Are these tires okay ?

Mattwe90 · 12-10-2016, 05:32 PM

I live in bc Canada and would like to go snowboarding however, my 2006 bmw 325i e90 (rear wheel drive) has 205 55r16 uniroyal tiger paw touring m+s tires and I am wondering if these would be okay to go up the a ski resort? With dtc enabled I have a little bit of wheel spin but they have been decent around town so far with snow on the ground. We have about half a foot so far here.. should I get cables or chains?

They also have about 90 to 80% tread

VTECaddict · 12-11-2016, 01:48 AM

Probably not. Is there another car you can take or have one of your friends drive instead?

gunnerxq · 12-11-2016, 10:11 AM

I wouldn't risk it. Either get proper winter tires or don't use your car for the trip.

Antetokounmpo · 12-11-2016, 10:15 AM

You live in Canada, please get snow tires.

blackturbo · 12-11-2016, 10:32 AM

Don't risk it. I live in bc. Just get a dedicated set of winters.
Once your up at the resorts you have to keep in mind the temperatures dip much much lower.
There's a high possible chance your gonna get stuck and block the people behind you, which is very imbarressing and a waste of time.

gunnerxq · 12-11-2016, 01:18 PM

No offense but those aren't even good all seasons.

Whoofah · 12-11-2016, 01:32 PM

Hey guys, Im thinking about getting the Enkei ekm3 wheels for my e92. They would be +1 from oe size. What would be, if any, disadvantages from going +1 on my vehicle. I also have xdrive. Or has anyone had a bad experience with enkei?

Mattwe90 · 12-11-2016, 09:10 PM

No offense taken. The tires were on the car when I bought it. I'm looking into some Nokia's r2. Or pirelli 240 wintersports. Thanks for the clarification guys! I'm looking at Kal tire, which I know people there, or Canadian tire. Not looking to cheap out, the last owner of my car put on the tires I have now. Thoughts on these tires?

MR92_ · 12-11-2016, 10:56 PM

Snow tires are a must going in the mountains unless you want to die

miker2013 · 12-12-2016, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattwe90

No offense taken. The tires were on the car when I bought it. I'm looking into some Nokia's r2. Or pirelli 240 wintersports. Thanks for the clarification guys! I'm looking at Kal tire, which I know people there, or Canadian tire. Not looking to cheap out, the last owner of my car put on the tires I have now. Thoughts on these tires?

nokian r2 are among the best if not the best snow tires available... have them on my 335xi and my vehicle is a tank in the winter

gunnerxq · 12-12-2016, 08:23 AM

Definitely go for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2. https://www.tires-easy.com/tires/205...-Snow%2FWinter

Pick the cheapest R2. The others are higher speed rated and or runflats. The cheapest one is only rated to 105mph. Which I'm sure you'll be fine in the winter.

Mattwe90 · 12-12-2016, 08:29 PM

I'll throw them on steal rims, I guess they are not a winter sport and should not be used on dry /wet roads? Only in snow/ice?

gunnerxq · 12-12-2016, 10:00 PM

Of course they can be used on the dry/wet. That's why they are called winter tires for winters varying conditions. Not snow/ice tires. 4.4-7.2° C is okay but driving should be kept to a minimum. Anything below that and you're fine.

Also I highly recommend you get an alignment by a reputable shop. The car might track straight but a tire or two might be off causing you to waste money in the long run. Having to buy tires more frequently.
Like they say maintenance now helps prevent costly repairs in the future.

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Mattwe90 New Member 10 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325i e90 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: in my bmw iTrader: (0)	Are these tires okay ? I live in bc Canada and would like to go snowboarding however, my 2006 bmw 325i e90 (rear wheel drive) has 205 55r16 uniroyal tiger paw touring m+s tires and I am wondering if these would be okay to go up the a ski resort? With dtc enabled I have a little bit of wheel spin but they have been decent around town so far with snow on the ground. We have about half a foot so far here.. should I get cables or chains? They also have about 90 to 80% tread
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blackturbo Captain 59 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: vancouver iTrader: (1)	Don't risk it. I live in bc. Just get a dedicated set of winters. Once your up at the resorts you have to keep in mind the temperatures dip much much lower. There's a high possible chance your gonna get stuck and block the people behind you, which is very imbarressing and a waste of time.
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 225 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	No offense but those aren't even good all seasons. Last edited by gunnerxq; 12-11-2016 at 01:46 PM..
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Mattwe90 New Member 10 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325i e90 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: in my bmw iTrader: (0)	No offense taken. The tires were on the car when I bought it. I'm looking into some Nokia's r2. Or pirelli 240 wintersports. Thanks for the clarification guys! I'm looking at Kal tire, which I know people there, or Canadian tire. Not looking to cheap out, the last owner of my car put on the tires I have now. Thoughts on these tires? Last edited by Mattwe90; 12-11-2016 at 09:21 PM..
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 225 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Definitely go for the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2. https://www.tires-easy.com/tires/205...-Snow%2FWinter Pick the cheapest R2. The others are higher speed rated and or runflats. The cheapest one is only rated to 105mph. Which I'm sure you'll be fine in the winter.
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Mattwe90 New Member 10 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325i e90 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: in my bmw iTrader: (0)	I'll throw them on steal rims, I guess they are not a winter sport and should not be used on dry /wet roads? Only in snow/ice?
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 225 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Of course they can be used on the dry/wet. That's why they are called winter tires for winters varying conditions. Not snow/ice tires. 4.4-7.2° C is okay but driving should be kept to a minimum. Anything below that and you're fine. Also I highly recommend you get an alignment by a reputable shop. The car might track straight but a tire or two might be off causing you to waste money in the long run. Having to buy tires more frequently. Like they say maintenance now helps prevent costly repairs in the future.
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