Staggered or all-season setup for ED?

amoeba · 02-19-2015, 07:19 PM

We're picking up a M235 early April and will be driving through the Alps. Although I really like the staggered setup with sport tires in California, I'm worried about the all-season requirements when going over the passes. Basically if you're in an accident you're automatically at fault if you don't have all-season tires in winter conditions. But then again BMW's ED insurance should cover it...

So, aside from looks, any tangible benefits for going for a staggered sports order instead of 4x all season. Does the ride quality/handling change significantly?

jstnstr · 02-19-2015, 07:24 PM

Supposedly the all season tire regulations are through April 15. Is it worth the risk? Try to delay your delivery date my friend

m981addicts · 02-19-2015, 08:41 PM

All seasons during the winter is insanity w/rwd(unless you live in Cali). Summers are a crime. Why use mediocre tires(for the season) when you have a better option? Dedicated winters are the only way to go if there's any possibility of snow. I once had all-seasons driving through mountain passes in an awd and nearly totaled it. Luckily I was far enough ahead of the semi when I did a 180 on the interstate when one tire hit a patch of ice. Never again.

gaijin · 02-19-2015, 08:47 PM

Order the tires you want for US driving and rent snow tire/wheels while in Europe after the ED. Here's the website: http://www.edwintertires.com/

midwest 340xi 6sp · 02-19-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gaijin

Order the tires you want for US driving and rent snow tire/wheels while in Europe after the ED. Here's the website: http://www.edwintertires.com/

That is a fantastic option for someone who lives in the South...

Bravo!!!

335BOY · 02-20-2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gaijin

Order the tires you want for US driving and rent snow tire/wheels while in Europe after the ED. Here's the website: http://www.edwintertires.com/

Perfect solution!

amoeba · 02-20-2015, 12:17 PM

Only problem is I'm doing a one way trip from Munich to Nice, so can't return rental tires...

NEUE02 · 02-20-2015, 12:29 PM

I say get the all seasons and enjoy your trip! You can always change tires in the states should you desire to do so. I bet you won't find much urgency to make the change. ;-)

BMW335iOn18s · 02-20-2015, 03:37 PM

Get the summer tires. The all-seasons limit the car to 130 mph and the run-flats ride like crap!

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amoeba Private First Class 21 Rep 178 Posts Drives: E46 330i zhp, F30 335-MSport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0)	Staggered or all-season setup for ED? We're picking up a M235 early April and will be driving through the Alps. Although I really like the staggered setup with sport tires in California, I'm worried about the all-season requirements when going over the passes. Basically if you're in an accident you're automatically at fault if you don't have all-season tires in winter conditions. But then again BMW's ED insurance should cover it... So, aside from looks, any tangible benefits for going for a staggered sports order instead of 4x all season. Does the ride quality/handling change significantly?
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jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	Supposedly the all season tire regulations are through April 15. Is it worth the risk? Try to delay your delivery date my friend __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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m981addicts Lieutenant 145 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 98Mz3-09-135i6sp-13-135isDCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Motor Earth iTrader: (0)	All seasons during the winter is insanity w/rwd(unless you live in Cali). Summers are a crime. Why use mediocre tires(for the season) when you have a better option? Dedicated winters are the only way to go if there's any possibility of snow. I once had all-seasons driving through mountain passes in an awd and nearly totaled it. Luckily I was far enough ahead of the semi when I did a 180 on the interstate when one tire hit a patch of ice. Never again. Last edited by m981addicts; 02-20-2015 at 01:05 PM..
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gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Order the tires you want for US driving and rent snow tire/wheels while in Europe after the ED. Here's the website: http://www.edwintertires.com/
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amoeba Private First Class 21 Rep 178 Posts Drives: E46 330i zhp, F30 335-MSport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0)	Only problem is I'm doing a one way trip from Munich to Nice, so can't return rental tires...
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NEUE02 Lieutenant 267 Rep 554 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St Louis iTrader: (0)	I say get the all seasons and enjoy your trip! You can always change tires in the states should you desire to do so. I bet you won't find much urgency to make the change. ;-) __________________ The Stable 2015 BMW M235i \| 2014 Porsche Carrera S \| 2017 Porsche Macan GTS \| 1996 Porsche Carrera 4S
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BMW335iOn18s Resident BMW Fanboy 259 Rep 866 Posts Drives: F82 CS SMB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Get the summer tires. The all-seasons limit the car to 130 mph and the run-flats ride like crap! __________________ Current: '20 F82 M4cs SMB / '13 640i M-Sport Carbon Black Past: F30 330xi Luxury Line / F22 M235i 6MT / E92 335i / E46 330ci / E36 328i 5MT
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