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[FIRST1]

I live in New York, and I'm wondering if I just put 2 snow tires on the rear tires. (rear-wheel drive of course)
Will I be ok with 2?

[BrokenVert]

you could go in a straight line...but you wouldnt be able to turn.

[FIRST1]

^ lol is that serious?

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by RusselSimmons

^ lol is that serious?

I am serious. Summer tires have zero grip in even the smallest of snowfalls.

And when I say zero grip I mean MUs and MUk are actually zero.

[RimasRS]

Yea accelaration is all you need, forget brakes and turns... How you can ask q like this? Is it your first car after bycicle? And you are driving 135... Soon it will be realy scarry to go outside...

[Thaddy]

You own a $40k sports car. Spend the extra $300 and get two more snow tires.

[thez99]

Originally Posted by RusselSimmons

I live in New York, and I'm wondering if I just put 2 snow tires on the rear tires. (rear-wheel drive of course)
Will I be ok with 2?

^^All at the same time

Fuck man..

[FIRST1]

I dunno, it sounded dumb to me, but when I was at my local BMW center, one of the spokespersons actually said that to me. I figured I'd get some better info here.


btw I only spent 28,000 for my car

[thez99]

Originally Posted by RusselSimmons

I dunno, it sounded dumb to me, but when I was at my local BMW center, one of the spokespersons actually said that to me. I figured I'd get some better info here.


btw I only spent 28,000 for my car

Please report his ass to the BBB and set his house afire..

Regardless of what you paid, a snow set is a snow SET, you need all 4 to get the performance they give out. Its the same as people who replace 2 tires and not all 4. I mean if your cars tires are soo rediculously bald in front and not back (example), first off you're retarded for not rotating properly, second thats just gonna continue the path of unevenly worn tires. Honestly, this tire business is so damn easy but its amazing how few people in this world really get it.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by RusselSimmons

Will I be ok with 2?

No! You will need FOUR winter tires!

[thez99]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

No! You will need FOUR winter tires!

Indeed, that is the much more straightforward answer. I just needed to vent via his idiocy is all

[MikeinAlexandria]

RTFM. The owners manual talks about snow tires, and recommends a specific size for your car, as well as the practice of using four tires. I would say that other than very unusual cars with large variances in tire wear front to rear, you should replace all four tires with the same make and model and weather specification. Think of it this way, a set of cheap snow tires will set you back maybe $500. How much would it cost to repair a wheel, front axel, front bumper after you slide off the raid into a light post knocking over? Add the cost of the light post to that and you are well past a second set of wheels and tires! Or, just don't drive at all in winter, use snow shoes!

[thez99]

Cant expect this countries people to walk around in snow shoes in winter, their too fuckin fat n lazy

[tgxmike]

Get 4 yes FOUR snow tires.

I used to have a hyundai accent and run 2 studded snows in front and all seasons in the back (btw, this was not my idea, my $#^ decided to put them on and give me the car)... they actually worked well, but the car had understeered terribly, and your 1er doesn't. You won't be so lucky.

[JLoupis]

Originally Posted by RusselSimmons

I live in New York, and I'm wondering if I just put 2 snow tires on the rear tires. (rear-wheel drive of course)
Will I be ok with 2?

I think you would have a very hard time finding a tire dealer that would let you put just 2 on.

[MikeinAlexandria]

Originally Posted by thez99

Cant expect this countries people to walk around in snow shoes in winter, their too fuckin fat n lazy

Hmm, the could be why it is so hard to find a date in DC... All the girls are fat and lazy? Well, not all. Actually, last winter lots of people were out walking in the snow. I myself used the snowshoes, which were very effective for going to the grocery store, office, etc. No more slipping and sliding.

[miiipilot]

Sure...Please report back with your experiences.

Ha,
miiipilot

[ptack]

Well if you can't afford 4 new snow tires maybe you can get 4 used ones.






ps - not really

[LateralG]

try to get 4.. stopping counts, too.

[FIRST1]

Ok, got the point. lol

[Sylon]

Originally Posted by MikeinAlexandria

RTFM. The owners manual talks about snow tires, and recommends a specific size for your car, as well as the practice of using four tires. I would say that other than very unusual cars with large variances in tire wear front to rear, you should replace all four tires with the same make and model and weather specification. Think of it this way, a set of cheap snow tires will set you back maybe $500. How much would it cost to repair a wheel, front axel, front bumper after you slide off the raid into a light post knocking over? Add the cost of the light post to that and you are well past a second set of wheels and tires! Or, just don't drive at all in winter, use snow shoes!

You would be surprised how very LITTLE the owner's manual talks about winter tires. It doesnt talk about a specific size, it only recommends installing the proper size, never specifying what that size is. It also says a little bit about tire chains, and how not to exceed the speed ratings for the winter tires you have installed, thats it.

I went to the manual looking to see if it recommended specific tire sizes for winter tires and it didnt say a damn thing about it.


OP, get a set of 4, be safe. Even though the front wheels do not have power going to them, snow tires will help with turning.

[1seriesfan]

Originally Posted by Thaddy

You own a $40k sports car. Spend the extra $300 and get two more snow tires.

+1

Even if it's $28K, how will you feel if you have an accident and it was all because you went the cheap route and didn't invest the extra $300 for tires?
I'd be sick!