Tire choice for 2009 535xi with sport wheels
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Originally Posted by 3Series' post='688435' date='Oct 8 2008, 04:54 PM
Depending on your driving habits, the sport all seasons should be fine.
In my e46, I had Pirelli PZero Nero (M&S). The tread pattern is sporty but the rubber compound becomes soft enough in the winter. I thought they were acceptable for highway driving and main arterial streets when it was snowing.
I just purchased a set of wheels and snows for the winter. However, I was thinking of ditching the run flats on my car and going the sport all season route considering I don't even drive to work and if there is heavy snow, I just stay home.
However, the RFT's are brand new so I decided to get a dedicated winter setup.
In my e46, I had Pirelli PZero Nero (M&S). The tread pattern is sporty but the rubber compound becomes soft enough in the winter. I thought they were acceptable for highway driving and main arterial streets when it was snowing.
I just purchased a set of wheels and snows for the winter. However, I was thinking of ditching the run flats on my car and going the sport all season route considering I don't even drive to work and if there is heavy snow, I just stay home.
However, the RFT's are brand new so I decided to get a dedicated winter setup.
If it snows bad - you're right - I'm staying home.
I really cannot justify a dedicated winter setup (I have it on my RWD 530i and i have to admit I'm really bad about swapping it out)
But if I'm let's say - driving to NY (I live in Boston) and it starts snowing mid way
I should be ok with the sports all seasons... The current tires are Goodyear Eagle RSA - which I assume will be fine on the Xi for the occasional winter driving. When those wear out - I'll get the Bridgestones which seem to have better reviews...
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You might want to look at the Bridgestone Turanza with Serenity. I just ordered a set for my 530xi. They get great reviews on Tire Rack as well as some other places I looked. I have a set of Nokina snow's on a second set of wheels that I run in the Winter but I like to have a nice touring tire for the late fall and early spring. I live in upstate NY so I know the weather you guys get in Boston.
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HVBMW--How do you like the Serenity? Looking to do the same and replace my RFTs. picked up nail in front tire...
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HVBMW--How do you like the Serenity? Looking to do the same and replace my RFTs. picked up nail in front tire...
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Originally Posted by Red' post='715245' date='Nov 7 2008, 04:47 PM
You might want to look at the Bridgestone Turanza with Serenity. I just ordered a set for my 530xi. They get great reviews on Tire Rack as well as some other places I looked. I have a set of Nokina snow's on a second set of wheels that I run in the Winter but I like to have a nice touring tire for the late fall and early spring. I live in upstate NY so I know the weather you guys get in Boston.
HVBMW--How do you like the Serenity? Looking to do the same and replace my RFTs. picked up nail in front tire...
HVBMW--How do you like the Serenity? Looking to do the same and replace my RFTs. picked up nail in front tire...
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I do live in the city and I take the train to work if the snow is bad - (and leave the bimmer in the garage...)
I'll have to look at the Bridgestone Serenity - it seems like the RE960AS may have slightly better reviews when it comes to snow traction??
I have some time as the car is still on the assembly line in Munich....
I'll have to look at the Bridgestone Serenity - it seems like the RE960AS may have slightly better reviews when it comes to snow traction??
I have some time as the car is still on the assembly line in Munich....
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Originally Posted by V70Cat' post='715747' date='Nov 8 2008, 08:12 AM
I would get the stock 17's they are not RTF and ride and handle better, they are also fine in the snow.
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