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Sorry...I wish it wasn't true.
T-REX of winters...although it will be drier in the GTA http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/t-rex-o...anac-1.2012804 |
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10-25-2014, 10:16 PM | #69 |
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I've bought from Tire Rack a few times and had tires delivered to both US and Canada. I would trust what they are saying but worth calling to be sure.
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I initially had a set of X-Ice on, but they were shockingly squirmy, almost in a dangerous manner. My impression is that the X-Ice is simply not suitable for performance-style cars. The PA4s sorted that issue out. After 10,000kms the wear on my tires does not seem excessive. And, for the record, I am not a boy-racer nor am I hooligan driving on my winter rubber. If you are driving only at slow speeds on persistently snow-covered roads, then the X-Ice might make sense. As always, your mileage may vary... Last edited by Harpua; 11-02-2014 at 07:44 PM.. Reason: Clarification -- Pilot Alpin 4s, not 3s |
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10-26-2014, 08:45 AM | #71 |
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Dealer quoted $3650.00 MSRP for the 640M winter package.
With BMW Club Canada rebate (-15%), it comes down to $3100+tx. I ordered a set. |
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They test fitted the wheels and the fronts did not fit. There is a lip in the inner barrel which contacts the brake disc. However, with spacers the wheel is pushed out and allows the lip to clear the rotor so that it rotates clear and freely. I've got 15mm spacers, thanks to farbmw, which I am using now and will also use in the winter time. The set up I got from Simply Tire is 8.5x18" F8X gunmetal replica wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, 245/40/18 paid $1800 taxes in. Here's a pic of how the wheel looks like (This was not mine but its the same wheel style).
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10-27-2014, 08:22 AM | #75 |
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Thanks for the info karbonphiber.
Do you know if other buyers are going with same setup (wheel + spacers)? I never had a winter wheel with spacer setup so I am just curious. At least you bought it locally so workaround can be found. Just image you bought a winter wheel package from Tire Rack (which I did it with my last car) and found this issue while installing in your own garage (which I did as well). By the way, wheel’s color is darker than the picture that I got it from SimplyTire, which I like it better because it hide the dirt and brake dust. |
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Mine did come with TPMS sensors although not sure if my car either has the proper receiver and/or can be coded to use TPMS. |
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10-28-2014, 09:57 AM | #78 |
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Hey Duncan.
Are those +35 offset? I wanted 19x8.5 in a +20 offset but they didnt have black in +20 so I had to order those wheels in silver and I'm having the shop paint them black. Would much rather have had them come black in the first place like yours, but wanted to keep the fitment closer to stock (8.5" with a +35 is pretty pushed in...not a bad thing for winter, just didnt want to compromise the "look"). Did you go 255/35/19 square? |
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10-28-2014, 11:32 AM | #79 | |
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10-28-2014, 06:24 PM | #81 |
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Hey guys,
I am working with Steelcase tires also on a set. Just wondering, what's the difference between Blizzak LM-32 and WS-80? Which one is better? I see from Bridgestone's site, the 32 are like 3-4x the price of the 80?? I am trying to fit a 18" with 245/45R18, square. Any thoughts? |
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10-28-2014, 06:27 PM | #82 | |
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10-28-2014, 06:57 PM | #83 |
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WS would probably has more flex in the sidewall thus you may feel the car is squirming a lot when cornering. LM should have better braking traction over the WS80 on dry & snowy roads. |
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So, which should I go for? I can try and get better pricing with WS but sounds like LM would be better because afterall, during winter, you would want better traction and be able to stop and not hit someone?
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It depends on whether you care more about performance when the roads are clear or whether you care more about getting around in really poor weather. If you have another car for bad days, get the LM-32. If you need to rely on the M every day to get you through most anything, get the WS80. Most people will opt for the LM-32 type tire. For me, I am going with a Hakapellita R2 (similar to the WS80) because there is nothing that drives me more nuts than getting stuck at the office in a storm or needing to feel like I should take my wife's SUV on bad days. It's all what matters to you in winter.
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19" vs 18"
Went to see if an F10 M5 18" replica wheel would fit at Simply Tire. Unfortunately, didn't clear and Allen suggests going with the 19" square set up you guys have alluded to. This is my first M car and i'm somewhat reluctant as i do want to drive it as much as safely possible in the winter but feel the 19" setup may slightly compromise traction/control. For those with experience with both, any huge difference?
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