Thinking of either a E36 M3/4 or maybe a 540 as a daily driver. We get some snow up here in PA so would definitly get some winter tires. Am I nutzzz??? :confused

I drive mine all year. However, if it is snowing more than flurries I don't drive it.

I drive year round. My car isn't lowered that much and I run all season tires. and it's an auto

I had snow tires on my M3 and it was awesome in the snow! Anything more than a couple inches and it became a snow plow but up until that point it was a tank. Tires make ALL the difference so invest in some dedicated snow tires and you'll be set. :cool

I've always driven all of my cars year round. (Mustangs, Corvettes, M3, 325, etc)

year round.....sucks in snow.....know how to counter steer....never gotten snow tires though. yes I am an idiot I know.

Yep. Snow tires on my M3 == fun drifting in parking lots.

Larry

Thinking of either a E36 M3/4 or maybe a 540 as a daily driver. We get some snow up here in PA so would definitly get some winter tires. Am I nutzzz??? :confused
year round.....sucks in snow.....know how to counter steer....never gotten snow tires though. yes I am an idiot I know.
:lol Matt know how to counter steer? :rofl I don't think you've seen him drive.

http://www.nrubenstein.com/images/m3%20rf%20snow%20full.jpg

Drives great! I will say that this winter I'll probably toss a set of snow chains in the trunk in case of emergencies--but I had no issues at all last winter.

My MARB has never seen snow, or much cold weather for that matter. :laugh

I just picked up a set of winter tires yesterday.

I did for 6 years and it did fine. I used all seasons.

Pete

I did for 6 years and it did fine. I used all seasons.

Pete
Keep in mind that Pete likes to drift. :rolleyes

Get a set of winter tires.

---Eric

I drive mine all year on max performance summer tires.

No, that's not a joke. There are some days I can't go out - like right after a snowstorm - but usually I'm just careful and don't drive like a maniac.

yeah, I have watched several drifting vidoes and I think I can handle that :D

what is everyone's recommendations on winter tires?

yeah, I have watched several drifting vidoes and I think I can handle that :D

what is everyone's recommendations on winter tires?
Vredsteins. I've been happy with them.

---Eric

what is everyone's recommendations on winter tires?
I got the Dunlop WinterSport M3 something or other. They are called M3 so they must be made for the car right? :buttrock

yeah, I have watched several drifting vidoes and I think I can handle that :D

what is everyone's recommendations on winter tires?

Since 1990, I have been using Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires on my Daily
Drivers: '90 Plymouth Laser RS("Retired") & '95 Dodge Avenger ES
("Retired").

The last set were LM-22's; recommended for High Speeds in Germany during the Winter Months...once you Drive on these Tires; you wonder why you waited so long to have dedicated Winter Tires vs. All Season....I had no problems passing 4x4's in the Winter; including stopping capability with these Tires. :buttrock

This year, I plan to get a new set of Blizzak's for my current daily driver: '02 300M.

The Tire Rack has excellent prices on Wheel Packages: tirerack.com

BTW: My "Roadster" hibernates for the Winter...too much Salt & Sand
in NH...:(

- Mplmpwr

I have Bridgestone Blizzaks on Bottlecaps... I like them and I'd recommend them, but they are a little loud on the interstate with no snow.

I made it through 6+ inches of snow on my way to Snowshoe once last year without any problems (although I was a bit nervous).

I guess smaller is better for winter driving right. So instead of 235 or 245 / 17's, look for 225's?

Thanks

Kumho V710s are your best bet for the snow.

Kumho V710s are your best bet for the snow.
dibs on the window switches. :devillook

---Eric

You have this pic in hi-res? Cause it's pretty farking awesome!

http://www.nrubenstein.com/images/m3%20rf%20snow%20full.jpg

Drives great! I will say that this winter I'll probably toss a set of snow chains in the trunk in case of emergencies--but I had no issues at all last winter.

I guess smaller is better for winter driving right. So instead of 235 or 245 / 17's, look for 225's?

