Winter tires: Blizzaks WS60

steven_d_lee · 10-11-2011, 05:59 PM

Hi,

Need to buy some winter tires for my new 335xi. I looked on tirerack.com and they are $180 each...last year at this same time I bought them for my GLK and they were only $120 each...why are they so expensive now?

Supra98 · 10-11-2011, 06:31 PM

Not sure of last years prices but I'd assume simple supply and demand with a little inflation mixed in of course.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585086

Gary@TireRack · 10-12-2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supra98

Not sure of last years prices but I'd assume simple supply and demand with a little inflation mixed in of course.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585086

+1 Most tires have been going up in price worldwide.

Also keep in mind that it would be a completely different size and model of tire between a Mercedes GLK and an E90.

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

steven_d_lee · 10-12-2011, 06:16 PM

True, I didn't account for the model difference.

But still, at these prices it is almost the same cost as purchasing them from Costco or Canadian Tire up here in Canada.

Gary, in your opinion does the WS60 or the X-Ice Xi2 perform better for ice and snow?

morphius909 · 10-12-2011, 07:12 PM

I've had blizzaks on anolder Chevy and currently I have the X-Ice on our SUV.

Both are great. The thing with Blizzak I believe is possibly they are only half a winter tire, then when worn become all seasons?

I'm ordering X-Ice 2s from tiretrack btw for my 335i, with rims and TPMS.

Gary@TireRack · 10-13-2011, 11:12 AM

The WS60 is a great winter tire but it is no longer latest Blizzak model (that would be the WS70). If given the choice between the WS70 and IX2 given what I know today I would lean towards the IX2 unless there is a lot of loose snow to deal with.

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

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steven_d_lee New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: EDM,AB iTrader: (0)	Winter tires: Blizzaks WS60 Hi, Need to buy some winter tires for my new 335xi. I looked on tirerack.com and they are $180 each...last year at this same time I bought them for my GLK and they were only $120 each...why are they so expensive now?
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Supra98 Private First Class 1 Rep 141 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	Not sure of last years prices but I'd assume simple supply and demand with a little inflation mixed in of course. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585086
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steven_d_lee New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: EDM,AB iTrader: (0)	True, I didn't account for the model difference. But still, at these prices it is almost the same cost as purchasing them from Costco or Canadian Tire up here in Canada. Gary, in your opinion does the WS60 or the X-Ice Xi2 perform better for ice and snow?
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morphius909 Lieutenant 21 Rep 546 Posts Drives: 2011 335 Xi Special Edition-JB Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (0)	I've had blizzaks on anolder Chevy and currently I have the X-Ice on our SUV. Both are great. The thing with Blizzak I believe is possibly they are only half a winter tire, then when worn become all seasons? I'm ordering X-Ice 2s from tiretrack btw for my 335i, with rims and TPMS. __________________ 2011 335i X Drive Special Edition-Jerez Black 35% Tint All Around / 3M Rockguard / Weathertech/ PPK2 / 18&12mm Spacers/Lux H8 V3
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The WS60 is a great winter tire but it is no longer latest Blizzak model (that would be the WS70). If given the choice between the WS70 and IX2 given what I know today I would lean towards the IX2 unless there is a lot of loose snow to deal with. 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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