Originally Posted by
rreimund
Ok.. So I just got the E34 a few weeks ago. The car came with two sets of stock 15" Basketweaves... one set off the car with worn ContiTourings.. and the other set on the car with Nokian Hakkapeliitta NRWs.
I'm debating if I should spring for some new Nokians this year or if I can just accept that the car handles this poorly in the poor weather and just hold off until next winter.
I too am using Nokian NRW in 225/55R16. They have at least 50% tread left and recent snow and ice conditions have proved them to be less than the best. Prior winters were OK but this is their 5th winter. I would say your tires don't have enough tread left to cope with any amount of snow with only 1/8" above the bars.
As for the wear, I would say the tires have been run with too little pressure. The stock suggestion of 29F/33R is too low for cars of this weight IMO. I'd run at least 32F/36R - maybe more. Just keep the 4PSI difference F/R. I run mine at 36F/40R and they are wearing squarely.
I'm debating a new set of Pilot Alpins for my alternate set of 17" rims, ditching the 16s. Better for ice and dry/cold roads.
Anthony
03/64 production
'91M5 - 11/90, was mine, it's Jim's now.