East Coasters waiting to put your summer shoes on...
03-06-2006, 08:51 AM
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So here we are beginning of March. Like all the rest of you who can't wait to take your winters off and put your summers back on, I too am trying to figure out when to do this. It's not like we haven't had snow in March in the past but I really want to put the 20's back on. Any thoughts?
03-06-2006, 10:03 AM
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I think the change-over date is triggered more by average daily temperatures than the potential for snow. The sticky rubber compound on summer tires is useless at temps below 45 degrees F - it's like riding on Fred Flinstones.
I'm looking to change over sometime between April 1-15. I'm certain to buy Michelin PS2. But I can't decide which wheels to get.
I'm looking to change over sometime between April 1-15. I'm certain to buy Michelin PS2. But I can't decide which wheels to get.
03-06-2006, 10:18 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xiT Titanium Silver, 6-speed Manual, new style Start/Stop ignition, Black Dakota Leather, anthracite maple wood trim, heated seats front and rear, heated steering wheel, headlight washers, automatic tailgate, auto dimming mirrors, Logic 7, 6-disc changer, sport seats, shadow line trim, rear sun blinds, PDC, adaptive xenons, 18" style 123 wheels, , navigation, voice control, bluetooth, BMW roof rack + bike attachments,
I changed mine today. 
03-06-2006, 10:22 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
Silver Gray - Black Leather - Anthracite Maple
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Never changed in the first place. 
03-06-2006, 12:57 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Originally Posted by UUronL' post='250712' date='Mar 6 2006, 02:22 PM
Never changed in the first place.
I like to go drifting when it snows.
03-06-2006, 01:03 PM
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The snow and the cold weather are still over Denmark, and the car is so dirty!
March use to be spring in Denmark, but sometimes the winter last longer..
But in 2-3 weeks, it's summertires time!
March use to be spring in Denmark, but sometimes the winter last longer..
But in 2-3 weeks, it's summertires time!
03-06-2006, 01:10 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
First or second week of April. Wanted to do it earlier (end of March), but I will not be here.
03-07-2006, 05:32 AM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Here in upstate NY, I never seroiusly consider changing mine until April--usually around mid month. Anecdotally, I remember a couple of years ago, seeing another 540iS stuck in fresh snow with summer tires, while at my tax accountant's office picking up my taxes. Getting an April dump (aka Poor farmer's fertilizer) of a foot of snow is not unusual around here; thankfully it doesn't linger.
Also, I live right on the Hudson and have to climb hills to get out of my place, so I usually err on the side of caution. Coincidentally, I am not looking forward to the TumpFlat ride.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Also, I live right on the Hudson and have to climb hills to get out of my place, so I usually err on the side of caution. Coincidentally, I am not looking forward to the TumpFlat ride.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
03-07-2006, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='250670' date='Mar 6 2006, 12:51 PM
So here we are beginning of March. Like all the rest of you who can't wait to take your winters off and put your summers back on, I too am trying to figure out when to do this. It's not like we haven't had snow in March in the past but I really want to put the 20's back on. Any thoughts?
