Bye bye Blizzak WS 80

German1967 · 03-25-2017, 07:45 PM

Just put MPSS back on... a week of temps in the 70s ahead...
How liberating that first drive on summers has been...

Tpeterson · 03-25-2017, 08:01 PM

Full insurance goes back on my 228i on Tues. Mar. 29.Back on the road! Four long months.

BMWZ4 · 03-25-2017, 08:21 PM

Had mine out last week, but temp dropped for 2 days to -10c...back out tomorrow and long range looks good!

Deutsche-Broke · 03-25-2017, 08:36 PM

Just finished swapping my WS-70's out an hour ago... Been a "interesting" Winter for sure..

It's amazing how sharp the car feels with normal rubber.. How quickly you forget..

It also feels really good to have TPMS back and not have the car "dinging" at me every time I start it..

Bring on Spring.....

p912guy · 03-25-2017, 09:36 PM

Last night after work, following a top down drive home, I completed a quick wash and dry with an ice-cold beer in hand and then switched out my winter wheels and tires for the summer staggered PSS set-up with another ice-cold beer in hand - perfect. This morning I dropped the top again while I made a run to Duncan for some donuts. Good start to the weekend. I was gonna stop and take a few pictures, but I was enjoying the drive too much and I really needed to get home with the donuts.

Bought my M235i in December and mounted the winter set-up right away, so other than the test drive, this is the first time I have run the BMW wheels and summer tires - big difference.

Marmugmotleocay · 03-25-2017, 10:27 PM

I took my Michelin Pilot Alpins off yesterday.

Beartato · 03-26-2017, 11:46 AM

I swapped off my WS80s last week. Feels good man.

harma24 · 03-26-2017, 07:30 PM

With lows around 30, I've still got at least one more week (more likely 2 - 3 weeks) before I can switch back. Since I put my winter tires on right at 1,200 miles, I have yet to experience the MPSS's to their full glory. Looking forward to it (although I do need to get out skiing one more time before spring).

cire · 03-26-2017, 07:40 PM

Took my WS 80's off and back to run flats for the last summer.

WolfGTI · 03-26-2017, 08:23 PM

Winter tires were mounted when the car was 1 day old in January - so eagerly waiting weather that stays above 45F for the lows - and then I can mount the summer wheels with the MPSS. Patience is such a pain.

morphomeman · 03-28-2017, 07:35 AM

I will keep the winters on for another few weeks, not because of cold or snow, but because of the potholes. 17" rims do much better in potholes than 18" or 19" and it will take another month before they start filling those holes around here.

Sportstick · 03-28-2017, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

I will keep the winters on for another few weeks, not because of cold or snow, but because of the potholes. 17" rims do much better in potholes than 18" or 19" and it will take another month before they start filling those holes around here.

You are lucky. In Michigan, every season is pothole season.

So much so, that I also changed my 3-season set-up from the OE 18" to 17", albeit Pilot Sport AS3 on BBS wheels.

aelarson · 03-28-2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

In Michigan, every season is pothole season.

Same here in Minneapolis...the freeze/thaw is so tough on roads!

(This emoji perfectly explains me dodging potholes)

Kolyan2k · 04-19-2017, 07:34 PM

Bye bye Blizzaks was a bit too soon. You jinxed it. It's fcking in low 40s now.....nuts, it's end of April

Dylan86 · 04-20-2017, 08:43 AM

Didn't have ws80's but swapped out a Dodge Dakota with winters, lol!

Feels so good after 6 months. After some mods it's like a whole new car

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German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Bye bye Blizzak WS 80 Just put MPSS back on... a week of temps in the 70s ahead... How liberating that first drive on summers has been... __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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Deutsche-Broke First Lieutenant 110 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northwest US iTrader: (0)	Just finished swapping my WS-70's out an hour ago... Been a "interesting" Winter for sure.. It's amazing how sharp the car feels with normal rubber.. How quickly you forget.. It also feels really good to have TPMS back and not have the car "dinging" at me every time I start it.. Bring on Spring..... Last edited by Deutsche-Broke; 03-25-2017 at 08:43 PM..
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harma24 Captain 403 Rep 744 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Glacier Silver Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 19.5mi NNW of Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00]	With lows around 30, I've still got at least one more week (more likely 2 - 3 weeks) before I can switch back. Since I put my winter tires on right at 1,200 miles, I have yet to experience the MPSS's to their full glory. Looking forward to it (although I do need to get out skiing one more time before spring). __________________ Fun Cars (daily drivers) 2001-2016: 2001 Honda Prelude \| 2016 - present: 2017 M240xi Glacier Silver Coupe Family Cars: 1993-2014: 1993 Honda Accord 10th Anniversary Edition \| 2014-Present: 2014 Honda Odyssey Stable-mate: 2019 - present: 2020 230xi Seaside Blue Convertible
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