Changing to Winter Tires?

Phila · 09-18-2006, 03:45 PM

This is my situation & plan.
This winter, get snow tires put on my stock 16" wheels.
When this winter is over, buy new 17" or 18" wheels & tires for summer driving.

How easy is it to switch the tires on the 16"s? Can I just go to any Big-O-Tire and tell them to remove my all-seasons and put the winters on? Will they have the tools and know how to deal with runflats or is it best to go to my dealer? I read some people got their tires damaged when removing/replacing them

06330i · 09-18-2006, 04:25 PM

depends call and ask if they have the tools to remove runflat tires. sometimes u cant remove rft tires and then replace them again

Phila · 09-18-2006, 04:29 PM

hmm, that sucks, i was planning on keeping the originals around for backups but if you can't replace them then that seems like a waste :3

09-18-2006, 03:45 PM	#1
Phila Lieutenant 7 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Changing to Winter Tires? This is my situation & plan. This winter, get snow tires put on my stock 16" wheels. When this winter is over, buy new 17" or 18" wheels & tires for summer driving. How easy is it to switch the tires on the 16"s? Can I just go to any Big-O-Tire and tell them to remove my all-seasons and put the winters on? Will they have the tools and know how to deal with runflats or is it best to go to my dealer? I read some people got their tires damaged when removing/replacing them __________________ 2006 e90 325xi \| Alpine White \| Beige Leather \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Xenons \| Lux 4.0
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06330i fresher den you 36 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2004 x3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the shores, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90, 330i [0.00]	depends call and ask if they have the tools to remove runflat tires. sometimes u cant remove rft tires and then replace them again __________________ 2004 x3, blue water metallic, sports pack, panoramic moonroof, xenon, hi-fi radio.
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Phila Lieutenant 7 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	hmm, that sucks, i was planning on keeping the originals around for backups but if you can't replace them then that seems like a waste :3 __________________ 2006 e90 325xi \| Alpine White \| Beige Leather \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Xenons \| Lux 4.0
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