135i in Northwest Winter (rain and below 45F)

spellbmw · 08-12-2010, 11:28 PM

So I managed to skate thru a mild winter with the OEM wheels and rims. Any other northwest drivers have recommendations for winter tires in "normal" Portland and Seattle winter weather? We get snow about two to ten days in the winter but that is it.

moveswiftly · 08-13-2010, 01:55 AM

I'm in the North east and use Bridgestone blizzaks here watch this video of me driving around in unplowed roads:

GaryS · 08-13-2010, 06:41 AM

I lived in Portland for three years. I don't remember any snow, but you should use winter or all-season tires below 40 degrees anyway. I personally would not want to use all-season tires in summer. Here in Maryland, we get a ton of rain all year and 1 or 2 weeks of snow. I am very happy with Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds. They are very good on cold pavement and more than good enough on the amount of snow and ice we get, but they are not intended for deep snow.

boostm3 · 08-13-2010, 07:45 AM

What size winter tires are you guys using?

GaryS · 08-13-2010, 09:00 AM

^^ My winter tires are 225/45/17 on 17x8 wheels. I don't know if the narrower and higher profile size was really necessary since we don't get much deep snow here.

mineo77 · 08-13-2010, 09:35 AM

Scott good question about the tires! First off you need to figure out what size you want to run, most rec 225/40/18 all around, but you can stagger if you like. Options range from a winter tire to all-season perf tires.

My personal opinion is that if you are going to get a set of tires for the winter, then get a set of winter tires. I have looked at the Toyo Proxes 4, an all season tire which performs well in the rain etc, but having a winter tire would be even better esp if the temps fall below 40. We do get that occasional dusting of snow/slush and a winter tire is going to perform far better than an all-season. So I will be taking off my summer tires in November for a set of winter tires on my spare wheels.

I am considering:
1. Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-60 ($708)
2. Dunlop SP Wintersport 3D ($744)**** my pick ****
3. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 ($828)

spellbmw · 08-13-2010, 01:40 PM

Yea, with the steep hills out here in SW Beaverton, if we get snow or ice, this is the place it'll hit; has done so every year for the past four or five.

Thanks, for the recommendations, Tim. I'll be switching over to winter tires in November. So I can do a staggered set up on my OEM rims? That'd be cool....then look at new rims in the spring.

spellbmw · 08-13-2010, 01:47 PM

Thanks! Good vid of the Blizzak's performance.

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Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

I'm in the North east and use Bridgestone blizzaks here watch this video of me driving around in unplowed roads:

warmtoes · 08-13-2010, 10:22 PM

I have used Wintersport 3D's the last two winters although there was absolutely no snow last winter but enormous snow the winter before. 3D's were pretty good and I live in a hilly area. I'm using 225/40/18's all around.

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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	I lived in Portland for three years. I don't remember any snow, but you should use winter or all-season tires below 40 degrees anyway. I personally would not want to use all-season tires in summer. Here in Maryland, we get a ton of rain all year and 1 or 2 weeks of snow. I am very happy with Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds. They are very good on cold pavement and more than good enough on the amount of snow and ice we get, but they are not intended for deep snow.
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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	^^ My winter tires are 225/45/17 on 17x8 wheels. I don't know if the narrower and higher profile size was really necessary since we don't get much deep snow here.
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mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	Scott good question about the tires! First off you need to figure out what size you want to run, most rec 225/40/18 all around, but you can stagger if you like. Options range from a winter tire to all-season perf tires. My personal opinion is that if you are going to get a set of tires for the winter, then get a set of winter tires. I have looked at the Toyo Proxes 4, an all season tire which performs well in the rain etc, but having a winter tire would be even better esp if the temps fall below 40. We do get that occasional dusting of snow/slush and a winter tire is going to perform far better than an all-season. So I will be taking off my summer tires in November for a set of winter tires on my spare wheels. I am considering: 1. Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-60 ($708) 2. Dunlop SP Wintersport 3D ($744)** my pick ** 3. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 ($828) __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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spellbmw Feuertrunken 58 Rep 635 Posts Drives: MY10 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	Yea, with the steep hills out here in SW Beaverton, if we get snow or ice, this is the place it'll hit; has done so every year for the past four or five. Thanks, for the recommendations, Tim. I'll be switching over to winter tires in November. So I can do a staggered set up on my OEM rims? That'd be cool....then look at new rims in the spring. __________________ Crimson-Coral Red \|Walnut \| iDrive \| Premium & M Sport \| Heated seats \| PDC \|CA \| Premium hi-fi \| BMW SSK & PE \| BSH OCC - Deposit 7/15/2009 - Ordered 9/18 - Production 9/23-30 - Euro Delivery 10/17 - Shipped 11/13 - Oxnard 12/8, Oregon 12/24 & home on 12/30
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I have used Wintersport 3D's the last two winters although there was absolutely no snow last winter but enormous snow the winter before. 3D's were pretty good and I live in a hilly area. I'm using 225/40/18's all around. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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