What brand winters are you running?

GT2QQ0 · 10-26-2009, 10:49 AM

I've been calling around to different shops for quote and suggestions on winter tires for the 1 and eveyone seems to be suggesting different tires.

However, they all do suggest one common model and these are the Gislaved nordfrost 5.

Anyone have experience with these? What is everyone else suggesting and running this winter?

Thanks

hot_ride · 10-26-2009, 11:06 AM

The rule of thumb is that any winter tire will run better than the best all season. To your questions though, I haven't heard of them...

BrokenVert · 10-26-2009, 11:44 AM

Im running Pirelli 240 Sottozeros and I absolutly love em. However, they are a bit expensiove and are very hard to find.

Most people on this site will tell you to pick up either Blizzacks or Dunlop D3s and from what I have heard, both are good options.

GT2QQ0 · 10-26-2009, 11:51 AM

Apparently, the Gislaved's are what Volvo and other sell to their customers from the dealership.

I ran Blizzak LM-25's on my G37 last winter and they were OK, nothing spectacular. I was still stick in many instances and couldn't get the car moving.

shiccobm · 10-26-2009, 12:23 PM

Believe it or not , i have picked up goodyear Nordics from Canadian tire and i must say i was very impressed with their performance. They are not that expensive .BTW , they are only found at Canadian tire and Goodyear tire shops. I would give them 4.5 /5

M3Newbie88 · 10-26-2009, 12:28 PM

Never heard of them.. I am running Dunlops.... Gill from Tirerack suggested the dunlops and bridgestones.. there are alot of brands out there that potentially can be good but because of the lack of exposure from customers no one will ever know.

ronster · 10-26-2009, 12:44 PM

Gislaved is a Swedish brand which was bought by Continental awhile ago... Gislaved NF5 is supposed to be very good... My friend ran them on his Subie Legacy last year and he said they were very good... I think I'm gonna try them...

M3Newbie88 · 10-26-2009, 01:17 PM

Hey Ronster.. actually found thoes ones.. will pm you the price for the Gislaved..

EngPhys09 · 10-26-2009, 01:42 PM

Dunlop Wintersport 3D RFTs

aerobod · 10-26-2009, 10:28 PM

225/45-17 Pirelli Sottozero 210s on the 135i
225/45-18 Pirelli Sottozero 240s on the Z4M

touareg · 10-26-2009, 10:53 PM

I've seen a few reviews of a couple of Gislaved Nordfrost tires and they seem to get good reviews for winter traction. They seem to be designed for "severe" winter conditions.

I'm running on Michelin X-Ice Xi2 which I have yet to mount and try out...weather isn't quite cold enough in Vancouver yet.

supraking · 10-27-2009, 12:06 AM

Blizzak WS-60's at Gill's recommendation.

Irishace · 10-27-2009, 07:42 AM

Dunlop Wintersport 3D

mattYKZ · 10-27-2009, 07:47 AM

Blizzak WS-60's here too, 225\45\17

Linoleum87 · 10-27-2009, 01:34 PM

General Altimax Arctic 205/50/17.

I found them to have really good traction last year, and Generals are priced very competitively.

Lucky1 · 10-27-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Linoleum87

General Altimax Arctic 205/50/17.

I found them to have really good traction last year, and Generals are priced very competitively.

You can stud them too if you really wanted

warmtoes · 10-27-2009, 03:31 PM

225/40/18 Dunlop Wintersport 3D's all around on ASA GT2's. The traction in the snow was not bad on them last year. Much more compliant than the stock RFT's.

GT2QQ0 · 10-27-2009, 04:12 PM

Looks like I got a pretty good deal on the Gislaved nordfrost 5 so I'll give them a try.

128igirl · 10-27-2009, 04:45 PM

Michelin X-Ice2

El Diablo · 10-27-2009, 06:10 PM

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 studded in 205/50/17

hotbmwfan · 10-27-2009, 07:18 PM

I have Michelin X-Ice2 for my bimmer. I used Hakkepoliita's on my last car and I swear that I could drive up a wall through 10 feet of snow - they are amazing winter tires. The only reason I didn't get them for the 128 is that I drive almost exclusively in the city and the Hakka's are kind of over-kill.

