09-16-2015, 09:40 PM | #1 |
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Hello. My F80 is DD. So I need a set of winter tires. But I never had winter tires so I need some help. My priority in winer is safety not performance, so which one should I choose?
1. 255/40-18 or 245/45-18 2. Performance winter tire or studless winter tire I think I should pick 245/45-18 and studless winter tires. Am I right?? Thank you. |
09-16-2015, 09:56 PM | #2 |
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Narrower is generally better for winter tyres but I'd go with whatever sizes BMW have printed on the door card.
Studless winters would be good if you live in an area with frequent snow and if you expect to be driving on snow covered roads most of the winter. If it's just cold and wet with occasional snow then M&S (Mud and Snow) tyres will be fine. |
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09-17-2015, 08:17 AM | #3 |
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go with winter performance in 245; no need for studless around here. better to order NOW b/c the closer you get the winter, supply will vanish
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09-17-2015, 07:07 PM | #4 | |
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There is a group buy going on for winter wheels and tires going on. Winter Season 2015/2016 Snow Tire Group Buy Thread http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1171435 |
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09-17-2015, 07:46 PM | #6 | |
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The Michelin pa4 is a 2012 tire that Michelin is replacing soon. If you go to tirerack you can find a good deal on them. The blizzaks lm32 are a newer tire released last year to replace the lm60. The consensus is that the blizzaks have a better bite in snow. While the michelins are better on dry and wet. Either choice is a great performance winter tire. |
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09-17-2015, 09:01 PM | #7 | |
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It seems it will stretch, but does it matter for the traction? |
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09-19-2015, 07:27 PM | #8 | ||
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I recommend wheels and tires and keep the oem set for the summer. No need for more than 18 by 8 or 9" (you can get a set for 200/wheel) with a 245 and I would do a square setup so you can rotate. Overall the tires will be cheaper, and you will get better traction in the snow. |
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Thank You So much. I will buy wheel and tire packages. Safe driving!! |
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09-23-2015, 08:33 PM | #13 |
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18x8 Rial Quinto Bright Silver $676.00 Modified 433MHz Tire Pressure Sensor $268.00 245/45R-18 Michelin X-Ice Xi3 XL $760.96
That is the wheel and tire packages I got yesterday. My wife doesn't know I spent extra $1000 for wheels and tpms. Well... |
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10-01-2015, 08:33 AM | #16 |
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if you're on summer performance tires (like PSS) then you should be more concerned with lower temps. You lose significant grip when temps are 40s or below.
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I heard that some dealers will store your tires but I don't know if that's true.
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But seriously, whatever you do, use the appropriate tire for the conditions. I wish it was the law like in Europe.
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Wiryhair asked the exact 2 questions I was about to ask! My 16 M3 with 18s comes in early Nov. It will also be my DD and I cannot work from home when it snows. I also live on a big hill. I'm thinking of BBS SR 18X8 wheels only so I can use a narrower tire. Was going with Michelin X-Ice XI3 245/45 as well although it seems the norm in the area are winter performance tires. Curious to see how people's experiences were with it last year compared to Blizzak LM32 or Pilot PA4.
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10-19-2015, 03:14 PM | #22 |
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I know I am late to the party, but considering the area we live in, especially us DC metro folks, how bad is it going to be on the stock tires during the winter. I do understand there will be no traction in the snow whatsoever, but unless you are planning on driving it in the snow, is there really a need for winter tires, or will just some caution when driving off in the morning enough to get by?
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