Re: [E36] ? on snow tire sizing - H1's

[glen.chow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

1. Miki, the size is going to be o.k. in fact probably better for pure snow
performance since they are thinner and will bite through the snow better
than a comparably wider tire.
2. If you can put chains on the recommended size M+S in the 205's then you
should not have any problems with the 195's.
3. Recommended pressures are usually from 32-36psi but you should check
with the manufacturer.

The Haka's are great SNOW tires.  That company is known for making pure
snow tires and not much else comes close to their performance on SNOW.
That being said, buy the best tires for the conditions you will be driving
in most but you will always compromise on other aspects of performance.  If
you buy a pure snow tire, expect poor dry performance, if you buy a Pirelli
210A expect great dry performance and poor snow performance. They will last
longer than the Blizzaks.  Don't expect similar handling to your summer
tires.  They will also not be as good in the rain.  Just remember you are
buying a snow tire!

Glen Chow
BMWCCC, BMWCA




owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided (bmw-digest) on 12/21/98 09:57:06 PM

Please respond to bmw@domain.elided
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 16:04:17 -0800
From: Miki Haraguchi <ikim@domain.elided>
Subject: [E36] ? on snow tire sizing - H1's

I spoke with a rep from Greer Enterprises this afternoon and ordered a set
of four Hakkapeliita 1's in a 195/65/15 size. What I run the rest of the
year are Conti Sport Contact 225/50/16s. When I checked the Owner's Manual,
the "approved" size for 3-series M+S tires is 205/60/15.  I was told H1's
didn't come in those dimensions, and that 195/65/15 is the size of H1's
they usually put on 3ers.

Not having experience with these tires, can anyone tell me:

1) if the size I am being sent will indeed be OK? (Guess it's kind of late
now, but I just want some reassurance.) I believe the clearance between the
wheel well and the tire will still be minimal.

2) Will I be able to use chains/cables with this size of tire?

3) What is the recommended tire pressure for H1's?

Any comments on driveability, handling, quirks, etc. would be greatly
appreciated. I have seen/heard nothing but kudos for H1's so far, which is
why I held out for them over the readily-available Blizzaks.

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