Snow Tire Help Please

[Auztrianoak]

I have a new 2004 330CI with sport package , I was just wondering what size tires snow tires will I be able to fit on my car. Also what snow tires would you recommend? Thanks for the help as always

[onrailsm3]

Size? :dunno Go to Tire Rack.com and find your car listed. They sell tire and wheel packages.


Bridgestone Blizzak tires are amazing in the snow. I have a set for my wife's 328IS and as long as the snow was below bumper level, the car would go in the worst of the snow.

They are truely an amazing snow tire.

[black_box]

be sure to list the model number as well, I've heard the WS-50 is better for frequent snow, but the LM-22 holds up better on dry pavement.

[Auztrianoak]

Is it a must to go with 4 or can I get away with 2 on the rear. Also does it matter that I have a staggered set up right now? Should my snow tires be the same...?

[black_box]

thinner tires will help you get through the snow instead of floating on top of it. For the amount of snow that i see in chicago, i just used a staggered setup because I had the wheels available. You should definitely get 4 snow tires, or else the car will likely be unbalanced. I'm not so sure about having different tires, i suppose it might work ok if the pairs were on each axle (i.e. blizzaks in front, dunlops in rear) and they were both of the same type, but I really wouldnt recommend that.