Your recommendations for "full snow" tire?

PiL · Sat, Jul-07-2012, 01:38:21 AM

This 90+ degree heat made me wish for the cold. This coming winter will be my first with an M3 (I live in Pennsylvania). What tires are available for my stock 18s (staggered)? I have done some searches, but most of the info is for sport winter/performance winter. I am looking for dedicated/full snow as this will be a DD - picking-up kids, errands, etc. I need to be able to drive with confidence in bad winter conditions. I am not that concerned with dry/highway performance. Price is also a factor - I just need something to get the job done.

Thanks for any advice.

kmfurdm · Sat, Jul-07-2012, 01:41:12 AM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Blizzak+LM-60

They have been great for me.

tropicatango · Sat, Jul-07-2012, 01:43:27 AM

nokian hakkapeliitta r

JokerElite · Sun, Jul-08-2012, 02:43:32 PM

I've heard great things about Bridgestone's Blizzaks. After some research myself, it's what I'll be looking into getting for the winter as well.

Anyone know if running them on OEM 19s (staggered) is fine?

niart906 · Sun, Jul-08-2012, 05:55:09 PM

I had Blizzaks on my last E46, they are a very capable tire. I'm not sure they sell them in 19s though. I had them on my stock style 68s, 17 inch.

flipm3 · Sun, Jul-08-2012, 08:25:59 PM

I have been using Blizzak's on my E46 M3 for every winter since I first got the car.

I use the same Blizzak's on my E90 M3 and on my former Cooper S and G35.

Easily my favorite winter tire

Haisoodewa · Sun, Jul-08-2012, 08:37:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tropicatango

nokian hakkapeliitta r

+1. I deal with pretty intense winters up here in VT & DD the car with studded Hakkas. I saw that you'd like to keep the stock wheels, though you'll get slightly better handling in the snow if you get some 17" not-so-wide wheels for you snow tires.

FCBuff · Mon, Jul-09-2012, 02:25:17 AM

Stick with ice and snow category and you'll be fine. The Michelin X-ice is a good one. Blizzaks are good but tramline like a b@#$$ on grooved pavement. I prefer the Dunlop wintersport3D (high perf)
, good tire, quiet and no tramlining.

Hrvat · Mon, Jul-09-2012, 11:55:34 AM

General Altimax Artic. Best bang for the buck. Get em studded.

Racedoc · Mon, Jul-09-2012, 12:14:19 PM

Michelin x-ice are great. I've been using pirelli scorpion snow and ice on my X5 DD on dedicated 18's. Have the same on my wife's R class. They have been great!

Sat, Jul-07-2012, 01:38:21 AM	#1
PiL Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 215 In the garage: '08 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Your recommendations for "full snow" tire? This 90+ degree heat made me wish for the cold. This coming winter will be my first with an M3 (I live in Pennsylvania). What tires are available for my stock 18s (staggered)? I have done some searches, but most of the info is for sport winter/performance winter. I am looking for dedicated/full snow as this will be a DD - picking-up kids, errands, etc. I need to be able to drive with confidence in bad winter conditions. I am not that concerned with dry/highway performance. Price is also a factor - I just need something to get the job done. Thanks for any advice.

Sat, Jul-07-2012, 01:43:27 AM	#3
tropicatango Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 386 Reputation: 0 Location: Montreal	Re: Your recommendations for "full snow" tire? nokian hakkapeliitta r

Sun, Jul-08-2012, 02:43:32 PM	#4
JokerElite Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,151 Reputation: 0 Location: New Jersey	Re: Your recommendations for "full snow" tire? I've heard great things about Bridgestone's Blizzaks. After some research myself, it's what I'll be looking into getting for the winter as well. Anyone know if running them on OEM 19s (staggered) is fine? __________________ 1995 BMW M3 - Avus Blue - S52 Engine \| 2004 BMW M3 - Jet Black - S54 Engine

Sun, Jul-08-2012, 05:55:09 PM	#5
niart906 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 667 Reputation: 0 Location: Scranton, PA	Re: Your recommendations for "full snow" tire? I had Blizzaks on my last E46, they are a very capable tire. I'm not sure they sell them in 19s though. I had them on my stock style 68s, 17 inch. __________________ 2003 ///M3 6spd Jet Black/Cinnamon (I Loan Valve Adjustment Tools! PM me...)

Sun, Jul-08-2012, 08:25:59 PM	#6
flipm3 E46 M3 \| E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,277 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Re: Your recommendations for "full snow" tire? I have been using Blizzak's on my E46 M3 for every winter since I first got the car. I use the same Blizzak's on my E90 M3 and on my former Cooper S and G35. Easily my favorite winter tire __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My E46 M3 Build Thread 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth \| My E90 M3 Build Thread LIKE IT: Zima Motorsports . Dean's Performance POST YOUR DYNO GRAPH HERE: The Official Dyno Thread

Mon, Jul-09-2012, 02:25:17 AM	#8
FCBuff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 108 In the garage: '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Fort Collins	Re: Your recommendations for "full snow" tire? Stick with ice and snow category and you'll be fine. The Michelin X-ice is a good one. Blizzaks are good but tramline like a b@#$$ on grooved pavement. I prefer the Dunlop wintersport3D (high perf) , good tire, quiet and no tramlining. __________________ [/SIGPIC]

Mon, Jul-09-2012, 11:55:34 AM	#9
Hrvat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 148 In the garage: '02 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Your recommendations for "full snow" tire? General Altimax Artic. Best bang for the buck. Get em studded.

Mon, Jul-09-2012, 12:14:19 PM	#10
Racedoc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 83 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Convertible '08 BMW X5 Reputation: 0	Michelin x-ice are great. I've been using pirelli scorpion snow and ice on my X5 DD on dedicated 18's. Have the same on my wife's R class. They have been great!

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