[turbomcgee]

Originally Posted by Stav

Thanks! So you got the closeout sale V rated ones for $155 each? Or the W?

Any other changes you noticed with the bigger width such as any rubbing, steering heavy etc.? I know the diameter difference is only 1% so the rest should be fine but also unsure about going all the way down to V speed rating.

I appreciate all your answers - running out of time to find something suitable. We barely get any snow here so whatever I pick will not see much - maybe once or twice a year in January/February - but the Pirelli summers get so hard when temps are under 40.

- I'll have these on tomorrow, and I normally dont see much snow and if I do the roads are cleared very fast. I mainly got these for cold weather performance.

For winter tires you'll never notice the difference between a W and a V rated snow tire, unless you plan on overheating them by driving 150+ for long distances. Worrying the compound wont be up to your performance standards because its a lower speed rating is highly unlikely. I run RE-71R on our dedicated track car, they are pretty much the fastest non R compound tire you can run (rules require us use certain tires). They are V rated and mop the floor with W rated tires all day long. So unless you're Randy Pobst trying to squeeze out very last tenth I'm sure you'll be totally fine.

I'd order a set before they sell out, $155 is an amazing deal. - and if you hate them after a season sell them and I doubt you'll lose much at all.

[Stav]

Originally Posted by turbomcgee

- I'll have these on tomorrow, and I normally dont see much snow and if I do the roads are cleared very fast. I mainly got these for cold weather performance.

For winter tires you'll never notice the difference between a W and a V rated snow tire, unless you plan on overheating them by driving 150+ for long distances. Worrying the compound wont be up to your performance standards because its a lower speed rating is highly unlikely. I run RE-71R on our dedicated track car, they are pretty much the fastest non R compound tire you can run (rules require us use certain tires). They are V rated and mop the floor with W rated tires all day long. So unless you're Randy Pobst trying to squeeze out very last tenth I'm sure you'll be totally fine.

I'd order a set before they sell out, $155 is an amazing deal. - and if you hate them after a season sell them and I doubt you'll lose much at all.

You convinced me - I just placed an order for them to be shipped directly to my local dealer for installation Hopefully they will install them even if they don't match the OEM. Will see how it goes!

[turbomcgee]

[QUOTE=Stav;24052489]You convinced me - I just placed an order for them to be shipped directly to my local dealer for installation Hopefully they will install them even if they don't match the OEM. Will

If not find a good performance shop that works on high end cars, thats what I did as the dealer near me takes too long.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by turbomcgee

Ordered them too $155 each is a steal!

Did you change over you tire settings in iDrive to Winter/all-season too?

Bmw did changed it for me.
I was like.... let see if they know what they are doing. Lol
They did good job

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by turbomcgee

- I'll have these on tomorrow, and I normally dont see much snow and if I do the roads are cleared very fast. I mainly got these for cold weather performance.

For winter tires you'll never notice the difference between a W and a V rated snow tire, unless you plan on overheating them by driving 150+ for long distances. Worrying the compound wont be up to your performance standards because its a lower speed rating is highly unlikely. I run RE-71R on our dedicated track car, they are pretty much the fastest non R compound tire you can run (rules require us use certain tires). They are V rated and mop the floor with W rated tires all day long. So unless you're Randy Pobst trying to squeeze out very last tenth I'm sure you'll be totally fine.

I'd order a set before they sell out, $155 is an amazing deal. - and if you hate them after a season sell them and I doubt you'll lose much at all.

Yeah, I couldn't refuse couple months ago.
I better spend the money on new rims and tires for performance

[johnm550]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Not at all.
I stopped yesterday on middle of mine driveway which had 9% pitch and, it had about 1" snow on it. Start driving up hill and didn't see traction light on
Gripes like crazy, more then happy.
I made a video that I might post

Awesome! I just ordered a set. Thanks for the help.

[Dknj23]

Thanks for the insight, just ordered mine plus there is a $70 rebate via Mastercard on top of $155 price.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by Dknj23

Thanks for the insight, just ordered mine plus there is a $70 rebate via Mastercard on top of $155 price.

