http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/winter-tire-test-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-tire-test-tips The Joy of Diesel Driving Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:18:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/winter-tire-test-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1909 - The Diesel Driver Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:01:26 +0000 http://www.thedieseldriver.com/?p=405#comment-1909 [...] of several longer driving trips, the 335d did quite well in the snow, thanks in part to the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero winter performance tires.  In a 12-month period, the 335d drove to Lindau, Berchtesgaden, Roßfeld, and Graz before being [...] [...] of several longer driving trips, the 335d did quite well in the snow, thanks in part to the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero winter performance tires.  In a 12-month period, the 335d drove to Lindau, Berchtesgaden, Roßfeld, and Graz before being [...]

]]> http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/winter-tire-test-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1907 BMW 335d 18-Month Report and Review - The Diesel Driver Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:54:49 +0000 http://www.thedieseldriver.com/?p=405#comment-1907 [...] of several longer driving trips, the 335d did quite well in the snow, thanks in part to the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero winter performance tires.  In a 12-month period, the 335d drove to Lindau, Berchtesgaden, Roßfeld, and Graz before being [...] [...] of several longer driving trips, the 335d did quite well in the snow, thanks in part to the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero winter performance tires.  In a 12-month period, the 335d drove to Lindau, Berchtesgaden, Roßfeld, and Graz before being [...]

]]> http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/winter-tire-test-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1345 mike Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:41:42 +0000 http://www.thedieseldriver.com/?p=405#comment-1345 This winter I obtained a used set of 17x8 BMW OEM wheels for my 335d Sport and mounted the recommended size winter tires, 225x45-17. While this combo drives great in snow the 225x45 tire size aggravates the already bad speedometer error -- almost a 7% error at and indicated 80mph, i.e. I'm only doing a true 75mph. When the rear winter tires wear out I'm moving up to a pair of 245x45-17 in the rear to make the speedometer closer to an accurate reading (and the 245's will better handle the available torque!). This winter I obtained a used set of 17×8 BMW OEM wheels for my 335d Sport and mounted the recommended size winter tires, 225×45-17. While this combo drives great in snow the 225×45 tire size aggravates the already bad speedometer error — almost a 7% error at and indicated 80mph, i.e. I’m only doing a true 75mph. When the rear winter tires wear out I’m moving up to a pair of 245×45-17 in the rear to make the speedometer closer to an accurate reading (and the 245′s will better handle the available torque!).

]]> http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/winter-tire-test-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-824 Ziemas Riepas Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:21:46 +0000 http://www.thedieseldriver.com/?p=405#comment-824 I never understood what a difference winter tires make. UK law doesnt require any change of tires for the different seasons, so everyone just uses summer tires all year round and then everyone wonders why they skid all over the place when there is 1mm of snow. Having driven on snow tires in 50cm of snow and ice in eastern europe, I can now attest to the difference having proper tires for the conditions makes! I never understood what a difference winter tires make. UK law doesnt require any change of tires for the different seasons, so everyone just uses summer tires all year round and then everyone wonders why they skid all over the place when there is 1mm of snow. Having driven on snow tires in 50cm of snow and ice in eastern europe, I can now attest to the difference having proper tires for the conditions makes!

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