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OK - I tend to let a key slip now and then (m) (archive)
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Posted by Norm on December 29, 2001 at 08:24:36:

In Reply to: Re: snowtires posted by capup on December 29, 2001 at 00:26:37:


I appologize for my error. The tires are 235/45/17. I have to proofread a little better. Thanks for asking the question.


Yesterday I installed Dunlop M-2 Winter Sport tires on my '02 M-5. I drove up to a nearby mountain pass, ski resort, Steven's Pass, Washington. The car handled good on the compact snow/ice. I felt very comfortable. Today, I'm driving on some dry some wet pavement, 45 degrees F., and the car feels fine. I'm not trying to push it too far, but I've tested them under medium to high cornering forces and they feel safe. I got them from tire rack, mounted on H(?) type wheels, shipped to my home for aroung $1300. They're only 17X235X35, so the car looks a little under tired, but I'll still be driving when others fear to tread. Ferraris one parks, BMWs one drives, right?

Any reason why you didn't go with the BMW- recommended size 235/"45"-17 ?
Rdgs,
Norm


I just got a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta NRW's in the same size and BMW style 66 M-Parallel wheels. Hope to have them mounted soon. Good luck with yours. I hear good things about the Dunlops too and it was kind of a "toss of the coin" for me.

:-)

Rgds,
Norm

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