Summer tires for a 50 min drive in winter?

Rewted · 02-10-2013, 01:11 AM

I'm bringing my M3 back into Ontario Canada in two weeks. The summer tires are still on. When the car comes off the truck, I've got a 50 min drive home. The weather is around -10C to -4C with clear roads. What are your opinions on safety for driving it, or should I just hire a flatbed tow?

sensi09 · 02-10-2013, 03:46 AM

You should be fine if the roads are clear

Superfly_M3 · 02-10-2013, 03:53 AM

Make sure no snow in the forecast

///M Power-Belgium · 02-10-2013, 04:31 AM

Don't use to mutch HP....low rpm's....and you will be fine

But think about the...roadsalt...so it's up to you ?!?

Rewted · 02-10-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Superfly_M3

Make sure no snow in the forecast

No snow, but it may be a little wet hovering around -3C like today. Scared those tires would be like hockey pucks.

Superfly_M3 · 02-10-2013, 01:14 PM

If you use caution, it shouldn't be a problem.

BMW Fanatic · 02-10-2013, 01:37 PM

Like others have said, if the ground is clear then just don't floor it and you'll be fine. If it starts to snow then hope you're around the corner from home.

Gkap · 02-13-2013, 12:05 PM

if the roads are clear you will be fine as others have said.

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BMW Fanatic Banned 135 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	Like others have said, if the ground is clear then just don't floor it and you'll be fine. If it starts to snow then hope you're around the corner from home.
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Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	if the roads are clear you will be fine as others have said.
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