335i + Dunlop Wintersports

Dr. G · 03-09-2011, 04:57 PM

So I've been in the US for all of winter, but this past week I've driven in CANADIAN snow for the first time with my dunlop wintersports and I must say I am very impressed.

The car feels planted and under control and I don't have any problems accelerating from a dead stop whatsoever. I've tried messing around a bit with quicker turns and a bit more aggressive throttle and some quick braking to see what the limits of the tires are and I am pretty impressed overall. Don't regret not going with an xi at all, the car is more then sufficient for my driving needs and at no point did I feel unsafe even in some nasty conditions.

Just thought I'd share.

2kaccordocoupe · 03-09-2011, 07:17 PM

Good choice on the rubber, glad you're happy with your purchase.

I have the SP Winter Sport M3 ROF on my car and I agree with you, the traction is excellent. Even drove up to blue in a snow storm. The winter are sure getting use this year

Kid Eh · 03-09-2011, 10:42 PM

I'm on my 5th winter with them and they're still amazing.

Bimmer Al · 03-10-2011, 07:10 AM

Had them on my previous BMW and now this one...love em!

TheDarkone · 03-10-2011, 08:53 AM

please communicate this to all BMW owners that do not belive in winter tires.

Whats up with BMW calling them Cold Weather tires anyway?

2kaccordocoupe · 03-10-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkone

please communicate this to all BMW owners that do not belive in winter tires.

Whats up with BMW calling them Cold Weather tires anyway?

Well technically they are, summers loose grip below 7C. So even tho you may not drive in snow. You still need 'cold weather' tires for the winter months.

m42stanle · 03-10-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkone

Whats up with BMW calling them Cold Weather tires anyway?

LOL... I'm 99.9% sure this was something some marketing genius came up with to sell more winter tire packages in markets that don't see much snow, but where owners would otherwise run summer tires in <10 C conditions.

Vancouver, Seattle would be good examples I guess.

Dr. G · 03-10-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by m42stanle

LOL... I'm 99.9% sure this was something some marketing genius came up with to sell more winter tire packages in markets that don't see much snow, but where owners would otherwise run summer tires in <10 C conditions.

Vancouver, Seattle would be good examples I guess.

Seems correct, where I was for most of winter I drove with snow on the ground ONCE all winter, but still had my Dunlops on for the cold weather purposes.

BenTrovato · 03-10-2011, 11:30 AM

Wintersports 3D have been outstanding for me as well. Love them much more than the blizzaks. It's weird because I thought the blizzaks would have performed better for RWD, but I found the Dunlops better suited for this particular car.

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Dr. G Major General 278 Rep 5,062 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	335i + Dunlop Wintersports So I've been in the US for all of winter, but this past week I've driven in CANADIAN snow for the first time with my dunlop wintersports and I must say I am very impressed. The car feels planted and under control and I don't have any problems accelerating from a dead stop whatsoever. I've tried messing around a bit with quicker turns and a bit more aggressive throttle and some quick braking to see what the limits of the tires are and I am pretty impressed overall. Don't regret not going with an xi at all, the car is more then sufficient for my driving needs and at no point did I feel unsafe even in some nasty conditions. Just thought I'd share. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1270 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Good choice on the rubber, glad you're happy with your purchase. I have the SP Winter Sport M3 ROF on my car and I agree with you, the traction is excellent. Even drove up to blue in a snow storm. The winter are sure getting use this year
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Bimmer Al Lieutenant 24 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Had them on my previous BMW and now this one...love em! __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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BenTrovato Driver 37 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Wintersports 3D have been outstanding for me as well. Love them much more than the blizzaks. It's weird because I thought the blizzaks would have performed better for RWD, but I found the Dunlops better suited for this particular car.
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