Thanks
Upon my research on the tirerack.com Web Site:

For the '95 M3, the Tire Rack recommends the following Blizzak Tire & Wheel
Package(Other Winter Tire & Wheel Packages are available) :

Item Description Estimated Availability
Explain Qty. Price Each Item Total

Tires:
225/50HR16 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 Blackwall
for 1995 BMW M3
In Stock 012345678 4@ $130.00= $520.00
Road Hazard Program for 225/50HR16 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22
4 @$15.60= $62.40

Wheels:
16X7.5 ASA JH3 Silver Paintedfor 1995 BMW M3
Necessary wheel installation hardware included at no additional charge.
In Stock 012345678 4@ $99.00= $396.00


Total: $978.40
(before tax and shipping)

************************************************** ******

'95 540i:

Item Description Estimated Availability
Explain Qty. Price Each Item Total

Tires:
225/60QR15 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50
for 1995 BMW 540i
In Stock 012345678 4@$91.00= $364.00
Road Hazard Program for 225/60QR15 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50
4@ $10.92= $43.68

Wheels:
15x7 Borbet Type B Silver Painted
for 1995 BMW 540i
Necessary wheel installation hardware included at no additional charge.
In Stock 012345678 4@$99.00= $396.00


Total: $803.68
(before tax and shipping)

************************************************** *************

The Tire Rack web site (tirerack.com) can provide you with the Tax & Shipping Costs.

- Mplmpwr

I guess smaller is better for winter driving right. So instead of 235 or 245 / 17's, look for 225's?

Thanks
Yes, narrower is better for deep snow/ice.

I guess smaller is better for winter driving right. So instead of 235 or 245 / 17's, look for 225's?

Thanks

Yes, narrower is better for snow. I had 225/50 mounted on 16" Mille Miglia Spyder (I think).

The only picture i have with them on. :(

http://bagelbitez.com/TheM3/338424_16_full.jpg

Yes, narrower is better for snow. I had 225/50 mounted on 16" Mille Miglia Spyder (I think).

The only picture i have with them on. :(

http://bagelbitez.com/TheM3/338424_16_full.jpg Looks like they didn't help too much ;)

btw, last winter I had balding summer tires on my 540. I figured if it snowed I would just not drive. At the time I walked to work, had metro access, and lived across the street from Giant and CVS so really I didn't even need a car.

I did get caught in the snow once while at a friend's house. I had to have my friends push me out of the parking spot, but once I got on the road I didn't have too much trouble getting home. DSC is pretty remarkable in what it'll do for you in the snow. I'd guess between a 540 and m3 a slight edge would go to the m3 because of its LSD, but the 540 does have more weight. With a set of snow tires I'd imagine both would do fine.

Looks like they didn't help too much ;)

Haha, i guess that picture doesnt inspire too much confidence. A deer did that, the roads were dry at the time. :)

I drive mine all year. However, if it is snowing more than flurries I don't drive it.


Exactly.

I just saw this posted and thought it was appropriate.

I paid off the S50 clearing parking lots:
http://photos.imageevent.com/rstewart/snow/mrplow.mpg

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5329460&postcount=38

---Eric

me

Want something that's KING in the snow? Get an E30 325iX! I'd drive that thing anyday, and in any weather.

A couple of years ago when we had a BIG blizzard here in the Baltimore area I happened to be at my parents house, but hadn't been watching the news. They declared a state of emergency because of the weather and placed a $1000 fine on any non emergency vehicles on the roadways. Since I hadn't watched the news, I didn't know and went to drive back to my apartment. The iX trudged through the snow like a trooper and I had no trouble whatsoever getting around in the deep stuff covering the roadways. The roads were like a ghost town and I didn't realize till I got home and turned on the TV that I coulda been fined had I run into a cop. Oh, and that wasn't even on snow tires...just all season Pirelli P6000's. If I put some Nokian Hakkapelita's or Bridgestone Blizzak's on it she'd be invincible! Damn, I love that car. It's tons of fun in a big, empty, snow covered parking lot too...:D

I agree blizzaks are awesome tires..... but for a very comparable tire at a much cheaper price I would suggest graspics (sp) My dad use to run them on his 525i stick and his 735il and they made those cars tanks, and they are about half the price of the blizzaks..... i'd rather put the money somewhere else though then a winter tire.