Which winter tires do you use?

MattE92 · 11-08-2012, 05:46 PM

I'm looking to buy a set of Pilot Alpin PA2 winter tires.

which winter tires are most used on E9X M3's?

CanAutM3 · 11-08-2012, 05:50 PM

If you want to go Michelin, go for the new Pilot Alpin PA4. The PA2 is already old tech. It was replaced by the PA3 that has been in turn replaced by the PA4.

HeartMD · 11-08-2012, 05:54 PM

18's square setup, Blizzak WS70. Didnt have to much snow last winter in the northeast but they were great with the little bit that we did have.

BMW Fanatic · 11-08-2012, 05:58 PM

If you get a lot of snow then as poster above me mentioned go for the WS70's in a square set-up. If you only see a bit of snow and have a lot of dry road days but still enough to warrant snow tires then go with the LM60's.

apecush · 11-08-2012, 06:06 PM

blizzak LM25. a few years old, but fantastic even at 265 width all around.

Transfer · 11-08-2012, 06:08 PM

This belongs in the wheels/tires forum
I use Michelin PA4. I've got a review thread up in that forum.

DBH · 11-08-2012, 07:50 PM

Check with TireRack.com

I've had very good luck with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.

Go with the a tire that is a bit narrower than stock as they'll go through the snow better. I'm using 235/40/18 all around. You'll give up some performance but you'll go in the snow! Also, it's better to get a wheel/tire package. That way you can swap summer to winter in less than an hour in your own garage.

6spdg37s · 11-08-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DBH

Check with TireRack.com

I've had very good luck with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.

Go with the a tire that is a bit narrower than stock as they'll go through the snow better. I'm using 235/40/18 all around. You'll give up some performance but you'll go in the snow! Also, it's better to get a wheel/tire package. That way you can swap summer to winter in less than an hour in your own garage.

most likely getting the wintersports or the pirelli sotto zerios or w.e

M3SQRD · 11-10-2012, 06:23 AM

Dunlop Winter 3D, and Bridgestone LM60

I've used the Bridgestone WS60 on an e46 - much better in deep snow and freezing conditions than winter performance tires. However, the trade off is loss of dry/wet performance. Haven't tried the WS70 so I'm not sure if it's a better tire than the WS60?

ERinEC · 11-10-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBH

Check with TireRack.com

I've had very good luck with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.

Go with the a tire that is a bit narrower than stock as they'll go through the snow better. I'm using 235/40/18 all around. You'll give up some performance but you'll go in the snow! Also, it's better to get a wheel/tire package. That way you can swap summer to winter in less than an hour in your own garage.

What's the width of your wheels - 8" or 8.5" ?

ChrisK · 11-10-2012, 09:38 AM

I just purchased the Dunlop Winter 3D.

nmehta211 · 11-10-2012, 10:01 AM

Last year I found a great deal and went a little unorthodox.
Bought Michelin PA2s in 245/40/18 front, PA3s in rear at 265/40/18 on oem rims. Bought the tires for $500 total, new from Town Fair Tire clearing out their stock.
I live in Manhattan and the car is used on weekends only, but wanted the ability to go skiing.

mthreesteve · 11-12-2012, 11:26 AM

I REALLY like the Dunlop Wintersport 3D's. I have been using them for years. First on my E46 now on my E90 ///M3.

He is a picture of me testing them for the first time with my E90 during the "freak" snow we received last week in NJ:

It was loads of fun, and they handled nearly as good on the snow as my summer's do on dry tarmac. Amazing grip.

6spdg37s · 11-12-2012, 11:41 AM

I got the 3d's on order... I am hoping to get to whip the m3 for a few weeks with the summers on before I put on the snows...

M3 Esq · 11-12-2012, 01:22 PM

I have run Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds the last two winters. No complaints. I run a slightly staggered setup on OEM 18s - 245/40/18 Front and 255/40/18 Rear. The sizes were recommended by tire rack.

Rshane · 11-12-2012, 01:25 PM

I have the Pirelli Sottozeros on my M3. I like them so much I put them on my TT (winter beater) and my 135i.

TOSKABG · 11-12-2012, 01:58 PM

Bridgestone LM60...Square set up...255/40/18...

MattE92 · 11-12-2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERinEC

What's the width of your wheels - 8" or 8.5" ?

