<E28> to stud or not to stud

[Richard Viehdorfer <viehdorfer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Winter driving in Colorado does have it's moments.  However, I like to avoid them 
if possible. I would like the collective wisdom of the various digesters that have 
run an E28 year round as a daily driver in winter conditions (snow, ice, dry 
pavement, etc..) 
I frankly would not run a 535i without studs at all four wheels in the 
wintertime. The biggest drawback is of course dry weather or dry pavement 
handling. How do you feel an E28 handles with studs?  I feel the opposite, that is, 
improved snow and especially ice traction, is more than worth the drawback. I'm 
not in a position, most of the time, to leave this car at home, as I make my living 
with it seeing clients. 
I have a friend, however, who does not agree, and since this is his first winter 
with an  E28, I told him I would gather your wisdom to see if there was any 
consensus. BTW, his solution would be Blizzacks and 15" wheels, not one that I 
care for. Any comments? What do you do? What do you think of our differing 
viewpoints? Email me privately or post on the digest for all to see.

Rick V.
BMW CCA #148171
'87 535i
'79 528i
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