"Jeff Strickland" > wrote in message
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> "Mike Mayer" > wrote in message
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>> The new '06 330xi comes with 225/45R 17" run flats. I don't want them.
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>> That tire by the way, is a 25" outside diameter tire.
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>> I would rather go with something more conventional for the rough NE Ohio
>> winters - wider sidewall aspect to absorb the rougher roads is a good
>> start, and even the Bimmer website mentions this warning:
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>> "Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension
>> parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damage.
>> Performance tires are not recommended for driving in snow and ice."
>>
>> So, where does that leave us who live in wintry climates half the year?
>>
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> It leaves you owning two sets of tires, one for summer and one for winter.
>

Hopefully with 2 sets of wheels to make the changeover easier. Using
dedicated winter tires has the added benefit of extending the life of your
summer performance tires.

Tom K.