Switching to Summer tires?

Nossic · 03-26-2014, 11:51 AM

I'm pulling the trigger this Sunday; I'll monitor the 14 day forecast and decide. I'm actually switching to high performance all seasons, so it wouldn't mind the slight chilly weather where Summers would still be shivering.

Hopefully no snow will actually gather on the ground from now and on!

WRichieX · 03-26-2014, 12:00 PM

I rolled the dice and switched back to summer last Friday. Then we got snow on Monday. But wasn't bad. lol.

Bar · 03-26-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

I actually did it a few years ago when I lost a tire and bent a rim. Was surprised that I actually got a cheque in the mail. This time it was on a very busy street and it was covered with snow. I just said screw it cuz I didn't think it did that much damage. I realized it the next morning when I got up.

No way, you got a cheque? what was the amount? I cracked my rim at night... no opportunity to take a picture

Kid Eh · 03-26-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bar

No way, you got a cheque? what was the amount? I cracked my rim at night... no opportunity to take a picture

The rim was bent. I got it repaired and they paid the whole bill. Only a couple hundred bucks max. Better than nothing though.

MrPig · 03-27-2014, 09:07 AM

I'm curious how fast you folks hit these pot holes. I don't ever recall cracking a rim, or bending one (unless it's very subtle. I don't feel any vibration from the front/rear) on any of my previous or current cars.

Kid Eh · 03-27-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPig

I'm curious how fast you folks hit these pot holes. I don't ever recall cracking a rim, or bending one (unless it's very subtle. I don't feel any vibration from the front/rear) on any of my previous or current cars.

You probably have never driven on 19's in the winter. And yes I know I'm an idiot for doing so.

MrPig · 03-27-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

You probably have never driven on 19's in the winter. And yes I know I'm an idiot for doing so.

I've never driven on 19's period; I did the whole ultra low profile tire thing when I was in the VW scene and it's not for me anymore. I like my spine not shattered. 17" for winters (e90 and STI) and 18" for summers. 16" (summer only) on the e30.

chatoyer · 03-28-2014, 06:07 AM

I'm switching to my 17s is weekend. Our city is dong reasonably well filling in potholes, so am confident it will be OK. Not as good as my 16" winters, but oh well...

dassub · 03-28-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chatoyer

I'm switching to my 17s is weekend. Our city is dong reasonably well filling in potholes, so am confident it will be OK. Not as good as my 16" winters, but oh well...

17" is fine, my winters are on OEM Style 158.
No way I'm going to my summers (18", staggered), even though there are probably people rolling on 19s soon!

michaelserom · 03-28-2014, 01:47 PM

I bought my E90 last Wednesday and it came with the OEM 18s RFT Potenza been driving it in Toronto through the rain and mild ice and so far I think they are doing great

335alive · 03-28-2014, 03:35 PM

My 19's are going on as we speak.

I might be jumping the gun a bit but I had the car in my shop anyways (I work at a dealership. No, not BMW) to look at something else, so I figured I may as well kill 2 birds with one stone.

Wish me luck!

Dr. G · 03-28-2014, 09:23 PM

I just switched over to my all seasons right now. I'll wait until the end of the month to goto full summers.

I use 19's for winters, all seasons and summers.

chatoyer · 03-30-2014, 06:48 AM

Just did the switch as planned and now they're calling for 10cm of snow on Monday. Sounds about right...

dassub · 03-30-2014, 10:16 AM

You guys are totally jinxing it.. expect a blizzard the day after putting them on this early!

GreekboyD · 03-30-2014, 10:00 PM

April 18th for me and I agree with what Mr Pig said.

17s in the winter and 18s in the summer. Toronto roads are brutal for 19s.

Andrewah05 · 03-30-2014, 10:13 PM

Changed mine last Thursday I live in the GTA so far so good

Andrewah05 · 03-30-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekboyD

April 18th for me and I agree with what Mr Pig said.

17s in the winter and 18s in the summer. Toronto roads are brutal for 19s.

I hear that, got style 230s I feel every nuck and cranny on the road-.-

MrPig · 03-31-2014, 09:03 AM

The way the temp has been going up and down, I'll be lucky to have my summer sets on in May. Very unhappy, want the e30 back on the road already

Andrewah05 · 03-31-2014, 02:39 PM

For all the Tdot drivers Keele and finch area terrible roads just a heads up

335alive · 03-31-2014, 05:46 PM

So far, so good! Except my rears rub a bit now with the spacers, so I have to watch the roads ahead of me veeeery carefully for big dips...

