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Iamthebull
12-11-2012, 10:42 PM
I am getting some new wheels soon and to go with them, new tires. I live in the Midwest so we get some rain and snow. I am currently using General Altimax HP's and they have been amazing in all aspects.

Having a 318i I do not need anything with super dry traction, I care more about wet/snow traction, longevity, comfort, practicality, cost, etc.

I am looking at these three tires. Feedback is appreciated.

Potenza RE970AS Pole Position: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE970AS+Pole+Position&partnum=245WR7RE970PPXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=1997&autoModel=318i&autoModClar=

ExtremeContact DWS: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS&partnum=245WR7ECDWS&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=1997&autoModel=318i&autoModClar=

General Altimax HP: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+HP&partnum=245HR7AMAXHP&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=1997&autoModel=318i&autoModClar=

Thank you
Jim@tirerack
12-12-2012, 08:40 AM
The best all around handling all season tire is the RE970AS. The best that we have tested in the snow is the Conti DWS. Either tire would be a good option.
If I can help let me know.
Iamthebull
12-12-2012, 01:31 PM
Awesome thank you Jim.

Are there any coupons or discounts on the Conti DWS currently?

Thanks again!
turbospeeder
12-12-2012, 04:39 PM
I had DWS's on my MINI before, they are great in dry and wet condition, especially here in Seattle. I haven't tried them out on snow yet, but I assume it will be great as well.
gimmethemuumuu
12-14-2012, 10:45 PM
What size DWS's would you be looking at? I'm planning to switch out my nearly brand new fronts from my newly acquired E90 M3. Tire size is 245/35-19. PM me if interested. Thanks :thumbup:
Iamthebull
12-15-2012, 03:01 AM
What size DWS's would you be looking at? I'm planning to switch out my nearly brand new fronts from my newly acquired E90 M3. Tire size is 245/35-19. PM me if interested. Thanks :thumbup:

225/45/17.

Thanks for looking out for me though! :D
needtospeed
12-17-2012, 12:49 PM
potenza RE970AS are really good tires. Had them on my srt4 and had great traction.