Winter tire for Vancouver Winter? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

AC_E90 · 06-04-2006, 10:41 PM

Hi all,

I just got my e90 325i. Just wondering if we really need a winter tires for my e90 "Moving Properly" during Vancouvers' winter?

Thanks for you very much in advance, Thanks,

angrymofo · 07-07-2006, 10:28 PM

I think all season performance tire will do in the winter. thats my plan.

ctgazer · 07-07-2006, 11:54 PM

yah, u dont get near as much snow as we do in TO...and i run all seasons for winter...

Bora20 · 07-08-2006, 02:18 AM

On the 4 days that it is shitty out, don't drive. You will look like every other fool.

Kamloops - yes, snow tires needed. Unless you go to Whistler a lot.

angrymofo · 07-08-2006, 11:53 AM

the big issue in Vancouver is the cold wet roads. the snow rarely sticks. but the best plan on those days where the roads have snow sticking, is to use the other car or don't go out with car

Bora20 · 07-08-2006, 12:42 PM

cold wet road = winter tires then

All-seasons would probably cut it, but summer tires would not.

I prefer to use H-rated or V-rated winter tires, like the Dunlop Wintersport M3 (available as RFT), as they still have great treadwear and give up a bit of snow traction to have better handling and dry road manners.

I have been using these for the past 4 years on several different vehicles, and they are great tires. Blizzak LM-22 are also great, but may not be available in a RFT.

www.tiretrends.com in Port Moody can help you out with all your questions. I have bought 17 tires from them in the last 5 years, and will continue to go back as long as they are in business.

kes · 07-18-2006, 09:04 AM

I've the Dunlop Wintersport M3 on my 330i last winter, I really like the way it drives. I just want to play safe even it only snow 2 or 3 days a year in vancouver.

06-04-2006, 10:41 PM	#1
AC_E90 Member Drives: Apline White 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Winter tire for Vancouver Winter? Hi all, I just got my e90 325i. Just wondering if we really need a winter tires for my e90 "Moving Properly" during Vancouvers' winter? Thanks for you very much in advance, Thanks,

07-07-2006, 10:28 PM	#2
angrymofo Private First Class Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: (3)	I think all season performance tire will do in the winter. thats my plan. __________________ 2006 325i Arctic Metallic \| Premium \| Type 160 wheel RIP - 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Black Dakota \| Sport \| Premium \| Active Steering

07-08-2006, 11:53 AM	#5
angrymofo Private First Class Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 110 iTrader: (3)	the big issue in Vancouver is the cold wet roads. the snow rarely sticks. but the best plan on those days where the roads have snow sticking, is to use the other car or don't go out with car __________________ 2006 325i Arctic Metallic \| Premium \| Type 160 wheel RIP - 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Black Dakota \| Sport \| Premium \| Active Steering

07-07-2006, 11:54 PM	#3
ctgazer Major General Drives: i am the king of space Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! Posts: 7,257 iTrader: (10) View ctgazer's Garage	yah, u dont get near as much snow as we do in TO...and i run all seasons for winter...

07-08-2006, 02:18 AM	#4
Bora20 First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC, CAD Posts: 309 iTrader: (0)	On the 4 days that it is shitty out, don't drive. You will look like every other fool. Kamloops - yes, snow tires needed. Unless you go to Whistler a lot.

07-08-2006, 12:42 PM	#6
Bora20 First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kamloops, BC, CAD Posts: 309 iTrader: (0)	cold wet road = winter tires then All-seasons would probably cut it, but summer tires would not. I prefer to use H-rated or V-rated winter tires, like the Dunlop Wintersport M3 (available as RFT), as they still have great treadwear and give up a bit of snow traction to have better handling and dry road manners. I have been using these for the past 4 years on several different vehicles, and they are great tires. Blizzak LM-22 are also great, but may not be available in a RFT. www.tiretrends.com in Port Moody can help you out with all your questions. I have bought 17 tires from them in the last 5 years, and will continue to go back as long as they are in business.

07-18-2006, 09:04 AM	#7
kes Enlisted Member Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	I've the Dunlop Wintersport M3 on my 330i last winter, I really like the way it drives. I just want to play safe even it only snow 2 or 3 days a year in vancouver.