Is a 2nd set of tires for winter necessary?

JunkyardDogg · 07-08-2014, 05:54 PM

My plan is to not drive when it snows. Will summer tires be ok through the winter? Or do I need a second set of snow tires? Or just run all seasons all year? This is for RWD

SHEEDI · 07-08-2014, 06:02 PM

I have non xdrive 355i and I have second set of winter tires, I don't recommend driving non xdrive with summer tires in winter, my main concerns is safety

Chefjason · 07-08-2014, 06:03 PM

no....winter is a must believe me...I learn it the hard way

AllBlackBimmer · 07-08-2014, 07:59 PM

Summer tires will not be ok through the winter, even when not on snow the summer tires can get hard and loss traction and braking...due to the soft rubber compound.

This is an excuse to buy a nice set of summer wheels and then throw winter tires on the stock rims. Works for me.

No way I'd drive a rwd car with summer tires in the snow. Ever. Even a 1/2" dusting stay off the road. Seriously.

djjasper · 07-08-2014, 08:19 PM

Summer tires are a very bad idea when it is below 40 degrees. And a very very bad idea below 32 degrees.

JunkyardDogg · 07-08-2014, 11:08 PM

Ok, what about all seasons? Can I run those all year?

330xtrai · 07-09-2014, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JunkyardDogg

Ok, what about all seasons? Can I run those all year?

Yeah you can run all seasons. But they're not as good as 2 dedicated setups. If you're in nj I think z&m auto does free mounting between seasons when you buy and mount a winter set.

moonsin · 07-09-2014, 05:08 PM

Only time i ever slipped in the snow was when i was caught in a snow storm unexpectedly before i had the chance to change out to my winter set from summer tires.

Just in case you get caught in one of these storms unexpectedly i would get snow tires or at least good all seasons

JunkyardDogg · 07-10-2014, 06:58 PM

After doing some more research, i've decided to keep a 2nd set of winters. Blizzaks seem to be the most popular.

mmm def · 07-11-2014, 10:41 AM

good move. A cold wet day even at 40* is scary..

JunkyardDogg · 08-28-2014, 05:39 PM

I'm reading great things about the Michelin a/s 3's

Anyone have these?

Great performance in the summer and gets the job done in the winter.

omgsorr · 08-28-2014, 06:05 PM

get winter tires. learned hard way myself last winter. car was in shop for couple months.

1QuikWS6 · 08-29-2014, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JunkyardDogg

My plan is to not drive when it snows. Will summer tires be ok through the winter? Or do I need a second set of snow tires? Or just run all seasons all year? This is for RWD

Hell, you must not have a job if you plan to not drive when it snows - if NJ winter is anything like the one we had in PA last year - I would have never gone to work

Seriously though, I have a dedicated set of 17's with Blizzaks for winter even on my iX. AWD with those tires pretty much removes the need for any concentrated driving even in deep snow...

Momukhamo · 08-29-2014, 07:04 AM

i have a second set of wheels with winter tires and i dont need them really because i have 2 cars.

if you're interested i can sell it to you.

its style 158 with blizzaks. i used it for 1 winter.

udm328i · 08-29-2014, 07:43 AM

Yo Dogg! winter setup or a hoopty, nokian hakkepilita is also a good tire.

JunkyardDogg · 08-29-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Hell, you must not have a job if you plan to not drive when it snows - if NJ winter is anything like the one we had in PA last year - I would have never gone to work

Seriously though, I have a dedicated set of 17's with Blizzaks for winter even on my iX. AWD with those tires pretty much removes the need for any concentrated driving even in deep snow...

I only drive on weekends mainly for fun. I'm near manhattan where I work so I have a number of public transportation options.

I think I've decided on the Michelin a/s 3's. I'm sure I can do better for snow tires but I don't plan on driving in the snow anyway. It will handle the cold and still be a good summer tire .

Parth317 · 08-29-2014, 06:53 PM

I have a dedicated summer set, and a winter set.

Summer tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sports
Winter tires: Blizzak LM-32

I've been remounting them on my stock wheels, but I plan on getting summer wheels in the near future.

Chocolatethunder · 08-29-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Parth317

I have a dedicated summer set, and a winter set.

Summer tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sports
Winter tires: Blizzak LM-32

I've been remounting them on my stock wheels, but I plan on getting summer wheels in the near future.

