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Originally Posted by MetalMK
I am debating on whether or not to get winter tires for my 228i Xdrive. .
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Xdrive will aid somewhat in accelerating in adverse conditions, but does nothing for braking or steering.
If you live where it gets cold enough to snow - you need tires designed to work in those conditions.
Specifically you need tires that don't turn to plastic in the cold and will continue to actually function as rubber. That's critical snow or no.
Depending on how much snowfall you get and how well they plow, you can get tires designed for more asphalt (X-ice) or more slush (blizzak or Hakkapeliitta). But either way you 'need' a winter tire.
As it happens if you lease your car you're better off getting winter tires because you end up putting half the mileage on the tires you will return with your car and won't get hit with an excessive wear fee. You also will get money for your used winters since there is a large market for them and may be ahead financially than those who didn't
Seth