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I just put 225 Pirelli Sottozero IIs all around on my staggered OEM 162 wheels for winter. I'm really pleased so far with the tire noise (very low, especially for a winter tires), and cornering ability on dry pavement. They aren't Summer tires by any means, but I think I made the right choice for a dedicated winter set up (I'll be buying another set of wheels/tires for summer in spring 2013) for my 335i.

Hope this helps in your choice. I'm in the Detroit area, also. Where in Philly suburbs are you? I used to visit Lansdale with work regularly in the early/mid 2000s. We had a plant there (closed in 2010).

I went non-RFT with the Pirellis.