How many will drive their 1 in winter?

Spec Volcanic · 07-02-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasco

I'm driving mine through the Calgary winter... Don't want to but I hate driving beaters in the winter where the heat barely warms up until i reach work hahah.

I'll be driving the 1 all winter... watching out for people in winter beaters who forget how to drive everytime is snows.

Sometime I think I should be driving my caged racecar to work in the winter...

xtrema · 07-03-2008, 12:00 AM

The smaller wheel fit over the brake would be 17", won't it?

Even through tire rack, a set of 17" and runflat winters with TPMS sensors still run just under $2K.

Spec Volcanic · 07-03-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by stefan

That's the next question.. What's everyone doing for a winter wheel? Steelies are out of the question for me.

Likely 17" wheels of some type, as 18" winter tyres are not cheap.

Current rim/tyre
Winter 17" rim (not steelies) / non-stud winters (maybe 225 kumho KW19)
Summer 18" or 19" rim (8" & 9" wide) / wider tyres (maybe MX or 615)
Track 17" rim (something light) / Treaded Dot-r (maybe R888)
Autocross Stock rim / the widest Hooser they can fit.
Oh god will I be speading a lot of money

JC Jai · 07-03-2008, 01:48 PM

IF IT GETS HERE BY WINTER, F*** the wait is too long

danmcg · 07-03-2008, 03:00 PM

I know I'm not in Canada, but I'll be driving mine all year round

kcobra · 11-06-2008, 08:47 PM

I'm in Montreal, and I'm driving my 1 around. However, if it is really bad around, I'll probably leave it at home.

Man, these german cars are built for cold weather. It's a part of the enjoyment!

AlienDNA · 11-06-2008, 09:32 PM

My snow tires are supposed to arrive tomorrow, just in time for a Saturday trip up to Algonquin to put in some break-in kms. :smile:

sixpack · 11-11-2008, 06:06 PM

Mine will be spending the majotity of her time in the garage with the exception of those Sunny Chinooks!

jmexx · 11-11-2008, 07:43 PM

I'm getting some Nokian winters and putting them on the stock M wheels. I don't really plan on using them in the summer.

It's going to be a fun winter!!

untouchableE82 · 11-12-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

My SA says that 90% of BMW owners do drive in winter. I live in southern Ontario, and there is going to be a lot of salt.

Choices

1 Buy a good winter car/suv, store the 1
2 Buy a cheap second hand winter car, store the 1
3 Buy good rims/and runflat winter tires and drive the 1
Note: I got the tire ins and it covers what ever I put on the car for 5 years! This will impact a decision for some.
4 Buy steel rims/cheap winter tires and drive the 1

What is everyone else doing in Canada? And say what your winter is.

EspressoBoy

i will be driving my car through the snow, regardless what people say i want to see how it will manage lol. will be fun when it comes to drifting =)

Bahuba · 11-12-2008, 10:50 AM

I'll be driving with these. I'll be interesting to see how the 18s on 225s will handle the deep snow. If it gets really bad I'll take the FJ cruiser instead.

xbook · 11-12-2008, 10:54 AM

What is this thing I keep hearing about, Winter?? That band hasn't played here in Los Angeles in a long time.

N54tt · 11-12-2008, 11:01 AM

F-ing winter sux!!!!! my 1er is garaged @ all times!!!! for the winter i have a gas guzziling lifted jeep wrangler!! i use that to plow through all the idiot winter drivers!!

raisemyrent · 11-12-2008, 08:02 PM

who also thinks that posters from sunny locations should be slapped for rubbing it in?

P.S. Dietrich will get to play in the snow this winter. Everybody else better stay the flock away.

BOSCH 135i · 11-12-2008, 08:22 PM

I will drive the 1 most days as Surrey/vancouver rarely gets snow.. if it is bad, I will skytrain or drive in the Cobalt SS and have fun with the roots whine....

Steelerbimmer · 11-13-2008, 02:52 PM

No problem in Florida!!

Garduna · 11-14-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JC Jai

IF IT GETS HERE BY WINTER, F*** the wait is too long

Tell me about it, the wait is murder.....

