New winter tires, good deal?

litebulb · 09-22-2011, 10:10 PM

Hey guys, I'm planning to throw some winter rubber on and got these quotes. What do you think?

Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 $1070/set installed + tax
Michelin X-Ice $1080/set installed + tax
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 $1280/set installed + tax

Thanks

ronster · 09-23-2011, 12:50 AM

Size? with separate set of rims?

litebulb · 09-23-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ronster

Size? with separate set of rims?

Sorry...
225/40-18 throwing them on my M sport 261.

NorthernDancer · 09-23-2011, 09:18 AM

Can't go wrong with any of the three but I would go with either Blizzack or the X ice.

ronster · 09-24-2011, 02:18 PM

I think they dont get much snow in Vancouver... True snow tires would overkill?! I would vote for PA3... Wonder why u dont consider 17" on separate set? U dont have to pay to swap every season change

Ziggy66 · 09-25-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirthernDancer

Can't go wrong with any of the three but I would go with either Blizzack or the X ice.

Why not the PA3's? I've read good things and seem to have a pretty good tread life... actually planning on pick up the PA3's myself.

t02t · 09-28-2011, 01:05 AM

Can always compare the prices with tirerack, shipping is usually <100(to point roberts) and about another 100 for mount/balance locally

litebulb · 10-26-2011, 07:50 PM

Went with the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3, just got them installed today.

I was planning on getting a new summer set (tire and rims).

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Originally Posted by ronster

I think they dont get much snow in Vancouver... True snow tires would overkill?! I would vote for PA3... Wonder why u dont consider 17" on separate set? U dont have to pay to swap every season change

Did you end up picking them up?

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Originally Posted by Ziggy66

Why not the PA3's? I've read good things and seem to have a pretty good tread life... actually planning on pick up the PA3's myself.

Price isn't too off and I had to pick them up locally. Have you thrown on a winter set yet?

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Originally Posted by t02t

Can always compare the prices with tirerack, shipping is usually <100(to point roberts) and about another 100 for mount/balance locally

n55_135 · 10-26-2011, 11:04 PM

pilot alpins FTW nice choice

litebulb · 10-27-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by n55_135

pilot alpins FTW nice choice

Thanks, hopefully I won't have any problems in Vancity.

litebulb · 11-09-2011, 01:37 AM

Hey guys, got 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot PA3 installed for the last month and so far they have been great in the rain. Handling is better then the run flats. Cornering about the same unless you push it due to the softer side wall. Ride is more comfortable. I'll have more of a review when we get some snow.

MikeinAlexandria · 12-31-2011, 05:24 PM

Looking to come skiing in BC, how is the snow? Not much in Colorado or California this season so far!

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ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Size? with separate set of rims? __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	they're all good Can't go wrong with any of the three but I would go with either Blizzack or the X ice.
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ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I think they dont get much snow in Vancouver... True snow tires would overkill?! I would vote for PA3... Wonder why u dont consider 17" on separate set? U dont have to pay to swap every season change __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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n55_135 New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2011 135i m sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: edmonton/ canada iTrader: (0)	pilot alpins FTW nice choice
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litebulb Captain 68 Rep 627 Posts Drives: '09 E88 135i M-Sport/6MT/SGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i Cabri ... [10.00]	Hey guys, got 225/40/18 Michelin Pilot PA3 installed for the last month and so far they have been great in the rain. Handling is better then the run flats. Cornering about the same unless you push it due to the softer side wall. Ride is more comfortable. I'll have more of a review when we get some snow. __________________ \| Dinan S2=>MHD \| e46 M3 trans mounts \| Dinan CF CAI \| ER CP \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| RB PCV Valve \| VRSF DP \| N55 MP \| BMW PE \| OC \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| UUC Evo3 SSK \| EBC GD Sport Rotors \| EBC Redstuff \| TRW F+R \| \| Whiteline KDT918 \| H&R Front Sway \| BMWP 313 \| MPSS 225/255 \| Scopione CF Rear Diffuser \| iCarbon CF Rear Spoiler \| P3 v2.1 Gauge \| Interior LED Retrofit \|
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