01-16-2022, 11:56 AM | #463 |
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Bit of a small development, but I was able to source Pilot Alpin 5's in 275/35/19 and bought an extra set of 826M's to put in the back.
However, I just learned that you can fit 285/35/20's out back with no problem as long as the ride height isn't low. I'm now considering 295/35/20's in Pilot Alpin 5 so I can retain the stock 20's and not have to spend much more on an extra set of wheels that are finish mismatched (didn't get the bi-colour 826M's). I've attached a pic of Soom's car that has 285/35/20's out back in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's. It looks.. interesting with the 35 series on the front and back, but I genuinely don't mind it since the wheels themselves look great. I think I'm going to lean towards ordering the 295/35/20 and pairing it with the 275/35/19. I wonder if the OD difference will be a problem besides the speedometer error. But does anyone have any thoughts? I really would rather just keep an extra set of tyres rather than an extra set of rear wheels + tyres.
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I'm considering cancelling the M240i since it just keeps getting delayed endlessly and winter is here. You had no issues with the square 825M setup? Are you running any spacers or anything? You got them from your local dealership right? I may have to start trying to find somewhere that can source the 825Ms quickly.
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Come springtime I'll probably leave the 12mm spacers on the rear and add 15mm spacers to the front wheels (IND's recommended sizing, FWIW) when I return to staggered summer tires. |
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Here's a good angle that shows off the fitment of the 15mm spacers front/rear with the 829m setup:
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01-27-2022, 07:27 PM | #469 |
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There's definitely a restocking of the Pilot Alpin 5's in 275/35/19 if anyone's interested. I ordered off Summit Racing and they initially told me they'd have no stock until March, so I cancelled the order. 'Lo and behold, I got them today.
I've decided to roll the dice and upsize my winter setup. I ordered 295/35/20 out back and 285/40/19 up front, Pilot Alpin 5. I'll be getting them in a week or so, right when I get the car. I'll report back how they fit when they're on. Wish me luck lads and lasses.
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They are a performance winter in fairness and not an extreme studless snow tire, but all of the reviews have had them coming out very close to the top in all sorts of snow and on inclines so was surprised by your review. If you hit the gas on an incline from a stand still it's not unrealistic to expect some light traction control interjection. For me the main thing is can I get to where I need to get to, without feeling like I'm not in control of the car. You're always going to have to be more cautious in snow either way. Hammering a RWD car with 500 BHP on an incline in snow is always going to be a bit of an issue. Maybe getting used to it not being a 4 wheel drive is the bigger factor than the tires? |
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Comparing the tread pattern between the PA5 and CrossClimate 2, the PA5 looks like it would be the all season and CrossClimate like a serious winter tire. With more time behind the wheel, the PA5 doesn't do well with ice or compacted snow. Cornering even at slow speeds, the car slides around more than it should. Braking performance is fine if you're comfortable with threshold braking, but it's very easy to lock up and have ABS kick in. Based on that, my opinion is that this tire behaves very similar to a winter-biased all season (or "all-weather" as they're called now). "Performance winter" shouldn't exist as a tire category as it's a "Performance all-weather" tire instead. Stick to the Nokians and Blizzaks for real winter performance tires, don't go out of your way trying to get the PA5s.
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I found this article interesting comparing the 3 mentioned. https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/12/07/b...-winter-tires/ I haven't had the Alpins out in deep snow, just freezing icy conditions where they were amazing and I was able to drive hard and fast, it felt like driving on summers in summer! we are getting a N'or Easter this weekend so might get to test them out properly myself in proper snow |
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01-28-2022, 06:15 PM | #473 |
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They seem to do fine here and honestly there aren't many urban area in North America that see worse winters than here. Sure you'd have to adjust your driving a bit, but it is freaking winter. I am really surprised how well this RWD car is off the line.
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My wife currently has vredesteins on her X3 M40i on they seem to be excellent. My all-season continentals on my M3 are getting me through this winter pretty well so far but I've been actively avoiding deep snow
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Which blizzaks dude, they have like half a dozen SKUs, of which there are performance winters just like the PS5. The LM005 for example did better than the PA5 in some tests, but was behind on others:
https://alltyretests.com/michelin-pi...5-test-review/
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Brand snobs will be upset but holy crap am I impressed by these tires. Even trying to get it to spin on purpose by mashing the throttle with traction off and the car just hooks. Drove on 4-5 inches of compounded snow this morning and car felt so stable
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PA5 on ice is fun, but not great outside of a course on a lake. They're much better in the snow so I kept looking for the snow covered ice.
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I've decided to "piece meal" my Winter wheels/tires and order a square setup of front black 826Ms,....going with either a performance A/S tire, or something more like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5s.
I just don't like the look of the 829M Winter set, especially since those wheels are cast aluminum....
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