Mixed-performance tires on 2012 ZSP package

ej4144 · 03-14-2011, 02:56 PM

We've ordered a 2012 128i with sports package, and the spec sheet says it comes with 'mixed-performance' tires. Does anyone know what that means? Are they all-season, summer? We want to know if we'll need a second set of tires when winter comes. Our CA didn't know either.

Tom K. · 03-14-2011, 03:38 PM

If it is the same as past years, it means that they are "mixed" in that the tire and wheel sizes are staggered - different for front & rear, but the tire make & model should be the same for all 4 wheels. And, yes, they would be Summer (although my '08 128i came with Summer Touring rather than Summer Performance) tires which would be dangerous on snow or ice and undesirable at best in below freezing temps.

Tom

jsublime · 03-16-2011, 01:46 PM

^ Word.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej4144

Our CA didn't know either.

classic.

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