Winter tire/wheel suggestions - XBimmers

pault · 01-23-2013, 12:54 PM

Hi, I'm looking to get a winter wheel/tire setup, tirerack appears to be a good and easy option.
I have two 18" Runflat options:
Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Run Flat (Studdable Snow)
OR
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP (Performance Snow)

Looking on advice/suggestions on which tire.

Thanks!

lbjgh · 01-23-2013, 01:41 PM

I have Pirelli Sottozero so vote that you get the Michelin PA2's

I'll let you read between the lines.

tango131 · 01-23-2013, 01:53 PM

i have the michelin in my rwd porsche and they work great. get those.

epiphone3 · 01-23-2013, 02:13 PM

I have the Michelin PA2 on my X3 and recommend them. I got 18" forged CSL style wheels (Sportline) from **********s.com along with the tires. Combo looks and drives great.

I think they are a better fit for the vehicle than the Pirelli Carving Edge.

02420X3 · 01-23-2013, 03:24 PM

One thing to note is that the tread design on the Pirelli Winter Carving Edge RFT is totally different than the tread design on the Sottozero II RFTs that lbjgh and I have.

I'm into my second winter with the Sottozeros, and have had a better experience than lbjgh. However, if the Michelin PA2 ZPs had been available when I ordered the Pirellis, I would have bought the Michelins instead.

02420X3 · 01-23-2013, 03:28 PM

PS - Don't forget to order the 433MHz TPMS and associated valve stems. They'll cost you an additional $200 - $225.

colson79 · 01-23-2013, 03:58 PM

I went with non-run flat blizzaks and 18" Breyton GTS rims from tire rack for my setup. They have been great so far this winter.

cfos · 01-23-2013, 08:33 PM

+1 on the Michelins. Grip well in the snow.

boogysbmw · 01-23-2013, 11:03 PM

Good choice! I also went with 18's and blizzaks.

01-23-2013, 12:54 PM	#1
pault Private First Class Drives: 2011 F25 35i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 192 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 35i [0.00]	Winter tire/wheel suggestions Hi, I'm looking to get a winter wheel/tire setup, tirerack appears to be a good and easy option. I have two 18" Runflat options: Pirelli Winter Carving Edge Run Flat (Studdable Snow) OR Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP (Performance Snow) Looking on advice/suggestions on which tire. Thanks! __________________ 2011 F25 35i Space Gray with Black Leather Cold Weather \| Convenience \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Sport Activity \| Technology \| Dynamic Damper Control \| Head-up Display \| Smartphone \| BMW Apps \| Premium hi-fi \| Satellite radio \| Automatic high beams
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01-23-2013, 01:41 PM	#2
lbjgh Major Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto Posts: 1,269 iTrader: (0)	I have Pirelli Sottozero so vote that you get the Michelin PA2's I'll let you read between the lines. __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes

01-23-2013, 01:53 PM	#3
tango131 Private Drives: Boxster S; 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	i have the michelin in my rwd porsche and they work great. get those. __________________ 2013 X3 28i, AW, Chestnut, Sienna, ZAP, ZCV, ZCW, ZDH, ZPP, rear view, park distance, cargo net (Wife's) (Pics and story) 2010 Porsche Boxster S (Mine)

01-23-2013, 03:58 PM	#7
colson79 Private First Class Drives: 2012 X3 35i DSB Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	I went with non-run flat blizzaks and 18" Breyton GTS rims from tire rack for my setup. They have been great so far this winter. Attached Images __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Oyster \| Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Cold Weather 2 \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound

01-23-2013, 11:03 PM	#9
boogysbmw I love my X3 Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 113 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	Good choice! I also went with 18's and blizzaks. __________________ 2013 X3 28i Alpine White/ Black Nevada Leather/premium pkg/convenience/sport/DHP/Cold weather 1/Premium sound/Parking sensors/Alpine PDX-M12 AMP powering one Alpine SWR 12D4

01-23-2013, 02:13 PM	#4
epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,641 iTrader: (0)	I have the Michelin PA2 on my X3 and recommend them. I got 18" forged CSL style wheels (Sportline) from **********s.com along with the tires. Combo looks and drives great. I think they are a better fit for the vehicle than the Pirelli Carving Edge.

01-23-2013, 03:24 PM	#5
02420X3 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 551 iTrader: (0)	One thing to note is that the tread design on the Pirelli Winter Carving Edge RFT is totally different than the tread design on the Sottozero II RFTs that lbjgh and I have. I'm into my second winter with the Sottozeros, and have had a better experience than lbjgh. However, if the Michelin PA2 ZPs had been available when I ordered the Pirellis, I would have bought the Michelins instead.

01-23-2013, 03:28 PM	#6
02420X3 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 551 iTrader: (0)	PS - Don't forget to order the 433MHz TPMS and associated valve stems. They'll cost you an additional $200 - $225.

01-23-2013, 08:33 PM	#8
cfos New Member Drives: 2013 X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MST Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Michelins. Grip well in the snow.

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