dalrx · 10-27-2009, 07:29 PM

blizzak ws-60

10-26-2009, 10:49 AM	#1
GT2QQ0 New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Cabrolet / 2008 G37S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	What brand winters are you running? I've been calling around to different shops for quote and suggestions on winter tires for the 1 and eveyone seems to be suggesting different tires. However, they all do suggest one common model and these are the Gislaved nordfrost 5. Anyone have experience with these? What is everyone else suggesting and running this winter? Thanks
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hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	The rule of thumb is that any winter tire will run better than the best all season. To your questions though, I haven't heard of them...
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Im running Pirelli 240 Sottozeros and I absolutly love em. However, they are a bit expensiove and are very hard to find. Most people on this site will tell you to pick up either Blizzacks or Dunlop D3s and from what I have heard, both are good options. __________________
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10-26-2009, 11:51 AM	#4
GT2QQ0 New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Cabrolet / 2008 G37S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	Apparently, the Gislaved's are what Volvo and other sell to their customers from the dealership. I ran Blizzak LM-25's on my G37 last winter and they were OK, nothing spectacular. I was still stick in many instances and couldn't get the car moving.
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10-26-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
shiccobm Neo 10 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2007 335I Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Believe it or not , i have picked up goodyear Nordics from Canadian tire and i must say i was very impressed with their performance. They are not that expensive .BTW , they are only found at Canadian tire and Goodyear tire shops. I would give them 4.5 /5 __________________ Road 1'er
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M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Never heard of them.. I am running Dunlops.... Gill from Tirerack suggested the dunlops and bridgestones.. there are alot of brands out there that potentially can be good but because of the lack of exposure from customers no one will ever know.
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10-26-2009, 12:44 PM	#7
ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Gislaved is a Swedish brand which was bought by Continental awhile ago... Gislaved NF5 is supposed to be very good... My friend ran them on his Subie Legacy last year and he said they were very good... I think I'm gonna try them... __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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10-26-2009, 01:17 PM	#8
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Hey Ronster.. actually found thoes ones.. will pm you the price for the Gislaved..
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10-26-2009, 01:42 PM	#9
EngPhys09 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 09 128i SRM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Dunlop Wintersport 3D RFTs __________________ 09 128i / Sedona Red / Sport / Premium / UUC Evo III / BMW Performance Pedals 90 525i / Black / Sach Performance Supension / Adjustable Camber Plates / Brembo Brakes / UUC SSK
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aerobod Car Geek 3626 Rep 3,593 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	225/45-17 Pirelli Sottozero 210s on the 135i 225/45-18 Pirelli Sottozero 240s on the Z4M
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touareg Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I've seen a few reviews of a couple of Gislaved Nordfrost tires and they seem to get good reviews for winter traction. They seem to be designed for "severe" winter conditions. I'm running on Michelin X-Ice Xi2 which I have yet to mount and try out...weather isn't quite cold enough in Vancouver yet. __________________ Currently: 2017 M2 MT LBB In a previous life: 2011 Z4 sDrive35i MT \| 2011 Mk6 GTI MT \| 2008 EX35 \| 2008 Cooper S MT \| 2009 135i MT \| 2002 A4 1.8T
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10-27-2009, 12:06 AM	#12
supraking Captain 49 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i Coupe [0.00]	Blizzak WS-60's at Gill's recommendation.
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Irishace ElevenPointFive 326 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Dunlop Wintersport 3D __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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10-27-2009, 07:47 AM	#14
mattYKZ Private 0 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	Blizzak WS-60's here too, 225\45\17
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Linoleum87 Private First Class 13 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '08 AW 135 M sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (2)	General Altimax Arctic 205/50/17. I found them to have really good traction last year, and Generals are priced very competitively. __________________ 2008 AW 135i coupe Performance Pedals GP Thunder 7500K Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport 225/40/18 255/35/18
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10-27-2009, 03:31 PM	#17
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	225/40/18 Dunlop Wintersport 3D's all around on ASA GT2's. The traction in the snow was not bad on them last year. Much more compliant than the stock RFT's. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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GT2QQ0 New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Cabrolet / 2008 G37S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	Looks like I got a pretty good deal on the Gislaved nordfrost 5 so I'll give them a try.
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128igirl New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Michelin X-Ice2
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El Diablo Got n54 ? 15 Rep 167 Posts Drives: BMW 535i / 328i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Canada & Swanton Vermont iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 studded in 205/50/17 __________________ 2014 BMW 328i X-Drive Touring M sport, Mineral Grey 2010 BMW 535i X-Drive M sport, Alpine white 2010 Ducati Streetfighter S, midnight black
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hotbmwfan Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	I have Michelin X-Ice2 for my bimmer. I used Hakkepoliita's on my last car and I swear that I could drive up a wall through 10 feet of snow - they are amazing winter tires. The only reason I didn't get them for the 128 is that I drive almost exclusively in the city and the Hakka's are kind of over-kill. __________________ 2010 M3 "Edition" model - Monte Carlo Blue/black, (1 of 13) MODS;255/35/19 and 285/30/19 Michelin PSS, Volk G25 wheels, MC V2 GTS lip, Eventuri plenum/intake/airbox lid, M Performance exhaust/spoiler/steering wheel
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dalrx Lieutenant 88 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 530i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: regina iTrader: (0)	blizzak ws-60
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