Winter Tyres ( NOT boaty )

Tremlett 15 · 30-11-2010, 05:18 PM

Hi all,

sorry, this is not boaty but.........you are the guys........

Winter tyres for cars ( BMW )

are these tyres worth considering ?

Ringmaster · 30-11-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tremlett 15

Hi all,

sorry, this is not boaty but.........you are the guys........

Winter tyres for cars ( BMW )

are these tyres worth considering ?

Yes they are. They have lots more small grooves in. It's worth keeping a smaller set of wheels with winter tyres on and swap them over this time of year.

I'm sure it's a legal requirement to have them in germany?? I've driven a few cars with them on over there, and much better.

Alacrity · 30-11-2010, 08:03 PM

Austin, these are supposed to be very good see: Autosock. If you goole auto sock you also get Amazon selling Ice Socks that look the same at approx £48.00

Tremlett 15 · 30-11-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Alacrity

Austin, these are supposed to be very good see: Autosock. If you goole auto sock you also get Amazon selling Ice Socks that look the same at approx £48.00

Thanks G, but not too sure on this.....looks like a quick get out quick thing ???

4 rims ( steel ) & tyres x BMW £600 ( ish ) may get discount......., I do 150 miles per day at least twice a week for work starting at 5am ( ish ) before the grit is laid & our house is up a hill..........

Tremlett 15 · 30-11-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringmaster

Yes they are. They have lots more small grooves in. It's worth keeping a smaller set of wheels with winter tyres on and swap them over this time of year.

I'm sure it's a legal requirement to have them in germany?? I've driven a few cars with them on over there, and much better.

thanks.......

Ringmaster · 30-11-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tremlett 15

thanks.......

What bm is it? I've got a couple of sets of wheels floating around here... If not, just get some second hand rims and get the tyres fitted to those. Will be lots cheaper.

Tremlett 15 · 30-11-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringmaster

What bm is it? I've got a couple of sets of wheels floating around here... If not, just get some second hand rims and get the tyres fitted to those. Will be lots cheaper.

thanks again, a new'ish 3 touring with 16" and a new 1 convert with 17", but NI is too far for collection .......!!!

Ringmaster · 30-11-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tremlett 15

thanks again, a new'ish 3 touring with 16" and a new 1 convert with 17", but NI is too far for collection .......!!!

I would defo have a look on pikeBay. BMW now how to steal from people! You will save a fortune, and they will only be on there for a few months. You can always get new wheel trims from BMW to make them look better. It's also worth reducing the wheel size and increasing the profile of the tyres.

Good luck in your search! Lol

Tremlett 15 · 05-01-2011, 04:50 PM

just a wee update, got the winter tyres & wheels on 16th Dec just before our VERY heavy snow.............a GREAT job

............even worked well in 6" + of snow...could go where front wheel drives could not......

did cost a lot more ££££'s as I could only get alloys & tyres but.....sure its only money.

thanks for ur replies & Happy New Year to all

safe & fast boating in 2011.

Johnny Rocket · 06-01-2011, 08:04 AM

You must have been the only BMW making forward progress!

I saw so many shiny beemers holding up queues of traffic round here that it stopped being funny after a while. Actually that's not true. It was still funny.

Tremlett 15 · 06-01-2011, 10:05 AM

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You must have been the only BMW making forward progress!I saw so many shiny beemers holding up queues of traffic round here that it stopped being funny after a while. Actually that's not true. It was still funny.

ur correct......for a week, I was the only one in any german rear wheel drive car that was in use from our development.........and on one day when I was down in town for 2 hours mid-morning I only saw 2 others BMW ( no the "better" roads ) & no Mercs ( car that is !!! )....all normally 2 a penny. My wifes car did not leave the garage for 2 weeks & me mates Merc did not leave the garage for 3 weeks....he lives in the "west" which was VERY bad.

and, more snow on its way for us late 2morrow & Sat.........

"my weather guru" is giving: Jan, Feb & April all to be below average temps, and Jan & March below average rainfall with Feb & April rainfall above average.

but as some say......sure you cant forecast beyond 5 days............

if at all

Think its back to getting ready for the "boating season"........

Alacrity · 06-01-2011, 11:06 AM

I love my BMW, but in snow/mud it turns itself into a useless ornament. Still its not all bad, I am getting lots of work here from folk that have busted their auto box & or 4x4 box in the snow!!

still no worries · 06-01-2011, 11:25 AM

make sure you are insured, some companies class it as a modification and if you havent informed them you are not covered.

Tremlett 15 · 06-01-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by still no worries

make sure you are insured, some companies class it as a modification and if you havent informed them you are not covered.

already done......but thanks

Ringmaster · 06-01-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tremlett 15

ur correct......for a week, I was the only one in any german rear wheel drive car that was in use from our development.........and on one day when I was down in town for 2 hours mid-morning I only saw 2 others BMW ( no the "better" roads ) & no Mercs ( car that is !!! )....all normally 2 a penny. My wifes car did not leave the garage for 2 weeks & me mates Merc did not leave the garage for 3 weeks....he lives in the "west" which was VERY bad.

and, more snow on its way for us late 2morrow & Sat.........

"my weather guru" is giving: Jan, Feb & April all to be below average temps, and Jan & March below average rainfall with Feb & April rainfall above average.

but as some say......sure you cant forecast beyond 5 days............

if at all

Think its back to getting ready for the "boating season"........

I have to agree with you regards the bmws and mercs in the snow. My 7 series was no good whatsoever. My dads merc was just as pants! Fortunately I have some good tires on my discovery, but I'm not sure if they are classed as winter tires! hehehe