Who runs snow tires in VA?

Hey guys,

I live in NoVa and just got my 330Ci. I bought it from a guy in Philly so they came with snow tires (LM-22) but we haven't had any snow recently. I'm really not liking the handling abilities of these snow tires and wanna switch up to A/S or Summers ASAP. Do you think running snows are even necessary in NoVa? Could I get away with just running high-performance all seasons all season long? I certainly could with my old maxima.

PS2s all winter and summer long.

If the car is your daily driver, keep the snow tires. Do you have another set of wheels? I would suggest one set of dedicated winter wheels/tires and another set for the reason of the seasons. Winters have been mild in the NOVA area but when it does snow, the winter wheels will get you to where you're going.

MM, You drive in snow with those or do you have a winter beater? How long have you been in this area?

been here for ~6 years. I don't have a beater. I use my stock wheels thats wrapped in all season tires during the winter (it still sucks in the snow). Next year, I'm buying real winter tires.

hehe, my question was directed towards MM = MpoweredM. Thanks for replying, tho. On my old maxima, I had high-performance summer tires on after market wheels and a/s on the stock wheels. Worked pretty well and I'm thinking about doing the same with the bimmer as the winter tires really suck when it's 60 and sunny.

love my snow tires, Vredestein WinTrack, but I can't wait to get my Bridgestones back on. the snow tires are not necessary around here, but even if we get massive snow once, and I am able to drive safely, the months with the snow tires have been worth it.

this season though, dont see that happening.

Originally Posted by simsima325

this season though, dont see that happening.

awww, you just jinxed it.

Running dunlop winter sports on the M. so far so good but this snow season has been slow.

Even just to save your nice wheels from exposure to road salt if it's your Daily Driver it's best to slap on those snow tires and fight the urge to swap back for the winter season. Mine sleeps in the garage but the wife has what we call the Battle Bimmer, her Type 44's come off and the BMW Snow Tire package goes on and stays on.

I run snows. Blizzak WS-50s to be exact. I love 'em when there's snow on the ground, but they're downright ghastly on the dry. I would swap them back now, but then who will drive simsima around when it snows and he wants a drunk-mcdonald's run???

L8

My car has only seen snowy roads twice in 2 years. My Michelin PS AS were fine, bald conti's not so much.

never owned snow tires. been driving for 10 years in Nova. still no snow related accidents.

Stock wheels for winter on the Touring.. Stock Conti's on them, the M was garaged all winter so no need for any change. My wife wants to stick the ACS wheels back on, but I told her to wait, just in case. If I was home they would have been on already, its nice having all the tools you need at home

get a beater !!

Haha, I guess I jinxed it. ~8 inches in NoVa last night. The LM-22s performed nicely as I drove through unplowed roads. I think I'll just keep the snows and get another set of rims. Who knows a good parking lot in Arlington/Fairfax area to do some donuts?

I have Blizzak WS-50s too. they are a wicked rally tire in the snow. If you have the space for storage, keep the snows for the 1-2 months of the year when the roads are sketchy. get some summer alloys/rubber and you're set.

Sold my Jeep Wrangler and had to buy snows. Michelin Pilot Alpin, 225/45/17s on my stock sport wheels. They do GREAT and they were cheap too (last year sale).

My 330 will never see snow and doesn't see rain much. Kept my '94 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the slop.

snow tires....HAH i laugh....

i'll take pictures of my "winter wheels" when i get home for spring break. you guys will laugh your a$$ off