290s with winter tyres

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Little Monster

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Just sold my second z4 and still have a second set of wheels that need a home. Not perfect condition but very good for the price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-290s-alloys-17-Inch-w-winter-tyre-from-BMW-Z4-E89-/165018326229?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
 
Great price for peace of mind motoring in the winter months, glwts :thumbsup:
 
That's a bargain for anyone!

I had Bridgestone Blizzaks on my 3 Series when the Beast from the East arrived in 2018 and was amazed at how effective they were.
 
I am a total convert on winter tyres. I found that despite the general noise people like to make about rear wheel drive auto cars in snow, I found I could get places that 4x4s struggle with. Am wondering if I have underpriced them now but to be honest, I need to clear the garage so they can stay at that price.
 
Forgive my ignorance: how would these sit on an E85?
Wifey's MV2s need a refurb and this could be the way to go, get them done over the winter.
 
BeeEmm said:
The tyres are 9 years old and really need replacing.
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Why do they? They don't look perished at all and if they've been stored properly when not in use there'll be nothing wrong with them. They'll only fail a MOT if they are badly perished
 
I would have thought they would still perform much better in winter conditions than summer tyres.

It's UV that seems to cause perishing so they've probably only been exposed to it for half their life, and there isn't too much UV during a UK winter!
 
Mr Tidy said:
I would have thought they would still perform much better in winter conditions than summer tyres.

It's UV that seems to cause perishing so they've probably only been exposed to it for half their life, and there isn't too much UV during a UK winter!
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Repeated severe heat cycles can be detrimental to the compound and reduce grip levels too (I’ve experienced it with track tyres), but that’s very unlikely to be a problem with winter tyres.
 
[/quote] Why do they? They don't look perished at all and if they've been stored properly when not in use there'll be nothing wrong with them. They'll only fail a MOT if they are badly perished
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Tyre manufacturers typically say 7 year life, there is a reason why there is a date stamp on tyres. I certainly would not be using 9 year old tyres, whether summer or winter.
 
Hi [ref]Little Monster[/ref], I see these wheels disappeared off eBay so I assume my bid didn't make the reserve?
Shame as I drove right past you last night on my way between Sussex and Norfolk.
 
Scubaregs said:
Tyre manufacturers typically say 7 year life, there is a reason why there is a date stamp on tyres. I certainly would not be using 9 year old tyres, whether summer or winter.
Could the fact that they sell tyres have something to do with that? Even before they changed the MOT requirements a ten year old tyre would still pass an MOT if it was in good condition. It's not even an MOT requirement now for vehicles carrying less than 12 people (or thereabouts, I forget). As long as the tyre is in good condition it is deemed to be safe by the DVSA, one of the strictest vehicle authorities in the world.
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Daz W said:
Scubaregs said:
Tyre manufacturers typically say 7 year life, there is a reason why there is a date stamp on tyres. I certainly would not be using 9 year old tyres, whether summer or winter.
Could the fact that they sell tyres have something to do with that? Even before they changed the MOT requirements a ten year old tyre would still pass an MOT if it was in good condition. It's not even an MOT requirement now for vehicles carrying less than 12 people (or thereabouts, I forget). As long as the tyre is in good condition it is deemed to be safe by the DVSA, one of the strictest vehicle authorities in the world.
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Tyres deteriorate with age, they harden, they crack, they don't grip as well. Just because they are still legal does not change the fact that a nine year old tyre is well past its best. As I said, I wouldn't run tyres that age, but each to their own.
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