Bridgestone RE960AS and some winter tires questions

hao2003 · 09-25-2007, 12:25 PM

hey guys, my 328xi coupe is now running on 19" M6 reps with Nankang NSIIs.
So previously my plan was to switch back to my stock 17" rims when the winter hits. But now after spending a summer with the M6 reps, i love tthe look so much that I cannot imagine the car getting back to smaller sized rims. so i did some search on 19" all season tires and found the RE960AS.

I am just wondering if theres anyone of u who have experience with these tires and how do you like them. Will they be sufficient enough for the winter snow in boston? I am now running on 235/35/19 all around. I heard that the wider the tires are, the worse the traction is in the snow. is that true?

thanks guys im new to cars... please help me out to determine if i should purchase a set of the RE960AS!

VMRWheels · 09-25-2007, 07:40 PM

You could always go with 18's for winter set up. They arent as small as the 17's, but not as large as the 19's, and there are more winter tires available in 18" sizing.

For winter you are correct in that a narrower tire is better for snow driving. 235's all around could work, 225's would be recommended, but you wouldn't want any larger than the 235.

hao2003 · 09-25-2007, 09:58 PM

well.. the problem is that getting another set of rims+tires will exceed my budget..

anybody have experiences with the RE960AS tho?

Gary@TireRack · 09-26-2007, 12:28 PM

The RE960 A/S is meant for light snow only. If you drive slowly and carefully they may get your home after a light snowfall, but are nowhere near as effective in winter as a dedicated winter tire.

ctgazer · 09-26-2007, 12:31 PM

go back to stock wheels. cheapest and by far the safest solution. your m6's are staggered?

hao2003 · 09-28-2007, 12:24 PM

they are 19 8.5 all around..
My TPMSs are in the m6 wheels now... so if have to switch back to the stock wheels its gona be a pain in the ass

Soni · 09-28-2007, 03:02 PM

get another set of TPMS for the stock

09-25-2007, 12:25 PM	#1
hao2003 Private 9 Rep 65 Posts Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone RE960AS and some winter tires questions hey guys, my 328xi coupe is now running on 19" M6 reps with Nankang NSIIs. So previously my plan was to switch back to my stock 17" rims when the winter hits. But now after spending a summer with the M6 reps, i love tthe look so much that I cannot imagine the car getting back to smaller sized rims. so i did some search on 19" all season tires and found the RE960AS. I am just wondering if theres anyone of u who have experience with these tires and how do you like them. Will they be sufficient enough for the winter snow in boston? I am now running on 235/35/19 all around. I heard that the wider the tires are, the worse the traction is in the snow. is that true? thanks guys im new to cars... please help me out to determine if i should purchase a set of the RE960AS!
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09-25-2007, 09:58 PM	#3
hao2003 Private 9 Rep 65 Posts Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	well.. the problem is that getting another set of rims+tires will exceed my budget.. anybody have experiences with the RE960AS tho?
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09-26-2007, 12:28 PM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The RE960 A/S is meant for light snow only. If you drive slowly and carefully they may get your home after a light snowfall, but are nowhere near as effective in winter as a dedicated winter tire. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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ctgazer Major General 385 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	go back to stock wheels. cheapest and by far the safest solution. your m6's are staggered? __________________
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hao2003 Private 9 Rep 65 Posts Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	they are 19 8.5 all around.. My TPMSs are in the m6 wheels now... so if have to switch back to the stock wheels its gona be a pain in the ass
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Soni Major General 219 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	get another set of TPMS for the stock
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