Winter Season 2015/2016 Snow Tire Group Buy Thread

[curvehound]

Originally Posted by BigMo

I'd be interested with R2's or Blizzaks.

Ok, I will check on the R2. Just for my own education, is there any data out there comparing the R2 to other tires?

[RKAM3]

Originally Posted by dudical26

Any thoughts on this tire?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....m=635HR8LM60XL

Super cheap, $100 after rebate.

2010 production, so 5 years old. Tires do age even when they sit. I replace my tires at year six, even if they have tread left. Personal choice. Also long out of production, so if you lose one to a road hazard, you pitch the entire set or start mixing and matching tires. That said, I'm sure they will be very capable in the frozen stuff.

[BigMo]

Originally Posted by dudical26

Any thoughts on this tire?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....m=635HR8LM60XL

Super cheap, $100 after rebate.

I ran these on my 370Z 4 years ago. Drove in blizzards and 6 inches of snow and never got stuck or spun out. I can't say I tested the car at its limits but nonetheless I was very pleased with the cars performance that winter.

[BigMo]

Originally Posted by curvehound

Ok, I will check on the R2. Just for my own education, is there any data out there comparing the R2 to other tires?

TBH I'm going off info that other reputable posters here and people I know have told me. Grussgott and gthal have rave reviews on Nokians and I've had personal experience with Blizzaks (as well as many of my friends) and I have been very satisfied. I've got two little girls that I'll be driving around so I don't want to half ass my winter tires. Mind you they are in the car no more than 15 miles of local driving a week but still.

[curvehound]

Originally Posted by BigMo

TBH I'm going off info that other reputable posters here and people I know have told me. Grussgott and gthal have rave reviews on Nokians and I've had personal experience with Blizzaks (as well as many of my friends) and I have been very satisfied. I've got two little girls that I'll be driving around so I don't want to half ass my winter tires. Mind you they are in the car no more than 15 miles of local driving a week but still.

I hear you. I will be driving kids around as well. From my research though, it does not look like they make any of the Blizzak true snow tires in the sizes we need, they only make the winter performance models like the Lm32 and LM62. The ICEX is definitely better in the snow than those tires. What I dont know is how the ICEX compares to the R2

[BigMo]

Originally Posted by curvehound

I hear you. I will be driving kids around as well. From my research though, it does not look like they make any of the Blizzak true snow tires in the sizes we need, they only make the winter performance models like the Lm32 and LM62. The ICEX is definitely better in the snow than those tires. What I dont know is how the ICEX compares to the R2

I'd be ok with an lm32. While we are capable of getting a lot of snow in Chicago the city is usually really good about clearing the roads quickly. So I will mostly be driving on cold pavement, not so much in actual snow.

[RKAM3]

Originally Posted by curvehound

Ok, I will check on the R2. Just for my own education, is there any data out there comparing the R2 to other tires?

From my research, the R2's should do a little better on snow, ice and slush. The XIce3 should have the edge in dry handling. Both should have pretty comparable tread wear.

I have a set of R2's on my Audi and had RSi's on the car previous to it. They cost more, but I've been very happy thus far. I have not owned the XI3's. Just been trolling car forums for feedback.

Here is one thread:
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...kkapeliitta-R2

[apollo580]

So I contacted a local supplier (Canada) about winter tires. Could some of you guys recommend what option I should take?

M3 & M4 (2015+)

19” Options:

Option 1 - $2,210.00

4 x 255-35-19 Conti WinterContact TS830P 96V XL

4 x 19” F30 M3 Replica

4 x Plastic Tire Bags

4 x Mounting, Balancing and Install

Option 2 package with Bridgestone Blizzak LM32 96H XL - $2,220.00

Option 3 package with Pirelli W240 Sottozero II 96V XL MO - $2,250.00

Option 4 package with Michelin Pilot PA4 96V XL - $2,270.00

Option 5 package with Dunlop Wintersport 3D 96V XL - $2,380.00

Option 6 package with Pirelli W240 Sottozero II 92H RFT XL - $2,510.00

[AtomiK]

Originally Posted by e90_2_f80

Here is another quote from a Vendor that messaged me:

I personally think that 225 is too narrow, and would want a 245/40/19 so the tire isn't stretched.

