335i sedan winter tires recommendation?

djrr · 11-16-2009, 04:27 PM

Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum and also to BMW.
I'm getting my 335i Sedan w/ sports package at the end of this month,
it's gonna be my first car... and I just learned how to drive.

I have some questions about the winter tires. Do I need to get winter tires for my car? (My sales told me the tires for the sports package is all season?) I live in NJ so there can be quite some snow during winter.

And if I do, which ones should I get? I talked to my sales, he told me if I order from BMW, I'll have to get a new set (with rims) and it'll cost $2.6k including installation. So I was wondering what is my best option.

If I'm getting the winter tires, I want to order them soon because I want to have them put on before I pick up my car.

As you can tell, I have completely no idea about the tires... so please help me.

Thank you

dibbz · 11-16-2009, 04:33 PM

Try www.tirerack.com. They have good prices and will be able to get wheels and tires delivered to your home. I would suggest the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 winter tire for your car. Then take them to BMW and have them install the winter wheels before you pickup your car.

PeteW84 · 11-16-2009, 05:17 PM

+1 On the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60, got them on last week and they seem to be pretty good.

Dackz · 11-16-2009, 05:24 PM

LM-60 is supposed to be the higher performance of the WS-60's which my buddy has on his Acura and he loves the WS-60's, same tread design but a higher speed rating and better performance.

Personally, I have the blizzak LM-25's because they were out last year and I LOVE them, the car is fine in the snow with them as long is its not deep.

Also, I wouldnt get BMW rims from the dealer for winter.....you can get rims from the vendor's here or go to the forums and get some rims from someone that had them taken off. Thats what I did, I got some 17's and tires installed and shipped/mounted all that for around $1100, MUCH cheaper then that dealer price. You can get some 18's for maybe a couple $$ more, still cheaper.

I mean if you have the money and dont care about it going away then by all means go to the dealer, but there are cheaper options for sure.

Ender514 · 11-16-2009, 05:37 PM

i've been happy with my blizzak LM-25s too

thkfast · 11-17-2009, 04:09 AM

A 17" winter wheel/tire package from Tirerack will come to your door mounted, balanced, with BMW center caps for about $1200. Gary is your friend.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 11-17-2009, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thkfast

A 17" winter wheel/tire package from Tirerack will come to your door mounted, balanced, with BMW center caps for about $1200. Gary is your friend.

I am worried that Rial rim's they are offering have 30mm offset instead of 34mm...

remmib · 11-17-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

I am worried that Rial rim's they are offering have 30mm offset instead of 34mm...

ET30 is not a problem, it's just 4mm more aggresive than the OEM fitment.

Gary@TireRack · 11-17-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

ET30 is not a problem, it's just 4mm more aggresive than the OEM fitment.

Correct. That's not a problem at all!

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

philyau · 11-17-2009, 03:32 PM

I even added 5mm spacer on the front and 10mm spacer on the rear to make it flush to the fender.

djrr · 11-18-2009, 02:11 PM

Hey guys, thanks for all your suggestions. I finally ordered the LM60 today.

Also, Gary has been really helpful.

11-16-2009, 04:27 PM	#1
djrr Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	335i sedan winter tires recommendation? Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum and also to BMW. I'm getting my 335i Sedan w/ sports package at the end of this month, it's gonna be my first car... and I just learned how to drive. I have some questions about the winter tires. Do I need to get winter tires for my car? (My sales told me the tires for the sports package is all season?) I live in NJ so there can be quite some snow during winter. And if I do, which ones should I get? I talked to my sales, he told me if I order from BMW, I'll have to get a new set (with rims) and it'll cost $2.6k including installation. So I was wondering what is my best option. If I'm getting the winter tires, I want to order them soon because I want to have them put on before I pick up my car. As you can tell, I have completely no idea about the tires... so please help me. Thank you
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-16-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
dibbz Private First Class 10 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 40i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	Try www.tirerack.com. They have good prices and will be able to get wheels and tires delivered to your home. I would suggest the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 winter tire for your car. Then take them to BMW and have them install the winter wheels before you pickup your car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-16-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	+1 On the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60, got them on last week and they seem to be pretty good. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-16-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	LM-60 is supposed to be the higher performance of the WS-60's which my buddy has on his Acura and he loves the WS-60's, same tread design but a higher speed rating and better performance. Personally, I have the blizzak LM-25's because they were out last year and I LOVE them, the car is fine in the snow with them as long is its not deep. Also, I wouldnt get BMW rims from the dealer for winter.....you can get rims from the vendor's here or go to the forums and get some rims from someone that had them taken off. Thats what I did, I got some 17's and tires installed and shipped/mounted all that for around $1100, MUCH cheaper then that dealer price. You can get some 18's for maybe a couple $$ more, still cheaper. I mean if you have the money and dont care about it going away then by all means go to the dealer, but there are cheaper options for sure.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-16-2009, 05:37 PM	#5
Ender514 General 228 Rep 20,998 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	i've been happy with my blizzak LM-25s too __________________ 09' E92 335i \| 6MT \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| Nav \| Sirius \| Comfort Access \| iPod and USB adapter
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-17-2009, 04:09 AM	#6
thkfast Major 261 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA iTrader: (1)	A 17" winter wheel/tire package from Tirerack will come to your door mounted, balanced, with BMW center caps for about $1200. Gary is your friend. __________________ "The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong." 2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic 2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-17-2009, 03:32 PM	#10
philyau New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: bmw e92 m3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada iTrader: (1)	I even added 5mm spacer on the front and 10mm spacer on the rear to make it flush to the fender.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-18-2009, 02:11 PM	#11
djrr Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, thanks for all your suggestions. I finally ordered the LM60 today. Also, Gary has been really helpful.
	Appreciate 0 Quote