E92 335i or wait for 335xi coupe???

adsam · 05-01-2007, 11:07 AM

Im in a sticky predicament....
I live in Toronto,Canada and I cannot decide if a E92 335i with SNOW TIRES is safe enough as compared to a 335Xi coupe with all seasons or with snow tires too??
I imagine a combination of Xdrive and snow tires is the ultimate in safety but then again, is it safe to assume that 335i with snows will also not slip and slide when it comes to winter??

The other factor is that I love the 18 inch star spoke wheels on the 335i, and I am not so keen on the usual multi spoke rims that come with Xi cars......

Maybe those that have 328i and 328xi can comment on handling with snow tires with and without xdrive.

maggio · 05-01-2007, 11:20 AM

Go with the 335i with 4 good winter tires, and save the extra cash for the xi- I live in Winterpeg and that's my plan- if my 335 coupe ever arrives!

adsam · 05-01-2007, 11:28 AM

I was hoping for that answer !!!....RWD just makes me smile.

Is there anywhere where I can see the winter tires and rims available from BMW??

RichP · 05-01-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by adsam

I was hoping for that answer !!!....RWD just makes me smile.

Is there anywhere where I can see the winter tires and rims available from BMW??

TireRack has some options, but otherwise, any BMW wheel you like with the snow tire of your choice. Its recommended to stay with narrower wheels and tires, they cut through the snow better.

In addition, you can always buy some used OEM wheels of an E46 3 series, they fit our cars and make excellent snow wheels.

adsam · 05-01-2007, 12:40 PM

Thankyou gentlemen....

sson01 · 05-01-2007, 12:42 PM

wait for xi

maggio · 05-01-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adsam

I was hoping for that answer !!!....RWD just makes me smile.

Is there anywhere where I can see the winter tires and rims available from BMW??

I advise you stay away from the Dealer, they'll hose ya good, but FYI I have priced out 4 17" Nokian winter tires with star spoke wheels at my local Kal Tire, installed for $2,444 CDN. Much cheaper than the Dealer.

Good luck

adsam · 05-01-2007, 01:09 PM

sson01...care to elaborate why ??

Swak · 05-01-2007, 01:21 PM

I love AWD cars, but I sacrificed it because I do not want to wait for it. I need to get a new DD asap.

sson01 · 05-01-2007, 01:26 PM

I drive 335 and in winter even with snow tire, my car couldnt climb a slightly inclined hill. There were little snow on the ground. If you have SUV or any AWD car you should get the RWD but if 335 will be your only car, I advise you to wait till the xi

bmw0perat0r · 05-01-2007, 02:55 PM

I went from 2 cars to 1....I went with the Xi ...like the last person said, if the 335 will be your only vehicle and you have to deal with poor road conditions, wait for the Xi...it might save you some heartache later.

tirana · 05-01-2007, 03:14 PM

My 328xi with snow tires drove through everything every single day of this winter (which was admittedly relatively mild but still managed to throw a lot of people into the ditch or leave them in the garage). I'd imagine the 335xi will be a perfect combination of enhanced traction and power. X-drive does not substitute for snow tires - the combo is unbeatable and X-drive traction is great all year around. You should still get dedicated winter rubber. OTOH, if you can afford to leave your car at home for a few days a year, then a 335i with winter tires should fit the bill.....

maggio · 05-01-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sson01

I drive 335 and in winter even with snow tire, my car couldnt climb a slightly inclined hill. There were little snow on the ground. If you have SUV or any AWD car you should get the RWD but if 335 will be your only car, I advise you to wait till the xi

I am shocked, I live in probably the most winter-ish city in North America and my E46 with Michelin X-Ice winters goes through anything with loads of traction.

BKsBimmer · 05-01-2007, 03:19 PM

wait for xi ... it's gonna be awesome!!!! ... just make sure u get some all seasons or swap snow tires in winter. The summer RFT's are worthless in the snow even with AWD.

iatacs19 · 05-01-2007, 03:59 PM

wait for the xi, makes sense to me since you live in Canada.

uhaulball · 05-01-2007, 05:09 PM

wait for the 335xi coupe. like me!

05-01-2007, 11:07 AM	#1
adsam Wk 26 E92 335i Tiag, saddle, nav,sports,premium,CA 10 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TORONTO iTrader: (0)	E92 335i or wait for 335xi coupe??? Im in a sticky predicament.... I live in Toronto,Canada and I cannot decide if a E92 335i with SNOW TIRES is safe enough as compared to a 335Xi coupe with all seasons or with snow tires too?? I imagine a combination of Xdrive and snow tires is the ultimate in safety but then again, is it safe to assume that 335i with snows will also not slip and slide when it comes to winter?? The other factor is that I love the 18 inch star spoke wheels on the 335i, and I am not so keen on the usual multi spoke rims that come with Xi cars...... Maybe those that have 328i and 328xi can comment on handling with snow tires with and without xdrive.
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maggio Private First Class 4 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Go with the 335i with 4 good winter tires, and save the extra cash for the xi- I live in Winterpeg and that's my plan- if my 335 coupe ever arrives!
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adsam Wk 26 E92 335i Tiag, saddle, nav,sports,premium,CA 10 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TORONTO iTrader: (0)	I was hoping for that answer !!!....RWD just makes me smile. Is there anywhere where I can see the winter tires and rims available from BMW??
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adsam Wk 26 E92 335i Tiag, saddle, nav,sports,premium,CA 10 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TORONTO iTrader: (0)	Thankyou gentlemen....
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05-01-2007, 12:42 PM	#6
sson01 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Black Sapphire Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	wait for xi
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adsam Wk 26 E92 335i Tiag, saddle, nav,sports,premium,CA 10 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TORONTO iTrader: (0)	sson01...care to elaborate why ??
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Swak Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	I love AWD cars, but I sacrificed it because I do not want to wait for it. I need to get a new DD asap. __________________ Production Complete: May 16th ~ Delivered: June 22nd 335i Coupe ~ Sapphire Graphite Metallic ~ Black Dakota Leather w/ Brushed Aluminum Trim Sports Package ~ Premium Package ~ Steptronic Automatic w/ Paddle Shifters ~ Comfort Access ~ BMW Nav w/ iDrive ~ Satellite Radio ~ iPod Adapter ~ Park Distance Control
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sson01 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Black Sapphire Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I drive 335 and in winter even with snow tire, my car couldnt climb a slightly inclined hill. There were little snow on the ground. If you have SUV or any AWD car you should get the RWD but if 335 will be your only car, I advise you to wait till the xi
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bmw0perat0r Lieutenant 53 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I went from 2 cars to 1....I went with the Xi ...like the last person said, if the 335 will be your only vehicle and you have to deal with poor road conditions, wait for the Xi...it might save you some heartache later.
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05-01-2007, 03:14 PM	#12
tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	My 328xi with snow tires drove through everything every single day of this winter (which was admittedly relatively mild but still managed to throw a lot of people into the ditch or leave them in the garage). I'd imagine the 335xi will be a perfect combination of enhanced traction and power. X-drive does not substitute for snow tires - the combo is unbeatable and X-drive traction is great all year around. You should still get dedicated winter rubber. OTOH, if you can afford to leave your car at home for a few days a year, then a 335i with winter tires should fit the bill.....
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BKsBimmer Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,645 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Titanium Silver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA / Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [10.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	wait for xi ... it's gonna be awesome!!!! ... just make sure u get some all seasons or swap snow tires in winter. The summer RFT's are worthless in the snow even with AWD. __________________ _____________________________________
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iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	wait for the xi, makes sense to me since you live in Canada.
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uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	wait for the 335xi coupe. like me! __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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