Time for new winter tires

leafs88 · 10-01-2014, 03:27 PM

I have a 335xi and I need to replace my very old Pirelli Winter Carving tires. They are the studded tire and I have been happy with them.. but they have probably 6 or 7 winters on them right now and last winter I could not get them to stay balanced. I would get them balanced and a few days later they would be shaking all over again.

I live in Alaska so I'm looking for a full winter tire. I'm actually leaning towards studless tires right now.

I also would kind of prefer a run-flat tire but looking at TireRack, the only options are the performance winter style.. I'm not so sure they would be the best choice. I deal with mostly snow covered roads, a lot of icy roads as well so I think a full snow tire would be best.

My Pirellis right now are go-flats and luckily I have not had a flat with them. Should I just grab the new Blizzak WS80 and hope for the best? I do keep a tire inflation kit in my trunk from when I had Continental DWs on my car.. that did not end up well though when I hit a pot hole and ended up with a destroyed tire and a tow to the tire shop.

Gary@TireRack · 10-02-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by leafs88

I have a 335xi and I need to replace my very old Pirelli Winter Carving tires. They are the studded tire and I have been happy with them.. but they have probably 6 or 7 winters on them right now and last winter I could not get them to stay balanced. I would get them balanced and a few days later they would be shaking all over again.

I live in Alaska so I'm looking for a full winter tire. I'm actually leaning towards studless tires right now.

I also would kind of prefer a run-flat tire but looking at TireRack, the only options are the performance winter style.. I'm not so sure they would be the best choice. I deal with mostly snow covered roads, a lot of icy roads as well so I think a full snow tire would be best.

My Pirellis right now are go-flats and luckily I have not had a flat with them. Should I just grab the new Blizzak WS80 and hope for the best? I do keep a tire inflation kit in my trunk from when I had Continental DWs on my car.. that did not end up well though when I hit a pot hole and ended up with a destroyed tire and a tow to the tire shop.

What size(s) are you running for winter?

leafs88 · 10-02-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

What size(s) are you running for winter?

225/45/17

MonacoBlueE90 · 10-02-2014, 11:55 PM

I would look in to Nokian tyres or Continental. Two of the most test wins around here. I doubt that they offer Run flat though.

Nokian hakkapeliitta r2 http://www.nokiantyres.com/winter-ty...kapeliitta-r2/
Continental http://www.continentaltire.ca/www/tires_ca_en/

I would have recommend ContiVikingContact 6, but it doesn't seem to be available. If you want studded tyres then Hakkapeliitta 8 or Continental Ice Contact.

alfazrus · 10-03-2014, 04:47 AM

Hakkapeliitta r2 offer run flats.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/225-45-17-No...e0aa8a&vxp=mtr

Gary@TireRack · 10-03-2014, 07:32 AM

I know of no non-performance winter run flat tires. Of the 225/45R17 winter run flat tires, the best for snow and ice traction would be the Bridgestone Blizzak LM25RFT and Dunlop Winter Sport 3D DSST.

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

mweisdorfer · 10-03-2014, 10:01 AM

Micheline Primacy Alpine 3

Should be able to get a set for about 700-50.

afadeev · 10-04-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by leafs88

I have a 335xi and I need to replace my very old Pirelli Winter Carving tires. They are the studded tire and I have been happy with them.. but they have probably 6 or 7 winters on them right now and last winter I could not get them to stay balanced. I would get them balanced and a few days later they would be shaking all over again.

I live in Alaska so I'm looking for a full winter tire. I'm actually leaning towards studless tires right now.

Test results:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testSearch.jsp

I've never lived in Alaska, but having driven through multiple winters in MA and NJ on Blizzak's (WS60, WS70, and LM-25), Dunlop Winter Sport's, and Michelin Pilot Alpin's, I went back to Blizzak's for this winter (WS80s).

