Tell us about your winter tires deals...

dpwr · 10-09-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by icandie

i spent 1500 for bridgestone blizzak ws60 with 17" m3 reps. (225 45 17). if i got jacked, please dont tell me. i'd rather not know..lol

i think people will only post here if they got a really good deal. all the normal folk will sit quietly and suffer in silence.

steelcase is crazy busy when it comes time to get your tires put on!!

he speaks the truth

mimik · 10-10-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dpwr

he speaks the truth

Yes but the point of my post is also to direct people who may not have bought tires to get them for good prices.

congee · 10-12-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw_newbie

Hankook iPike 409s with M5 replica rims. $1310 all in, inc mounting, balancing, and installation.

Where did you get this deal ? Thanx

Carbon4 · 10-12-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by congee

Where did you get this deal ? Thanx

Let me take a stab - SimplyTire group buy?

I got the M5 Reps (Style 166) + Dunlop M3 Runflats (in 16 though) for about 1350 all in (but i had to adjust the tire pressure when i got home - over inflated and all set to same).

CanadianDriver · 10-13-2009, 12:05 AM

bought from simplytire as well, but last year. however, pricing for my package is almost the same. allen recently posted some bmw specific fitments here: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/2...2/#post9273543

330 & 335i (2004+)
17” Options:
Option 1 - $1,200.00
4 x 225-45-17 Continental Semperit Speed Grip
4 x 17x8 BMW 335i Sedan Replica
4 x Toyo Tire Bags
4 x Mount, Balance and Install

Option 2 package with Hankook W409 iPike - $1,280.00
Option 3 package with Hankook W300 - $1,300.00
Option 4 package with Gislaved Nordfrost 5 - $1,370.00
Option 5 package with Blizzak WS60 - $1,480.00
Option 6 package with Pirelli Winter Carving - $1,590.00
Option 7 package with Michelin PA3 - $1,750.00

hubble bubble · 10-21-2009, 04:51 PM

4 x Hakkapeliitta R, 245/45-17. $1144 installed, including all taxes, tire disposal fees, etc. Comes with lifetime road hazzard from Kal Tire too.

It has already snowed twice in Calgary and I LOVE these tires.

Bus got stuck on the hill near my house, but I went right up without even seeing the traction control light. No, they don't have the performance of Dunlops M3 or Bridgestone LMs, but they are incredible in the snow. That's what I want in a snow tire.

Non-RFT, of course.

who's ur daddy? · 10-21-2009, 05:09 PM

Dunlop 3D's are overrated IMO. I think they are fine on dry, but they don't have as much bite as I would have liked in the snow. I'd actually trade some more tire noise and squirm for something better in the snow than the Dunlop 3D's...

pokerface · 10-21-2009, 05:20 PM

tires23 had a good deal -- 205 55 16 for hankook w409s - $510 all in

jasonintoronto · 10-21-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Dunlop 3D's are overrated IMO. I think they are fine on dry, but they don't have as much bite as I would have liked in the snow. I'd actually trade some more tire noise and squirm for something better in the snow than the Dunlop 3D's...

that's true for all performance snow tires. they are a comprimise. full winter tires will provide the most traction in snow and ice.

HD335 · 10-21-2009, 07:08 PM

Missed the RFD group buy and I've just started looking today.

If you guys aren't running winter runflats, what are you doing for a spare?

pokerface · 10-21-2009, 07:18 PM

i'm using one of those fix-a-flat solutions from CanadianTire (compressor + sealant)

broker88 · 10-21-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HD335

Missed the RFD group buy and I've just started looking today.

If you guys aren't running winter runflats, what are you doing for a spare?

Left one of my all-season runflats in the trunk for a limp home spare.

marakbai · 10-21-2009, 09:50 PM

anyone thinking of heading to the US for tires?

hubble bubble · 10-22-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Dunlop 3D's are overrated IMO. I think they are fine on dry, but they don't have as much bite as I would have liked in the snow. I'd actually trade some more tire noise and squirm for something better in the snow than the Dunlop 3D's...

Hakkapeliitta R.

BMW Newbie · 10-22-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Dunlop 3D's are overrated IMO. I think they are fine on dry, but they don't have as much bite as I would have liked in the snow. I'd actually trade some more tire noise and squirm for something better in the snow than the Dunlop 3D's...

The Dunlop 3D's on an xi is an unbeatable combination. I was in U of Waterloo campus 2 winters ago with snow a foot deep on the ground. No problem at all. Didn't even need to activate DSC.

mimik · 10-22-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Newbie

The Dunlop 3D's on an xi is an unbeatable combination. I was in U of Waterloo campus 2 winters ago with snow a foot deep on the ground. No problem at all. Didn't even need to activate DSC.

Good to know!!

who's ur daddy? · 10-22-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Newbie

The Dunlop 3D's on an xi is an unbeatable combination. I was in U of Waterloo campus 2 winters ago with snow a foot deep on the ground. No problem at all. Didn't even need to activate DSC.

