Finalizing Winter Tire Decision

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11-27-2005 | 09:30 AM

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Ray Hull

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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets. First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.

...for OEM rims, check out this site: http://bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_detai...123&Series=E60 ...you'll save almost $400 vs your dealer (they are a BMW dealer too) and no tax, just shipping which was less then the tax

Thanks for that site; don't need them right now, but you never know. (Can't wait till they get their "Lifestlye!" page up and running!!!!!) <_<

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11-27-2005 | 09:07 PM

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My Ride: On Order for European Delivery 550i SilverGrey Sports, Winter, Prem Pkg, Prem sound, NAV, HUD, comfort seats

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Originally Posted by m630' post='203912' date='Nov 27 2005, 10:58 AM

...for OEM rims, check out this site: http://bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_detai...123&Series=E60 ...you'll save almost $400 vs your dealer (they are a BMW dealer too) and no tax, just shipping which was less then the tax...i've just gotten my M184s thru them...then i got the tires thru tire rack and had a wheel place that i deal with mount the set....i was contemplating those Pirelli's but choose true snow tires as the traction will be so much greater with the real snow's vs the all seasons...another point to consider may be to get 18"s for the good weather and keep the 17"s for your winter tires, I know in NYC area (and LI) we have lots of icy conditions and thats where the true snows will pay off.... tire rack should also have places in your area that they deal with for the install that is much less than using your dealer

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12-10-2005 | 05:42 AM

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My Ride: 2005 530i, Jet Black, Black Leather, Automatic, Cold Weather, Sirius Prep and Radio, Premium Package, Xenon Lights.

I bought the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s and installed them a couple weeks ago - just got through the nasty snow storm here in Chicago a coupel days ago and the tires ran like a dream!!! My first set of winter tires and I will NEVER go back to all seasons in snow. Great traction and excellent stopping capability. I even blew by a few SUVs, which I still can't figure out how.

I love 'em!

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12-10-2005 | 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclist' post='204129

...for OEM rims, check out this site: http://bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_detai...123&Series=E60 ...you'll save almost $400 vs your dealer (they are a BMW dealer too) and no tax, just shipping which was less then the tax...i've just gotten my M184s thru them...then i got the tires thru tire rack and had a wheel place that i deal with mount the set....i was contemplating those Pirelli's but choose true snow tires as the traction will be so much greater with the real snow's vs the all seasons...another point to consider may be to get 18"s for the good weather and keep the 17"s for your winter tires, I know in NYC area (and LI) we have lots of icy conditions and thats where the true snows will pay off.... tire rack should also have places in your area that they deal with for the install that is much less than using your dealer

Very cool site. Might be worth paying up for BMW's rims. Will check that out how much better than my dealer in the a.m.

Was wondering if I can put snows on the 124's (different front and rear and I know little about tire sizing) or if I have to go with 123's
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You can get 4 front 124's for a non-staggered OEM set-up for winter tires. My 18" Dunlop wintersports performed very well in 4-7 in of snow this week.

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