, Dunlop sp winter sport, pulled out of a t junction and did a huge powerslide....think they needed bedding in a little first!
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mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	Dave: He recently got on his high horse for my "anti social and careless driving". If you can be bothered lol, you can read the two threads for yourself and decide if they are as serious as Paul likes to think. In his eyes i have 6 points for previously killing people with my dangerous driving, and then sped past a police car during a drug deal or something. Anyways this thread proves he is a hypocrite, which a few fellow members even labelled him as, in those threads. Paul: Get your facts straight bitch. The police car incident, which was NOT EVEN AN INCIDENT as i didn't get stopped, and was at 45 mph. Oooo that is deadly isn't it Paul. You must be fucking shitting yourself daily if that's the case LOL. That was in SEPTEMBER, and the S59 was after in October. And yes, you're fucking right it makes me feel better, after you calling me out when i have done no better or worse than anyone else on here!!
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