I'm looking for some sporty snow tires for my basketweave 15 inchers. Suggestions?
Dunlop Graspic DS2 - nice and quiet - good drip. Although with 5 speed, LSD and an M30 its easy to slide around dry corners
Factory size is 225/60 15. I went with 205/65/15 on my steel wheels - better bite in the snow.
Derek A.
90 535i 5 Speed - Style 5 17"
Thanks. How 'bout these beauties?Originally Posted by Derek A.
Blizzaks also seem very popular.
Last edited by Jay 535i; 11-25-2005 at 08:36 PM.
Blizzaks are good but Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSI are better and cheaper. The Blizzaks wear super fast. I got the Nokians last winter and am very happy with them.
http://www.nokianrsi.com/
I wanted the tires to be 225/60/15. The Nokian RSI doesn't seem available in that size. Suggestions?Originally Posted by shanek
632 Regal, I don't know that brand. I take it you're happy with yours?
Everyone knows our cars are bad in the snow, and mine doesn't even have traction control. So I'm looking for something that will really deal with the snow well. But, I also live in a big city, where the roads are often clear and dry, so dry road performance is also important to me.
Mine are Semperit Sports, I like them. I found them accidently when comparing snow tires Tiresavings.com They are made in Germany and ride very well. They were $60.00 each last year.
Originally Posted by jaylebo
95 E34 530I V2.37
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I just got a set of Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSports for my stock 15s and I like em... little more pricey than the Semperits though.
'95 540i 6sp, uuc ssk, Dinan chip
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semperit sport
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I second the Hakka RSI too... outstanding control and last long. Nokian Hakka are the choice in ice racing. In winter, you need to keep 205 size... it is critical in winter condition. Performance loss is very minor... you probably won't miss it.
Blizzak is rubbery control unless you get their high end... but they don't last. If you drive alot... like 2k miles a month... kiss them goodbye by the end of season.
Recommended winter tire size is 205/65-15, that's what I'm running.
I have no complaints about dry road performance. They are quieter than the Fuzion HRI 235/45-17 I put on in September.