QUOTE:
This is the 19" wheels we are referring to.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonict...7648056743080/

We can get it down to 2080 without shipping for 10 members and up
And for 25 members and up we can reduce it to 2000

Here's what I've included
225/45/-19 LM32 with OE TPMS and the 19x8.5 RS51 wheels in Silver or Satin Graphite.

Any update from this vendor as to whether they'd bump it down to $2,000 shipped with 25 folks?

[e90_2_f80]

Originally Posted by AtomiK

Any update from this vendor as to whether they'd bump it down to $2,000 shipped with 25 folks?

Reached out to the vendor for an updated quote, will keep you posted.

[ericshun]

I'm interested in 19" wheels w/winter tires too

[e90_2_f80]

Here is another option from Tirerack

245/40R-18 MICHELIN X-ICE XI3 XL
BBS SR ANTHRACITE 18x8
TPMS
Mounting + Balance + Shipping
2100 - 70 (rebate) = $2030

[dtronics]

Originally Posted by e90_2_f80

Here is another quote from a Vendor that messaged me:

I personally think that 225 is too narrow, and would want a 245/40/19 so the tire isn't stretched.

QUOTE:
This is the 19" wheels we are referring to.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonict...7648056743080/

We can get it down to 2080 without shipping for 10 members and up
And for 25 members and up we can reduce it to 2000

Here's what I've included
225/45/-19 LM32 with OE TPMS and the 19x8.5 RS51 wheels in Silver or Satin Graphite.

Is this wheel the "Renn Motorsport 19" RS-51"? If so, I think the wheel weighs about 22lbs which is nice. This is the best option for the money that i've seen in this thread. I think that i'm leaning towards this.

[tkept149]

Are there any quality 18" wheel options that accept OEM center caps?

[e90_2_f80]

Originally Posted by dtronics

Is this wheel the "Renn Motorsport 19" RS-51"? If so, I think the wheel weighs about 22lbs which is nice. This is the best option for the money that i've seen in this thread. I think that i'm leaning towards this.

This is the Renn Motorsport 19" RS-51. I have seen it in person and it looks really good.

[dudical26]

Originally Posted by RKAM3

2010 production, so 5 years old. Tires do age even when they sit. I replace my tires at year six, even if they have tread left. Personal choice. Also long out of production, so if you lose one to a road hazard, you pitch the entire set or start mixing and matching tires. That said, I'm sure they will be very capable in the frozen stuff.

No chance they were produced more recently? I'd be shocked if tire rack really sold 5 year old tires.

[dtronics]

Originally Posted by e90_2_f80

This is the Renn Motorsport 19" RS-51. I have seen it in person and it looks really good.

I had an Audi before my F82 and I've seen this wheel on a bunch of those cars in the Audi forums. The weight is really good and I never heard of any complaints. I'd probably want to go with a different tire than you listed but I'd be in for the wheels.

[Chris H.]

Originally Posted by tkept149

Are there any quality 18" wheel options that accept OEM center caps?

APEX EC-7 18x9. I just purchased a set along with Nokian R2s. Ran Nokian on my 335is and was very impressed.

Chris

[tkept149]

I'm definitely interested in 18" APEX EC-7 with Nokian R2s square as a viable option.

There's a lot of ideas and interest here, but not sure who is heading off orders anymore. Can we try to finalize options this month for maybe both 18" and 19" group interests so orders can be coordinated soon?

[dudical26]

People seem to be open to different types of tires, but specific about their wheel size. Lets start a list based on wheel size.
Only add your name if you are ready to buy.
PLEASE POST A REPLY WITH YOUR NAME ADDED TO THE LIST

18"
1. Dudical26

19"
1.

[tkept149]

Originally Posted by dudical26

People seem to be open to different types of tires, but specific about their wheel size. Lets start a list based on wheel size.
Only add your name if you are ready to buy.
PLEASE POST A REPLY WITH YOUR NAME ADDED TO THE LIST

18"
1. Dudical26

19"
1.

Add me to 18" group

[kraeburn]

18" for me.

Nokian R2's are my top pick, I think I need them but if I decide the extra snow performance isn't necessary I'm OK with Blizzak LM-60's.