530xi Tire Recommendation
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My local tire dealer informed me that Continental is no longer producing the "ContiTouring Contact" tires which were the original tires on my 2006 530xi.
I live in the North East, so I need an "all season" tire that can handle a small amount of snow. Anyone know what BMW is recommending now or any suggestions on a decent alternative tire?
I live in the North East, so I need an "all season" tire that can handle a small amount of snow. Anyone know what BMW is recommending now or any suggestions on a decent alternative tire?
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Originally Posted by flavorguy' post='393211' date='Feb 19 2007, 03:15 PM
My local tire dealer informed me that Continental is no longer producing the "ContiTouring Contact" tires which were the original tires on my 2006 530xi.
I live in the North East, so I need an "all season" tire that can handle a small amount of snow. Anyone know what BMW is recommending now or any suggestions on a decent alternative tire?
I live in the North East, so I need an "all season" tire that can handle a small amount of snow. Anyone know what BMW is recommending now or any suggestions on a decent alternative tire?
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='393217' date='Feb 19 2007, 12:28 PM
I just went to Blizzaks, but I'm only using these for winter. I have a summer wheel set-up as well. Supposedly, the Dunlop M3's are good for winter and performance driving.
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Originally Posted by uglybear' post='393221' date='Feb 19 2007, 03:37 PM
I am planning to install Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position on the xi and use it all year round. Snow is only occasional in Seattle and RE960AS seems to be reasonbly good in light snow. Tell me if I am wrong.
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My '06 530xi came standard with Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires. They have the "star" designation on the sidewall that the owners manual recommends.
These tires were actually made in Germany for some reason. They have performed well in all driving conditions, including a couple of inches of snow. I usually buy Michelin but I have to say that these tires have performed well and they have 25K miles on them.
These tires were actually made in Germany for some reason. They have performed well in all driving conditions, including a couple of inches of snow. I usually buy Michelin but I have to say that these tires have performed well and they have 25K miles on them.
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Originally Posted by my1stbeemer' post='393279' date='Feb 19 2007, 02:48 PM
My '06 530xi came standard with Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires. They have the "star" designation on the sidewall that the owners manual recommends.
These tires were actually made in Germany for some reason. They have performed well in all driving conditions, including a couple of inches of snow. I usually buy Michelin but I have to say that these tires have performed well and they have 25K miles on them.
These tires were actually made in Germany for some reason. They have performed well in all driving conditions, including a couple of inches of snow. I usually buy Michelin but I have to say that these tires have performed well and they have 25K miles on them.
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