Winter Tires for F30

CHCCubs · 11-15-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sydande

actually im pretty sure over the course of the winter u wont see much of a change in terms of gas mileage, when i switched to my winters i went from the stock 19"403M to my current 18" set up, my mileage went down, due to the fact that runflats are a tad heavier then regular tires and my 19s are 6-7lbs heavier than my 18s per corner. i was getting 10.5-11 on my 19s right now im at 9.5-9.9

I've found my mileage is a little worse with my winter tires when comparing them to my stock all season tires (approx 11.5L/100km on winters vs. 10.5L/100km on my stock all seasons). For reference I am running RFT winters though.

Dan_335i · 11-15-2013, 08:27 PM

so i purchased at simplytire
Option 10 package with Pirelli W240 Sottozero 2 RFT 95V XL - $1,740.00
with bmw 403m replica rims for 100$ more
18 inches
so total is 1740+100+22.76(ontario tire stewardship)*1.13= 2104.90

Opps not 403m replica 400m replica

HouseMusicRules · 11-15-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan_335i

so i purchased at simplytire
Option 10 package with Pirelli W240 Sottozero 2 RFT 95V XL - $1,740.00
with bmw 403m replica rims for 100$ more
18 inches
so total is 1740+100+22.76(ontario tire stewardship)*1.13= 2104.90

There are 403M replica rims? Didn't expect that. How much?

lj83 · 11-16-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HouseMusicRules

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_335i

so i purchased at simplytire
Option 10 package with Pirelli W240 Sottozero 2 RFT 95V XL - $1,740.00
with bmw 403m replica rims for 100$ more
18 inches
so total is 1740+100+22.76(ontario tire stewardship)*1.13= 2104.90

There are 403M replica rims? Didn't expect that. How much?

100$ more

335BOY · 11-18-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan_335i

so i purchased at simplytire
Option 10 package with Pirelli W240 Sottozero 2 RFT 95V XL - $1,740.00
with bmw 403m replica rims for 100$ more
18 inches
so total is 1740+100+22.76(ontario tire stewardship)*1.13= 2104.90

Thats supposed to be a great tire. Nice.

T_garp · 11-18-2013, 07:24 PM

So, what is the consensus on switching from the 19" staggered? I think I will go to 18" square 225/45/18 for the winter?

Any experience with replica wheels? Or am I better paying a little $ more for a quality Flow formed forged wheel Beyern Spartan?

canbmw · 11-18-2013, 11:46 PM

^ I went from the 19" staggered to square setup as you mentioned. No problems. Depends on what you want to spend on wheels. There are tons of choices.

Dan_335i · 11-19-2013, 11:37 AM

Bad news for me

Sottozero serie ii w240 sold out everywhere

Went with the bridgestone lm60 on replica 400m wheels
Cost me 1860

335BOY · 11-19-2013, 12:42 PM

Thats awesome too. Great performance winter tire.

bluemark81 · 11-19-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

Thats supposed to be a great tire. Nice.

I am very impressed with the sottozeros so far. We haven't had snow yet to try them, but as far as comfort/quietness and handling go, they are pretty darn impressive.

335BOY · 11-20-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bluemark81

I am very impressed with the sottozeros so far. We haven't had snow yet to try them, but as far as comfort/quietness and handling go, they are pretty darn impressive.

perfect. Should be great in snow too.

acherny · 11-21-2013, 12:51 PM

This is my winter setup:

225/50R-17 Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Run Flat XL with 17x7.5 Sport Edition A7 rims from the Tire Rack. Picked up the wheels/tires in person in the US for about $1,240 USD.

Haven't tried them in the snow yet, however they are pretty quiet and the dry and wet handling is much better than expected!

canbmw · 11-22-2013, 12:09 AM

^ Looks great.

I have the Michelin Xice 3 on my my F31 and the roads have been terrible here in Edmonton with all the snow. I would recommend them for sure.

fxie · 11-24-2013, 04:05 PM

So I booked an appointment to get a new set with SimplyTire. Went with the LM60 on the M5 replicas.

