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Originally Posted by DNGRTOM
I'm having this debate in my head as I wait for my M50i to be built (w/DHP)
I'm in Glendale and I'm debating the A/S vs the snow Pirelli's on the 22's. I think you can make a strong argument that A/S will do fine year round in Denver; sure there will be 3-7 days where you have to drive with some care on hardpack/unplowed roads but the rest of the year is generally fine. I've never had trouble with A/S, even in the parking lot at A-Basin.
But I've only ever used Blizzaks as snows, it seems the newer Alpin's and the Pirelli's sacrifice a little bit of ice grip for a lot of low-temp, dry road performance. We have a lot fo cold, dry days in CO winter.
I go back and forth, can't make up my mind.
(sorry for the thread jack) I'm glad I ordered DHP from what I'm hearing (actually it was the reason I ordered - and it was the reason i ordered an M50i and not a 50i. I am baffled why BMW doesn't allow DHP on the 40i and 50i)
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I’ve lived in Denver since 2002. I didn’t have problems getting around in my Honda Accord or Chrysler Sebring with all season tires, or 2 previous X5’s with all seasons in the winter. Winters would be added security I suppose. I chose all season due to my high mileage driving.
And boo to BMWUSA for not allowing DHP on 40i!