Need Winter Tires?

cfabluenose · 07-07-2010, 09:31 PM

Strange topic in this sweltering heat. But I'm thinking about moving to the Nanaimo BC area. Should I bother taking my winter tires with me or leave them behind? My other tires are summer performance tires, not all seasons. Thanks.

homydevil · 07-08-2010, 12:57 PM

Just check the weather trends throughout the year and if it dips close or below 0 at that time of the year when you are going to be there, then by all means take them with you, better safe than sorry!

jasonintoronto · 07-08-2010, 03:20 PM

winter tires are not just for snow, they're for cold weather traction (summer tires get very hard in cold weather and you lose much of their traction). since you already have winters, just keep them.

2kaccordocoupe · 07-08-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonintoronto

winter tires are not just for snow, they're for cold weather traction (summer tires get very hard in cold weather and you lose much of their traction). since you already have winters, just keep them.

Winters should be used when the temp drops below 7 degrees celsius

cfabluenose · 07-08-2010, 10:11 PM

Good points about the temperature guys. I think that it would be just a bit above 0 at various times during the winter. Sounds like it would be a good idea to switch over the tires. Thanks.

perfectg · 07-09-2010, 12:17 PM

you better believe u will need them tires.

IB6UB9ok · 07-09-2010, 12:34 PM

I strongly believe in this..."It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it"

Andy M · 07-09-2010, 04:58 PM

...if shipping doesn't cost you more than buying a new pair. If they're due for replacement in the next few years, it's better to sell them and then buy new ones there than to try to ship them over. Shipping those things can be expensive. (just work out the differences)

seanbig · 07-10-2010, 02:44 PM

Other than yourself where do you get the tires changed. Is Canadian tire or costco ok for Vancouver or do you go back to the dealership ?

Yvr

Blackadder · 07-10-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cfabluenose

Strange topic in this sweltering heat. But I'm thinking about moving to the Nanaimo BC area. Should I bother taking my winter tires with me or leave them behind? My other tires are summer performance tires, not all seasons. Thanks.

Definately bring them. ICBC will enjoy denying any claim you make if you get into a fender bender. Better safe than sorry!

kyo21 · 07-10-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by seanbig

Other than yourself where do you get the tires changed. Is Canadian tire or costco ok for Vancouver or do you go back to the dealership ?

Yvr

If your car has RFT's and the rims are larger than 17", I wouldn't suggest going to Canadian Tire or Costco due to the fact they don't have the best tire machine for the job (especially since RTF's are extremely rigid).

Find a shop with a corghi tire machine (like us). This machine is used in most BMW dealerships and tire shops that does alot of performance tires. We also have a road force balancer.

kyo21 · 07-10-2010, 10:42 PM

It's always better to have an extra set of tires. Best to bring them over, and you can always sell it over there if you ever decide to get new ones.

BMdblU · 07-11-2010, 12:33 AM

If I lived in a place where I knew I would never have to drive the car in wet or snow, or below 0 degrees I would leave summers on year round. I see people in NYC do it all the time.

Bimmer Al · 07-11-2010, 11:46 AM

Under 7 degrees celsius you absolutley need winters. Tires become blocks of rubber

seanbig · 07-12-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kyo21

If your car has RFT's and the rims are larger than 17", I wouldn't suggest going to Canadian Tire or Costco due to the fact they don't have the best tire machine for the job (especially since RTF's are extremely rigid).

Find a shop with a corghi tire machine (like us). This machine is used in most BMW dealerships and tire shops that does alot of performance tires. We also have a road force balancer.

hi, if i want to stick with rft's

front: 225/45/17
rear: 255/40/17

can i use

225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear and still be ok?

thanks

BavFan_08 · 07-14-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cfabluenose

Strange topic in this sweltering heat. But I'm thinking about moving to the Nanaimo BC area. Should I bother taking my winter tires with me or leave them behind? My other tires are summer performance tires, not all seasons. Thanks.

