Looking for Winter Tires

sleeper335d · 01-25-2012, 08:19 PM

As the titles says, I'm looking around for some Winter tires for my 2011 335d..

Just wondering what others have been using? Also What Rim size should i get 17"??? Currently have M package with the 193M

Thanks for your guys input

engotski · 01-25-2012, 08:51 PM

Most would recommend 17s for winter. I used oem 18s and have 225/40/18 on all 4 bridgestone blizzak lm60. Never got stuck with our few days of snow fall in vancouver (including unpaved hills) with my 328i

aspiring335 · 01-26-2012, 07:57 AM

I'm a big fan of Michelins. I have Pilot Alpin PA3s on my E91. Never liked the Blizzaks as much when I had them on my E90.

I would definitely recommend non run-flats, and nothing bigger than 17".

Kid Eh · 01-26-2012, 09:27 AM

I got an 18" set of these this year. Best winter tires I've had by far.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11949

2kaccordocoupe · 01-26-2012, 09:29 AM

I'm running 225/45/17 dunlop winter sport m3 dsst and it has been flawless for the past 3 years. Excellent in the dry, wet, and even deep snow. Been up to blue a dozen times and they have never failed me.

aspiring335 · 01-26-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

I got an 18" set of these this year. Best winter tires I've had by far.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11949

Those are awesome tires. Had them on my Touareg -- it was unstoppable in snow and ice.

achien · 01-26-2012, 10:43 AM

Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II

sleeper335d · 01-26-2012, 08:15 PM

Thanks guy for all your input.......What about Rims? any suggestions to mount them on

Chris@codemybimmer · 01-26-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by achien

Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II

+1

Darin911 · 01-26-2012, 10:13 PM

We are running the Hankook I*cept on the D; they are not bad so far! They are great in the dry, and decent in the snow. Its hard to tell with all that torque on the D

Miliceman · 01-27-2012, 06:10 AM

Far on the top of the list, the Nokian Hakka 7 (got them on my 328) :
http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=131172&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitt a+7

Kid Eh · 01-27-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Miliceman

Far on the top of the list, the Nokian Hakka 7 (got them on my 328) :
http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...akkapeliitta+7

Studs are illegal in most places. That's why I went with the "R".

slenfe · 01-27-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lyfe

+1

+2

I am running them on 18s; no major issues, went though couple snow storms with common sense driving, though I think 205 on 17th will be a safer bet.

Miliceman · 01-27-2012, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Studs are illegal in most places. That's why I went with the "R".

You can use them without the studs, like me.

CHCCubs · 01-29-2012, 01:30 PM

I've been running Continental TS810S RFT winters on style 162 reps for the last two winters and have been happy with them.

hubble bubble · 01-29-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Eh

I got an 18" set of these this year. Best winter tires I've had by far.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11949

+100. These (Nokian Hakkapeliitta R) are the best winter tires I have ever had. Make my old Michelin Pilot Alpins feel like oil covered slicks. Heck, they are from Finland, who knows more about snow? Still not as good as my wife's Michelin Xice 2, although the Xice suck on dry pavement (super squishy). If you plan on driving on real snow, I highly recommend these.

I live in Calgary and have a Sunshine Village season pass. I drive 140k each way, every weekend, in a 335i (no xDrive) with Dinan Stage 2 (380hp). My ski buddy insists we take my 335, not his Tundra, unless there is more than 6 inches of snow on the roads.

PS - hakkas are the #1 choice of the local ice racer crowd too.

Kid Eh · 01-30-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

I live in Calgary and have a Sunshine Village season pass.

Goats Eye ROCKS!!!

sleeper335d · 02-08-2012, 11:53 PM

I guy I know here in town has a 2006 330i, just wondering if his Rims would fit onto my car, was just going to mount Winter tires on his rims for my 335d

Thx

toyo88 · 02-09-2012, 07:16 AM

I have no problem running the hankcook Winter i*cept Evo with M5 17s rims, very quiet on dry and wet pavement as well as very good traction on snow.

e9012345 · 02-09-2012, 05:27 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644527

Willing to negotiate if you're interested.. I Just bought these this winter and will probably be selling the car soon so I have no need for them. Let me know

01-25-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
sleeper335d Enlisted Member 5 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 335d- M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Looking for Winter Tires As the titles says, I'm looking around for some Winter tires for my 2011 335d.. Just wondering what others have been using? Also What Rim size should i get 17"??? Currently have M package with the 193M Thanks for your guys input
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01-25-2012, 08:51 PM	#2
engotski oh haiii 43 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: e92 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: VanCity iTrader: (4)	Most would recommend 17s for winter. I used oem 18s and have 225/40/18 on all 4 bridgestone blizzak lm60. Never got stuck with our few days of snow fall in vancouver (including unpaved hills) with my 328i
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01-26-2012, 09:29 AM	#5
2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1270 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	I'm running 225/45/17 dunlop winter sport m3 dsst and it has been flawless for the past 3 years. Excellent in the dry, wet, and even deep snow. Been up to blue a dozen times and they have never failed me.
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achien AC 95 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: E90 Post Members Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II __________________ Your Supreme Leader
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01-26-2012, 08:15 PM	#8
sleeper335d Enlisted Member 5 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 335d- M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thanks guy for all your input.......What about Rims? any suggestions to mount them on
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01-26-2012, 10:13 PM	#10
Darin911 Captain 159 Rep 919 Posts Drives: First E92 to E90 conversion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Markham iTrader: (2)	We are running the Hankook I*cept on the D; they are not bad so far! They are great in the dry, and decent in the snow. Its hard to tell with all that torque on the D __________________
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Miliceman Enlisted Member 2 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Terrebonne, QC iTrader: (0)	Far on the top of the list, the Nokian Hakka 7 (got them on my 328) : http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=131172&group=1.01&name=Nokian+Hakkapeliitt a+7
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01-29-2012, 01:30 PM	#15
CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	I've been running Continental TS810S RFT winters on style 162 reps for the last two winters and have been happy with them. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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sleeper335d Enlisted Member 5 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 335d- M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I guy I know here in town has a 2006 330i, just wondering if his Rims would fit onto my car, was just going to mount Winter tires on his rims for my 335d Thx
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toyo88 New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: G20 - M340i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M340i [0.00]	I have no problem running the hankcook Winter i*cept Evo with M5 17s rims, very quiet on dry and wet pavement as well as very good traction on snow.
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02-09-2012, 05:27 PM	#20
e9012345 Lieutenant 29 Rep 430 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644527 Willing to negotiate if you're interested.. I Just bought these this winter and will probably be selling the car soon so I have no need for them. Let me know
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