B Brownburry · 11-14-2008, 07:35 AM

I'll drive my 128i on 16" rims with Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-22 runflat...up to now, no snow but in dry and wet conditions they aren't bad at all...but I miss my sport pack 18"...in april it will be a new car all over again.

I work from home so for me it's easier...if it is too bad outside (and beleive me last winter here in MTL was bad) I'll just stay home and let my clients and my assitant come to me!

Bahuba · 11-14-2008, 10:28 AM

That's why I went with 18"s. Don't want to lose that luv'in feeling...

Redbeemer · 11-14-2008, 11:46 AM

What is Winter? LOL I guess you mean when the temperature falls below 90 degrees?

07-03-2008, 12:00 AM	#24
xtrema Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	The smaller wheel fit over the brake would be 17", won't it? Even through tire rack, a set of 17" and runflat winters with TPMS sensors still run just under $2K.
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07-03-2008, 03:00 PM	#27
danmcg Private First Class 11 Rep 127 Posts Drives: '08 BSM 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Fort Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	I know I'm not in Canada, but I'll be driving mine all year round
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11-06-2008, 08:47 PM	#28
kcobra Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 135i M package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal / Miami iTrader: (0)	I'm in Montreal, and I'm driving my 1 around. However, if it is really bad around, I'll probably leave it at home. Man, these german cars are built for cold weather. It's a part of the enjoyment! __________________ kCobra ------- 2008 Black 135i M Sport
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11-06-2008, 09:32 PM	#29
AlienDNA Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2008 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville iTrader: (0)	My snow tires are supposed to arrive tomorrow, just in time for a Saturday trip up to Algonquin to put in some break-in kms. :smile:
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11-11-2008, 06:06 PM	#30
sixpack Enlisted Member 1 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Mine will be spending the majotity of her time in the garage with the exception of those Sunny Chinooks! __________________ 2009 128i Sedona Red\|Black Leather\| Premium Package\| Nav\| Premium Sound\| Comfort Package\| Park Distance Control\| Build 10/08
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11-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#31
jmexx Private First Class 3 Rep 110 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm getting some Nokian winters and putting them on the stock M wheels. I don't really plan on using them in the summer. It's going to be a fun winter!!
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11-12-2008, 10:50 AM	#33
Bahuba Private First Class 20 Rep 179 Posts Drives: MR 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'll be driving with these. I'll be interesting to see how the 18s on 225s will handle the deep snow. If it gets really bad I'll take the FJ cruiser instead.
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11-12-2008, 10:54 AM	#34
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11-12-2008, 11:01 AM	#35
N54tt Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BLUE on BLACK Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	F-ing winter sux!!!!! my 1er is garaged @ all times!!!! for the winter i have a gas guzziling lifted jeep wrangler!! i use that to plow through all the idiot winter drivers!! __________________
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	who also thinks that posters from sunny locations should be slapped for rubbing it in? P.S. Dietrich will get to play in the snow this winter. Everybody else better stay the flock away. __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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11-12-2008, 08:22 PM	#37
BOSCH 135i New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2008 iTrader: (0)	I will drive the 1 most days as Surrey/vancouver rarely gets snow.. if it is bad, I will skytrain or drive in the Cobalt SS and have fun with the roots whine....
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11-13-2008, 02:52 PM	#38
Steelerbimmer Private First Class 3 Rep 174 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	No problem in Florida!!
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11-14-2008, 07:35 AM	#40
B Brownburry Private First Class 12 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 335xdr 2011 CAN Spec. Edition Join Date: May 2008 Location: montréal! iTrader: (0)	I'll drive my 128i on 16" rims with Bridgestone Blizzaks LM-22 runflat...up to now, no snow but in dry and wet conditions they aren't bad at all...but I miss my sport pack 18"...in april it will be a new car all over again. I work from home so for me it's easier...if it is too bad outside (and beleive me last winter here in MTL was bad) I'll just stay home and let my clients and my assitant come to me!
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Bahuba Private First Class 20 Rep 179 Posts Drives: MR 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	That's why I went with 18"s. Don't want to lose that luv'in feeling...
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11-14-2008, 11:46 AM	#42
Redbeemer Ne Plus Ultra 88 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Portimao Blue 2022 M240iXdrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	What is Winter? LOL I guess you mean when the temperature falls below 90 degrees?
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