[MiscoGuy]

Hi, I am trying to get myself a few winter tyres for my 4 Series ... several searches and I just can't find anywhere the exact ratings on my current wheels.

The rear wheel rating is:

255/35 R19 92Y

The closest I can find is

"Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 (Winter Tyre) - 255/35 R19 V (96)" ... at http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogu...55/35/R19/V/96


The load rating is 96 and the Speed Rating is different... do you think I am ok going for it?

Thanks.

[teaston]

The LM25's are a very old tyre now, and are very poor compared to more modern designs.

By the looks of it the only modern premium winter tyre in that size is the Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D

They are the ones i have, albeit 18's, and they are excellent after 1-2k run in period. They're quite reasonable at £165 each & an added bonus is they're non run flat.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...-r19-96v-67740

V rating is the heighest you'll get on a Winter tyre.

[MiscoGuy]

Originally Posted by teaston

The LM25's are a very old tyre now, and are very poor compared to more modern designs.

By the looks of it the only modern premium winter tyre in that size is the Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D

They are the ones i have, albeit 18's, and they are excellent after 1-2k run in period. They're quite reasonable at £165 each & an added bonus is they're non run flat.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...-r19-96v-67740

V rating is the heighest you'll get on a Winter tyre.

Thanks for that ... my main concern is over the load rating; the one the link is 96, where my current is 92. Is going for 96 ok? (I presume it will be).

Thanks.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by MiscoGuy

Thanks for that ... my main concern is over the load rating; the one the link is 96, where my current is 92. Is going for 96 ok? (I presume it will be).

Thanks.

Yes going higher is fine. They're higher because it's an XL (extra load) tyre, if you look on your door sticker BMW actually specify XL for winter tyres.

[MiscoGuy]

Originally Posted by teaston

Yes going higher is fine. They're higher because it's an XL (extra load) tyre, if you look on your door sticker BMW actually specify XL for winter tyres.

Thanks so much, thank you

[teaston]

Don't forget to keep a bottle of slime, a metal valve tool and a pump in your car if you're going non RFT though!

[MiscoGuy]

Originally Posted by teaston

Don't forget to keep a bottle of slime, a metal valve tool and a pump in your car if you're going non RFT though!

Defiantly; its just for a couple of moths a year so hopefully wont need too resort to the above... but you never know!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by MiscoGuy

Defiantly; its just for a couple of moths a year so hopefully wont need too resort to the above... but you never know!

It is very unlikely but hey, we all used to cart around an extra wheel in the boot, so a slime kit is a small price to pay for the benefits of non rft's!

[DTP1980]

Originally Posted by teaston

The LM25's are a very old tyre now, and are very poor compared to more modern designs.

By the looks of it the only modern premium winter tyre in that size is the Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D

They are the ones i have, albeit 18's, and they are excellent after 1-2k run in period. They're quite reasonable at £165 each & an added bonus is they're non run flat.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...-r19-96v-67740

V rating is the heighest you'll get on a Winter tyre.

+1. Have these on our 435. Supple, grippy, amazing in the wet. Slight noise increase but marginal over noisy RFTs. Not used on white stuff yet but perform excellently for normal cold weather stuff. Recommended

[MiscoGuy]

Originally Posted by DTP1980

+1. Have these on our 435. Supple, grippy, amazing in the wet. Slight noise increase but marginal over noisy RFTs. Not used on white stuff yet but perform excellently for normal cold weather stuff. Recommended

Hey, you have an xDrive, so you are sorted You dont need to live in as much fear! Thanks for the advice

[teaston]

Originally Posted by MiscoGuy

Hey, you have an xDrive, so you are sorted You dont need to live in as much fear! Thanks for the advice

Ah but 4wd makes no difference to braking or grip!