Well, I think it's about time I buy those winter tires.

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I think I am going with the 225/45 R17 LM-22's all round on stock M68's.

Any last minute objections? I know the 225's will be a bit narrow for the 8.5" rear wheels, but it has been done before and it's under spec.

$655 shipped for all 4 tires at the 'rack.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by mbr129

I think I am going with the 225/45 R17 LM-22's all round on stock M68's.

Any last minute objections? I know the 225's will be a bit narrow for the 8.5" rear wheels, but it has been done before and it's under spec.

I have no objections at this time.

Narrow tire in snow = good.

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Originally Posted by clyde

I have no objections at this time.

Narrow tire in snow = good.

[lemming]

what took you so long!?!?!?!?

:smile:

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Originally Posted by pDz

what took you so long!?!?!?!?

:smile:

Well, I procrastinated yesterday and woke up to reality. Ice all over, sand, salt,... just crap everywhere. I am placing the order now.

Sad, really... the 330i is going into partial hibernation starting tomorrow.

Winter is here.

First order of business when I get home is to swap the all seasons for the WS-50's on my old benz.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by mbr129

Well, I procrastinated yesterday and woke up to reality. Ice all over, sand, salt,... just crap everywhere. I am placing the order now.

Sad, really... the 330i is going into partial hibernation starting tomorrow.

Winter is here.

First order of business when I get home is to swap the all seasons for the WS-50's on my old benz.

holy cow were there some slick spots on the roads today.

it's not about the snow traction as much as it is about cold temperature grip plus a decent tread pattern. i watched in horror as a some cars would hit black ice and swerve around in front of me or behind me.

i kept thinking, "whatever happens, i'm in a cheap car" over and over.

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Originally Posted by pDz

holy cow were there some slick spots on the roads today.

it's not about the snow traction as much as it is about cold temperature grip plus a decent tread pattern. i watched in horror as a some cars would hit black ice and swerve around in front of me or behind me.

i kept thinking, "whatever happens, i'm in a cheap car" over and over.

That's why I like driving my 190E with a KBB value of under 2K.

That will be my primary winter car, unless my fiancee needs a car to take into the city. Only then will I take the 330i to work.

[lemming]

i'm thinking of getting a battle wagon (for dogs) to tow a track only car, too. something with an old pushrod v8 like a used tahoe or an old grand wagoneer with that awful (cool to me) plastic faux wood siding.

city mpg: 12-14mpg.

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

okay. then i get sane and have to know that that would get old really fast.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by pDz

i'm thinking of getting a battle wagon (for dogs) to tow a track only car, too. something with an old pushrod v8 like a...an old grand wagoneer with that awful (cool to me) plastic faux wood siding.

city mpg: 12-14mpg.

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

My mother had one of those years ago. We took a family trip in it from DC to Canada (via Cooperstown, NY) one summer. Shortly after we left the house, my mother insisted on using the a/c instead of keeping the windows down like my father wanted. I'll never forget my father throwing up his arms and belting out, "There goes the gas mileage! Arrgh!"

My mom had it for about a year...until a valet parker totalled it by driving it into a garage wall under full throttle.

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Originally Posted by clyde

...until a valet parker totalled it by driving it into a garage wall under full throttle.

:roll:

What an idiot.