Snow 1 BMW 3

shah269 · 01-03-2014, 11:41 AM

Who knew this little tank on snow tires was so good in snow!

that 1 where i lost to the snow...summer tires...3rd day i had the car!

T1T2GRE · 01-03-2014, 01:42 PM

Yup. Good weight distribution. I was worried about it after driving an X3 and Suzuki SX4, both of which had snows. Here she is, plowing through it without trouble! Those are Blizzaks on 16s.

shah269 · 01-22-2014, 09:20 AM

Snow 1 BMW 4....ah yeah go little tank!
OK i may hate snow tires due to HOW FREAKING loud they are on dry roads...but let me tell you in the snow...i love these things!

Brewer Bill · 01-22-2014, 05:42 PM

Had my first snow experience in the new car and honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, even with the standard run flats. A little slipping, but nothing terrible. I guess compared to the old station wagon I used to drive during college back in Michigan anything would seem stable.

JimD · 01-23-2014, 07:48 AM

It doesn't snow here hardly ever so my 128i keeps it's PSS tires on year round. But I know it would be fine because I managed with my first car, a 1966 Mustang, through 6 snowy winters. It only had about 40% of the weight on the rear wheels and no stability control or ABS in those days. I also had a rear wheel drive in the snow in Pittsburgh, PA and it was fine. I liked it better than the FWD which replaced it because with FWD I would loose traction sometimes coming downhill just from engine braking and then I couldn't steer.

50/50 weight distribution and snow tires and electronic helpers means all you have to do is remember it isn't dry pavement and drive accordingly.

Billup · 01-23-2014, 07:50 AM

Had my first snow experience when I drove to Michigan over Christmas to visit family. Girlfriend had as much fun as I did with DCT off in the empty parking lots. Tried to teach her how to slalom some cones, and she actually did pretty damn well for her first time.

Unfortunately, down here in NC we don't get to have fun like that anymore.

m_thompson · 01-23-2014, 11:49 AM

My 128i with Michelin X-Ice winter tires goes great in the snow.
My 325iS with a LSD and Michelin Pilots was absolutely useless in the snow.

TheSt|G · 01-23-2014, 12:32 PM

I've said it before, but the best part of this season is passing stuck Audis and SUVs who are uselessly spinning their tires in the snow as you trundle past in your small coupe.

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Originally Posted by shah269

Snow 1 BMW 4....ah yeah go little tank!
OK i may hate snow tires due to HOW FREAKING loud they are on dry roads...but let me tell you in the snow...i love these things!

Get some good snows like Michelin X-Ice and you won't have that noise issue.

GarrettF · 01-23-2014, 01:02 PM

id take my E88 with snows any day over any FWD car

shah269 · 02-03-2014, 08:36 AM

huh...another snow storm another win for the little BMW with it's snow tires!
I'm telling you these horrible $85 Wintergard tires do great in the snow!

sparky1_2007 · 02-03-2014, 08:45 AM

I got some new Michelin x-ice3's on my 135i and they handle the snow great, just have to be careful to not trip the electronic nannies and it goes through it just fine.

CAVU · 02-03-2014, 11:46 AM

Initially my wife was very skeptical about the value in spending the money for a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires. Winter is only 1/2 over and I've driven the 1er at least 10 days that with my G37 would have left the car at home and driven her SUV instead. The 1er is more sure-footed in the snow and ice during braking and turning maneuvers. Unless deep snow and clearance is an issue, I'm able to drive and enjoy the 1er no matter what the weather! Turns out the winter wheel/tire package was a good purchase!

shah269 · 02-04-2014, 09:41 AM

i want to roll down the windows and scream "I am a snow god!" But that would mean i would be dead....snow is a bitch like that!

alexmtl_135i · 02-04-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Billup

Had my first snow experience when I drove to Michigan over Christmas to visit family. Girlfriend had as much fun as I did with DCT off in the empty parking lots. Tried to teach her how to slalom some cones, and she actually did pretty damn well for her first time.

Unfortunately, down here in NC we don't get to have fun like that anymore.

