That Time of Year for Snow Tires

tomoyer · 11-04-2012, 03:27 PM

Hey E46Fanatics, its getting to be that time of year for snow/ice tires and I need to purchase a set for my 2003 330xi sport. On my '03 325 xi I use Continental Extreme Winter Contacts. I'm looking for input/experience with the following: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70s ( I used to run these on all my E30s), the Continental Extreme Winter Contacts (happy with them on my 325xi), or General Altimax Artic (by Tire Rack Reviews, the General rates higher in almost every category than the Blizzak and the Extreme WInter Contact). Want the best bang for my dollars and best performing winter tire since they are going on the car that my wife drives. Am not looking at Dunlops, Pirellis or Michelins.

Kubica · 11-04-2012, 05:51 PM

Nokians are the best winter tires and last the longest too.

athayer187 · 11-04-2012, 06:21 PM

I'll second the Nokians - unstoppable in snowy conditions.

325xittt · 11-04-2012, 07:24 PM

Very happy with the blizzak ws70's on mine. They did a fantastic job with that big Halloween snow we had here in Reading last year They are much less expensive then the nokians even tho they may be the best.

tomoyer · 11-04-2012, 07:28 PM

Blizzak WS70s always worked extremely well on my E30s and the Continental Extreme WInter Contacts worked well in that freak Halloween snow storm last year on my 325xi. Right now I'm torn between the Continentals and the General Altimax Artics (the tread pattern of the Nokians and the Contis is very similair.

Kubica · 11-04-2012, 07:37 PM

^the construction of the nokians really sets them apart too. They are extremely high quality and are probably the cheapest per mile to run. The Hakka R's feel like all season tires in the dry too.

11-04-2012, 03:27 PM	#1
tomoyer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 549 My Ride: 03 325xi, 03 330xi View My Garage	That Time of Year for Snow Tires Hey E46Fanatics, its getting to be that time of year for snow/ice tires and I need to purchase a set for my 2003 330xi sport. On my '03 325 xi I use Continental Extreme Winter Contacts. I'm looking for input/experience with the following: Bridgestone Blizzak WS70s ( I used to run these on all my E30s), the Continental Extreme Winter Contacts (happy with them on my 325xi), or General Altimax Artic (by Tire Rack Reviews, the General rates higher in almost every category than the Blizzak and the Extreme WInter Contact). Want the best bang for my dollars and best performing winter tire since they are going on the car that my wife drives. Am not looking at Dunlops, Pirellis or Michelins.

11-04-2012, 06:21 PM	#3
athayer187 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 147 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	I'll second the Nokians - unstoppable in snowy conditions. __________________ 1988 535is - EAT chip, style 5 wheels for track, style 29 wheels for street, urethane UCAB's, urethane trans mounts, 500/450 IE Coilovers, UUC SSK, Mason Engineering strut bars, Hella H1/H4 headlights, Schroth Rallye 3's, Dinan 25/19 swaybars, 750i brakes 2004 330xi - stock except for UUC SSK, RE RSM's, Koni Yellows, UUC TSE1

11-04-2012, 07:24 PM	#4
325xittt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 142 My Ride: 2003, 325 XIT View My Garage	Very happy with the blizzak ws70's on mine. They did a fantastic job with that big Halloween snow we had here in Reading last year They are much less expensive then the nokians even tho they may be the best. __________________

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11-04-2012, 05:51 PM	#2
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,908 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Nokians are the best winter tires and last the longest too.

11-04-2012, 07:28 PM	#5
tomoyer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 549 My Ride: 03 325xi, 03 330xi View My Garage	Blizzak WS70s always worked extremely well on my E30s and the Continental Extreme WInter Contacts worked well in that freak Halloween snow storm last year on my 325xi. Right now I'm torn between the Continentals and the General Altimax Artics (the tread pattern of the Nokians and the Contis is very similair.

11-04-2012, 07:37 PM	#6
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,908 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	^the construction of the nokians really sets them apart too. They are extremely high quality and are probably the cheapest per mile to run. The Hakka R's feel like all season tires in the dry too.