Not sure I agree with that, but again there probably isn't a wrong or right answer. It definitely gives up some bite in snow and ice over a more aggressive snow and ice tire.

I had SUV Blizzaks on my Pathfinder and even in 2wd mode in high snow, it was like driving a knife thru butter. Then my parents car had some non-recognizable (to me) brand of tire (recommended by Steelcase) and I thought it had much better snow and ice grip than my 3D's.

In the end, maybe it's my expectation that is off kilter. Just read so many positive reviews on here about the 3D's, but it just doesn't cut it for me for snowy conditions in Markham...

CanadianDriver · 10-22-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Then my parents car had some non-recognizable (to me) brand of tire (recommended by Steelcase) and I thought it had much better snow and ice grip than my 3D's.

it's probably Nokian Hakkas, Gislaved Nordfrost 5s, or Semperits

joleel7 · 10-22-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

Not sure I agree with that, but again there probably isn't a wrong or right answer. It definitely gives up some bite in snow and ice over a more aggressive snow and ice tire.

I had SUV Blizzaks on my Pathfinder and even in 2wd mode in high snow, it was like driving a knife thru butter. Then my parents car had some non-recognizable (to me) brand of tire (recommended by Steelcase) and I thought it had much better snow and ice grip than my 3D's.

Actually Dave from Steelcase recomended the Dunlop 3D to me he said he likes it in his own benz.. Will I will be able to tell for the coming winter for my xDrive.

AP2 · 10-22-2009, 08:27 PM

780 all in for Bridgestone LM25 in 225/45/17

OwnAge · 10-22-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mimik

I hope I got a good price.

205/55/r16 Dunlop Winter Sport Sp 3D for $164.00 per tire CAD (taxes in) in Montreal on a tire shop on Papineau.

so far the best one i found was at tire23. $720 Canadian tax in with all the mounting, balancing installation. (same tires)

who's ur daddy? · 10-22-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianDriver

it's probably Nokian Hakkas, Gislaved Nordfrost 5s, or Semperits

Semperits sounds familiar! Are they any good?

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Originally Posted by joleel7

Actually Dave from Steelcase recomended the Dunlop 3D to me he said he likes it in his own benz.. Will I will be able to tell for the coming winter for my xDrive.

Cuz they're more expensive... lol

10-13-2009, 12:05 AM	#27
CanadianDriver Captain 99 Rep 614 Posts Drives: P3D- Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	bought from simplytire as well, but last year. however, pricing for my package is almost the same. allen recently posted some bmw specific fitments here: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/2...2/#post9273543 330 & 335i (2004+) 17” Options: Option 1 - $1,200.00 4 x 225-45-17 Continental Semperit Speed Grip 4 x 17x8 BMW 335i Sedan Replica 4 x Toyo Tire Bags 4 x Mount, Balance and Install Option 2 package with Hankook W409 iPike - $1,280.00 Option 3 package with Hankook W300 - $1,300.00 Option 4 package with Gislaved Nordfrost 5 - $1,370.00 Option 5 package with Blizzak WS60 - $1,480.00 Option 6 package with Pirelli Winter Carving - $1,590.00 Option 7 package with Michelin PA3 - $1,750.00
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10-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#28
hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	4 x Hakkapeliitta R, 245/45-17. $1144 installed, including all taxes, tire disposal fees, etc. Comes with lifetime road hazzard from Kal Tire too. It has already snowed twice in Calgary and I LOVE these tires. Bus got stuck on the hill near my house, but I went right up without even seeing the traction control light. No, they don't have the performance of Dunlops M3 or Bridgestone LMs, but they are incredible in the snow. That's what I want in a snow tire. Non-RFT, of course.
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10-21-2009, 05:09 PM	#29
who's ur daddy? Colonel 133 Rep 2,904 Posts Drives: Canada's first and only 323xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mind Your Own Fkin Business iTrader: (3)	Dunlop 3D's are overrated IMO. I think they are fine on dry, but they don't have as much bite as I would have liked in the snow. I'd actually trade some more tire noise and squirm for something better in the snow than the Dunlop 3D's... __________________
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10-21-2009, 05:20 PM	#30
pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	tires23 had a good deal -- 205 55 16 for hankook w409s - $510 all in
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10-21-2009, 07:08 PM	#32
HD335 Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Black on Black. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whitby iTrader: (0)	Missed the RFD group buy and I've just started looking today. If you guys aren't running winter runflats, what are you doing for a spare?
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10-21-2009, 07:18 PM	#33
pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	i'm using one of those fix-a-flat solutions from CanadianTire (compressor + sealant)
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10-21-2009, 09:50 PM	#35
marakbai Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i xDrive [0.00]	anyone thinking of heading to the US for tires? __________________ AW 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Automatic; Executive; Audiophile AND SG 2010 BMW X3 30i xDrive Automatic; Executive
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10-22-2009, 08:27 PM	#42
AP2 Captain 47 Rep 978 Posts Drives: P100D Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	780 all in for Bridgestone LM25 in 225/45/17
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