Canada Winter Tires: Any Suggestions?

rayoflight82 · 11-30-2011, 03:17 PM

Thinking about getting winter tires for my BMW 328i (XDrive). Was thinking of going through the dealership, but people are telling me they'll rape me! LOL

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas...
So far I have a quote for $1960 + taxes for a set of Pirelli Sotto Zero 240 tires (17").

Any other suggestions?????

GrussGott · 12-04-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rayoflight82

Any other suggestions?????

Nokians are awesome

gobrigavitch · 12-05-2011, 10:08 AM

See my review post in this section. I'm happy with the Hankooks

BMW Fanatic · 12-06-2011, 09:26 PM

Bridgestone WS60/70.

Who the hell gave you a quote for that much? WTF LOL.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=Base%20Model

Not a single set costs over $900. Just get the WS70's if you get a lot of icy roads, if it's just snow that blows over and you're left with dry roads then get the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3's (but then again I ran those on my xDrive with the crazy ice we get over here and they were excellent).

Stay away from Pirelli for winter tires, not just cos of the price you got quoted but in general experience.

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JulieDriving · 12-06-2011, 09:42 PM

I think you might get more replies in the non-M e90/e92 section??

For what it's worth, had researched for my 335i, and went with Blizzak LM-25 (17 inches, RFT). I had read they were among the top-rated.

Is this for a set of BMW OEM alloys + tires? (their 'pre-packaged' deal?) Is this for a new set? If so, that sounds like a great deal. But if that's just for the tires, hell no.

About 2-3? weeks ago, more people were selling their winter sets and you could have got a used set for a lot less. But the silver lining is, you are not waiting for only what is being offered, and you can pick the alloys and tires you want... (p.s. I didn't go for what BMW was offering as part of the winter package deal, I picked different set of OEM alloys... and tires as well...)

Foodle · 12-07-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Awesome. This needs to be shown (along with the Christmas tree in trunk shot) whenever anyone asks if an M3 can handle snow.

stefan · 12-07-2011, 09:44 AM

WS70 are my vote as well based on my experience with Blizzaks and BMWs.

However I am currently running Pirelli Sottozero's and they have really good dry performance and OK grip in snow. Stiffer than Blizzak's but not as grippy in snow basically.

I have tried most of the major brands of winter tires now.

Anyway.. DO NOT ORDER FROM DEALERSHIP.
Tirerack or pricematch with Tirerack. End of story.

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rayoflight82 Private 8 Rep 89 Posts Drives: BMW 328i XDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (0)	Canada Winter Tires: Any Suggestions? Thinking about getting winter tires for my BMW 328i (XDrive). Was thinking of going through the dealership, but people are telling me they'll rape me! LOL Just wondering if anyone has any ideas... So far I have a quote for $1960 + taxes for a set of Pirelli Sotto Zero 240 tires (17"). Any other suggestions?????
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BMW Fanatic Banned 135 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	Bridgestone WS60/70. Who the hell gave you a quote for that much? WTF LOL. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=Base%20Model Not a single set costs over $900. Just get the WS70's if you get a lot of icy roads, if it's just snow that blows over and you're left with dry roads then get the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3's (but then again I ran those on my xDrive with the crazy ice we get over here and they were excellent). Stay away from Pirelli for winter tires, not just cos of the price you got quoted but in general experience. /thread. Last edited by BMW Fanatic; 12-06-2011 at 09:32 PM..
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JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	I think you might get more replies in the non-M e90/e92 section?? For what it's worth, had researched for my 335i, and went with Blizzak LM-25 (17 inches, RFT). I had read they were among the top-rated. Is this for a set of BMW OEM alloys + tires? (their 'pre-packaged' deal?) Is this for a new set? If so, that sounds like a great deal. But if that's just for the tires, hell no. About 2-3? weeks ago, more people were selling their winter sets and you could have got a used set for a lot less. But the silver lining is, you are not waiting for only what is being offered, and you can pick the alloys and tires you want... (p.s. I didn't go for what BMW was offering as part of the winter package deal, I picked different set of OEM alloys... and tires as well...) __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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stefan Brigadier General 2350 Rep 4,253 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	WS70 are my vote as well based on my experience with Blizzaks and BMWs. However I am currently running Pirelli Sottozero's and they have really good dry performance and OK grip in snow. Stiffer than Blizzak's but not as grippy in snow basically. I have tried most of the major brands of winter tires now. Anyway.. DO NOT ORDER FROM DEALERSHIP. Tirerack or pricematch with Tirerack. End of story. __________________ ///M Power
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