Snow Tire Question

XLR8R ADDICT · 09-26-2007, 03:53 PM

Sorry if this subject has been beaten to death. I have a 3335i with prem and cold weather pkg. The tires are allegedly rated for rain and snow. I live in Wisconsin. As this car is my daily driver, am I living in a dream world if I think I can go through a winter without dedicated snow tires? If you think I do need the snow tires, are blizzak any good. I priced some out at Tire Rack and I think I could get 4 mounted on knock-off wheels for less than $1000. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

retlod · 09-26-2007, 03:59 PM

Couldn't resist.

You should be OK without them if you have all-season tires on your xi, which I think you do. Blizzak (and similar) winter tires are amazing. They make packed snow feel like wet asphalt. I'd get them for Wisconsin winters if you can afford them.

FWIW, I grew up in NE Iowa and lived in MN for four years, so I know what Wisconsin winters are like.

Bimmerboy87 · 09-27-2007, 07:50 PM

Yes, you should be fine with them.

XLR8R ADDICT · 09-28-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by retlod

Couldn't resist.

You should be OK without them if you have all-season tires on your xi, which I think you do. Blizzak (and similar) winter tires are amazing. They make packed snow feel like wet asphalt. I'd get them for Wisconsin winters if you can afford them.

FWIW, I grew up in NE Iowa and lived in MN for four years, so I know what Wisconsin winters are like.

Actually, I don't have the xi, I have the 335i. Though I called it a 3335i in my original post. Apparently I thought I had the new 33 series BMW. Anyway I'm not sure if people are saying I'll be "fine" with my factory tires, or I'll be "fine" if I get the blizzaks. One thing's for sure, I'll buy through this forum to help the cause.

CirrusSR22 · 09-29-2007, 01:16 AM

I've lived in Minnesota my whole life and drove on all-seasons for about 10 years. A few years ago I put Blizzak WS50's on my 318ti and I can't imagine ever buying an all-season tire again. Seriously.

I really think there's no other way to go (for my location) than a pure summer tire in the summer, and a winter tire in the winter. Sure, you'll probably be able to get around with all-seasons, but with such an amazing car (the 335i) why have a tire that's not really very good at anything, but plainly just acceptable.

As for a brand, everyone seems to have their favorite, but any name brand winter tire will do very well.

bobr2001 · 09-29-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CirrusSR22

I've lived in Minnesota my whole life and drove on all-seasons for about 10 years. A few years ago I put Blizzak WS50's on my 318ti and I can't imagine ever buying an all-season tire again. Seriously.

I really think there's no other way to go (for my location) than a pure summer tire in the summer, and a winter tire in the winter. Sure, you'll probably be able to get around with all-seasons, but with such an amazing car (the 335i) why have a tire that's not really very good at anything, but plainly just acceptable.

As for a brand, everyone seems to have their favorite, but any name brand winter tire will do very well.

+1

I agree completely. I changed from all-seasons to winter and what a big difference. Winters are so much better in snow & ice. I'll never use all-seasons again!

XLR8R ADDICT · 10-15-2007, 11:07 PM

I'm curious. Do you get a spare set of rims too?

09-26-2007, 03:53 PM	#1
XLR8R ADDICT New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 07 Monaco Blue 335i Sdn. AT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Snow Tire Question Sorry if this subject has been beaten to death. I have a 3335i with prem and cold weather pkg. The tires are allegedly rated for rain and snow. I live in Wisconsin. As this car is my daily driver, am I living in a dream world if I think I can go through a winter without dedicated snow tires? If you think I do need the snow tires, are blizzak any good. I priced some out at Tire Rack and I think I could get 4 mounted on knock-off wheels for less than $1000. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 07 Monaco Blue w/ Beige/Walnut Trim 335i sedan w/step. Logic 7, Premium and Cold Weather Pkg.
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retlod Private First Class 1 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	Couldn't resist. You should be OK without them if you have all-season tires on your xi, which I think you do. Blizzak (and similar) winter tires are amazing. They make packed snow feel like wet asphalt. I'd get them for Wisconsin winters if you can afford them. FWIW, I grew up in NE Iowa and lived in MN for four years, so I know what Wisconsin winters are like. __________________ 2007 E90 335i Black Sapphire \| Black Leather \| Aluminum 6MT \| ZPP \| ZSP \| CA \| Heated Seats \| 6FL 35% Tint \| Golf Tee
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CirrusSR22 Major 342 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	I've lived in Minnesota my whole life and drove on all-seasons for about 10 years. A few years ago I put Blizzak WS50's on my 318ti and I can't imagine ever buying an all-season tire again. Seriously. I really think there's no other way to go (for my location) than a pure summer tire in the summer, and a winter tire in the winter. Sure, you'll probably be able to get around with all-seasons, but with such an amazing car (the 335i) why have a tire that's not really very good at anything, but plainly just acceptable. As for a brand, everyone seems to have their favorite, but any name brand winter tire will do very well.
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XLR8R ADDICT New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 07 Monaco Blue 335i Sdn. AT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Do you get 4 new rims too? I'm curious. Do you get a spare set of rims too? __________________ 07 Monaco Blue w/ Beige/Walnut Trim 335i sedan w/step. Logic 7, Premium and Cold Weather Pkg.
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