Autumn and Winter Tires

robertinwa · 09-11-2009, 01:34 AM

First, I didn't post this on a tire forum because I only wanted opinions from Pacific Northwest drivers. I have the 18" Michelin Pilot run-flats on a 328i. Has anyone had much experience driving these in the typical weather we get on the western sides of Washington and Oregon? You know, lots of rain, maybe some morning frost, and cool to cold temperatures. I'm not concerned about the snow. For snow I can either work from home or drive another car.

If they're really bad, did you switch to all seasons or go with a pure winter tire? Anyone choose to just go with all seasons year round?

Tee-Dub · 09-11-2009, 11:17 AM

They are a summer tire and not meant for temps much below 50 degrees, or probably rain for that matter. Having said that, I'm sure if you're not pushing it they'll be fine for cruising around town.

dylanwsu · 09-11-2009, 05:31 PM

I used Bridgestone runflat summer tires on my car last year... and you can get by.. even the SLIGHT of snow...your car will skid like CRAZY side to side...I almost cried when that happend last year when it snow... just switched over to Michelin PS A/S.... Sams club currently have a deal...check it out

Suncountry · 09-11-2009, 10:49 PM

I just put on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S a month ago. At the time Discount Tire had a better price than Costco and I didn't have to preorder. They also had a $70 rebate

09-11-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
robertinwa New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Autumn and Winter Tires First, I didn't post this on a tire forum because I only wanted opinions from Pacific Northwest drivers. I have the 18" Michelin Pilot run-flats on a 328i. Has anyone had much experience driving these in the typical weather we get on the western sides of Washington and Oregon? You know, lots of rain, maybe some morning frost, and cool to cold temperatures. I'm not concerned about the snow. For snow I can either work from home or drive another car. If they're really bad, did you switch to all seasons or go with a pure winter tire? Anyone choose to just go with all seasons year round?
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Tee-Dub Captain 35 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	They are a summer tire and not meant for temps much below 50 degrees, or probably rain for that matter. Having said that, I'm sure if you're not pushing it they'll be fine for cruising around town.
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dylanwsu Private First Class 7 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2008 Silver Titanium 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kent, Washington iTrader: (0)	I used Bridgestone runflat summer tires on my car last year... and you can get by.. even the SLIGHT of snow...your car will skid like CRAZY side to side...I almost cried when that happend last year when it snow... just switched over to Michelin PS A/S.... Sams club currently have a deal...check it out
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Suncountry New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 76 Vette, 66 MGB Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moses Lake iTrader: (1)	I just put on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S a month ago. At the time Discount Tire had a better price than Costco and I didn't have to preorder. They also had a $70 rebate
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