YMMV,
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DUI Elite · 10-04-2014, 11:14 AM

I have enjoyed my General Altimax Arctics. Pretty comparable to Blizzak WS70's

ptpending · 10-04-2014, 01:14 PM

if you drive over dark ice - only studdable tires
good year ultra grip winter
nokian hakkapelita

leafs88 · 10-05-2014, 01:41 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I will rule out all of the performance style winter tires. I'm thinking it will either be something like the new blizzak or Michelin x-ice. Either that or just one of the studded options we have here in town.

We have a lot of different conditions here. It is mostly packed down snow that we deal with here. A few days every winter we will have a thaw/freeze cycle that leaves the roads everywhere basically covered in ice where the studded tires definitely are worth it

I guess I will decide in a few days. I'm really sick of studded tires though I hate the noise and when you do drive on dry pavement everything is terrible about it. Seems like no braking or grip what so ever on pavement

10-01-2014, 03:27 PM	#1
leafs88 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anchorage, AK iTrader: (0)	Time for new winter tires I have a 335xi and I need to replace my very old Pirelli Winter Carving tires. They are the studded tire and I have been happy with them.. but they have probably 6 or 7 winters on them right now and last winter I could not get them to stay balanced. I would get them balanced and a few days later they would be shaking all over again. I live in Alaska so I'm looking for a full winter tire. I'm actually leaning towards studless tires right now. I also would kind of prefer a run-flat tire but looking at TireRack, the only options are the performance winter style.. I'm not so sure they would be the best choice. I deal with mostly snow covered roads, a lot of icy roads as well so I think a full snow tire would be best. My Pirellis right now are go-flats and luckily I have not had a flat with them. Should I just grab the new Blizzak WS80 and hope for the best? I do keep a tire inflation kit in my trunk from when I had Continental DWs on my car.. that did not end up well though when I hit a pot hole and ended up with a destroyed tire and a tow to the tire shop.
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10-02-2014, 11:55 PM	#4
MonacoBlueE90 Colonel 163 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Half-LCI Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I would look in to Nokian tyres or Continental. Two of the most test wins around here. I doubt that they offer Run flat though. Nokian hakkapeliitta r2 http://www.nokiantyres.com/winter-ty...kapeliitta-r2/ Continental http://www.continentaltire.ca/www/tires_ca_en/ I would have recommend ContiVikingContact 6, but it doesn't seem to be available. If you want studded tyres then Hakkapeliitta 8 or Continental Ice Contact. __________________
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10-03-2014, 04:47 AM	#5
alfazrus First Lieutenant 101 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 330i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	Hakkapeliitta r2 offer run flats. http://www.ebay.com/itm/225-45-17-No...e0aa8a&vxp=mtr
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10-03-2014, 07:32 AM	#6
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I know of no non-performance winter run flat tires. Of the 225/45R17 winter run flat tires, the best for snow and ice traction would be the Bridgestone Blizzak LM25RFT and Dunlop Winter Sport 3D DSST. http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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10-03-2014, 10:01 AM	#7
mweisdorfer Major General 1907 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	Micheline Primacy Alpine 3 Should be able to get a set for about 700-50.
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10-04-2014, 11:14 AM	#9
DUI Elite ///M at Heart 90 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 06 SGM E90, 15 BSM E84 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (4)	I have enjoyed my General Altimax Arctics. Pretty comparable to Blizzak WS70's __________________ \| 3-IM \| AA Headers \| Eurocharged Stage-3 \| BMW PI \|
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10-04-2014, 01:14 PM	#10
ptpending Colonel 466 Rep 2,776 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	if you drive over dark ice - only studdable tires good year ultra grip winter nokian hakkapelita __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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10-05-2014, 01:41 AM	#11
leafs88 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anchorage, AK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestions. I will rule out all of the performance style winter tires. I'm thinking it will either be something like the new blizzak or Michelin x-ice. Either that or just one of the studded options we have here in town. We have a lot of different conditions here. It is mostly packed down snow that we deal with here. A few days every winter we will have a thaw/freeze cycle that leaves the roads everywhere basically covered in ice where the studded tires definitely are worth it I guess I will decide in a few days. I'm really sick of studded tires though I hate the noise and when you do drive on dry pavement everything is terrible about it. Seems like no braking or grip what so ever on pavement
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