What Winter Tires Do You Use And Why?

GF · 09-13-2006, 01:25 PM

I just wanted to do an informal survey of what winter tires people are using . ..

Alikar · 09-13-2006, 01:36 PM

I'm using a set of Dunlop winter sport M3 DSST (225/45 r17), so far they have been pretty good.

bimmer90 · 09-13-2006, 01:37 PM

None yet. Debating between Dunlop M3 and Blizzaks. Also curious what others are using.

Mr. BMW · 09-13-2006, 01:50 PM

Debating between Blizzaks or leaseing a small SUV. If I can lease something for around $150 a month for 24 or 36 months I may do it and not drive the car at in winter.

chrisinvermont · 09-13-2006, 01:56 PM

Nokians for the past 15 years. Won't use anything else.

GF · 09-13-2006, 02:16 PM

Which Nokians do you use??

330maybe · 09-13-2006, 03:26 PM

Used Dunlop winter sport M3 last year and I am planing on using Dunlop winter sport M3 DSST (225/45 r17) this year.

Brunotheboxer · 09-13-2006, 04:13 PM

check this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29571

DerekS · 09-13-2006, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alikar

I'm using a set of Dunlop winter sport M3 DSST (225/45 r17), so far they have been pretty good.

Me too. These are excellent winter tires.

Very good in both wet and dry conditions and at highway speeds up to 140km/h. Very quite, smooth riding and longer wearing than Bridgestone Blizzacks. I would recommend them in 225/45 x 17" size for the 330 or 335. Check out Tirerack.com for more info.

kes · 09-13-2006, 11:49 PM

I'm using Dunlop M3 DSST(225/45/17) since last year, I'm very happy with it.

Park2670 · 09-14-2006, 10:55 PM

I use the Dunlop M3 on my maxima and its great... I will plan on getting them for the 335i also.

ase2dais · 09-14-2006, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GF

I just wanted to do an informal survey of what winter tires people are using . ..

I selected Michelins Pilots Alpin PA Winter Performance on a e90 330i nonZSP 159 wheels.
Alpins are smooth riding tires, quiet and performs well on our mild winter weather in Wash DC area.
Tirerack customers rates it very well too, Ive used it one mild winter season, about 4 mos in a yr. (Thankgivings to around Easter Sunday)
Im very pleased so far, that sometimes in I forget I have Winter tires on.
If you're in a very heavy Winter climate states, you maybe better off other brands posted alot in this thread.

GregL · 09-15-2006, 12:34 AM

I don't know about them now, but when I last used Blizzaks about 6 years ago they were great in the snow but awful on dry ground AND they only lasted me 2 winters. After that I bought Pirelli winters and they were fantastic on any condition (not for my 330xi fyi), my tire retailer and I reached the consensus that Blizzaks are better suited for places with more perpetual snow on the ground, not the occassional day. I'll probably go for non-RFT Hankook Icebear W300's this time due to cost.

Edit: After much deliberation, I've decided to go with the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 DSST's in 225/45/17. Costs CDN$90 more per tire vs the non-RFT Hankooks but they should last me a few winters so it'll be worth the peace of mind.

chrisinvermont · 09-15-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GF

Which Nokians do you use??

I have studded Hakka 2's on the Xterra. Have a set of Hakka Q's that were on the Saab, but won't fit the BMW. Going to get Hakka RSI's for this year which are the new version of the Q's. The non-studded ice tires are simply amazing. I anticipate great performance with the AWD and the RSI's. I may even have to take to BMW up to Sugarbush instead of the X, but I am too scared of idiots and skis and tight parking lots!

Chris

Park2670 · 09-15-2006, 09:18 PM

are there any runflat 18's? I will have 19s for the summer and will just use the stocks for winter tires. Ive been looking on tire rack but cant find anything. I think winter time is when you would want the runflat...

Bimmerista · 09-18-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alikar

I'm using a set of Dunlop winter sport M3 DSST (225/45 r17), so far they have been pretty good.

+1 Higly recommend the Dunlops.

e46e90 · 09-19-2006, 12:04 PM

Dunlop Winter Sport M3 Run Flats! I have Michelin Pilot Alpins on my rear wheel drive E46 and the tires were NOT good. They did not have good traction on snow. I've searched and searched and searched the web and the Dunlop M3 run flats are going on my E90xi. There are simply too many POSITIVE reviews at tirerack.com from owners of BMW, Audi, Suburu, and others. Blizzacks get good reviews also there, but you see few people writing about Blizzacks who say they're better than the Dunlop M3. But you see LOTS of people reviewing the M3 who say they're better than the Blizzacks. The summary ratings across all reviewers for all winter tires who the Dunlop M3 gets the highest rating. Dunlop has a $50 rebate thru October 31, 2006! I'm getting the tires at Discount Tire. They give lifetime balancing free and will take on and off the wheels for free (I have two sets of wheels: one for winter tires and one for summer).

Viral · 09-20-2006, 05:18 PM

Nokian Hakka 1's

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330maybe Private First Class 9 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Man M-Sport. Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Used Dunlop winter sport M3 last year and I am planing on using Dunlop winter sport M3 DSST (225/45 r17) this year. __________________ 2006 330i SP, Man, Premium, CA, Sirius. Retired a great car. 2008 335i SP, Man, Premium, CA, NAV, Sirius, I-Pod. Retired another great car!! 2011 335i M-Sport, Man, Premium, CA, NAV, Sirius, I-Pod.
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kes Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (0)	I'm using Dunlop M3 DSST(225/45/17) since last year, I'm very happy with it.
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GregL Brigadier General 107 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	I don't know about them now, but when I last used Blizzaks about 6 years ago they were great in the snow but awful on dry ground AND they only lasted me 2 winters. After that I bought Pirelli winters and they were fantastic on any condition (not for my 330xi fyi), my tire retailer and I reached the consensus that Blizzaks are better suited for places with more perpetual snow on the ground, not the occassional day. I'll probably go for non-RFT Hankook Icebear W300's this time due to cost. Edit: After much deliberation, I've decided to go with the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 DSST's in 225/45/17. Costs CDN$90 more per tire vs the non-RFT Hankooks but they should last me a few winters so it'll be worth the peace of mind. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone Last edited by GregL; 09-15-2006 at 01:21 AM..
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Park2670 General 362 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	are there any runflat 18's? I will have 19s for the summer and will just use the stocks for winter tires. Ive been looking on tire rack but cant find anything. I think winter time is when you would want the runflat...
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e46e90 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi, step, pp, cold Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Dunlop Winter Sport M3 Run Flats! I have Michelin Pilot Alpins on my rear wheel drive E46 and the tires were NOT good. They did not have good traction on snow. I've searched and searched and searched the web and the Dunlop M3 run flats are going on my E90xi. There are simply too many POSITIVE reviews at tirerack.com from owners of BMW, Audi, Suburu, and others. Blizzacks get good reviews also there, but you see few people writing about Blizzacks who say they're better than the Dunlop M3. But you see LOTS of people reviewing the M3 who say they're better than the Blizzacks. The summary ratings across all reviewers for all winter tires who the Dunlop M3 gets the highest rating. Dunlop has a $50 rebate thru October 31, 2006! I'm getting the tires at Discount Tire. They give lifetime balancing free and will take on and off the wheels for free (I have two sets of wheels: one for winter tires and one for summer).
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