Although I live in Toronto I used to travel to Nanaimo for business....everyone here would blast me for this, but I would not bother with winter tires in Nanaimo...but that's just me....but if you decide to go for it, if you go to the dealer to swap the dealer will charge you double of what costco or any other reliable mechanic would charge...also, I do not believe BMW is in Nanaimo but there is a dealership in Victoria, so you can save your self the drive by getting it done locally....

kyo21 · 07-14-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanbig

hi, if i want to stick with rft's

front: 225/45/17
rear: 255/40/17

can i use

225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rear and still be ok?

thanks

I woud stick with stock size tires, the 245/45R17 tires actually have a larger diameter than the stock 255/40R17 (about 0.7' difference).
Your speedo will read 2.6% too low (if speedo is 60mph, you'll actually be going 61.6mph). The size difference will also affect your ABS and traction control.

isimokov · 07-14-2010, 11:33 PM

also keep in mind that if it gets hot, you can make your winter tires to hard to be usefull in snow

prez34 · 08-04-2010, 09:55 PM

whats the smallest rim size and tire that can be used on the 335 with a sport package?

and or whats the typical winter set-up...just trying to get an idea of what i'll need to spend in in fall for the winter "shoes"

BavFan_08 · 08-05-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by prez34

whats the smallest rim size and tire that can be used on the 335 with a sport package?

and or whats the typical winter set-up...just trying to get an idea of what i'll need to spend in in fall for the winter "shoes"

I don't think you can go lower then 17.

I personally use 225 45 17.

If you're interested in buying my tires. Hankook ipike 409s PM me

Used for one season.

ryanful · 08-05-2010, 01:56 AM

Nanaimo is coastal with little snow, but it does get cold, with plenty on black ice as the temp warms up during the day, then dips down below freezing at night.

DEFINITELY bring the snow tires with you. There should be a Kal Tire in Nanaimo that can mount/dismount tires without damage to the tires or rims.

samej · 08-05-2010, 09:02 AM

prez34

17" definitely, and the wheel design needs to be compatible to clear the disc brakes. I'm running 225-45s on 8" wide rims. Some members are running 205 widths on 7.5" rims.

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cfabluenose Lieutenant 39 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wolfville iTrader: (0)	Good points about the temperature guys. I think that it would be just a bit above 0 at various times during the winter. Sounds like it would be a good idea to switch over the tires. Thanks. __________________ 2009 328i
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Andy M 81 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	...if shipping doesn't cost you more than buying a new pair. If they're due for replacement in the next few years, it's better to sell them and then buy new ones there than to try to ship them over. Shipping those things can be expensive. (just work out the differences)
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BMdblU Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	If I lived in a place where I knew I would never have to drive the car in wet or snow, or below 0 degrees I would leave summers on year round. I see people in NYC do it all the time.
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Bimmer Al Lieutenant 25 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Under 7 degrees celsius you absolutley need winters. Tires become blocks of rubber __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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isimokov Private 2 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2020 X5M Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	also keep in mind that if it gets hot, you can make your winter tires to hard to be usefull in snow
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prez34 Private First Class 8 Rep 105 Posts Drives: BM-Dub Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	whats the smallest rim size and tire that can be used on the 335 with a sport package? and or whats the typical winter set-up...just trying to get an idea of what i'll need to spend in in fall for the winter "shoes"
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ryanful Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 16 X5,06 e91 325ix,03 Mini R50 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 xDrive3 ... [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xiT WAGON [0.00] 2009 BMW 128i Conve ... [0.00]	Nanaimo is coastal with little snow, but it does get cold, with plenty on black ice as the temp warms up during the day, then dips down below freezing at night. DEFINITELY bring the snow tires with you. There should be a Kal Tire in Nanaimo that can mount/dismount tires without damage to the tires or rims.
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samej First Lieutenant 26 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 F22 M240i xDrive MG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	prez34 17" definitely, and the wheel design needs to be compatible to clear the disc brakes. I'm running 225-45s on 8" wide rims. Some members are running 205 widths on 7.5" rims.
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