Tire Question

atown88 · 09-30-2010, 10:30 PM

So i'm in quite the predicament. Right now I'm driving a stock 328i with bald tires. I have been patiently waiting to buy new rims and tires, which has taken longer than I thought since I'm fresh outta college with no full time job. I live in Washington State and it's approaching winter.

Should I:

A) Buy new tires for the winter?

B) Hold off until Spring where I can buy Rims/Tires.

It's going to rain..a LOT. It didn't snow very much at all last year so that's what I'm hoping for. But basically i'm wondering if the bald tires will suffice with the traction control.

Soo uhh.. Thanks!

jaybird124 · 09-30-2010, 10:47 PM

traction control can't defy physics. What's more, if you get down to the cords which is very possible, you could be looking at a very dangerous situation.
As I'm sure you know, decisions are about managing risk: which is better, pay the money for tires now, or pay the insurance deductible (and associated depreciation) from an accident, not to mention a ticket if you're at fault.
Personally, I would hold off on rims for a lot longer than spring. Get the tires, and wait till your job situation stabilizes before worrying about rims.

scrufy · 09-30-2010, 10:52 PM

Like said above, traction control isn't going to help you when your sliding in the rain. Just all four tires are going to slide.
Id probably hit the credit card if I was broke and get the tires before I had to pay an insurance deductable. Some stores will let you open an account with them too if you need to.

san6279 · 09-30-2010, 10:54 PM

I'm just north of Seattle a ways. Rumor is its suppose to be a rather harsh winter (for Seattle), sort of like 2 yrs ago. I would get a new set of tires. Will make a huge difference in ride and safety.

ctuna · 09-30-2010, 11:06 PM

Cause they lead to accidents
continental DWS might do the trick there not super expensive either

Coolieman1220 · 10-01-2010, 12:12 AM

DWS ftw!

atown88 · 10-01-2010, 12:26 AM

Thanks for the responses. I never really put it that way. I'll stop by Les Schwab tomorrow. Does it really matter which tire I go with?

JayKay335i · 10-01-2010, 12:58 AM

I'd check the local classifieds for somebody ditching some use run flats that came stock with the car. Usually you can get them new or used for pretty cheap. If not, I'd recommend a good set of all seasons at the least. Even if its just to hold you over.

jmar0351 · 10-01-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

I'd check the local classifieds for somebody ditching some use run flats that came stock with the car. Usually you can get them new or used for pretty cheap. If not, I'd recommend a good set of all seasons at the least. Even if its just to hold you over.

+1
Also, check the regional section on the board, you might find someone close to you

09-30-2010, 10:30 PM	#1
atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Tire Question So i'm in quite the predicament. Right now I'm driving a stock 328i with bald tires. I have been patiently waiting to buy new rims and tires, which has taken longer than I thought since I'm fresh outta college with no full time job. I live in Washington State and it's approaching winter. Should I: A) Buy new tires for the winter? B) Hold off until Spring where I can buy Rims/Tires. It's going to rain..a LOT. It didn't snow very much at all last year so that's what I'm hoping for. But basically i'm wondering if the bald tires will suffice with the traction control. Soo uhh.. Thanks!
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jaybird124 Major 156 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	traction control can't defy physics. What's more, if you get down to the cords which is very possible, you could be looking at a very dangerous situation. As I'm sure you know, decisions are about managing risk: which is better, pay the money for tires now, or pay the insurance deductible (and associated depreciation) from an accident, not to mention a ticket if you're at fault. Personally, I would hold off on rims for a lot longer than spring. Get the tires, and wait till your job situation stabilizes before worrying about rims. __________________ '17 M3 Imola Red/Carbonstructure Cloth, Competition, Lighting, 6MT Retired: '93 325i \|'99 Jeep Wrangler Sport \|'06 330i Sport \|'08 335i Sport \|'08 328i Sport \|'09 335d Sport
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scrufy Zoom Zoom This 12 Rep 694 Posts Drives: The Short Bus Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (0)	Like said above, traction control isn't going to help you when your sliding in the rain. Just all four tires are going to slide. Id probably hit the credit card if I was broke and get the tires before I had to pay an insurance deductable. Some stores will let you open an account with them too if you need to.
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san6279 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2)	I'm just north of Seattle a ways. Rumor is its suppose to be a rather harsh winter (for Seattle), sort of like 2 yrs ago. I would get a new set of tires. Will make a huge difference in ride and safety.
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09-30-2010, 11:06 PM	#5
ctuna Lieutenant General 1920 Rep 13,121 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Bad tires are very expensive Cause they lead to accidents continental DWS might do the trick there not super expensive either
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Coolieman1220 Banned 73 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	DWS ftw!
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10-01-2010, 12:26 AM	#7
atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. I never really put it that way. I'll stop by Les Schwab tomorrow. Does it really matter which tire I go with?
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I'd check the local classifieds for somebody ditching some use run flats that came stock with the car. Usually you can get them new or used for pretty cheap. If not, I'd recommend a good set of all seasons at the least. Even if its just to hold you over.
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