OEM Dunlop 20" Tires F/S...Winter Question

[Kief]

Hey Guys/Gals,
I know the mods don't like items to be placed for sale outside the classifield's section, but this thread is just as much a question as it is a possible f/s thread.

Like many of you in the colder climates who have summer tires, I need to act quickly about a winter set-up. I am no stranger to a dedicated winter rim/tire set-up as I have had them for many of my previous bimmers and currently have a set-up for my Z. Although the 18" winter set-up fellow members have been showing us (and thanks for sharing pics) look acceptable but are more about winter performance than looks, I know I will have a rough time warming up to them. I could go the 20" rep route, but for various reasons I'm not too comfortable with that decision.

So...I was thinking that eventually (within the next 12-15k miles, if not before), I'll need new tires and will most likely purchase the Conti A/S, but what if I just made that purchase now instead of a dedicated winter package and replaced the summer 20" with the Contis. Do you think I would have difficultly selling the Dunlops? They only have 1300 miles on them. TR has the OEM Dunlops listed for $1932 before shipping, so what do think would be a reasonable selling point? Also, for those of you with A/S tires in colder climates, have you been happy with the performance? Our winter driving consists of more cold/wet conditions rather than snow or ice.
Thanks for any input you can share.

[Slalom]

I really like those Dunlop summer tires. I would be worried that the A/S tire would be disappointing in summer. As for winter, it really depends on how deep the snow gets in your part of PA. More than 3 inches and I would plan to stay at home if I had A/S. I had a few years when I was caught by an early snow and the braking distances were a lot longer with A/S than with winter tires.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by Slalom

I really like those Dunlop summer tires. I would be worried that the A/S tire would be disappointing in summer. As for winter, it really depends on how deep the snow gets in your part of PA. More than 3 inches and I would plan to stay at home if I had A/S. I had a few years when I was caught by an early snow and the braking distances were a lot longer with A/S than with winter tires.

Thanks Slalom.
Yeah, much our driving in the winter isn't in snow or ice, but cold, wet conditions. Our work allows us not to have to go out in bad conditions so I think the A/S Contis would work well for us. The Dunlop summers are good, but I don't really push the X around that hard--besides it is my wife's car. I have my Z when I want to play!

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by Kief

Hey Guys/Gals,
I know the mods don't like items to be placed for sale outside the classifield's section, but this thread is just as much a question as it is a possible f/s thread.

Like many of you in the colder climates who have summer tires, I need to act quickly about a winter set-up. I am no stranger to a dedicated winter rim/tire set-up as I have had them for many of my previous bimmers and currently have a set-up for my Z. Although the 18" winter set-up fellow members have been showing us (and thanks for sharing pics) look acceptable but are more about winter performance than looks, I know I will have a rough time warming up to them. I could go the 20" rep route, but for various reasons I'm not too comfortable with that decision.

So...I was thinking that eventually (within the next 12-15k miles, if not before), I'll need new tires and will most likely purchase the Conti A/S, but what if I just made that purchase now instead of a dedicated winter package and replaced the summer 20" with the Contis. Do you think I would have difficultly selling the Dunlops? They only have 1300 miles on them. TR has the OEM Dunlops listed for $1932 before shipping, so what do think would be a reasonable selling point? Also, for those of you with A/S tires in colder climates, have you been happy with the performance? Our winter driving consists of more cold/wet conditions rather than snow or ice.
Thanks for any input you can share.

Do a search on Conti DWS. loads of posts.

[zerrantoss]

I am also interested to know how easy it is to sell the stock Dunlop Maxx RF, and any good channel in selling them.

[Nototrader]

I think people get confused between diameter and width. It's not the 20" that is bad in the snow, it's the width of the rims. I have an X5M am just bought staggered, but narrower 20" rims aftermarket with the Pirelli Scorpions. The staggered 20s still look great and it's performance should be much better than pitting it on the stock rims.

My 2 cents.

[Iftm3]

Received and got installed newly purchase Dunlop. Run flats 20! Purchased from Jim776! Excellent!!