[LeMans335xiE90]

Originally Posted by tofu-

too wide for the snow

225 or 235 all around would be good

not sure if they will fit on his rears

[tofu-]

Originally Posted by LeMans335xiE90

not sure if they will fit on his rears

true... but he'll prob want smaller winter dedicated wheels anyway. being from NJ, i'm sure you know how shitty the roads get once it starts snowing

[MusclezMarinara]

Originally Posted by tofu-

true... but he'll prob want smaller winter dedicated wheels anyway. being from NJ, i'm sure you know how shitty the roads get once it starts snowing

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im looking i found a set of 17s but well see if the seller hasnt sold them

[LeMans335xiE90]

Originally Posted by tofu-

true... but he'll prob want smaller winter dedicated wheels anyway. being from NJ, i'm sure you know how shitty the roads get once it starts snowing

Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

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im looking i found a set of 17s but well see if the seller hasnt sold them

get some 189s

[bimmercontrol]

just saw this link on another thread i replied to. look at my reply and experience, just dont drive on summers in the winter it is NOT WORTH IT

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...p?t=463633&p=8

[themyst]

If you're on summers, don't drive in any packed snow/ice as you will have ZERO traction. Slush you can coast through and if dry, shouldn't be a problem if driven reasonably.

Done seven winters on summer tires. I had snows before and although they help tremendously, in NYC they clear the roads so quickly once you dig your car out, you almost never have an issue.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by themyst

If you're on summers, don't drive in any packed snow/ice as you will have ZERO traction. Slush you can coast through and if dry, shouldn't be a problem if driven reasonably.

Done seven winters on summer tires. I had snows before and although they help tremendously, in NYC they clear the roads so quickly once you dig your car out, you almost never have an issue.

You have no problems but the tires are so hard that it spins so easily especially when you modded....then again for Procede owners they can use the N/A mode this year and have no issues! lol

[C ///M]

Originally Posted by Crisp

LOL!
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Summer tires get brick hard in the winter so your traction greatly decreases, especially below 40 degrees (hence the warning sign that many BMW's give when temperatures go below 37 degrees).

Off topic, but that's not actually correct.

BMWs give a warning when the temperature drops below 38 degrees, and they do that because when the air temperature reaches 38 degrees, the temperature of the pavement can actually be 32 degrees (freezing) or lower and ice can begin to form. The warning doesn't have anything to do with summer tire functionality, rather it is pretty much a "watch for ice" warning. You are correct however, about summer tire tread compounds' traction dropping off significantly below 40 degrees.

[e92stance]

Yes, its a good idea to get a good snow tire if you plan on driving in the snow....definately. With that being said, I have driven my Generals in wet/icy conditions in NY/NJ in my RWD 335 and I really just babied the car home...nothing too crazy. A few cars that I had in the past had summer tires and same thing, try not to drive in anything over 2 inches of snow....its almost impossible.

Also, I do drive my 335 rwd after snow sometimes in NJ where the roads are salted or wet.....and i didnt notice too much of an issue. I think once the tires heat up on the highway and the read is relatively dry...your okay. Life expectancy wise of the tire?.....Havent seen any significant decline in life span in a year....Thats my 2 cents....dont over worry about it. Just go easy.

[MusclezMarinara]

i guess ill be giving it a shot..if anyone comes across any good deals lmk.

[MusclezMarinara]

well this morning was fun with the little bit of snow