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09-20-2007, 10:16 AM
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I am resurrecting this old thread as I'd like to get some updated thoughts from folks. I'm going to pull the trigger on either Blizzak LM-25's or Dunlop Winter Sport M3's in the next day or so. Tire Rack continues to recommend the LM-25 on the basis that it's a newer tread design than the older Dunlop and a better performer (the newer Dunlop 3D is not available in my tire size, otherwise they would suggest that tire). On the other hand, Tire Rack survey results still place the Dunlop M3 over the LM-25 (but not by much, ranked #2 and 3, respectively, with the newer 3D ranked #1).
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09-20-2007, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='472199' date='Sep 20 2007, 11:16 AM
I am resurrecting this old thread as I'd like to get some updated thoughts from folks. I'm going to pull the trigger on either Blizzak LM-25's or Dunlop Winter Sport M3's in the next day or so. Tire Rack continues to recommend the LM-25 on the basis that it's a newer tread design than the older Dunlop and a better performer (the newer Dunlop 3D is not available in my tire size, otherwise they would suggest that tire). On the other hand, Tire Rack survey results still place the Dunlop M3 over the LM-25 (but not by much, ranked #2 and 3, respectively, with the newer 3D ranked #1).
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09-20-2007, 02:07 PM
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I also noticed that Tire Rack is carrying a newer winter tire by Continental, the ContiWinterContact TS810 S. No survey results on that one however. Is anyone familiar with it?
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09-20-2007, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='472381' date='Sep 20 2007, 03:07 PM
I also noticed that Tire Rack is carrying a newer winter tire by Continental, the ContiWinterContact TS810 S. No survey results on that one however. Is anyone familiar with it?
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09-20-2007, 07:27 PM
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My Ride: 04' 530i Sport/premium/cold wx/PDC/xenon.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents.
I am on the Dunlop Sport M3 starting my second year, and very happy with the performance over a variety of road conditions here in New England. Although, quite honestly, last winter was sorry ass excuse for a winter.
I am on the Dunlop Sport M3 starting my second year, and very happy with the performance over a variety of road conditions here in New England. Although, quite honestly, last winter was sorry ass excuse for a winter.
09-20-2007, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tuco' post='472387' date='Sep 20 2007, 03:17 PM
I have had ContiWinterContact TSxxx (I'll have to check later) on my '05 Highlander for past 2 years, and I'm happy with them. Very quiet running and quite effective on icey roads. I'll see if they are the same and report back.
10-02-2007, 04:59 PM
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Hello!
I just read your post from last year & hopefully you are still active on the forum. I have a 08 535xi and am looking for advice on winter tires for Toronto. I drive the 407 daily and city. The BMW dealer quotes $3500.00 for tires and Alloy rims (due to tire pressure monitor system). Can you advise what your experience has been with tires and do I need Alloy wheels?
Stephen,
I just read your post from last year & hopefully you are still active on the forum. I have a 08 535xi and am looking for advice on winter tires for Toronto. I drive the 407 daily and city. The BMW dealer quotes $3500.00 for tires and Alloy rims (due to tire pressure monitor system). Can you advise what your experience has been with tires and do I need Alloy wheels?
Stephen,
Originally Posted by nwilliams' post='353918' date='Nov 8 2006, 08:39 PM
lol... 
I do live in Canada...The great white north !!!!
Having said that I live in Toronto! Our winters are comparable to upstate New York or Chicago....
We're right on Lake Ontario and we get hit with 3 or 4 big storms a season, the rest of the time it's just cold with a lot of slush and occasional snow.
The Nokian RSi are R rated at 170 kmph which seems a little low in comparison to the others which are all V rated at 210 kmph. Don't get me wrong...we don't have the Autobahn here but I do drive around 140 kmph regularly and I would think if the tire is rated at 210 it leaves me a lot of margin and it would handle great at quicker speeds and on cold dry roads.
If I lived further north, I wouldn't hesitate on the Nokians....but here in Toronto the Nokians might be a little too much!!
I do live in Canada...The great white north !!!!Having said that I live in Toronto! Our winters are comparable to upstate New York or Chicago....
We're right on Lake Ontario and we get hit with 3 or 4 big storms a season, the rest of the time it's just cold with a lot of slush and occasional snow.
The Nokian RSi are R rated at 170 kmph which seems a little low in comparison to the others which are all V rated at 210 kmph. Don't get me wrong...we don't have the Autobahn here but I do drive around 140 kmph regularly and I would think if the tire is rated at 210 it leaves me a lot of margin and it would handle great at quicker speeds and on cold dry roads.
If I lived further north, I wouldn't hesitate on the Nokians....but here in Toronto the Nokians might be a little too much!!
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