BRAISKI · 04-02-2014, 01:45 PM

I'll wait till maybe end of April to switch with the type of weather we're having, I wouldn't be surprised if we will have a snow in the middle of April, heck maybe a winter storm!

I'm in no rush right now.

Grounded.4.Life · 04-02-2014, 01:49 PM

As a rule I switch at Easter weekend and Thanksgiving. Has worked for me for years.
Good luck!

03-26-2014, 11:51 AM	#45
Nossic Private First Class 23 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	I'm pulling the trigger this Sunday; I'll monitor the 14 day forecast and decide. I'm actually switching to high performance all seasons, so it wouldn't mind the slight chilly weather where Summers would still be shivering. Hopefully no snow will actually gather on the ground from now and on!
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WRichieX Major 86 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	I rolled the dice and switched back to summer last Friday. Then we got snow on Monday. But wasn't bad. lol. __________________ 07 BMW 335i E93 6MT (Praying neighborhood doesn't get flooded...again) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (Flooded) 08 Audi TT 2.0T DSG (Flooded) 03 Subaru WRX 5MT (Flooded)
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03-27-2014, 09:07 AM	#49
MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	I'm curious how fast you folks hit these pot holes. I don't ever recall cracking a rim, or bending one (unless it's very subtle. I don't feel any vibration from the front/rear) on any of my previous or current cars. __________________
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03-28-2014, 06:07 AM	#52
chatoyer First Lieutenant 81 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 m40i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm switching to my 17s is weekend. Our city is dong reasonably well filling in potholes, so am confident it will be OK. Not as good as my 16" winters, but oh well...
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michaelserom Banned 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: LCI E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I bought my E90 last Wednesday and it came with the OEM 18s RFT Potenza been driving it in Toronto through the rain and mild ice and so far I think they are doing great
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03-28-2014, 03:35 PM	#55
335alive i accidentally the verb 19 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: caledon, ontario iTrader: (2)	My 19's are going on as we speak. I might be jumping the gun a bit but I had the car in my shop anyways (I work at a dealership. No, not BMW) to look at something else, so I figured I may as well kill 2 birds with one stone. Wish me luck! __________________ '88 Porsche 944 - SOLD '90 Audi Coupe Quattro - SOLD '07 E90 335i 6MT - SOLD '08 E90 335i 6MT - SOLD '13 BRZ SportTech 6MT - current Last edited by 335alive; 03-29-2014 at 10:23 AM..
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Dr. G Major General 298 Rep 5,064 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	I just switched over to my all seasons right now. I'll wait until the end of the month to goto full summers. I use 19's for winters, all seasons and summers. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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03-30-2014, 06:48 AM	#57
chatoyer First Lieutenant 81 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 m40i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just did the switch as planned and now they're calling for 10cm of snow on Monday. Sounds about right...
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GreekboyD Brigadier General 416 Rep 3,051 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	April 18th for me and I agree with what Mr Pig said. 17s in the winter and 18s in the summer. Toronto roads are brutal for 19s.
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03-31-2014, 09:03 AM	#62
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03-31-2014, 02:39 PM	#63
Andrewah05 Captain 78 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 335i TiAg Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	For all the Tdot drivers Keele and finch area terrible roads just a heads up
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335alive i accidentally the verb 19 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: caledon, ontario iTrader: (2)	So far, so good! Except my rears rub a bit now with the spacers, so I have to watch the roads ahead of me veeeery carefully for big dips... __________________ '88 Porsche 944 - SOLD '90 Audi Coupe Quattro - SOLD '07 E90 335i 6MT - SOLD '08 E90 335i 6MT - SOLD '13 BRZ SportTech 6MT - current
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04-02-2014, 01:45 PM	#65
BRAISKI Colonel 140 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	I'll wait till maybe end of April to switch with the type of weather we're having, I wouldn't be surprised if we will have a snow in the middle of April, heck maybe a winter storm! I'm in no rush right now. __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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Grounded.4.Life Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 203 Posts Drives: sold and sourly missed'07 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: GTA! iTrader: (0)	As a rule I switch at Easter weekend and Thanksgiving. Has worked for me for years. Good luck!
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