Winter tires ... suggestions ???

sacha101 · 10-14-2010, 02:29 PM

Hi,

I need some new winter tires for my 135i and i am wondering what size should i go with and what kind of tires to get ... ???

tks

JuuS · 10-14-2010, 02:46 PM

Montreal can get some pretty heavy snow, no?

17 x 7.5 rims with 205/50/R17

or

17 x 8 rims with 215/45/R17

I went with the latter but chose performance winter tires (Dunlop M3) because Vancouver only gets 'limited' snowfall in spurts. Most winter driving here is just cold and miserable not not trying to plow through a foot or two of snow. However, this year is supposed to be a bad winter....

sacha101 · 10-14-2010, 02:56 PM

yeah we get a lot of snow... usually...
What choices do i have with RFTs ??

JuuS · 10-14-2010, 03:39 PM

Take a browse through the TireRack link above. Best place, even if it's just to browse around.

I don't think there are any runflat winter tires if I'm not mistaken. I just bought a Continental Comfort Kit which is a 12V compressor and sealant. I would probably call BMW roadside assistance before attempting to use the kit. I'll save that for when I'm away from civilization.

Tom K. · 10-14-2010, 06:27 PM

Tire Rack lists a number of RFT winter tires in both 17" and 18" sizes for the 135i.

http://www.tirerack.com/snow/WinterT...=W&search=true

http://www.tirerack.com/snow/WinterT...=W&search=true

Tom

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JuuS Private 0 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Montreal can get some pretty heavy snow, no? 17 x 7.5 rims with 205/50/R17 or 17 x 8 rims with 215/45/R17 I went with the latter but chose performance winter tires (Dunlop M3) because Vancouver only gets 'limited' snowfall in spurts. Most winter driving here is just cold and miserable not not trying to plow through a foot or two of snow. However, this year is supposed to be a bad winter....
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sacha101 Private First Class 26 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2011 135i coupe SGM/CORAL RED Join Date: May 2010 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	yeah we get a lot of snow... usually... What choices do i have with RFTs ?? __________________ 2011 135i SGM/CR 6MT - M Sport, Premium, ski bag
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10-14-2010, 03:39 PM	#4
JuuS Private 0 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Take a browse through the TireRack link above. Best place, even if it's just to browse around. I don't think there are any runflat winter tires if I'm not mistaken. I just bought a Continental Comfort Kit which is a 12V compressor and sealant. I would probably call BMW roadside assistance before attempting to use the kit. I'll save that for when I'm away from civilization.
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Tire Rack lists a number of RFT winter tires in both 17" and 18" sizes for the 135i. http://www.tirerack.com/snow/WinterT...=W&search=true http://www.tirerack.com/snow/WinterT...=W&search=true Tom
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