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02-25-2010, 08:11 PM | #1 |
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Getting new 328xi on Sat...should I change tires?
Hey folks, got a quick question: my new 2010 328xi arrives on Sat and it comes with Summer performance RFT...given that we're running out of winter soon (I live in Toronto), I was wondering whether or not I could drive the car as is and buy winter tires next season...for a mth left, I wouldn't want to spend extra $ until next winter, unless it's a must...any thoughts? Thx
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02-25-2010, 08:16 PM | #2 |
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Summer tires dont have traction in cold weather. The tires freeze because the compounds are soft summer compounds meant to be stickier in the heat.
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02-25-2010, 08:17 PM | #3 |
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Well running summer tires where you get pretty good winters is never a good idea, plus once you take them off you can just save them until next winter.
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02-25-2010, 08:24 PM | #4 |
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Summer tires arent made usualy to be run in temps under 50 normally. The compound almost becomes brittle. Itll be like driving on ice. Not worth the risk on a new car. Whats the difference if you spend the money now or a year from now anyway. Thats what I had to do
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02-25-2010, 09:06 PM | #5 |
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Thx for the feedback and prompt response...can I just take the new ones off & put regular winters? (I understand the RFT have some sensors, so will there be an issue is I put non-RFT on the same rims?)
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02-25-2010, 09:09 PM | #6 | |
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I know as well as you do that winter up north is not over till the start of may . If you dont purchase now, youre just delaying a future cost. |
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03-04-2010, 09:03 PM | #7 |
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My 328xi came with RF summers, and i bought Dunlap RF snows with an extra set of wheels. I have since replaced the summers with non run flat Yohama S drive tires - no issues with the sensors, just have to reset. These tires are great - ran about 10k last year, wear is hardly noticable. I'll put them back this weekend - Spring is almost here!
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03-04-2010, 09:22 PM | #8 |
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Best advice is do it now. You will need them up there anyway. The summers will be slick as bacon grease on ice, and you run the risk of a costly repair or personal harm if you wreck on those summers.
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03-05-2010, 06:28 AM | #9 | |
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But summer performance tires on snow and ice don't work well at all.
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03-06-2010, 04:21 PM | #10 |
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Im in the GTA as well and picked up my car Mar 1. It came with summer tires. I have been driving it for a week now and luckily we have some good weather although negative temps in the mornings.
I did order my winter tires and will put them on this wheels next week. I bought another set of summer tires |
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03-06-2010, 11:42 PM | #11 |
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Canadian cars don't have TPMS so you don't have to buy those. Instead our cars come with ABS speed sensor that monitor each wheel/tire rotational speed. This means you can run Non Run Flat tires and not have to worry about sensors.
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03-26-2010, 12:31 PM | #12 | |
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1. Status - showing all 4 tires in green. 2. Reset - once you've made adjustments to any tire pressure... So, are you saying that both TPMS features are linked to the ABS sensor? If that's the case, then I have nothing to worry about when switching to non-RFT...(I assume the same applies when swapping wheels) Last edited by rockblock; 03-26-2010 at 12:46 PM.. |
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1. Status - showing all 4 tires in green. 2. Reset - once you've made adjustments to any tire pressure... So, are you saying that both TPMS features are linked to the ABS sensor? If that's the case, then I have nothing to worry about when switching to non-RFT |
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03-26-2010, 01:34 PM | #14 |
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That's correct. This was the case on cars up to 2009. Not sure about 2010 maybe things changed but I doubt it. If you had TPMS it would show you the pressure readings not just the green lights.
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03-27-2010, 09:20 AM | #17 |
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with the winter weve had youre fin! ive had my summers on for a month already!
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