Winter Tires? -

abefroman · 10-19-2007, 04:34 AM

I have a 2000 BMW 323i with a PSS9 coilover kit. Ever since I upgraded the suspension, the car has been wicked terrible in the snow. I bought a set of P Zero Nero M+S tires last year and they were a little better. For those with rear wheel drive cars that use winter tires, do they make that big of a difference?

mck · 10-19-2007, 08:05 AM

A good set of winter tires makes all the difference. If you thought all-seasons was an improvement, a dedicated snow tire will really win you over.

loudes13 · 10-19-2007, 08:10 AM

discount tire has $100 off until 10/20.

bmw540i · 10-19-2007, 08:57 AM

tirerack.com

black_box · 10-19-2007, 09:37 AM

the stiffer suspension will make it more likely to spin the wheels. snow tires FTW.

BlueLex23 · 10-19-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by loudes13

discount tire has $100 off until 10/20.

+ free shipping
just bought set off all-season tires for $200 shipped

fretburnr · 10-19-2007, 09:59 AM

i drive my low e30 in the winter and quattros/trucks/suvs can't keep up.

dunlop wintersport m3.

BlueLex23 · 10-19-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by abefroman

I have a 2000 BMW 323i with a PSS9 coilover kit. Ever since I upgraded the suspension, the car has been wicked terrible in the snow. I bought a set of P Zero Nero M+S tires last year and they were a little better. For those with rear wheel drive cars that use winter tires, do they make that big of a difference?

For winter I am using Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50, huge difference. After switching to winter tires, now I’m actually looking forward to snow.

**bosstones** · 10-19-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueLex23

For winter I am using Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50, huge difference. After switching to winter tires, now I’m actually looking forward to snow.

Same here (except I run Michelin Alpins). During that big snow fall we got last December, I made the haul to work with a co-worker and he was amazed that I could dirve pretty normal and was passing SUV's. I also scared the crap out of him, too, though, 'cause I was having a blast on Palatine Rd just East of Algonquin Rd.

It was a fun drive though.

ChitownzVIP · 11-11-2007, 04:04 PM

Who knows if E39 wheels will fit my E36?.. (98 323) They a few on craigslist im interested in but they came off e39's...

jakeyb · 11-11-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChitownzVIP

Who knows if E39 wheels will fit my E36?.. (98 323) They a few on craigslist im interested in but they came off e39's...

Offset and tire size are off, but they will work with the right tire. Not exactly ideal winter wheels. Just buy a cheap set of 15's from an E36.

10-19-2007, 04:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
abefroman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Suburbs Posts: 64 Car: 2000 BMW 323i	Winter Tires? I have a 2000 BMW 323i with a PSS9 coilover kit. Ever since I upgraded the suspension, the car has been wicked terrible in the snow. I bought a set of P Zero Nero M+S tires last year and they were a little better. For those with rear wheel drive cars that use winter tires, do they make that big of a difference?

10-19-2007, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
mck Beer Snob & Parts Bender Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Guinn for Peed Posts: 5,880 Car: '93 325iS	A good set of winter tires makes all the difference. If you thought all-seasons was an improvement, a dedicated snow tire will really win you over. __________________ -Jim Did you hear what the car said to you? The car said, "Move outta da way, I got somewhere to go."

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loudes13 slow poke Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Galt's Gulch Posts: 2,035 Car: SpecMiata race car Chevrolet Silverado Civic Rallycross car	discount tire has $100 off until 10/20. __________________ www.allenskillicorn.com "You can't talk logic with someone who talks imaginary."

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fretburnr Heel + Toe Hero Join Date: May 2004 Location: Downers Grove Posts: 1,788 Car: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo Images: 4	i drive my low e30 in the winter and quattros/trucks/suvs can't keep up. dunlop wintersport m3. __________________ Jay

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ChitownzVIP Das' da' shet, man. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Morton Grove, IL Posts: 332 Car: porsche 928S (sold), BMW 325i (sold), BMW 525i (sold), Mercedes S320 (sold), Mercedes S430 (Selling), Lexus ES300 (Current), BMW 323is (Current)	Who knows if E39 wheels will fit my E36?.. (98 323) They a few on craigslist im interested in but they came off e39's... __________________

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bmw540i Banned by EuroTek Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mountains of Prospect Posts: 5,412 Car: 97 540i e30 m3	tirerack.com

10-19-2007, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
black_box deals with engineers... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: palatine Posts: 4,631 Car: 98 M3 sedan	the stiffer suspension will make it more likely to spin the wheels. snow tires FTW.

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