How many M3 owners here are now running on winters?

py0413 · 11-05-2008, 04:20 AM

I have gone checked out a set of winters for my M3 sedan w/ 18" wheels. Got a quote for $1500 installed Prelli tires I forgot the model but was told that was a decent set of winters to get.

Do you guys think it's a good deal? Any suggestions?

noxredna · 11-05-2008, 05:59 AM

bad bad deal... you can get a set on tire rack shipped around $1000. Get them installed for 25-30 a wheel. so that totals in to around $1200

bobbyz · 11-05-2008, 07:53 AM

at that kind of money you are better off getting 18" M6 replicas with Hankook icebears for around $1800. Then you will always have another set of wheels to sell when your done with the car.

py0413 · 11-05-2008, 03:01 PM

Please let me know where you guys can get those kind of deal. I was checking out the tirerack website thru the links and a set of tires I am looking for is quoted at USD$1291 including duties and brokerage. However, the USD:CND is now 1:1.16...........and that's why I think it's cheaper.

sparkyg · 11-05-2008, 03:41 PM

I got the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 for $ 1400.

But yes, Michelins are expensive, so if you wanna save $$ get another brand.

Then again you own an M3....

darklord · 11-05-2008, 04:21 PM

So I am getting set up with 18" rims and Dunlop Winter Sport 3D's mounted locally (Steelcase) for $2K...installing probably next week.

And if it were tires only...tire rack is pretty hard to beat!

Eurotrash8 · 11-05-2008, 04:57 PM

Why are you even running winters? It doesnt snow there. (assuming you live in Van).

I just got a set of new M5 wheels take offs and Blizzaks for $1800, and Dunlop's for 900 on my Audi.

Plus Pirelli's suck.

sparkyg · 11-05-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurotrash8

Why are you even running winters? It doesnt snow there. (assuming you live in Van).

I just got a set of new M5 wheels take offs and Blizzaks for $1800, and Dunlop's for 900 on my Audi.

Plus Pirelli's suck.

You'd be shocked. In Van close the water it is totally different weather than up in Surrey or Abotts.

They can get pounded in Surrey but on the water at Whiterock nothing but rain.

Head to North Van, same issues, really localized nasty wet snow.

Some days in Van people just take the bus, you cannot even drive, the roads can be so truly bad.

Plus snowplows, what snowplows, they are never prepared and are grossly underequipped for snow in winter.

darklord · 11-05-2008, 05:52 PM

If that's the case...not sure snows on a 400+bhp car will do any good

sparkyg · 11-05-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by darklord

If that's the case...not sure snows on a 400+bhp car will do any good

I agree, on the bad days in Van leave the car at home.

On milder days there you can get by with A/S tires

py0413 · 11-05-2008, 11:29 PM

unfortunately, I am one of the guys living in Surrey. Last year, in my area, I had to clear the driveway 18 times to go out in snow days when I had a FWD vehicle. I am certainly not driving the M3 during now days. However, I do need to drive around during the winter days when it's not snowing, so a set of winters is kind of necessary in my case.

414AW · 11-06-2008, 02:24 AM

Go buy a winter beater for $1800!!! hahaha...

M3 Chris · 11-06-2008, 04:39 AM

I have a set of 4 OEM 18inch rims with 245/50 tires for sale. Rims are mounted on Dunlop SP Wintersport M3's with about 90% tread left. Very very good in the snow. They came off my 7 series but should fit the M. If interested I will let them go for $1500. I can also help you mount them if needed.

11-05-2008, 04:20 AM	#1
py0413 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 426 iTrader: (2)	How many M3 owners here are now running on winters? I have gone checked out a set of winters for my M3 sedan w/ 18" wheels. Got a quote for $1500 installed Prelli tires I forgot the model but was told that was a decent set of winters to get. Do you guys think it's a good deal? Any suggestions? __________________ 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Black/Black w/ 6-MT 2011 BMW 135i Cabriolet Bluewater/Black w/DCT
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11-05-2008, 03:01 PM	#4
py0413 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 426 iTrader: (2)	Please let me know where you guys can get those kind of deal. I was checking out the tirerack website thru the links and a set of tires I am looking for is quoted at USD$1291 including duties and brokerage. However, the USD:CND is now 1:1.16...........and that's why I think it's cheaper. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Black/Black w/ 6-MT 2011 BMW 135i Cabriolet Bluewater/Black w/DCT

11-05-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
sparkyg Colonel Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 2,898 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [3.50]	I got the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 for $ 1400. But yes, Michelins are expensive, so if you wanna save $$ get another brand. Then again you own an M3.... __________________

11-05-2008, 11:29 PM	#11
py0413 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 426 iTrader: (2)	unfortunately, I am one of the guys living in Surrey. Last year, in my area, I had to clear the driveway 18 times to go out in snow days when I had a FWD vehicle. I am certainly not driving the M3 during now days. However, I do need to drive around during the winter days when it's not snowing, so a set of winters is kind of necessary in my case. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Black/Black w/ 6-MT 2011 BMW 135i Cabriolet Bluewater/Black w/DCT

11-06-2008, 04:39 AM	#13
M3 Chris New Member Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	I have a set of 4 OEM 18inch rims with 245/50 tires for sale. Rims are mounted on Dunlop SP Wintersport M3's with about 90% tread left. Very very good in the snow. They came off my 7 series but should fit the M. If interested I will let them go for $1500. I can also help you mount them if needed. __________________ Last edited by M3 Chris; 11-07-2008 at 03:32 AM. Reason: spelling

11-05-2008, 05:59 AM	#2
noxredna Captain Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe, 2012 BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHL & Singapore Posts: 653 iTrader: (0)	bad bad deal... you can get a set on tire rack shipped around $1000. Get them installed for 25-30 a wheel. so that totals in to around $1200

11-05-2008, 07:53 AM	#3
bobbyz Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 270 iTrader: (0)	at that kind of money you are better off getting 18" M6 replicas with Hankook icebears for around $1800. Then you will always have another set of wheels to sell when your done with the car.

11-05-2008, 04:21 PM	#6
darklord Ruler of the Universe Drives: 11 Silver Merc E63 (W212) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GTA-ish Posts: 395 iTrader: (0)	So I am getting set up with 18" rims and Dunlop Winter Sport 3D's mounted locally (Steelcase) for $2K...installing probably next week. And if it were tires only...tire rack is pretty hard to beat!

11-05-2008, 04:57 PM	#7
Eurotrash8 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 604 iTrader: (4)	Why are you even running winters? It doesnt snow there. (assuming you live in Van). I just got a set of new M5 wheels take offs and Blizzaks for $1800, and Dunlop's for 900 on my Audi. Plus Pirelli's suck.

11-05-2008, 05:52 PM	#9
darklord Ruler of the Universe Drives: 11 Silver Merc E63 (W212) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GTA-ish Posts: 395 iTrader: (0)	If that's the case...not sure snows on a 400+bhp car will do any good

11-06-2008, 02:24 AM	#12
414AW Private Drives: AW E90 08' M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: All around the world Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	Go buy a winter beater for $1800!!! hahaha...