Winter tire question.

BurrNinja · 12-16-2016, 09:20 PM

I currently run the all season Continental Contipro contact tires that came with my car when I purchased it. THEY SUCK WITH EVEN 1" OF SNOW!!!!! Can anyone give me a good tire for rwd that doesnt slide like its on ice? Even taking off from a light with dtc on i can barely go 5mph without the ass sliding out... Shits redonk..

VTECaddict · 12-16-2016, 09:49 PM

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, and Michelin x-ice Xi3 are all popular winter tires with good reviews.

I have the Blizzak LM-25 RFT on mine right now which is a "performance" winter tire and is what BMW uses for OEM winter tires. I caught a good deal on Craigslist but I wouldn't pay retail for these because they are $$$ due to being RFT. The other tires I listed would work better for actual snow anyway, but we barely get any here in Seattle.

miker2013 · 12-17-2016, 10:23 AM

hakka r2 are amazing but overkill for ohio snow and ice... are u putting them on 18" the size of the rims will dictate your choices

BurrNinja · 12-19-2016, 12:22 AM

16" stock, will 205/65/r16 fit the oem rims?

Nafy · 12-19-2016, 05:01 AM

Love the Xice3, not afraid to drive in the slow, rwd

BurrNinja · 12-19-2016, 03:27 PM

Can a bigger height tire 205/65/16 fit a 205/55/16?

DarthFader · 12-19-2016, 06:08 PM

The 205/65 will be 1.6" taller and probably not a good idea.
If you live in northern Ohio get X-ice or Blizzak type tire.
If you live in southern Ohio get performance winter tires.

MichaelP · 12-20-2016, 12:13 PM

I've got the x ice3 on my 335i and they are great no problems in the snow at all. quiet for everyday driving as well just not the same dry performance if you try and push it

STR8-6IX · 12-20-2016, 05:39 PM

what did you expect to happen? you're acting surprised that all-seasons dont perform well in snowy condition. I have a set of yokohama ice guard on my car and performance is great. they are smooth and quiet for a winter tire.

BurrNinja · 12-22-2016, 01:16 AM

Thanks all for reply. Looking at getting some winters.

12-16-2016, 09:20 PM	#1
BurrNinja Captain 431 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Bluestone Metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i xdrive [0.00]	Winter tire question. I currently run the all season Continental Contipro contact tires that came with my car when I purchased it. THEY SUCK WITH EVEN 1" OF SNOW!!!!! Can anyone give me a good tire for rwd that doesnt slide like its on ice? Even taking off from a light with dtc on i can barely go 5mph without the ass sliding out... Shits redonk..
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12-16-2016, 09:49 PM	#2
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2, and Michelin x-ice Xi3 are all popular winter tires with good reviews. I have the Blizzak LM-25 RFT on mine right now which is a "performance" winter tire and is what BMW uses for OEM winter tires. I caught a good deal on Craigslist but I wouldn't pay retail for these because they are $$$ due to being RFT. The other tires I listed would work better for actual snow anyway, but we barely get any here in Seattle. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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12-17-2016, 10:23 AM	#3
miker2013 Lieutenant 65 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 335xi 6mt Msport coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: monkeytown iTrader: (0)	hakka r2 are amazing but overkill for ohio snow and ice... are u putting them on 18" the size of the rims will dictate your choices
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12-19-2016, 12:22 AM	#4
BurrNinja Captain 431 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Bluestone Metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i xdrive [0.00]	16" stock, will 205/65/r16 fit the oem rims?
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12-19-2016, 05:01 AM	#5
Nafy Lieutenant 49 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 11 328i sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Love the Xice3, not afraid to drive in the slow, rwd
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12-19-2016, 03:27 PM	#6
BurrNinja Captain 431 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Bluestone Metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i xdrive [0.00]	Can a bigger height tire 205/65/16 fit a 205/55/16?
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12-19-2016, 06:08 PM	#7
DarthFader Private First Class 134 Rep 177 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, F23 M240i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	The 205/65 will be 1.6" taller and probably not a good idea. If you live in northern Ohio get X-ice or Blizzak type tire. If you live in southern Ohio get performance winter tires.
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12-20-2016, 12:13 PM	#8
MichaelP Private 23 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Msport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Litchfield NH iTrader: (1)	I've got the x ice3 on my 335i and they are great no problems in the snow at all. quiet for everyday driving as well just not the same dry performance if you try and push it
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12-20-2016, 05:39 PM	#9
STR8-6IX Banned 536 Rep 2,825 Posts Drives: RWD 528i N52 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	what did you expect to happen? you're acting surprised that all-seasons dont perform well in snowy condition. I have a set of yokohama ice guard on my car and performance is great. they are smooth and quiet for a winter tire.
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12-22-2016, 01:16 AM	#10
BurrNinja Captain 431 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Bluestone Metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535i xdrive [0.00]	Thanks all for reply. Looking at getting some winters.
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