Winter Tire Recommendations 545i Sport
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From: Ipswich Ma
I have the staggered sport wheels. In the winter though, I put dunlop winter sport 3d's 245-40-18's all around on stock 124 sport wheels. Got three winters out of the 1st set. Got a new set on there right now. I'm so glad I didn't go with 17" wheels! Handling is great. Snow traction is fine. I go skiing now and then, with no problems.
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
I actually just orderd the blizzaks lm 60's yesterday and they shipped out yesterday and I should have them in a few days. The continentals on my front wheels are out of stock for about 30 days. I cant wait that long.
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From: Saskatchewan Canada
My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
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19' DPE GT7
I really liked the dunlop wintersport 3D's that I had. Now I have the pirelli wintersport 210's and I can't wait till they wear out, not very pleased with them.
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
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From: Saskatchewan Canada
My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
Well it has a pretty hard rubber compound and doesn't grip very well braking is ok but only because I don't drive very fast in the winter. But anytime you are taking off from a stop they spin, they even spin on dry pavement when its cold. I have the older model and I have heard that the newer model 210's are much better but I think I will be reluctant to buy pirelli again.
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From: Buffalo NY
My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
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Im getting my blizzak ws-70s put on tmrw. Well I am putting them on myself I just ran out of time today. Were supposed to get 7-13 inches tonight so maybe I'll get some time tmrw to give a review.
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
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From: Buffalo, NY
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Okay so we got a BIG snow storm yesterday and into today. First time driving on the WS-70 blizzaks in these conditions. I honestly can say that the forum feedback was correct and that these tires are bad-ass. I truly had the utmost control over the car and even pushing it around corners ( in a safe area ) I didn't slip or fishtail the least bit. ON the highway it was like driving an all wheel drive vehicle.
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From: Chester County PA
My Ride: 2007 550i, Mystic Blue over Auburn, 6-Manual, Sports, Premium, Cold Weather, Logic 7, Nav, Sirius, MTec Front & Sides with M5 rear apron, VIS Penta carbon fiber vented hood, OEM M166s, (or Style 101M with winter 19 Blizzaks), BMW Blue Calipers, Custom Quad Exhaust and M5 side grills, trunk finisher and spoiler. Rogue Octane SSK/WSR and Zeckhausen CDV, BMW illuminated shift knob, Delivered 4/26/06 - Ordered 3/18/06 from Otto's (the Best) BMW Dealership.
I run 225/40-19s Blizzak LM-25V on my 550. They feel good on dry roads -obviously louder than my PS2's but not bad. I think they work better in the snow than my previous Dunlop wintersports 245/45-17 on my e39 but it's hard to tell car to car differences.
Insane driving without winter tires on a BMW in our area- the proper tires work GREAT with the right tread and (more importantly) temperature rating.
Tirerack is great and where I go-
Insane driving without winter tires on a BMW in our area- the proper tires work GREAT with the right tread and (more importantly) temperature rating.
Tirerack is great and where I go-