Nice!!
I must have missed the rebate part. Lol
You gone love them.
I don't drive much in winter, so I didn't see a need for whole new set and spend 3-4K
Can't wait to get a nice set for Spring

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by johnm550

Awesome! I just ordered a set. Thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by Miko M

Not a problem, glad to help

[2015F80]

Originally Posted by Miko M

I am more then happy with them. Perform very well in dry and snow. Noise wise is like nothing, like performance tires.

Did I push the limit on those tires, heck yeah
This Dragy numbers are 0-60 on those tires at 45 deg weather

2.85s 0-60 with a 1ft rollout on winter tires in 45 degrees waether

Wow

That’s a killer time.


So much performance AND practicality.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by 2015F80

2.85s 0-60 with a 1ft rollout on winter tires in 45 degrees waether

Wow

That’s a killer time.


So much performance AND practicality.

I am big M3 fan ( had 5 of them in 4 years ) but boy this M5 can put the power down. Where M3 could never do ( until G80 comes )

It's amazing time for winter tires at that temperature

[zuschnell]

Originally Posted by Stav

Thanks! So you got the closeout sale V rated ones for $155 each? Or the W?

Any other changes you noticed with the bigger width such as any rubbing, steering heavy etc.? I know the diameter difference is only 1% so the rest should be fine but also unsure about going all the way down to V speed rating.

I appreciate all your answers - running out of time to find something suitable. We barely get any snow here so whatever I pick will not see much - maybe once or twice a year in January/February - but the Pirelli summers get so hard when temps are under 40.

I'm sorry I didn't see your post sooner. I did the sottozero 2 in front (275) and 3 in the rear (285). We already had our first snow storm and I am completely happy with the performance.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by zuschnell

I'm sorry I didn't see your post sooner. I did the sottozero 2 in front (275) and 3 in the rear (285). We already had our first snow storm and I am completely happy with the performance.

Nice, I more then happy for winter, besides they clean the roads pretty good.
I don't see go all out on expensive set, I rather buy new wider set for summer

[Pimpsy]

Originally Posted by zuschnell

I'm sorry I didn't see your post sooner. I did the sottozero 2 in front (275) and 3 in the rear (285). We already had our first snow storm and I am completely happy with the performance.

There were six left at about 1 AM this morning. I bought four of them ;-)

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by Pimpsy

There were six left at about 1 AM this morning. I bought four of them ;-)

Nice!!
You can't go wrong, great performance and great price

[bill bucci]

I was able to get the rears for $155 SottoII and had to settle for the SottoIII in the front for about $350 each

[Stav]

Originally Posted by Miko M

I am big M3 fan ( had 5 of them in 4 years ) but boy this M5 can put the power down. Where M3 could never do ( until G80 comes )

It's amazing time for winter tires at that temperature

Curious, what tire pressures are you using for these?

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by Stav

Curious, what tire pressures are you using for these?

Originally Posted by bill bucci

I was able to get the rears for $155 SottoII and had to settle for the SottoIII in the front for about $350 each

Nice, you cam run square setup 285

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by Stav

Curious, what tire pressures are you using for these?

Originally Posted by bill bucci

I was able to get the rears for $155 SottoII and had to settle for the SottoIII in the front for about $350 each

I believe they are at 37
Didn't ask if they put nitrogen dough

[turbomcgee]

Originally Posted by Stav

Curious, what tire pressures are you using for these?

so far I like 35psi best for these, set @40 degrees... car sat for over an hour too.

[Stav]

Originally Posted by Miko M

I believe they are at 37
Didn't ask if they put nitrogen dough

Originally Posted by turbomcgee

so far I like 35psi best for these, set @40 degrees... car sat for over an hour too.

Thanks - what were you guys running on summer tires for comparison? I have been doing 32 front / 33 rears which was giving me the best comfort for daily driving in 70+ temps.

[Pimpsy]

Tire rack guy is asking me to confirm I want 285 squares as it isn't recommended. Certain there are no issues with this on a M5C?

At the same time, he says Sotto 2 and Sotto 3 are not compatible.

Why so complicated!? grrr...