Who has switched over to winters?

elciddragon · 10-14-2009, 08:05 AM

So I am just about to get my car back, hopefully all fixed up from the unfortunate fin incident. It turns out they can also mount and balance my winters which I may get in today so it would be really convenient for me to just have that done while its still in the shop.

I was wondering if anyone else has switched over already to winters? The RFT seem to be very slippery at any temperature below 50 degrees and mildly wet which is why I'm considering doing it so early. I got Dunlop Winter Sport 3Ds which are supposed to be pretty good in dry/cold and not just snow so would that be okay or will this totally destroy them?

arrutled · 10-14-2009, 08:45 AM

I am going to switch over after the last autocross on halloween.

Rachel · 10-14-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by elciddragon

So I am just about to get my car back, hopefully all fixed up from the unfortunate fin incident. It turns out they can also mount and balance my winters which I may get in today so it would be really convenient for me to just have that done while its still in the shop.

I was wondering if anyone else has switched over already to winters? The RFT seem to be very slippery at any temperature below 50 degrees and mildly wet which is why I'm considering doing it so early. I got Dunlop Winter Sport 3Ds which are supposed to be pretty good in dry/cold and not just snow so would that be okay or will this totally destroy them?

I switched mine over in october last year. You'll be fine. They'll just be a little noisy. Like Andy I have to wait til after autox this year.

Dave · 10-14-2009, 09:18 AM

this coming weekend

Robo Squirrel · 10-14-2009, 09:41 AM

november. lol

arrutled · 10-14-2009, 09:52 AM

^Why dont you autocross?

m_thompson · 10-14-2009, 11:59 AM

This weekend sounds like a good idea.

Robo Squirrel · 10-14-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

^Why dont you autocross?

tires for my car are like 350 a piece or something...

arrutled · 10-14-2009, 01:20 PM

I see

Robo Squirrel · 10-14-2009, 01:39 PM

dont to be goin thru tire like water ya know...next year when i haz moar $$

arrutled · 10-14-2009, 02:11 PM

Thats the spirit!

Robo Squirrel · 10-14-2009, 02:39 PM

my winter tires r about to cost me almost $1200....yukkk

arrutled · 10-14-2009, 02:41 PM

What? what are you getting?

ML · 10-14-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Robo Squirrel

my winter tires r about to cost me almost $1200....yukkk

Large rims = high tire prices

Artmasterx · 10-14-2009, 05:28 PM

I am about to get my winter tires mounted on my winter rims, but they won't go on the car until early November.

LeoHammer · 10-14-2009, 06:45 PM

I Wish I hadn't developed my drive-favorite-car-thru-winter phobia... the 1 would be a blast on snowy roads.

BrokenVert · 10-14-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoHammer

I Wish I hadn't developed my drive-favorite-car-thru-winter phobia... the 1 would be a blast on snowy roads.

It completly is. I mounted my winters a few weeks back. Youre all good.

jwardell · 10-14-2009, 10:16 PM

With this week's temps, I would be tempted to put them on this weekend, but next week is forecasted back in the 60's, so I'll enjoy the sport rubber for a bit longer.

I did get the full set of snows+rims from tirerack last week though, so I am ready when the time comes.

Bdh821 · 10-14-2009, 11:18 PM

Just buy a winter car like me! anyone wanna buy my maxima? $1000 for a 96, 5 speed, 153k miles. Runs mint!

amybang · 10-15-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bdh821

Just buy a winter car like me! anyone wanna buy my maxima? $1000 for a 96, 5 speed, 153k miles. Runs mint!

Better than your 1er, huh? *ducks*

amy!

windmaker · 10-15-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LeoHammer

I Wish I hadn't developed my drive-favorite-car-thru-winter phobia... the 1 would be a blast on snowy roads.

you have no culture!!!! "Chicken has no fingers!!"

LeoHammer · 10-15-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdh821

Just buy a winter car like me! anyone wanna buy my maxima? $1000 for a 96, 5 speed, 153k miles. Runs mint!

I do have a winter car, I just wish I could have found an e30 that would pass inspection and wasn't over $5k.

on a different note, I can't get over how FUGLY the new '10 mirrors are... for the 1er. Have any of you seen them in person?

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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	^Why dont you autocross? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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Robo Squirrel Major 70 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MI iTrader: (1)	dont to be goin thru tire like water ya know...next year when i haz moar $$ __________________
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Thats the spirit! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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Robo Squirrel Major 70 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MI iTrader: (1)	my winter tires r about to cost me almost $1200....yukkk __________________
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	What? what are you getting? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	I am about to get my winter tires mounted on my winter rims, but they won't go on the car until early November. __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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LeoHammer Private First Class 2 Rep 134 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	I Wish I hadn't developed my drive-favorite-car-thru-winter phobia... the 1 would be a blast on snowy roads. __________________ keep both hands on the wheel please.
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jwardell Private 2 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 128i, JCWMCS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston area iTrader: (0)	With this week's temps, I would be tempted to put them on this weekend, but next week is forecasted back in the 60's, so I'll enjoy the sport rubber for a bit longer. I did get the full set of snows+rims from tirerack last week though, so I am ready when the time comes. __________________ 2010 128i Crimson Red, Sport 2004 MINI Cooper S JCW
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Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	Just buy a winter car like me! anyone wanna buy my maxima? $1000 for a 96, 5 speed, 153k miles. Runs mint!
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