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07-05-2008, 11:03 PM | #1 |
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Changing tires but not sure what to do. Help!
I recently purchased a 335xi, which I love. However the car came with the 18" wheels (sport Package option) with the Summer-only runflats. Since I live in Colorado, I have to have all-seasons. ( I don't need snows cause I do have a Jeep for when we get dumped on). As you all know RFT all-seasons aren't available in this size so I have two options and don't know which way to go.
#1) Buy new 17" wheels and put all season tires on them. I'd probably use these wheels./tires year round and not ever put the 18" back on, until the lease is up. #2) Change the tires on the current 18" wheels to a non-RF, (like the Goodyear Eagles) and get a mobility kit in case of a flat. Any suggestions, based on first hand experience? Thanks a lot. |
07-06-2008, 01:06 AM | #2 |
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I don't understand, if you have a car to drive in the snow why do you need all season tires? All season tires are never the best option in any situation, you will compromise summer performance compared to your current tires and winter driving performance compared to snow tires. If you're not driving in snow just keep what you have now.
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07-06-2008, 04:23 AM | #4 |
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I'd keep the 18's on from April-October at least, you'll really enjoy the performance benefit/looks. I use 17" wheels with winter tires here and I hardly drive the car in the winter, you should get 17's with all seasons or "sporty" winter tires for the remaining months. I'd really recommend dedicated summer and winter tires/wheels, I really don't like all season tires.
Another alternative - http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...k/autosock.jsp BTW congratulations, enjoy the new car! |
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