I'm going to buy a full winter set of wheels and tires

MJE M3 · 11-14-2012, 06:42 PM

Can't imagine any tires would work in snow with the M3. I solved the problem with a lifted 2012 jeep rubicon.

///MDriver · 11-14-2012, 06:48 PM

nokian hakkapeliitta rsi, so far great on my e46 m3. cant go wrong with b blizzaks either

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MattE92 Private First Class 16 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Which winter tires do you use? I'm looking to buy a set of Pilot Alpin PA2 winter tires. which winter tires are most used on E9X M3's?
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CanAutM3 General 21117 Rep 20,741 Posts Drives: 2021 911 turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 Audi RS6 [10.00] 2021 Porsche 911 turbo [10.00]	If you want to go Michelin, go for the new Pilot Alpin PA4. The PA2 is already old tech. It was replaced by the PA3 that has been in turn replaced by the PA4.
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HeartMD Captain 47 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	18's square setup, Blizzak WS70. Didnt have to much snow last winter in the northeast but they were great with the little bit that we did have. __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)
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BMW Fanatic Banned 135 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	If you get a lot of snow then as poster above me mentioned go for the WS70's in a square set-up. If you only see a bit of snow and have a lot of dry road days but still enough to warrant snow tires then go with the LM60's.
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apecush Lieutenant 30 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	blizzak LM25. a few years old, but fantastic even at 265 width all around.
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Transfer Major General 5254 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	This belongs in the wheels/tires forum I use Michelin PA4. I've got a review thread up in that forum.
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DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Check with TireRack.com I've had very good luck with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D. Go with the a tire that is a bit narrower than stock as they'll go through the snow better. I'm using 235/40/18 all around. You'll give up some performance but you'll go in the snow! Also, it's better to get a wheel/tire package. That way you can swap summer to winter in less than an hour in your own garage.
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M3SQRD Major General 2157 Rep 5,539 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Dunlop Winter 3D, and Bridgestone LM60 I've used the Bridgestone WS60 on an e46 - much better in deep snow and freezing conditions than winter performance tires. However, the trade off is loss of dry/wet performance. Haven't tried the WS70 so I'm not sure if it's a better tire than the WS60?
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nmehta211 Lieutenant 71 Rep 400 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	Last year I found a great deal and went a little unorthodox. Bought Michelin PA2s in 245/40/18 front, PA3s in rear at 265/40/18 on oem rims. Bought the tires for $500 total, new from Town Fair Tire clearing out their stock. I live in Manhattan and the car is used on weekends only, but wanted the ability to go skiing. __________________ 08 E90 M3 Interlagos Blue 99 E36 M3 Cosmos, #2--Sold 99 E36 M3 Cosmos, #1--Sold
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mthreesteve New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 Interlagos Blue ///M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I REALLY like the Dunlop Wintersport 3D's. I have been using them for years. First on my E46 now on my E90 ///M3. He is a picture of me testing them for the first time with my E90 during the "freak" snow we received last week in NJ: It was loads of fun, and they handled nearly as good on the snow as my summer's do on dry tarmac. Amazing grip. __________________ 2011 E90 Interlagos Blue ///M3 ZCP Past Life - 2008 Porsche Cayman S \| 2005 E46 Sterling Silver ///M3 ZCP \| 2002 E46 Alpine White ///M3 \| 1998 E36 Estoril Blue ///M3
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6spdg37s Captain 70 Rep 753 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: dirty jerz iTrader: (3)	I got the 3d's on order... I am hoping to get to whip the m3 for a few weeks with the summers on before I put on the snows...
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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	I have run Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds the last two winters. No complaints. I run a slightly staggered setup on OEM 18s - 245/40/18 Front and 255/40/18 Rear. The sizes were recommended by tire rack.
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Rshane M-Flight Member 38 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the Pirelli Sottozeros on my M3. I like them so much I put them on my TT (winter beater) and my 135i. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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TOSKABG vekize 0 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92/ZCP/DCT/ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Belvidere,IL iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone LM60...Square set up...255/40/18...
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MJE M3 New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Can't imagine any tires would work in snow with the M3. I solved the problem with a lifted 2012 jeep rubicon.
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///MDriver Private 11 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2003.5 BMW M3 SMG IR on red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cal AB iTrader: (0)	nokian hakkapeliitta rsi, so far great on my e46 m3. cant go wrong with b blizzaks either __________________
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