Winter tires on yet?
12-15-2009, 11:35 AM
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I just had my Blizzak winter tires fitted after a few days of seeing the BMW snowflake. Thanks to STS on Hillside Ave. (thanks Vish!), I was in and out in 30 min. Record time actually.
I go from 19" to 17" for winter tires and, while the car does handle a bit differently (perhaps an understatement), I have absolute confidence in its ability in snow and cold weather.
FYI, here is an article on Winter Driving Tips for those interested.
I go from 19" to 17" for winter tires and, while the car does handle a bit differently (perhaps an understatement), I have absolute confidence in its ability in snow and cold weather.
FYI, here is an article on Winter Driving Tips for those interested.
12-15-2009, 03:29 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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I just leave my all-seasons on my XI. So far, so good.
12-15-2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='1074125' date='Dec 15 2009, 03:35 PM
I just had my Blizzak winter tires fitted after a few days of seeing the BMW snowflake. Thanks to STS on Hillside Ave. (thanks Vish!), I was in and out in 30 min. Record time actually.
I go from 19" to 17" for winter tires and, while the car does handle a bit differently (perhaps an understatement), I have absolute confidence in its ability in snow and cold weather.
FYI, here is an article on Winter Driving Tips for those interested.
I go from 19" to 17" for winter tires and, while the car does handle a bit differently (perhaps an understatement), I have absolute confidence in its ability in snow and cold weather.
FYI, here is an article on Winter Driving Tips for those interested.
Put mine on last weekend. I have to drive to a facility in West Virginia later this week. This takes me through the mountains and there is usually snow - when I made the trip last year I had my wife's SUV with 4 wheel drive. I'll be interested to see how the 550 handles with the Blizzaks.
12-15-2009, 06:27 PM
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I always wait until the very last minute and change them once it actually snows. I think I'm only a few days away from taking the plunge...
12-15-2009, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1074350' date='Dec 15 2009, 10:27 PM
I always wait until the very last minute and change them once it actually snows. I think I'm only a few days away from taking the plunge...
12-15-2009, 07:30 PM
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I put mine on a couple weeks ago, its been on and off snow here in buffalo nothing major yet but its just nice to know if you got ice on the road your a little better off than with the summers on.
12-15-2009, 07:41 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
I'm about to do the X. I'm debating the M, as I probably won't take it out this winter when there is snow on the ground, even though I have Blizzaks on the stock wheels. I much prefer the look of the 20's and when it's dry out, I'll roll it on out here and there. 
12-15-2009, 07:46 PM
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Mine are staying on til mid January. Heading down to Florida at the end of Dec. Even after I take my summer wheels and tires off, I'm putting on another set of wheels. 19" summer wheels and tires. No winter tires for me this year. Maybe next winter.
