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#439 of 460 Re: Honest Snow Performance [neprop] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 12, 2009 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: neprop (Aug 12, 2009 7:28 pm) Snow tires on all four wheels would be a good idea for NE winters, which can be pretty challenging.
#440 of 460 Re: Honest Snow Performance [neprop] by shipo Aug 13, 2009 (1:58 am)
Replying to: neprop (Aug 12, 2009 7:28 pm) My 530i with four winter tires mounted was an absolute dream to drive during our New Hampshire winters, unless you have some serious grades to climb (like 12% or steeper), you'll be good to go.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: neprop (Aug 15, 2009 9:18 am)
#441 of 460 Re: Honest Snow Performance [neprop] by kyfdx HOST Aug 13, 2009 (3:20 am)
Replying to: neprop (Aug 12, 2009 7:28 pm) The 3-series convertible is no different than any other 3-series (other than more weight). It will be a champ with winter tires..   If my wife can do it for three years, anyone can... Replies to this message: neprop (Aug 15, 2009 9:20 am)
#442 of 460 Snow tires by dash5 Aug 13, 2009 (5:33 pm)
Sorry if this is an obvious question but... do you keep the snow tires on year round or just in winter months? Do they help in rain as well? I'm considering geting the 328xi or 335xi (used) simply because I want the car to handle well in all weather conditions. Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 14, 2009 2:25 am) fedlawman (Aug 14, 2009 8:50 am) neprop (Aug 15, 2009 9:27 am)
#443 of 460 Re: Snow tires [dash5] by shipo Aug 14, 2009 (2:25 am)
Replying to: dash5 (Aug 13, 2009 5:33 pm) Winter tires should only be kept on during the winter as they are not built to deal with the heat of summer roads. For wet wummer roads, all-season or summer tires will perform much better. Replies to this message: fedlawman (Aug 14, 2009 8:50 am)
#444 of 460 Re: Snow tires [shipo] by fedlawman Aug 14, 2009 (8:50 am)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 14, 2009 2:25 am) Shhh, be vewy, vewy qwiet, I'm hunting Wabbits on wet wummer woads...
#445 of 460 2007 328i 33000mile CPO by geffrey Aug 14, 2009 (8:51 am)
BMW asked for 26500 what is a reasonable price? Replies to this message: geffrey (Aug 15, 2009 7:29 pm)
#446 of 460 Re: Honest Snow Performance [shipo] by neprop Aug 15, 2009 (9:18 am)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 13, 2009 1:58 am) Shipo, thanks for your feedback. My driving will be mostly in eastern MA, but I do go through NH, VT and up to Canada quite a lot.
#447 of 460 Re: Honest Snow Performance [kyfdx] by neprop Aug 15, 2009 (9:20 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 13, 2009 3:20 am) Host, thanks for your feedback.
#448 of 460 Re: Snow tires [dash5] by neprop Aug 15, 2009 (9:27 am)
Replying to: dash5 (Aug 13, 2009 5:33 pm) dash5, you definitely want to take your winter tires off in for the spring, summer and fall. The material properties for winter tires are different from all-seasons and if you use winter tires in the summer, you will likely experience a higher tire-related noise level, but the real rub is that you will wear out your winter tires really quickly.   On AWD vs 2 whell drive, I have driven both and AWD with the right tires is almost unstoppable in blizzards in New England. So you will be fine. AWD with summer tires or average all-season tires will not be as good especially if you use summer tires all year round. Hope this helps.

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