[liverpoolfc]

I wonder how the E90 330i sport package will handle in a snowy / wet condition? it snows a bit around here and I am concerned! Maybe I should get different tires than the OEM run flats? Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Liverpoolfc
YNWA

[Oz]

I didn't get the sport package especially for the same reason. I am thinking about getting snow tires in the winter or just drive the X5 if I am home.

[liverpoolfc]

OZ, not all of us can afford to have both a 330 and an X5!

[Luongo]

Here in Chicago, I was flat out told by a salesman not to drive with performance tires on snow. He advised against getting the sport package, unless I was willing to change to snow tires every winter.

I really like the sport steering wheel and the sport seats, but it is just not practical for me to switch tires twice a year. I would have gotten the sport package if they came with all season tires or if I lived in Florida or California.

[Oz]

Originally Posted by liverpoolfc

OZ, not all of us can afford to have both a 330 and an X5!

X5 isn't mine and I don't want to drive now anyways..Lovin the E90! I go to school at Buffalo so i'm in same situation as you...


I don't think you should get the sport package if you intend to drive it on snow unless someone else can prove me wrong.

[gavery12]

Order the 330XI with sport package. The seats and steering wheel from the regular sport package are included but the wheels and tires remain the same for the XI package.

[JVFan]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzi

Here in Chicago, I was flat out told by a salesman not to drive with performance tires on snow. He advised against getting the sport package, unless I was willing to change to snow tires every winter.

I really like the sport steering wheel and the sport seats, but it is just not practical for me to switch tires twice a year. I would have gotten the sport package if they came with all season tires or if I lived in Florida or California.

Your salesman should have told you to not to drive a rear wheel drive car with all seasons too. Snow tires are the only way to go on this car in the snow belt.

[Mark]

if you are getting snow tires then the sports package wont be a problem in the snow. I've been driving around the last 3 winters with my car on coilover suspension at almost a full low setting with snow tires and it was fine, i felt safer in it then my parents SUV. Snow tires make a WORLD of a difference

[fredtoo]

Are you running the sport size wheels, or the stock size set up?

I need to plan for the winter, and am wondering which size to go for.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by fredtoo

Are you running the sport size wheels, or the stock size set up?

I need to plan for the winter, and am wondering which size to go for.

well, with winter tires you should throw looks out the window and go for the smallest wheel possible to get the maximum snow performance out of the tires. I personaly went with a 16" set of wheel/tires, but on a 330i I think 17" will be the minimum because of brake clearance issues.

[JVFan]

I have the SP but am running 225 45 17's for winter. Dunlop Winter Sport M3's

[JVFan]

I did have to send back my original 17's as they didn't fit over the brakes...the new 17's do though...

[tima]

I've got the 330 SP and plan to get winter tires with another set of wheels. What are folks using or planning to use? Any suggestions?
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[JVFan]

I just bought a set of M5 Replica Wheels...good enough for sand salt and other sh*t winter brings...

Look nice

[the*saint*]

I'm of the school of thought that even a budget set of dedicated winter tires will give you better snow/slush traction compared to high-end all season tires.

JVFan, have you ordered any winter tires to go with those rims? I have a 330i Sport on order and I've been looking endlessly for runflat winter tires (to mount on steelies). Got any suggestions?

[JVFan]

You bet buddy. www.tiretrends.com

I got the Dunlops mounted on the rims shipping and taxes for 1900. They are very easy to deal with and the tires/rims are waiting for my car to arrive.....I gotta get the little roundels to stick to the centre caps and b/c they are M5 replicas. There is even a little spot for the M decal on the wheel.

[06alpine325icm]

i say just garage it during the winter months

[JVFan]

Our winter is longer than our summer here...I can't imagine that long without driving....it's not an exotic man...

[Frank_NJ]

I will garage mine when the snow is here!

[TheEvilandCharismaticMr.X]

I see that you are in the DC area, not sure how long you've lived in the area?
I've been around for over 10 years now - winters here are hard to predict since this area is usually on the snow/mix/rain borderline. Recent years have been fairly mild, while other years there have been a couple of big storms. So the investment could be hit or miss. Last year it didn't snow much at all, maybe only 5-10 days where your winter set will have come into play.
Rarely would you regularly deal with snow packed roads, but it can depend on where you are as to how good your roads get treated.

The DC area is notorious for shutting down for minimal amounts of snow, so you may not have to venture out if it does end up storming.

I recently purchased, and just kept my old car just in case of a few snow days. I don't think its worth it around here; but I could be wrong and we get 10ft of snow this year

[NaTuReB0Y]

I wish we get snow in southern california......you guys are so lucky!

[Orangeman5]

I ordered my 330i with the sport package and I am not worried about the MD/DC/VA winter has in store. As Mr.X said above, the winters here are usually not that bad and when the weather is bad everything is closed. So, if you are like me and have another car or SUV don't worry about it. Go with the 330i and not the xi. You'll be fine.