Second for the Pirelli. It seems to fit the gap between all out snow performance and marginal clear road performance of the Blizzaks and the more clear road focused, but worse snow performance of the Michelins.

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Chris

2012 X5 50i
2003 K1200RS
2008 M5 (missing it badly)
2004 330ix (former winter beater)
2003 M5 (traded with 103k, still working fine)