When should I put on my winter set?

Mike01ci · 10-22-2009, 12:21 PM

I have searched and can't seem to find the answer. I have never used winters before but I ordered them this year and just got them. I am traveling a fair amount this year and didn't want to get stranded. I live in the middle of Missouri and probably won't see snow until early Dec. I was wondering about the treadlife of the winters, do they wear faster than summer tires? How much life will I get out of these things? I bought the Continental ExtremeWinterContact... I drive about 1500 miles a month, if I put them on today, will they last me all winter or should I wait until the last possible second to put them on?

KingOfJericho · 10-22-2009, 12:28 PM

Even if you keep them on for 6 months, that's 9k miles. I've been getting 3-4 winters out of a set of snows driving about the same. You should be able to go at least 3 winters.

Mike01ci · 10-22-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Even if you keep them on for 6 months, that's 9k miles. I've been getting 3-4 winters out of a set of snows driving about the same. You should be able to go at least 3 winters.

Thanks man. I will put them on this weekend per your advice, the no treadwear rating kinda scared me.

Noticed you are in Norwalk. My brother is in Stamford (huge enthusiast). I am sure you 2 have seen each other doing triple digits on the merritt.

pit1 · 10-22-2009, 01:14 PM

I've heard people getting upwards up 30K-40K miles on a set of snows. All depends on how well you can control your right foot over those few months. Keep in mind, winter tires have two wear marks. A taller one for snow traction, and the typical mark for road worthiness. Not sure at what mark the 30K people were replacing.

My rears were significantly more worn than my fronts after 5K last winter. Fronts still look practically new...and I have much warmer winters which I imagine would increase wear rate.

KingOfJericho · 10-22-2009, 03:11 PM

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Noticed you are in Norwalk. My brother is in Stamford (huge enthusiast). I am sure you 2 have seen each other doing triple digits on the merritt.

I'm in Stamford right now (office). What does he drive?

Mike01ci · 10-22-2009, 03:22 PM

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I'm in Stamford right now (office). What does he drive?

alpine white e60 m5, int. blue s/c e46 m3, red e36 m3, blk e34 540, red e30 conv.... like I said, huge enthusiast... George at ICS works on them all.

-Thanks everyone for the replies, I am kinda looking forward to the snow.

KingOfJericho · 10-22-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mike07i

alpine white e60 m5, int. blue s/c e46 m3, red e36 m3, blk e34 540, red e30 conv.... like I said, huge enthusiast... George at ICS works on them all.

-Thanks everyone for the replies, I am kinda looking forward to the snow.

Hahahaha, I drive by ICS twice a day to get to my office. I've probably seen every single one of those. Small world!

Muffnbluff · 10-22-2009, 11:26 PM

I got 4 winters out of my icebears on my sti when I was in stl. I usually switched over in October. Once the lows start going under 40 it's time.

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Mike01ci First Lieutenant 78 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 16 M2 & 03 M5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (5)	When should I put on my winter set? I have searched and can't seem to find the answer. I have never used winters before but I ordered them this year and just got them. I am traveling a fair amount this year and didn't want to get stranded. I live in the middle of Missouri and probably won't see snow until early Dec. I was wondering about the treadlife of the winters, do they wear faster than summer tires? How much life will I get out of these things? I bought the Continental ExtremeWinterContact... I drive about 1500 miles a month, if I put them on today, will they last me all winter or should I wait until the last possible second to put them on? __________________ 16 M2 & 03 M5 - current 95 540i- sold, 09 135i - sold, 08 335i - sold, 07 335i - sold, 10 550i - sold, 99 m3 - sold, 06 m3 - sold (regret). 01 325ci - sold/gone/my 1st car, (later found abandoned in a field w/ fire damage).
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Even if you keep them on for 6 months, that's 9k miles. I've been getting 3-4 winters out of a set of snows driving about the same. You should be able to go at least 3 winters. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	I've heard people getting upwards up 30K-40K miles on a set of snows. All depends on how well you can control your right foot over those few months. Keep in mind, winter tires have two wear marks. A taller one for snow traction, and the typical mark for road worthiness. Not sure at what mark the 30K people were replacing. My rears were significantly more worn than my fronts after 5K last winter. Fronts still look practically new...and I have much warmer winters which I imagine would increase wear rate.
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Muffnbluff Redline Addict 21 Rep 783 Posts Drives: '14 BMW 335 xdrive Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	I got 4 winters out of my icebears on my sti when I was in stl. I usually switched over in October. Once the lows start going under 40 it's time.
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