Winter tires

SolidWater · 11-28-2019, 04:38 PM

Been running Dunlop RFT the last couple Winters in northern NJ no problem. I avoid the snow, but did have to drive in it a few times. No issues. Time for new tires and having trouble deciding between just getting new dunlop RFT, other summer non-RFT, or Michelin PS AS/3 all sports.

This is for a 135i that i daily to work between Jersey City and Hackensack.

Thoughts?

MightyMouseTech · 11-29-2019, 02:05 PM

The "3" in A/S3 stands for a three season tire, not a winter tire. They are terrible in any kind of snow.

ptack · 12-05-2019, 01:47 PM

I run Pilot Alpins (snow tire) in winter and will be getting a new set of PS4s for the summer. Get high performance tires (not run flats) for each season.

SolidWater · 12-16-2019, 10:20 AM

Costco had $150 off a set of four Michelin tires so I went with 215/40/18 and 245/35/18 Pilot Sport A/S 3s. Coming off Dunlop Summer RFTs that were getting very low on tread, Therese things are amazing. I was (intentionally) drifting corners before, now getting much better traction. I avoid driving in heavy snow, so just needed something safe for those occasions where I'm out and snow starts to fall.

Also, others have recommended sizing up on tires, but I find these look perfect... Anything wider would look too chunky.

Hope this helps others like me searching.

edisapimp · 12-18-2019, 02:45 PM

Another case of asking for help and informed advice and then ignoring the recommendation. Lol.

Well done, sir.

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SolidWater Private 12 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Winter tires Been running Dunlop RFT the last couple Winters in northern NJ no problem. I avoid the snow, but did have to drive in it a few times. No issues. Time for new tires and having trouble deciding between just getting new dunlop RFT, other summer non-RFT, or Michelin PS AS/3 all sports. This is for a 135i that i daily to work between Jersey City and Hackensack. Thoughts?
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11-29-2019, 02:05 PM	#2
MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	The "3" in A/S3 stands for a three season tire, not a winter tire. They are terrible in any kind of snow.
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12-05-2019, 01:47 PM	#3
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I run Pilot Alpins (snow tire) in winter and will be getting a new set of PS4s for the summer. Get high performance tires (not run flats) for each season. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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12-16-2019, 10:20 AM	#4
SolidWater Private 12 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Costco had $150 off a set of four Michelin tires so I went with 215/40/18 and 245/35/18 Pilot Sport A/S 3s. Coming off Dunlop Summer RFTs that were getting very low on tread, Therese things are amazing. I was (intentionally) drifting corners before, now getting much better traction. I avoid driving in heavy snow, so just needed something safe for those occasions where I'm out and snow starts to fall. Also, others have recommended sizing up on tires, but I find these look perfect... Anything wider would look too chunky. Hope this helps others like me searching.
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edisapimp Civil Rights Activist 115 Rep 949 Posts Drives: E46 Sedan, E88 Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Another case of asking for help and informed advice and then ignoring the recommendation. Lol. Well done, sir. __________________ E88 Crimson Red Vert MSport 6MT - Listing your mods in your signature is lame. BMS DCI/MHD E30 Flash!!/AA Sport FMIC/VRSF CP w Tial BOV/VRSF 3" DPs/550i clutch w SPEC SMFW/Apex EC-7s/Whiteline RSFB/E92 M3 FCAs/Bilstein B12 Pro Kit/VRSF inlets
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