Winter tires

WRichieX · 05-16-2013, 09:32 AM

I know Summer is right around the corner and not the right time but just curious for future reference as Chicago has one of the worst winters ever. (Weirdest weather too - Only place I know that can have all 4 seasons in a matter of a week)

For all you RWD guys using winter tires, do you guys only have them on the rear or all 4. I had blizzaks on all 4 in my last car (G35 coupe), but I'm wondering if it's really necessary this time around.

MrPig · 05-16-2013, 09:41 AM

All 4.

ken1137 · 05-16-2013, 10:03 AM

+1 ...all 4.

wilbur_the_goose · 05-16-2013, 10:10 AM

I grew up in Buffalo. All 4.

JYohay · 05-16-2013, 10:10 AM

unless you plan on only driving in a straight line and never turning you should do all 4

upstatedoc · 05-16-2013, 10:27 AM

haven't you seen the tirerack commercial?

Ml3456 · 05-16-2013, 10:31 AM

Live in west burbs of Chitown. Drove 1 hour on the all seasons that came with by 2013 E93. One of scariest times of my life in the snow.. Changes all four to Blizzak's. I think I can climb trees now!!

Live near Downers Grove. Pm me if you want to get together.

Fillyo75 · 05-16-2013, 10:40 AM

Absolutely all 4, I got the Alpina PA4's, they were great. Just an FYI, do curb your expecations, snow tires are definitely much better and you won't get stuck, but you still need to exercise caution.

norsairius · 05-16-2013, 10:52 AM

Rear wheels handle propulsion, but the fronts will still bear the responsibility for steering and braking.

You'll want snow tires at all four corners if you're going to run them at all because you'll want consistent grip or else the car will handle in an awfully strange way in inclement weather.

In general, you'll want to have the same tires all around (regardless of type) for the sake of maintaining consistent grip characteristics so the car will handle more predictably. It's safer for you and others on the road.

J-Spec Dan · 05-16-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by norsairius

Rear wheels handle propulsion, but the fronts will still bear the responsibility for steering and braking.

You'll want snow tires at all four corners if you're going to run them at all because you'll want consistent grip or else the car will handle in an awfully strange way in inclement weather.

In general, you'll want to have the same tires all around (regardless of type) for the sake of maintaining consistent grip characteristics so the car will handle more predictably. It's safer for you and others on the road.

Exactly. Very well put.

WRichieX · 05-16-2013, 11:19 AM

All 4 it is when the time comes.

WRichieX · 05-16-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ml3456

Live in west burbs of Chitown. Drove 1 hour on the all seasons that came with by 2013 E93. One of scariest times of my life in the snow.. Changes all four to Blizzak's. I think I can climb trees now!!

Live near Downers Grove. Pm me if you want to get together.

For sure! Are there any local meets coming up?

WRichieX · 05-16-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fillyo75

Absolutely all 4, I got the Alpina PA4's, they were great. Just an FYI, do curb your expecations, snow tires are definitely much better and you won't get stuck, but you still need to exercise caution.

Yea When I put the blizzaks for the first on my g35, I felt like I didn't really notice that much of a difference. But then when I went back to A/S a little early and I definitely missed the winter set up.

wdeerfield · 05-16-2013, 01:18 PM

all four..

Gary@TireRack · 05-20-2013, 09:40 AM

Like the others have stated, always install winter tires in sets of four.

Information and pricing on next winter season's winter tires should begin trickling in around late September.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

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WRichieX Major 82 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]	Winter tires - All 4 or just rear? E93 I know Summer is right around the corner and not the right time but just curious for future reference as Chicago has one of the worst winters ever. (Weirdest weather too - Only place I know that can have all 4 seasons in a matter of a week) For all you RWD guys using winter tires, do you guys only have them on the rear or all 4. I had blizzaks on all 4 in my last car (G35 coupe), but I'm wondering if it's really necessary this time around.
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Ml3456 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2018 X1 & 335i E93 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chicago West Burbs iTrader: (0)	Live in west burbs of Chitown. Drove 1 hour on the all seasons that came with by 2013 E93. One of scariest times of my life in the snow.. Changes all four to Blizzak's. I think I can climb trees now!! Live near Downers Grove. Pm me if you want to get together.
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Fillyo75 Lieutenant 24 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL (South Burbs) iTrader: (0)	Absolutely all 4, I got the Alpina PA4's, they were great. Just an FYI, do curb your expecations, snow tires are definitely much better and you won't get stuck, but you still need to exercise caution. __________________ //\|Phil Current: 2011 Audi S4 Gone: 2009 e90 335 \|6MT
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norsairius Foodie and Gearhead 102 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [9.50]	Rear wheels handle propulsion, but the fronts will still bear the responsibility for steering and braking. You'll want snow tires at all four corners if you're going to run them at all because you'll want consistent grip or else the car will handle in an awfully strange way in inclement weather. In general, you'll want to have the same tires all around (regardless of type) for the sake of maintaining consistent grip characteristics so the car will handle more predictably. It's safer for you and others on the road. __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
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WRichieX Major 82 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]	All 4 it is when the time comes.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Like the others have stated, always install winter tires in sets of four. Information and pricing on next winter season's winter tires should begin trickling in around late September. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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