Winter tire choice

Hi, I have a 2007 550i non sport model. I live in the BC lower mainland just east of Vancouver, the winter weather is mostly very wet but we can have some occasional heavy snow. I mostly drive on the highway to and from work around 70km round trip with some hills and curves on the way.

Is there a tire that is good on snow and ice but still has good wet weather ability?


Thanks!

Originally Posted by sl8tr

Hi, I have a 2007 550i non sport model. I live in the BC lower mainland just east of Vancouver, the winter weather is mostly very wet but we can have some occasional heavy snow. I mostly drive on the highway to and from work around 70km round trip with some hills and curves on the way.

Is there a tire that is good on snow and ice but still has good wet weather ability?


Thanks!

Yes, many winter tires also have very good wet traction. In particular the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 does well for a performance oriented winter tire. For something to use in more severe snow conditions I like the Blizzak WS70 and Michelin Xice Xi2.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&...nter/index.jsp

Thanks Gary, would the Pirelli Sottozero 2 be suitable? The price is a little lower on those ones in 255/50/17

meant 225/50/17

Yes, the Sotto Zero Serie 2 does indeed have good wet traction but will be step down in snow and ice traction over the other winter tires in this size.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta is my choice of tires for winter. Superb than Michelin, Continental, or any other.

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Originally Posted by ktnamja

Nokian Hakkapeliitta is my choice of tires for winter. Superb than Michelin, Continental, or any other.

+1 That's what i have under my e46 also.