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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [daphantomica]
by roadburner
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Feb 01, 2008 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: daphantomica (Feb 01, 2008 12:28 pm)
Having spent considerable seat time in both E46 and E90/92 3ers, there is NO WAY I would trade a ZHP for a new xi. I'd vote for a dedicated set of winter tires/wheels.
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [roadburne
by circlew
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Feb 02, 2008 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Feb 01, 2008 7:49 pm)
You will definitely do fine with snows which would be way cheaper than switching cars. This should not be a factor in your decision when snows can compensate, particularly if you love the '03 ZHP. The '08 E90/92 are quite a bit heavier and therefore less nimble even with sport package....one of our resident enthusiasts traded an '06 330i for a Cooper S because of this.
Go with the snows for now. You can always change out later when you have time to evaluate the conditions with your current ride.
Here is a comparison of climate conditions comparing Minneapolis with Winnipeg for your review.
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Regards,
OW
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [roadburne
by daphantomica
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Feb 02, 2008 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Feb 02, 2008 7:38 am)
Thanks for all the replies. I completely agree with your roadburner, it's hard for me to part with the zhp especially since it's only got 36k miles on it. You also made a good point circlew that I always have time to change out later since I'll be there a few months before the heavy winter hits. I think I'm sold with the idea of keeping the car. Now I just need to find a good place to buy the set of snows and possibly have them keep the spare for me. Thanks again all!
-Sam
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [roadburne [daphantomica]
by kyfdx HOST
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Feb 02, 2008 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: daphantomica (Feb 02, 2008 8:39 am)
If you are worried about snow, you can have my '02 Honda CR-V with Nokian tires... and, I'll drive your ZHP..
You know, just until you move back from Minnesota..
It's just the kind of guy I am.. 
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [roadburne [daphantomica]
by roadburner
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Feb 02, 2008 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: daphantomica (Feb 02, 2008 8:39 am)
Now I just need to find a good place to buy the set of snows and possibly have them keep the spare for me.
Tire Rack sells wheel/tire packages at very good prices. I keep my set in the corner of the garage and swap them out myself. If you don't have that luxury I know some dealers and shops will store them for you- often for free, and sometimes for a small fee.
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [kyfdx]
by roadburner
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Feb 02, 2008 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 02, 2008 8:55 am)
If you are worried about snow, you can have my '02 Honda CR-V with Nokian tires... and, I'll drive your ZHP..
Bwtter yet, he can have my 1999 Wrangler!
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [roadburner]
by kyfdx HOST
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Feb 02, 2008 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Feb 02, 2008 8:58 am)
Quit horning in on my deal... 
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [kyfdx]
by daphantomica
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Feb 03, 2008 (10:40 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 02, 2008 9:00 am)
Wow all the offers sound so temping, but I'm holding out for that someone with a Range Rover to make an offer... 
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Re: Conclusions - XI 3-series - Best Traction with Winter Tires [daphantomica]
by bruceomega
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Feb 04, 2008 (11:53 am)
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Replying to: daphantomica (Feb 01, 2008 12:28 pm)
I'm moving from Atlanta to Minneapolis later this year and I'm also battling with the dilemma of whether or not to switch to an xi from a 2003 330i ZHP. After reading all the posts, I'm leaning towards keeping the RWD and getting the set of snows, but that's from not knowing the snow conditions in the Twin Cities. Any personal experience with either AWD or RWD from this region?
Thanks,
Sam
Sam,
I was trying to send you a PM, but your email is listed as private. If you would send me an email, then I can reply to that and you can decide if the information is of interest.
Thanks
Bruce
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Nokian Tyres Deal!
by wobbler800
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Feb 04, 2008 (5:16 pm)
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I saw the question of the best snow tire and it is by far made by Nokian. I just got a set of Nokian WR G2's from Josh at tiresbyweb.com. He said for February they are offering $10 off each Nokian tire! Use coupon code CARCLUB. Figured I would pass it along.
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