Looking for winter tire suggestions for my 2004 325xi. I have a set of Miglia 1000 wheels. They are 17" x ?. Not sure on the width. I currently have a set of 235/40 R17 on them that will have to come off for the winter. Thanks for the help.
Pretty sure this will be the route for me. It'll add a little excitement to winter driving to put on a new set of wheels.I'd get a set of used BMW wheels, never cheap aftermarket.
Those are nice tires. They wear quickly compared to the Nokian. I would buy them if I was looking for cheaper studded tires than the Nokian studded.I've always used Blizzaks for the the wifes car and mine. Mechanic told me to try General Altimax for one season. We got hit hard last year and the Altimax were far superior to the Blizzaks in my opinion. Cheaper as well.
Note, make sure that your state allows studded tires as many of them do not.Those are nice tires. They wear quickly compared to the Nokian. I would buy them if I was looking for cheaper studded tires than the Nokian studded.
Link?Continental has recently done some testing and found that wider wheels are better for hard packed snow and ice grip for basically the same reasons wider tires provide more grip on dry pavement. Narrower tires are better on loose fresh powder because they cut through it better and don't float on top. The best choice for you might depend on what kind of snow you drive through.
I'm rarely on the road driving through fresh powder in the burbs, as it usually gets packed down by the plow and cars on the road before me.
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That is interesting. I agree. It may also be true for slush, since my 225 hakkas handle it better than 205 hakkas. They are different models however, so not a very scientific test.Continental has recently done some testing and found that wider wheels are better for hard packed snow and ice grip for basically the same reasons wider tires provide more grip on dry pavement. Narrower tires are better on loose fresh powder because they cut through it better and don't float on top. The best choice for you might depend on what kind of snow you drive through.
I'm rarely on the road driving through fresh powder in the burbs, as it usually gets packed down by the plow and cars on the road before me.
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