135i Winter Tire Options

tommygun280 · 08-11-2009, 12:56 AM

Hi, I bought a 135i with the auto this summer and have the stock tires. I live in northern Nevada where we get some snow in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range. I would like some input on whether I should buy all season tires (get some snow benefits and reduce road harshness from run-flats) or buy dedicated snow tires.

Any advice? Thanks

mpukas · 08-11-2009, 10:08 AM

The type of tires you get depends on how much driving in snow you do, how much snow you get, and if you have other options if it snows a lot (like access to another car, stay home, etc). There's at least one member here (sorry, can't remember who it is) that runs all seasons year round on his 135i. Where I live in CO, there's no way I'd not get snow tires for a RWD car. I've previously had an 06 330xi and an 03 Passat W8 and I ran all season tires year round without a problem, but that was with w/ AWD. Hope that's of some help. mpp

tommygun280 · 08-11-2009, 06:17 PM

Thanks. I'm in Reno NV. I am not expecting to hit the slopes in this car as we have a Jeep for that. It's mostly for light snow (2-6 inches at least in the neighborhood) going back and forth to work about 8 miles each way and arround town. I'd like to try all season tires to solve 2 issues - harsh run flat ride and also some light to moderate snow driving.

ZIPNBYE · 08-12-2009, 01:57 PM

First off, all (or no) seasons / winters / summers is a tread choice...run flats / non-run flats is a tire choice. They are not the same.

If you want an all-season tire that can ACTUALLY handle snow, look at the Nokian Hakkapeliitta WR or Hakkapeliitta WR-G2. If you want a run flat option, they have that too.

Two to 6" of snow is dedicated winter-tire territory. Again, you can buy run-flat or non run-flat tires...your choice.

Ride quality does not equal traction.

KingOfJericho · 08-12-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

First off, all (or no) seasons / winters / summers is a tread choice...run flats / non-run flats is a tire choice. They are not the same.

I disagree with this. Tread pattern is not the only difference between the options mentioned. The actual composition of the tires is different. Summer tires are very soft in the summer but turn to stone in the winter. Winter tires are VERY soft to work better in the snow. It is, in fact, a totally different tire, not just a different tread pattern.

BrokenVert · 08-12-2009, 03:56 PM

I have Pirelli 240 Sottozero rfts for winter use. They are not a dedicated snowtire, they are a "winter performance" tire. That is they are a high performance winter street tire that has moderate snow ability. I used them sucessfully all last winter. They might be what you are looking for.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+240+Sottozero

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mpukas Private 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2008 X5 4.8i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gypsum iTrader: (0)	The type of tires you get depends on how much driving in snow you do, how much snow you get, and if you have other options if it snows a lot (like access to another car, stay home, etc). There's at least one member here (sorry, can't remember who it is) that runs all seasons year round on his 135i. Where I live in CO, there's no way I'd not get snow tires for a RWD car. I've previously had an 06 330xi and an 03 Passat W8 and I ran all season tires year round without a problem, but that was with w/ AWD. Hope that's of some help. mpp __________________ Actaully, it doesn't feel like a pair of turbo's; It feels like a pair of testes! Big meaty ones!!!
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tommygun280 Private 9 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2013 335XI/1974 SD 455 T/A Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I'm in Reno NV. I am not expecting to hit the slopes in this car as we have a Jeep for that. It's mostly for light snow (2-6 inches at least in the neighborhood) going back and forth to work about 8 miles each way and arround town. I'd like to try all season tires to solve 2 issues - harsh run flat ride and also some light to moderate snow driving.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I have Pirelli 240 Sottozero rfts for winter use. They are not a dedicated snowtire, they are a "winter performance" tire. That is they are a high performance winter street tire that has moderate snow ability. I used them sucessfully all last winter. They might be what you are looking for. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+240+Sottozero __________________
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