NJ/NY people...when are you going to change to your snow tires???

When is everybody in this area going to change into snow tires?

It's getting kinda cold lately, and I was wondering when everybody typically changes. I just got a set of LM-22's with rims, but was wondering how long I could wait.

I don't want to get caught in a dusting and get stuck.

I usually wait until late December.

Are you doing it yourself, or going to a tire shop?

If you're doing it yourself, just change it for the first predicted snow. (I only change when I see snow on the ground. Of course, I switch back to summer tires as soon as the salt is largely gone.)

This Saturday my snows go on.

Snow tires are not just for snow. The compound excels in colder weather. My S-03s summer tires are getting real squirrely now on cold nights and takes a while to get them up to temp. The LM-22s I use in the winter would have no problems.

I am going to switch over this weekend because I really want to break in the new tires (I went with High performance all seasons)before it gets too cold plus like Alee said, the summer tires get much harder and don't handle as well in the colder temps.

I can't promise I'm not going to switch back in a few weeks but that's the advantage of having a house . . . sorry Al

Originally Posted by alee

This Saturday my snows go on.

I'm shooting for Nov 15, definitely by T-day. 60's here for the next week.

Originally Posted by AF330i

I can't promise I'm not going to switch back in a few weeks but that's the advantage of having a house . . . sorry Al

You'll probably have bought a few more tires and rims by then.

I am planning for December 1 Since Ack already broke in the tires for me

Originally Posted by DougDogs

gunna change them the weekend after next. 11/1-2

Doug, you swap out . . . don't you have all season tires on your summer wheels ?

Also what do you use for winter ?

Doug, your car is going to be incredible in the snow between the snow tires and the AWD !!!

Definitely post some pics after you mount them . . .

I usually wait until the beginning of December. Being that this year the weather has been kind of crazy, they might go on sooner.

Eastern PA weather is virtually identical, so I might as well reply...

I usually wait until the night before snow is forecast and put them on myself in the garage.

However, this year I have to have my new snow tires mounted on my stock wheels. The Tirerack just delivered my Dunlop Winter Sport M2s to my door yesterday.

I think I'm going to make an appointment with the dealer for early/mid December (I'm going with the dealer to hopefully avoid getting my wheels scratched when they mount the tires - plus I want to try out this thing they call a loaner car...).

Originally Posted by PhilH

I think I'm going to make an appointment with the dealer for early/mid December (I'm going with the dealer to hopefully avoid getting my wheels scratched when they mount the tires - plus I want to try out this thing they call a loaner car...).

PhilH, did you buy from Rosen or Devon Hill? I think I remember Devon Hill for some reason. Anyway, they mounted my LM-22s on the M68s and did a perfect job. Not a scratch, and they wiped off the wheels after they mounted them (no greasy hand prints).

Originally Posted by alee

PhilH, did you buy from Rosen or Devon Hill? I think I remember Devon Hill for some reason. Anyway, they mounted my LM-22s on the M68s and did a perfect job. Not a scratch, and they wiped off the wheels after they mounted them (no greasy hand prints).

I bought my car from Don Rosen (which is now known as "BMW of the Main Line" - they were bought out by Devon Hill). I've heard only good things about Don Rosen's service department as well.

I got a couple very light scratches from the independent shop I use when I got my high temp brake fluid put in, so I don't want to bring it back to them if I don't have to.

Originally Posted by PhilH

Eastern PA weather is virtually identical, so I might as well reply...

I usually wait until the night before snow is forecast and put them on myself in the garage.

However, this year I have to have my new snow tires mounted on my stock wheels. The Tirerack just delivered my Dunlop Winter Sport M2s to my door yesterday.

I think I'm going to make an appointment with the dealer for early/mid December (I'm going with the dealer to hopefully avoid getting my wheels scratched when they mount the tires - plus I want to try out this thing they call a loaner car...).

Phil . . .we bought winter tires and we didn't discuss it first

How could you do that to your wheel and tire bud

Originally Posted by PhilH

I bought my car from Don Rosen (which is now known as "BMW of the Main Line" - they were bought out by Devon Hill). I've heard only good things about Don Rosen's service department as well.

Don Rosen service is excellent. I've had my car there for a few things (including having the plastic titanium colored mesh grille replaced on my front bumper after a retread incident), and they were very professional. I think they'll do a fine job mounting your snows.

They're probably the only service dept in Philly that you can get an appointment the next day if needed. I could never seem to swing that at Otto's or Devon Hill.

Originally Posted by AF330i

Phil . . .we bought winter tires and we didn't discuss it first

How could you do that to your wheel and tire bud

Alan, odd as it may seem, sometimes I can make a decision about wheels and tires on my own. Anyway, why would I ask a guy who buys all seasons for his winter wheels about snow tires?

Originally Posted by rumatt

Performance all-seasons, that is.

Alan, your advice is what helped me decid to be cheap and see if I can get throught the winter on the ContiTouring all seasons. If I get stuck I'm going to call you to pick me up! But then again, how will you get to me with your performance tires. Maybe I'll be picking you up!

Don't worry Matt, I can always take our SUV to come and get you

Originally Posted by PhilH

Alan, odd as it may seem, sometimes I can make a decision about wheels and tires on my own. Anyway, why would I ask a guy who buys all seasons for his winter wheels about snow tires?

Make a decision without consulting . . . .arghhh . . . . well ok, I could let this one go but let's just make sure this doesn't become a habit

Hey guys, we had our first snow in the Boston area today. This might force my hand a little bit in when to change over to my winter wheels. Yuck.

Originally Posted by Dale Pickle

Hey guys, we had our first snow in the Boston area today. This might force my hand a little bit in when to change over to my winter wheels. Yuck.

Snow already ?!?!

That is crazy . . . this year is definitely going to be a cold one

Here in Philadelphia this morning, I just got my first 37 degree beep.

Yeah!! what is that beep for? 37 degrees significant for something??

and don't say RTFM...

Originally Posted by chlee

Yeah!! what is that beep for? 37 degrees significant for something??

and don't say RTFM...

I'm not sure if your being serious or not but when it's 37 degree's or less, the car will beep to let you know. This will give you a warning that the roads might be icey . . .

Originally Posted by AF330i

Snow already ?!?!

That is crazy . . . this year is definitely going to be a cold one

It wasn't laying on the road. If it's going to be significant, the night before eveyone in their 4WD plows is out and about. Nada last night. 60's forcast for the next week.

Never slipped a wheel on the ES100's this AM.