The surprise snow we got last night caught me offguard, and was sliding around a bit with the summer tires. :S

Dan_335i · 11-24-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fxie

So I booked an appointment to get a new set with SimplyTire. Went with the LM60 on the M5 replicas.

The surprise snow we got last night caught me offguard, and was sliding around a bit with the summer tires. :S

Same here got the lm60 with m5 replicas
225/45/18

Whats the price they chargin you?

fxie · 11-24-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan_335i

Same here got the lm60 with m5 replicas
225/45/18

Whats the price they chargin you?

Just over $1900 after tax and everything. Is that around how much you paid?

Dan_335i · 11-25-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fxie

Just over $1900 after tax and everything. Is that around how much you paid?

I paid $1820 but then i get a 70$ mail in rebate

I paid cash which is 3% off and 40$ redflagdeals member discount
$1820 incldes taxes and everything

BimmerFan79 · 11-25-2013, 02:03 PM

I just picked up (or am awaiting delivery of) a 2013 335xi sport F30.
I just traded in my 2011 X3 xDrive35i Msport. Before that I had a 2008 328i coupe.

On the 328i coupe I absolutely needed good winters. Even then I frequently got stuck in the snow with the Ottawa winters. The RWD did not do well, and I often got stuck in level parking lots...

With the X3 I wanted to see how the all season tires worked with the xDrive before I ran out and bought winter tires. I was shocked at how well it performed. The main thing about winter driving really comes down to understanding the conditions and being prepared to stop in time. With the AWD I found I never got stuck, so I was OK with it as it was, and just made sure to understand the braking conditions.

Now with the 335xi, i'm going to try it without getting winters and I'll see how it performs. If I find i'm sliding around too much i'll take the plunge. But I think i'm going to try it out and see if it's really needed or not. I'm anticipating not needing them, but I could be wrong...

T_garp · 11-25-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFan79

I just picked up (or am awaiting delivery of) a 2013 335xi sport F30.
I just traded in my 2011 X3 xDrive35i Msport. Before that I had a 2008 328i coupe.

On the 328i coupe I absolutely needed good winters. Even then I frequently got stuck in the snow with the Ottawa winters. The RWD did not do well, and I often got stuck in level parking lots...

With the X3 I wanted to see how the all season tires worked with the xDrive before I ran out and bought winter tires. I was shocked at how well it performed. The main thing about winter driving really comes down to understanding the conditions and being prepared to stop in time. With the AWD I found I never got stuck, so I was OK with it as it was, and just made sure to understand the braking conditions.

Now with the 335xi, i'm going to try it without getting winters and I'll see how it performs. If I find i'm sliding around too much i'll take the plunge. But I think i'm going to try it out and see if it's really needed or not. I'm anticipating not needing them, but I could be wrong...

If I were you, I'd get winter tires...You have no clue how awesome AWD is with winter tires...a real tank in the snow!

Below -7c the rip from all season tires is crap. Get winter tires put on your OEM wheels and then get a sweet 19" or 20" setup for summer.

muditrawat · 11-25-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by muditrawat

I did get Hankooks, which I realized only after the tires were actually on the car (and I felt felt a little dumb). I guess I looked at the wrong tires on the list when Allen from SimplyTire was telling me the options I had available. I went by his best value for the money kind of analysis and review.

Noise - No difference from the RF's that came with the car

Mileage - I'm still getting the same gas mileage as the All season RF's (10.2-10.1 km/l). It will be interesting to see how it changes over the course of the winter.

