When to put the winter tires on? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

bmargolis · 11-06-2012, 02:57 PM

So friends, here I sit in New England with average daily temps in the 40's now. I'm wondering if I put the winter wheels and tires on now, or if I push it another couple of weeks? When do you change over, if you change over?

Rick955 · 11-06-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bmargolis

So friends, here I sit in New England with average daily temps in the 40's now. I'm wondering if I put the winter wheels and tires on now, or if I push it another couple of weeks? When do you change over, if you change over?

I just changed them out today. You are just south of me. I pulled the 19" S001's and put on the 18" Pirelli Sottozero II's. With the storm coming and the potential for some winter mix Wednesday night, I did not want to be stuck with summer tires Thursday AM when I have to drive north. The summer tires are also lousy in the low, below or near freezing temps. The Pirelli's are winter performance tires and after a quick test drive, I could hardly tell the difference between them and the summers. Awesome!

bmargolis · 11-06-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick955

I just changed them out today. You are just south of me. I pulled the 19" S001's and put on the 18" Pirelli Sottozero II's. With the storm coming and the potential for some winter mix Wednesday night, I did not want to be stuck with summer tires Thursday AM when I have to drive north. The summer tires are also lousy in the low, below or near freezing temps. The Pirelli's are winter performance tires and after a quick test drive, I could hardly tell the difference between them and the summers. Awesome!

I changed them out tonight. Put on a set of 18" Michelin Alpine winter tires.

JamesMA · 11-06-2012, 10:13 PM

I am gonna do this Sat. I think I am right on the cusp as I am seeing low temps, though I do think that we are not seeing average temps that are too low overall

T_Bone · 11-07-2012, 07:41 AM

They're expecting it to be in the 60s this weekend... I'm gonna hold out a little longer!

Zirenz2006 · 11-07-2012, 07:43 AM

I'm in RI and I plan on ordering some winter tires this weekend and putting them on by end of the month. I don't think we will see snow before December, it is supposed to warm up again next week.

I think I am going to go with 17's.

shivaswrath · 11-07-2012, 05:50 PM

Such an epic Fail tonight... Caught in 4 inches of snow in northern ct.

The stock all seasons were admirable, but didn't go above 50mph.

Had to go straight to town fair tire and get some snow tires, 225/45 LM60's going on tmrw.
$1100 later...

JamesMA · 11-07-2012, 09:45 PM

Did fine with the 20" P Zeros on the ride home tonight but kept it slow and easy. Sat can't come soon enough!

Dave328 · 11-08-2012, 06:26 PM

Just received my winter set-up from Tire Rack today, but will wait until Thanksgiving weekend unless another storm comes our way.

fshubert · 11-12-2012, 10:28 PM

I'll probably wait until early December to throw my snows on. Here in NJ don't find a need for snows before December or after February.

11-06-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
bmargolis Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central CT & Newport, RI Posts: 201 iTrader: (1)	When to put the winter tires on? So friends, here I sit in New England with average daily temps in the 40's now. I'm wondering if I put the winter wheels and tires on now, or if I push it another couple of weeks? When do you change over, if you change over? __________________ Bob ///Margolis 2013 335i xDrive – 6-speed, AW, M Sport Line, Cold Weather, Dymanic Handling, Premium, Technology, 403M, Black Grills, Carbon Caps, Performance Exhaust
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JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	I am gonna do this Sat. I think I am right on the cusp as I am seeing low temps, though I do think that we are not seeing average temps that are too low overall __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

11-07-2012, 07:43 AM	#6
Zirenz2006 Really lookin forward to the weekend, you guys Drives: 12' F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - RI Posts: 3,057 iTrader: (0)	I'm in RI and I plan on ordering some winter tires this weekend and putting them on by end of the month. I don't think we will see snow before December, it is supposed to warm up again next week. I think I am going to go with 17's. __________________ Current: F30 328i Sport Line Sapphire Black\|Black-red Retired: '09 E90 335i M-Sport AW\|Oyster, '07 E92 335i Graphite\|Saddle, '05 E60 545i TiAg\|Black, '01 E46 325i Jet Black\|Black

11-07-2012, 05:50 PM	#7
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,960 iTrader: (1)	Such an epic Fail tonight... Caught in 4 inches of snow in northern ct. The stock all seasons were admirable, but didn't go above 50mph. Had to go straight to town fair tire and get some snow tires, 225/45 LM60's going on tmrw. $1100 later... __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

11-07-2012, 09:45 PM	#8
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	Did fine with the 20" P Zeros on the ride home tonight but kept it slow and easy. Sat can't come soon enough! __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

11-07-2012, 07:41 AM	#5
T_Bone Private Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CT Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	They're expecting it to be in the 60s this weekend... I'm gonna hold out a little longer!

11-08-2012, 06:26 PM	#9
Dave328 New Member Drives: 2012 F30 & 2013 F25 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Just received my winter set-up from Tire Rack today, but will wait until Thanksgiving weekend unless another storm comes our way.

11-12-2012, 10:28 PM	#10
fshubert Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	I'll probably wait until early December to throw my snows on. Here in NJ don't find a need for snows before December or after February. __________________ 2013 F30 335i \| Sportline \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| Black Dakota \| 6-speed \| HK \| Cold \| Premium \| 19" Staggered Sports \| M-Performance Exhaust Previous loves: 2009 E90 335i 2007 E90 328xi

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