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I have a BMW 3 Series and would appreciate your recommendation for winter tyres and wheels. Is this likely to transform this car in the snow?

Asked on 15 August 2011 by EC, Wivelsfield Green

Answered by Honest John
Yes. And thankfully BMW offers sets of steel wheels pre-fitted with winter tyres, from about £800 a set.

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