Snow tires for 2008 535i Sport Package
10-19-2009, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dnemer' post='1035840' date='Oct 19 2009, 02:16 PM
Good info as well. I am a little confused now. We only have a few icy/snowy days in the Baltimore. The Winter tires (the Blizzak LM-60) are on backorder now at Tire Rack (until Nov 9) and cost $866.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (ultra high performance all-season) are available now on Tirerack for $764.
Since we have onluy a few icy / snowy days here in Baltimore, I might go with the all seasons. (IF I were living in MN or Vermont...I would definitely get the snow tires.)
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The Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (ultra high performance all-season) are available now on Tirerack for $764.
Since we have onluy a few icy / snowy days here in Baltimore, I might go with the all seasons. (IF I were living in MN or Vermont...I would definitely get the snow tires.)
Thoughts?
10-19-2009, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dnemer' post='1036171' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:37 PM
Thanks. I checked Tire Rack--they don't carry that tire in my size.
10-19-2009, 05:24 PM
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10-19-2009, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1036203' date='Oct 19 2009, 09:18 PM
Try the Dunlop WinterSport D3. It is the successor to the M3.
10-20-2009, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='1036342' date='Oct 20 2009, 01:32 AM
Thanks ALL for your advice and assistance. I ended up purchasing the Continental ExtremeContact DWS (2 x 245/40R18 and 2 x 275/35R18) today from Tire Rack.
10-20-2009, 06:35 AM
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I'm from Maryland also and have been running Dunlop Winter Sport the last couple years. However, I realize that it doesn't snow much here so this year I went with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. Great tires, I highly recommend it.
10-20-2009, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by dnemer' post='1036512' date='Oct 20 2009, 10:26 AM
Thanks ALL for your advice and assistance. I ended up purchasing the Continental ExtremeContact DWS (2 x 245/40R18 and 2 x 275/35R18) today from Tire Rack.
10-20-2009, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1036550' date='Oct 20 2009, 11:06 AM
Use them well.
10-20-2009, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dnemer' post='1036556' date='Oct 20 2009, 11:12 AM
The way I drive, they will be bald in 3000 miles
The twisties on our meets and my socially responsible driving habits killed me rear OEM summer Contis in 12K miles. I am dying to see how long my rear Hankook Ventus V12 Evos last. But I will be swapping them out in the next week or two for my winter shoes -- Dunlop WinterSport M3s on OEM 123 wheels.