02-29-2012, 04:19 PM | #1 |
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Question Regarding Tire Protection Program + Winter Tires
I've always had all-season tires and and will be upgrading to an F30 335i Sport Line with 19" tires which I know are Summer tires. I'm concerned about winter driving so, I'd like to know if I purchase a wheel/tire set from BMW for Winter will they included in the tire insurance?
Otherwise, I know that I'll be able to buy aftermarket winter wheel/tire sets that will probably be less expensive. One more thing, is it better to get a whole different wheel/tire set for winter or just the tires and swap them out on the current rims? Space is a premium right now so, no house or garage (not at this point but hopefully that'll change in a few years). Any advice is appreciated. |
02-29-2012, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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The best thing to do IMO is to buy a wheel + tire combo for winter rather than just swap tires on the same wheels. Two reasons for that:
1- You want a smaller wheels for winter 2- You will risk damage the wheels if you swap tires twice a year But if you do not have space to store your winter set wheels+tires, then I wouldn't go with the 19s on the sportline. I would stick with 18s and all-season tires until you get storage space. Then get winter tires for the 18s and buy 19s with summer tires. just my $0.02 |
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02-29-2012, 06:07 PM | #3 | |
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I think I will be get an extra set of wheels/tires for winter and I'm sure I can manage a place to put the wheel set (either at a friends house or in storage or some other solution). In any case, I'm looking forward to getting proper winter tires for next season. All-season tires are "ok," but you definitely slip and slide during the cold season. On an off topic, too bad winter has been a let down here on the East Coast but I'm looking forward to next year. Here's hoping for a better skiing season. *One last thing, does any one know if an "official" BMW wheel/tire set would be covered on tire protection? |
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