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« Reply #30 on: November 22, 2008, 08:52:39 PM »
you should be able to find 195/60/14 or 205/60/14 check different brands yokohamas are good or hankooks
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« Reply #31 on: November 27, 2008, 03:01:30 PM »
I have a set of 18 wheels with 215 all season that works okay for most of the year in MN
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« Reply #32 on: November 27, 2008, 05:19:16 PM »
My Dunlop Winter Sport M3's are 185/65/14.  I have read from many sources that a narrower winter tire is slightly advantageous.
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« Reply #33 on: December 06, 2008, 02:08:56 PM »
I was actually looking at those tires and want them for my car but only come in a 15 to get to 195.  I need that snow tire to fit the stock wheel because I do not have any money to buy new wheels too.  I have Alpina Kopi wheels in the summer and the stock BBS Basketweaves in the winter.

If you can find them in a 195/65ish/14 configuration, please hit me up.  I'm still searching and we are getting a 1-2'' snow squall tomorrow, what gives??

Anyone who lives in New England knows how quick that can turn into a foot....
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« Reply #34 on: December 28, 2008, 07:17:42 AM »
When I lived in Germany, I was fined for not running Winter Tyres. It's illegal and they literally have a date when everyone MUST switch - in Bavaria at at least. Then a date to switch back. Having said that, I was okay around town and the snow there was sick. But heading to the Alps I pack snowchains. Cheaper and better than winter tyres.
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« Reply #35 on: December 28, 2008, 08:58:13 PM »
Snow!? what the hell is snow we havent had more than 1/4 inch of snow in 3 years. with that being said, I have 4 brand new Michelin snow tires 195/70/r14 for sale, if anyone is interested, PM me with an offer
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« Reply #36 on: January 31, 2009, 12:05:40 PM »
Yeah,  um we get like a foot every snow storm in new england..... LOL  I got some tires on craigslist...never though I would buy used tires but they're great!!!  They are blizzaks and they are working great!!!  Hold their line well in snow and work well in tail out action!!!
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« Reply #37 on: January 31, 2009, 05:36:31 PM »
I use a Toyota 4Runner.
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« Reply #38 on: December 20, 2009, 02:45:11 AM »
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=122

I just moved back to Portland, OR, (after having lived in SoCal since '97) and happened to be looking into the same matter.

Looks like the Blizzaks WS60's are the best all around. The Continental's have better start/stop performance.

All I need to do is find a set of stock rims to mount some Blizzaks on.
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« Reply #39 on: December 21, 2009, 08:03:34 AM »
This winter i'm not using anything on the E30, it's hibernating. Instead I'm using a Toyota RAV4 '96. Absolutely thrilled with it!
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« Reply #40 on: December 25, 2009, 08:43:32 PM »
I've been very pleased with my Blizzaks for the last 2 years. They wear very well, aren't too loud, and have reasonable grip in the dry as well, as long as they have enough air in them.
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« Reply #41 on: December 25, 2009, 11:22:23 PM »
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Snow!? what the hell is snow we havent had more than 1/4 inch of snow in 3 years. with that being said, I have 4 brand new Michelin snow tires 195/70/r14 for sale, if anyone is interested, PM me with an offer


Kinda funny reading this now - we measured out at what, 18" of snow this past weekend? Probably be gone next week, but it was fun while it lasted!

I have Blizzaks that work very well, except that the car is now too low to really drive in any appreciable snow. It stayed home for this one.
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« Reply #42 on: December 26, 2009, 10:45:45 AM »
I use an Audi ...................
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« Reply #43 on: December 26, 2009, 02:08:09 PM »
I have the Nokian Hakkapeliitta on my e34.  Nice tires, definitely on the loud side.  They really last too - I think they're on their 6th season.  Here in SW PA the snow isn't really that bad but the hills certainly are.  A couple hours north toward Buffalo or east into the Laurel Highlands the snow merits consideration.  Studs or chains might be a good idea out there.  Since I take the BMW out for work travel for work I definitely dress for the season with serious snow tires.

Once my all-season Nokians wear out on the e30, I'll be looking for a set of used 15" snow tires off someone's e36 or e46.  How else can I defend a 5-lug swap?  Saving money on snow tires!
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« Reply #44 on: December 26, 2009, 08:58:19 PM »
I was originally going to get some Blizzaks and mount them on some bottlecaps for the winter, but even after last week's heavy snow here in S.E. PA, the roads were clear by early AM....Heck the plows were clearing side streets even before the snow was over..Nothing like scraping and backup beepers at 2am...lol
I do run Michelin all season (HydroEdge) tires on 318is...
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