Drove through the first "snow storm" on Saturday and the winter tires felt great. No issues with noise and the grip felt great. I'm actually getting better mileage too.

tingy · 11-25-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan_335i

Bad news for me

Sottozero serie ii w240 sold out everywhere

Went with the bridgestone lm60 on replica 400m wheels
Cost me 1860

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_335i

Same here got the lm60 with m5 replicas
225/45/18

Whats the price they chargin you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_335i

I paid $1820 but then i get a 70$ mail in rebate

I paid cash which is 3% off and 40$ redflagdeals member discount
$1820 incldes taxes and everything

Any pics of your setups? Curious how the quality of these reps from simplytire are. Thanks!

Dan_335i · 11-25-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tingy

Any pics of your setups? Curious how the quality of these reps from simplytire are. Thanks!

the quality seems decent only paid 600$ for the m5 replicas

ill post some pics tomorrow

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Dan_335i Captain 102 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 2014 335i EBII MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	so i purchased at simplytire Option 10 package with Pirelli W240 Sottozero 2 RFT 95V XL - $1,740.00 with bmw 403m replica rims for 100$ more 18 inches so total is 1740+100+22.76(ontario tire stewardship)1.13= 2104.90 Opps not 403m replica 400m replica Last edited by Dan_335i; 11-19-2013 at 11:38 AM..*
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T_garp New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi EBII Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: MTL iTrader: (0)	So, what is the consensus on switching from the 19" staggered? I think I will go to 18" square 225/45/18 for the winter? Any experience with replica wheels? Or am I better paying a little $ more for a quality Flow formed forged wheel Beyern Spartan?
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11-18-2013, 11:46 PM	#117
canbmw Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	^ I went from the 19" staggered to square setup as you mentioned. No problems. Depends on what you want to spend on wheels. There are tons of choices.
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Dan_335i Captain 102 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 2014 335i EBII MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Bad news for me Sottozero serie ii w240 sold out everywhere Went with the bridgestone lm60 on replica 400m wheels Cost me 1860
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335BOY Colonel 197 Rep 2,802 Posts Drives: 2017 SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thats awesome too. Great performance winter tire.
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acherny New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2019 X4 30i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	This is my winter setup: 225/50R-17 Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Run Flat XL with 17x7.5 Sport Edition A7 rims from the Tire Rack. Picked up the wheels/tires in person in the US for about $1,240 USD. Haven't tried them in the snow yet, however they are pretty quiet and the dry and wet handling is much better than expected!
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11-22-2013, 12:09 AM	#123
canbmw Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	^ Looks great. I have the Michelin Xice 3 on my my F31 and the roads have been terrible here in Edmonton with all the snow. I would recommend them for sure.
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fxie Private First Class 19 Rep 136 Posts Drives: F80 M3CS FDBII, 2018 AW 440GC Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	So I booked an appointment to get a new set with SimplyTire. Went with the LM60 on the M5 replicas. The surprise snow we got last night caught me offguard, and was sliding around a bit with the summer tires. :S __________________ 2018 M3CS Frozen Dark Blue II 2018 AW 440GC 2014 Sapphire Black M235i (sold) 2014 AW F31 (sold)
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BimmerFan79 New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i xDrive [0.00]	I just picked up (or am awaiting delivery of) a 2013 335xi sport F30. I just traded in my 2011 X3 xDrive35i Msport. Before that I had a 2008 328i coupe. On the 328i coupe I absolutely needed good winters. Even then I frequently got stuck in the snow with the Ottawa winters. The RWD did not do well, and I often got stuck in level parking lots... With the X3 I wanted to see how the all season tires worked with the xDrive before I ran out and bought winter tires. I was shocked at how well it performed. The main thing about winter driving really comes down to understanding the conditions and being prepared to stop in time. With the AWD I found I never got stuck, so I was OK with it as it was, and just made sure to understand the braking conditions. Now with the 335xi, i'm going to try it without getting winters and I'll see how it performs. If I find i'm sliding around too much i'll take the plunge. But I think i'm going to try it out and see if it's really needed or not. I'm anticipating not needing them, but I could be wrong... __________________ 2013 BMW 335xi - sport, premium package. 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i - MSport, premium package, tech package. 2008 BMW 328i coupe - sport package.
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