Awesome maybe u can buy my summer setup when it gets a little colder out

miggs · 08-30-2014, 12:25 AM

Yes a 2nd set is necessary! I found that on my summer set my car would slide out side ways very hard. Once I switched over to winters tires my slipping was much better. If you aren't looking to drive in the snow I guess you can get any winter tire.

drGK · 08-30-2014, 01:04 AM

last winter was brutal, and there were some days when i absolutely had to drive in the snow, i was really impressed by the xdrive system plus i had <5000 miles on pirelli all season tires, if your car is rwd get straight up snow tires or dont drive, usually they clean up really fast, however i personally hate driving on a salty road more than driving in snow.

udm328i · 08-30-2014, 08:49 AM

Nice snow mobile drGk. Yea I worry more about the salt too.
Op the Mitchell's are good, I bought a set of a/s 3's for my girls vw gli, she works in city too and also has public transit option.
BTW. If order from tire rack , you get a $70 rebate card

JunkyardDogg · 09-01-2014, 07:50 PM

Damn the a/s 3's might not fit my wheels. My tire sizes are 225/35/19 and 255/30/19. They don't seem to carry these sizes for this tire. Are there any other sizes that would fit?

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djjasper Lieutenant 41 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2015 435i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Summer tires are a very bad idea when it is below 40 degrees. And a very very bad idea below 32 degrees.
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JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Ok, what about all seasons? Can I run those all year?
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JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	After doing some more research, i've decided to keep a 2nd set of winters. Blizzaks seem to be the most popular.
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mmm def Colonel 144 Rep 2,610 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	good move. A cold wet day even at 40* is scary..
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JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm reading great things about the Michelin a/s 3's Anyone have these? Great performance in the summer and gets the job done in the winter.
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omgsorr Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NNJ iTrader: (2)	get winter tires. learned hard way myself last winter. car was in shop for couple months.
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Momukhamo First Lieutenant 25 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: westbury, long island iTrader: (2)	i have a second set of wheels with winter tires and i dont need them really because i have 2 cars. if you're interested i can sell it to you. its style 158 with blizzaks. i used it for 1 winter.
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udm328i Lieutenant 57 Rep 503 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Westchester🇺🇸 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 328i [9.00]	Yo Dogg! winter setup or a hoopty, nokian hakkepilita is also a good tire. Attached Images __________________ ZSP/ZPP/BMW PE&PI/ BMW CF STRUT BRACE/ EIBACH PRO SYSTEM / H&R WHEEL SPACERS
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Parth317 Captain 249 Rep 777 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3, 09 E92 335i(SOLD) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: LA/SF iTrader: (2)	I have a dedicated summer set, and a winter set. Summer tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sports Winter tires: Blizzak LM-32 I've been remounting them on my stock wheels, but I plan on getting summer wheels in the near future.
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miggs Lieutenant 22 Rep 406 Posts Drives: LeMans Blue 135 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (4)	Yes a 2nd set is necessary! I found that on my summer set my car would slide out side ways very hard. Once I switched over to winters tires my slipping was much better. If you aren't looking to drive in the snow I guess you can get any winter tire.
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drGK Private First Class 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: e92 335 xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	last winter was brutal, and there were some days when i absolutely had to drive in the snow, i was really impressed by the xdrive system plus i had <5000 miles on pirelli all season tires, if your car is rwd get straight up snow tires or dont drive, usually they clean up really fast, however i personally hate driving on a salty road more than driving in snow.
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udm328i Lieutenant 57 Rep 503 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Westchester🇺🇸 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 328i [9.00]	Nice snow mobile drGk. Yea I worry more about the salt too. Op the Mitchell's are good, I bought a set of a/s 3's for my girls vw gli, she works in city too and also has public transit option. BTW. If order from tire rack , you get a $70 rebate card __________________ ZSP/ZPP/BMW PE&PI/ BMW CF STRUT BRACE/ EIBACH PRO SYSTEM / H&R WHEEL SPACERS Last edited by udm328i; 08-30-2014 at 09:26 AM..
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JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Damn the a/s 3's might not fit my wheels. My tire sizes are 225/35/19 and 255/30/19. They don't seem to carry these sizes for this tire. Are there any other sizes that would fit?
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