new snow tires

zach · 12-04-2012, 10:06 AM

A drive into the suburbs this morning convinced me that the Hankook Icebears I have on the M3 are shot and should be replaced. I actually liked these tires, particularly since they only cost ~$100 each. I'm not even sure if you can still get them, but regardless I'd love to hear any recommendations.

Nick M3 · 12-04-2012, 10:09 AM

I bought a set last year. They are, I think, still the best cheap performance snow. Not actually sure they are meaningfully better than the Continental DWS, but I'm not prepared to recommend an A/S tire for NE use.

zach · 12-04-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M3

I bought a set last year. They are, I think, still the best cheap performance snow. Not actually sure they are meaningfully better than the Continental DWS, but I'm not prepared to recommend an A/S tire for NE use.

Thanks. Are these the new version?

Nick M3 · 12-04-2012, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zach

Thanks. Are these the new version?

Looks like it. I'm happy to see that they even released them in an E30 fitment. (195/60-15)

Probably decided that icebear was bad branding.

zach · 12-04-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Looks like it. I'm happy to see that they even released them in an E30 fitment. (195/60-15)

Probably decided that icebear was bad branding.

No way. They have a sweet bear paw on the sidewall!

JST · 12-04-2012, 10:57 AM

Yeah, i*cept evo is not better than ice bear.

Instead of a bear paw, do the Evos have a douchey guy wearing a backwards hat on the side?

*clyde* · 12-04-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Yeah, i*cept evo is not better than ice bear.

Instead of a bear paw, do the Evos have a douchey guy wearing a backwards hat on the side?

I think they have an Evo partying in an outhouse.

equ · 12-04-2012, 03:15 PM

I recommend dunlop 3d's. Alpin pa3's & blizzak lm-series are great as well... Or you could go all out with blizzak WS's, really soft but super snow/ice performance. I don't think all-seasons would cut it up in Boston.

Nick M3 · 12-04-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

I recommend dunlop 3d's. Alpin pa3's & blizzak lm-series are great as well... Or you could go all out with blizzak WS's, really soft but super snow/ice performance. I don't think all-seasons would cut it up in Boston.

The Dunlops are pretty comparable to the DWS in performance. Incredibly disappointing.

bren · 12-04-2012, 03:40 PM

I can tell you what tires you probably don't want to run in the winter...the Pilot SS. NOT confidence inspiring in the cold.

12-04-2012, 10:06 AM	#1
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	new snow tires A drive into the suburbs this morning convinced me that the Hankook Icebears I have on the M3 are shot and should be replaced. I actually liked these tires, particularly since they only cost ~$100 each. I'm not even sure if you can still get them, but regardless I'd love to hear any recommendations.

12-04-2012, 10:09 AM	#2
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	I bought a set last year. They are, I think, still the best cheap performance snow. Not actually sure they are meaningfully better than the Continental DWS, but I'm not prepared to recommend an A/S tire for NE use. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

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JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Yeah, i*cept evo is not better than ice bear. Instead of a bear paw, do the Evos have a douchey guy wearing a backwards hat on the side?

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bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	I can tell you what tires you probably don't want to run in the winter...the Pilot SS. NOT confidence inspiring in the cold.