10-06-2014, 01:24 PM | #23 |
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This will be my first winter and i used a different approach for my tires. I have an all wheel drive suv if it snows but I just purchased a winter tire and wheel package from tirerack. I went with 20" wheels and Dunlop winter sport 3D tires. They offer decent performance in cold weather and good snow handling capability. They are not Blizzaks but if it gets too bad I will take my suv. The cost was approximately $2,300.
Yes, I would keep all settings in the most efficient/comfort mode as 335irlz suggests. Good luck on your winter! Dave |
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10-06-2014, 01:34 PM | #24 | |
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Can you please clarify - with the tire package you mention, driving in deeper snow (>3 inches) is ok? or not? Thanks, |
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10-06-2014, 03:19 PM | #27 |
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Yes. With winter tires, you can drive the car year round. On real snow and especially ice, just take it easy. The issues are mostly about stopping (give yourself room) and going up hills if there is a lot of snow/slush on the ground.
Below 40F, summer tires get hard and it is easier to slide. Winter tires will handle cold weather better too. 19" wheels/tires are preferable if your car does not have carbon ceramic brakes (cheaper and thinner). If you have CCB, you have to go with 20" wheels. |
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10-06-2014, 09:51 PM | #28 |
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The M5 is a terrific winter DD with good snow tires. I run the BMW 20-inch package (409s) with Dunlops. In that winter to end all winters last year, it was great. I drove my car on all but the worst snowy days.
If you live in an area where you can get ANY amount of ice or snow in winter and you do not have another vehicle, you MUST get winters for this car. I don't care how good a driver you are, you seriously risk crashing the car...and for what? If you can afford this car, you can afford to put proper boots on it in winter for any eventuality. Same answer for all my M cars over the years. |
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10-07-2014, 09:08 AM | #30 |
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I just called my AD and they said BMW should be announcing their winter snow tire packages in the next 1-2 weeks. Last December I tried to get these from an AD for my M3 I had at the time and they were sold out within the AD system by then.
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10-07-2014, 10:40 AM | #31 |
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A very annoying practice for sure. These packages exist for other markets where winter tires are required. By waiting until mid-October, this creates an issue for people who need them, particularly since it sometimes snows early in the NE and is certainly getting colder (though this year has been OK). I would see if you can reserve a set to ensure you get one since other options are difficult - see the other threads to see that only a few wheel sets will work because of the brake calipers.
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10-07-2014, 12:25 PM | #32 |
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Have you consider investing in 4 tires attached to a truck....?
A '98 GMC 2500 Longbed 4x4 w/ 7.4L does nicely when the sports cars need to stay safe at home. |
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