I have a 530i sport with summer tires and I need a good all weather tire. This is my first experience with a BMW in the snow so I'm looking for a bit of advice from seasoned owners.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I went with the "R" model for my 530i sport in Boston. If I lived somewhere with more snow I would have went with the studded "5" version (you can get the 5 unstudded as well). They are pricey but well worth it if you do a lot of winter driving.
You know E=MC2 stuff...it appears that the molecules of snow ice and salt are wisked away by the downward pressure of the tire on the driving surface. As the tire propels the vehicle the distinctly unique tread pattern of the BLIZZAK takes over and thrusts the unwanted and highly cumbersome molecules out of the way so the remaining tread can grab the undersurface, and if that undersurface is snow it creats a digging proportiionate to the weight of the vehicle, the forward momentum, slippage/spin and the thrust being generated by the drive train. Thereby making the blizzak one of the most sought after tires of all time. For those who do not realize the traction of the Blizzak I suggest you consult a local university for a good lesson in physics, or ask someone that has tried them. Since I had physics many moons ago I go with experience.Would you please identify where the above statements came from? :dunno: