NE Ohio

CLE-335 · 10-16-2011, 11:33 PM

I am a new owner of a 335xi (actually first BMW). Last 5 years I have been driving a jeep wrangler in the snow and I see from the stock Conti SSRs that they may not work out that well on my daily winter commute. Should I go for the swap to the DWS or just bust the bank and get a dedicated winter set? Anyone running the DWS that can give the thumbs up for NE Ohio winters?

hwa786 · 10-17-2011, 12:51 AM

I ran 16" runflats in winter last year, and i just got 18" dws installed in SE Michigan. I can tell you this much from my experience, you have an XI, you will be perfectly fine with the DWS according to our terrible winters

CLE-335 · 10-17-2011, 09:38 AM

Good to hear. Since I have not experienced the xdrive yet, I wanted to be well prepared for winter. The DWS have impressive reviews and the Tirerack test in Sweden is also impressive.

dannygee90 · 10-17-2011, 10:03 AM

XI = DWS, perfect choice for an all season tire
you'll be happy with them

wrickem · 10-17-2011, 10:25 AM

Last year on my 335xi, I took off my Dunlop Winters and put new DWS's on a little too early. We got about 8" of snow the next week and while the DWS's handled good, they were not as great as the Dunlop Winter 3Ds are. My back end slid a little in a turn where with the winters, I never had that happen before.

you'll get around perfectly fine with DWS, but you'll get around better in snow with dedicated winter tires... but then you'll lose a little of the quiet ride and better handling on dry roads.

CLE-335 · 10-20-2011, 12:30 AM

went with the DWS (struggled with wanting to get dedicated snows). After first snow, will post again. Thanks for your responses!

Freelo · 10-20-2011, 12:33 AM

You will be very happy. Most days roads are dry and dws have great handling, totally quiet. Fine in snow just not great. But I only have 2 WD, you have 4

Chewy734 · 10-24-2011, 07:50 PM

DWS should be fine with your xi. If yours was rwd, then I'd recommend a dedicated set of Blizzaks.

CLE-335 · 10-24-2011, 08:13 PM

Thanks again. Got the DWS installed this weekend, nice look, just need to break them in to see how good they really are. Running recommended pressure now, feels a little floaty but so far so good. Now just to take pics of the SSRs and sell them!

10-16-2011, 11:33 PM	#1
CLE-335 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2k8 335xi Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio iTrader: (3)	NE Ohio - Conti DWS vs dedicated snows 335xi I am a new owner of a 335xi (actually first BMW). Last 5 years I have been driving a jeep wrangler in the snow and I see from the stock Conti SSRs that they may not work out that well on my daily winter commute. Should I go for the swap to the DWS or just bust the bank and get a dedicated winter set? Anyone running the DWS that can give the thumbs up for NE Ohio winters?
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10-17-2011, 12:51 AM	#2
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	I ran 16" runflats in winter last year, and i just got 18" dws installed in SE Michigan. I can tell you this much from my experience, you have an XI, you will be perfectly fine with the DWS according to our terrible winters __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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10-17-2011, 09:38 AM	#3
CLE-335 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2k8 335xi Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio iTrader: (3)	Good to hear. Since I have not experienced the xdrive yet, I wanted to be well prepared for winter. The DWS have impressive reviews and the Tirerack test in Sweden is also impressive.
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10-17-2011, 10:03 AM	#4
dannygee90 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 386 Posts Drives: f86 x6m Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 19 x6m [0.00]	XI = DWS, perfect choice for an all season tire you'll be happy with them
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10-17-2011, 10:25 AM	#5
wrickem Should be working 2248 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	Last year on my 335xi, I took off my Dunlop Winters and put new DWS's on a little too early. We got about 8" of snow the next week and while the DWS's handled good, they were not as great as the Dunlop Winter 3Ds are. My back end slid a little in a turn where with the winters, I never had that happen before. you'll get around perfectly fine with DWS, but you'll get around better in snow with dedicated winter tires... but then you'll lose a little of the quiet ride and better handling on dry roads. __________________ ______________________________________________ Currently hoarding cars - '24 840, '19 911, 07 M6 , ‘23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch, ‘24 Bronco Heritage
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10-20-2011, 12:30 AM	#6
CLE-335 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2k8 335xi Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio iTrader: (3)	went with the DWS (struggled with wanting to get dedicated snows). After first snow, will post again. Thanks for your responses!
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10-20-2011, 12:33 AM	#7
Freelo Private First Class 10 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 328i (sold) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	You will be very happy. Most days roads are dry and dws have great handling, totally quiet. Fine in snow just not great. But I only have 2 WD, you have 4 __________________ Koni sport shocks, BMW performance springs, M3 arms and sways front and rear, M3 subframe bushings, Velocity toe arms, M3 front strut bar, Cobb, ETS FMIC, Vishnu charge pipe, RPI scoops, M3 steering wheel, M3 carbon leather interior trim, Advan RS 18 inch wheels, Pilot sport tires
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10-24-2011, 07:50 PM	#8
Chewy734 Major General 504 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	DWS should be fine with your xi. If yours was rwd, then I'd recommend a dedicated set of Blizzaks. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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10-24-2011, 08:13 PM	#9
CLE-335 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2k8 335xi Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio iTrader: (3)	Thanks again. Got the DWS installed this weekend, nice look, just need to break them in to see how good they really are. Running recommended pressure now, feels a little floaty but so far so good. Now just to take pics of the SSRs and sell them!
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