08-19-2013, 03:05 PM | #23 | |
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The WS-70 offers better traction on wet/snow/ice roads. However, since snow always gets removed pretty quickly and effectively where I live in Montreal, I wanted the LM-60 because most days consist of driving on clean dry winter roads. I didn't want to compromise most days of dry road handling performance for just a handful of bad winter days. The WS-70 would be better for those miserable days, but I can avoid driving on those days. In choosing a winter tire, you need to consider the conditions of the winter roads that you expect to do most of your driving. If you live in an area where snow removal is infrequent, WS-70 will probably be a better choice than the LM60. But if your roads are kept clean on most days, LM-60 could be a good bet. I drive cautiously in general, and especially in winter. I have to say that with the LM-60 there were a few times last winter where I felt my RWD 335 lost some traction while driving over patches of ice and snow at stop signs and during turns. The car slid very slightly for 1 or 2 seconds at most. For a few moments it felt like the car was "floating" on the road (i.e., tires lacking road grip). Traction control light was blinking a few times. Nothing alarming, but it was important be in control. Not sure if having the WS-70 tires (or even AWD) would have made a big difference in those situations. But otherwise the LM-60 performed quite well in general. |
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08-19-2013, 11:38 PM | #26 | |
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It'll prob also have higher wear rates and poorer driving characteristics. The LM60 I a semi-sporty winter tire. Light on the sporty but slightly better. It's still excellent in snow and ice but also rides/drives well on cleared roads. |
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08-20-2013, 11:32 PM | #28 |
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Got a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 from tirerack $750 shipped. They're sitting in my garage waiting to go on the stock 18 inch sport wheels. I plan on selling the Pirelli Cinturato P7 run flats that came with the car. Purchasing a staggered 19 inch set up for next summer. I used Blizzak WS 70 on my old rear drive E90 but I wasn't too impressed with them.
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08-21-2013, 10:53 AM | #30 |
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Yup... they're on tirerack.com already.
The LM60s are on closeout, so I might just snatch up a pair of those. Any big changes with the LM32?
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08-21-2013, 10:59 AM | #31 |
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LM32 has been in use over @ Europe for the last couple of winters already. Various tests had been done and LM32 did well overall, coming in close to the top when compared to Michelin, Conti, Goodyear & Dunlop.
Tirerack will not have any test data for this coming winter selling season, they will probably just rely on owners' feedback. For me, I need a performance set for winter, just narrow down to the following: all V-speed rated Michelin PA4 Dunlop WS 4D Conti TS830P Bridgestone LM32 Therefore, once the price is out for Canada, I will decide |
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08-21-2013, 12:20 PM | #32 |
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Bridgestone usually a rip off in canada.
Picked up lm60s yesterday. Think they'll be fine for Vancouver. Going to put them on my old 189 rims from my e90 days |
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09-28-2013, 01:58 PM | #36 |
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17's will fit the 328i fine (not sure about the 335i though). I ran the same 17's I had from my old E90 last winter on my 328i.
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09-29-2013, 11:03 PM | #42 | |
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I plan to put them on this week in preparation for a trip to Lake Louise. So I guess I am hoping for snow! |
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09-30-2013, 07:01 AM | #43 |
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09-30-2013, 07:44 PM | #44 |
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can I change the summer tires to winter tires myself? do i need to worry about the electronics in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System? please advise.
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