Snow Tires
10-03-2008, 03:24 PM
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It's getting cooler here in the US and was thinking about the winter. I need to get me a set of snow tires for the MI winter and was wondering what the reccs from you guys were. I have the OEM 17" factory rims and am not planning on changing rims or rim size for the winter....
Any advice/help would be appreciated!
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It's getting cooler here in the US and was thinking about the winter. I need to get me a set of snow tires for the MI winter and was wondering what the reccs from you guys were. I have the OEM 17" factory rims and am not planning on changing rims or rim size for the winter....
Any advice/help would be appreciated!
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10-03-2008, 04:21 PM
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Blizzak LM series are what I have had good personal experiences with...
Buyer beware and do your homework, not all Blizzaks are the same!
The Blizzak WS is another rubber compound they offer, but it is a VERY SOFT tire, that (imo) resulted in a horribly mushy ride..Would never buy them again.
I've had other BMW RWD owners tell me the Dunlop M3 is a very good snow too.
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Buyer beware and do your homework, not all Blizzaks are the same!
The Blizzak WS is another rubber compound they offer, but it is a VERY SOFT tire, that (imo) resulted in a horribly mushy ride..Would never buy them again.
I've had other BMW RWD owners tell me the Dunlop M3 is a very good snow too.
G/L
10-03-2008, 05:11 PM
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I had a set of Dunlop M2's that I used for six winters with my 3ers. No complaints. Just bought a set of Michelin PA3's for the E60 to try something different.
10-03-2008, 05:19 PM
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As above, the Blizzal-LM's and Dunlop M3's seem to be the best and most popular, on here and tirerack.com...at least in the US.
10-03-2008, 05:50 PM
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+1 on the Blizzak LM's . I ran LM22's on my E39 and just bought a set on 17" rims for my E60. Absolutely flawless tires...The E39 rode like it was on rails regarless of how much white stuff was on the ground.
10-03-2008, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='684853' date='Oct 3 2008, 07:21 PM
I've had other BMW RWD owners tell me the Dunlop M3 is a very good snow too.
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+1 for Dunlop Winter Sport M3's. They are also one of the only manufacturers to offer them in the staggered 18" sizes for the sport models.
10-04-2008, 06:24 AM
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According to Nordic car magazines pool, who did a vast winter tire test for Nordic conditions, the are best are:
Continental ContiVikingContact5
Michelin X-Ice X12
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R
Bridgestone Blizzak Nordic WN-01
Continental ContiWinter Contact TS810
Continental ContiVikingContact5
Michelin X-Ice X12
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R
Bridgestone Blizzak Nordic WN-01
Continental ContiWinter Contact TS810
10-04-2008, 07:44 AM
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All very good responses. The new Michelin X-Ice Xi2 (brand new) tires look to be incredible (per R&T). I loved my Dunlop M3s (much more than my Blizzak LM-22s - but I think the LM-25s are a better tire from what I've heard).
BMW recommends the Artic Alpin and from what I've read anything Nokian makes is wonderful - including their all season which can be used as a snow tire (per them).
Good idea staying with 17" wheels -you can find plenty of people selling stock BMW wheels, pick up a set used, go over to Discount Tire and purchase your snow tire of choice and they will swap your wheels/tires for you for free in the fall and spring.
BMW recommends the Artic Alpin and from what I've read anything Nokian makes is wonderful - including their all season which can be used as a snow tire (per them).
Good idea staying with 17" wheels -you can find plenty of people selling stock BMW wheels, pick up a set used, go over to Discount Tire and purchase your snow tire of choice and they will swap your wheels/tires for you for free in the fall and spring.