Your girlfriend is a keeper !

faze · 02-04-2014, 03:16 PM

I've got the Blizzaks and this Michigan winter would be a nightmare without them! I ran the stock summers a bit late into the season last year (12-13) and got stuck at one point. Bought the snowies, and she's good to go. Of course, there are days when the snow is just too deep.

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shah269 Major 315 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Snow 1 BMW 3 Who knew this little tank on snow tires was so good in snow! that 1 where i lost to the snow...summer tires...3rd day i had the car!
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T1T2GRE CW2 27 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 1SMC - traded away Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [7.33]	Yup. Good weight distribution. I was worried about it after driving an X3 and Suzuki SX4, both of which had snows. Here she is, plowing through it without trouble! Those are Blizzaks on 16s. Attached Images __________________ Good-bye, ol' Paint...
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shah269 Major 315 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Snow 1 BMW 4....ah yeah go little tank! OK i may hate snow tires due to HOW FREAKING loud they are on dry roads...but let me tell you in the snow...i love these things!
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Brewer Bill New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	Had my first snow experience in the new car and honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, even with the standard run flats. A little slipping, but nothing terrible. I guess compared to the old station wagon I used to drive during college back in Michigan anything would seem stable.
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	It doesn't snow here hardly ever so my 128i keeps it's PSS tires on year round. But I know it would be fine because I managed with my first car, a 1966 Mustang, through 6 snowy winters. It only had about 40% of the weight on the rear wheels and no stability control or ABS in those days. I also had a rear wheel drive in the snow in Pittsburgh, PA and it was fine. I liked it better than the FWD which replaced it because with FWD I would loose traction sometimes coming downhill just from engine braking and then I couldn't steer. 50/50 weight distribution and snow tires and electronic helpers means all you have to do is remember it isn't dry pavement and drive accordingly. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Billup Banned 472 Rep 928 Posts Drives: Your mum crazy. Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Baconopolos Island iTrader: (0)	Had my first snow experience when I drove to Michigan over Christmas to visit family. Girlfriend had as much fun as I did with DCT off in the empty parking lots. Tried to teach her how to slalom some cones, and she actually did pretty damn well for her first time. Unfortunately, down here in NC we don't get to have fun like that anymore.
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m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	My 128i with Michelin X-Ice winter tires goes great in the snow. My 325iS with a LSD and Michelin Pilots was absolutely useless in the snow. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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GarrettF Former E46Fanatic 13 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 1987 S52 325is Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	id take my E88 with snows any day over any FWD car __________________ Current Cars: 1987 E30 325is 1991 E30 325i 1991 E31 850i 2018 G01 X3 2004 B15 Sentra SE-R (daily)
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shah269 Major 315 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	huh...another snow storm another win for the little BMW with it's snow tires! I'm telling you these horrible $85 Wintergard tires do great in the snow!
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sparky1_2007 Private 10 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I got some new Michelin x-ice3's on my 135i and they handle the snow great, just have to be careful to not trip the electronic nannies and it goes through it just fine.
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CAVU Captain 151 Rep 929 Posts Drives: '16 F87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Initially my wife was very skeptical about the value in spending the money for a dedicated set of winter wheels and tires. Winter is only 1/2 over and I've driven the 1er at least 10 days that with my G37 would have left the car at home and driven her SUV instead. The 1er is more sure-footed in the snow and ice during braking and turning maneuvers. Unless deep snow and clearance is an issue, I'm able to drive and enjoy the 1er no matter what the weather! Turns out the winter wheel/tire package was a good purchase! __________________ *F87 '16 M2 ...* Mineral Grey, 6MT, Exec, MPE Gone: E82 '13 135is 475/586 ... Mineral Grey / Oyster, DCT, Premium, Tech, HK, Michelin PSS, BMW Performance Suspension
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shah269 Major 315 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i want to roll down the windows and scream "I am a snow god!" But that would mean i would be dead....snow is a bitch like that!
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faze 2 Legit 2 Quit 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 98 M3, 09 128i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: A2, MI iTrader: (0)	I've got the Blizzaks and this Michigan winter would be a nightmare without them! I ran the stock summers a bit late into the season last year (12-13) and got stuck at one point. Bought the snowies, and she's good to go. Of course, there are days when the snow is just too deep. __________________ 2009 Alpine White 128i 6MT
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