M3 Winter Rims - Cool Options?

M3PWRR · 11-03-2011, 06:50 PM

Hey, am trying to find some cool winter rims ('08 M3 Sedan) and came across these (NKB Elite?) and have really been struggling to find (a) a dealer in Canada or US who will ship to Canada and (b) style code for these. Would love it if someone could help, or if have cool pics of other options? Am bias towards a matte black rim for winter.

Cheers,

pbonsalb · 11-03-2011, 06:55 PM

You can buy Apex ARC8 in matte black. Same style, but 18" and that is better for snows.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-03-2011, 07:18 PM

you can order wheels that are 18 inch just like mine (they are BMW replica style 220M) for around $1000- for the set and Michelin winter ICE snow tires from Tire Rack.

I found my rims last year in Toronto some fellow ordered 2 sets and ended up only needing one set (guess his girlfriend left him). I was lucky I found the rims and picked them up. All in all with the tires I think I spend $2,400- not bad when you compare the OEM cost around $3,400- to $3,999- plus tax.

Check around also Google for wheels you might find some near you ...

Good Luck

M3PWRR · 11-03-2011, 07:32 PM

Thanks! That is a great deal you got. I have been checking out kijiji, etc but nothing so far.

M3PWRR · 11-03-2011, 07:33 PM

Just checked out the Apex thread on this site and yes, nice option indeed. Thanks for the idea! Cheers,

pbonsalb · 11-04-2011, 08:58 AM

I put the snows on my stock wheels and bought lighter and wider Apex ARC8s for 3 season use. Another option depending on what you have now.

M3SQRD · 11-04-2011, 10:03 AM

Another option is to pick up a used set of OEM 18" wheels for under $1k in the "For Sale" sub-forum and then buy a set of 18" snow tires from TireRack.

snowmants · 11-04-2011, 10:38 AM

Keeps the car looking OEM. Good option!-- that's what I have done as well. I just put snows on the OEM 18s.

Quattro98 · 11-04-2011, 07:26 PM

I also went with a used set of the 219M wheels. You should be able to find them in either silver or gunmetal.

FrenchBoy · 11-04-2011, 10:53 PM

Here's my winter setup: 255/40/18 Dunlop Wintersport 3D on 18x9.5 D-Force. The rims used to be my track rims. I have Apex ARC-8 on order for next track season.

Chowster · 11-04-2011, 11:54 PM

Looks like you might like something like my setup, but in black.
Alufelgen CS7 19" wheels, Dunlop SP Wintersport 3D 235/35 and 255/55
Full set brand new, shipped for <$2400. Check the vendor classifieds... there are a few vendors that carry these. Similar in price and look to VMR 710s.

pbonsalb · 11-05-2011, 05:03 AM

The VMR710s are a good inexpensive option. They are heavier than the Apex ARC8, but cheaper. They are also available in 19 should you desire 19s for snow for reason obviously unrelated to snow performance.

k5ng · 11-05-2011, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarnes

Another option is to pick up a used set of OEM 18" wheels for under $1k in the "For Sale" sub-forum and then buy a set of 18" snow tires from TireRack.

^
Agreed! Picked up a set of OEM 18" and got 3D Sport from Ben at TireRack!

M Pulse · 07-18-2012, 03:35 PM

Are the OEM 18" scattered? I would like a non-scattered set of winter tire/wheel package so I can at least rotate them every winter and prolong the life of the tire.

slicer · 07-18-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

Here's my winter setup: 255/40/18 Dunlop Wintersport 3D on 18x9.5 D-Force. The rims used to be my track rims. I have Apex ARC-8 on order for next track season.

I like this option. I ran snows on my OEM 18's - staggered in OEM sizes. If / when I need snows again I will likely try to find a square 18 x 9.5 set of OEM 18's or Apex wheels. I like the 255/40/18 square tire size too.

JulieDriving · 07-18-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aelahi

Are the OEM 18" scattered? I would like a non-scattered set of winter tire/wheel package so I can at least rotate them every winter and prolong the life of the tire.

You mean staggered?

You can always buy 2 sets of 2 front wheels. That was recommended to me by a service advisor. And I did that for my 335i.

(But I went back to staggered for my (incoming) M3. No other reason than I prefer the look.)

Endless619 · 07-18-2012, 10:40 PM

My solution to bad weather is an AWD vehicle. lol

redline9001 · 07-18-2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

The VMR710s are a good inexpensive option. They are heavier than the Apex ARC8, but cheaper. They are also available in 19 should you desire 19s for snow for reason obviously unrelated to snow performance.

I run VMRs for winters, but if I had 18" stockers I would run them. 19s are winters suck.

slicer · 07-19-2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heckler&Koch

My solution to bad weather is an AWD vehicle. lol

Definitely the best option!

11-03-2011, 06:50 PM	#1
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11-03-2011, 07:18 PM	#3
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,553 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	you can order wheels that are 18 inch just like mine (they are BMW replica style 220M) for around $1000- for the set and Michelin winter ICE snow tires from Tire Rack. I found my rims last year in Toronto some fellow ordered 2 sets and ended up only needing one set (guess his girlfriend left him). I was lucky I found the rims and picked them up. All in all with the tires I think I spend $2,400- not bad when you compare the OEM cost around $3,400- to $3,999- plus tax. Check around also Google for wheels you might find some near you ... Good Luck __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found Last edited by Mr. ///M3 RD; 06-12-2012 at 03:29 PM.

11-04-2011, 10:38 AM	#8
snowmants Captain Drives: '97 S14, '08 E90 M3, '11JeepGC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 613 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	Keeps the car looking OEM. Good option!-- that's what I have done as well. I just put snows on the OEM 18s. __________________ '08 Alpine White E90 M3 DCT "In the NASA 2012 rules just released, double clutch transmissions are officially +6 points."

11-04-2011, 10:53 PM	#10
FrenchBoy onehotlap.com contributor Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,323 iTrader: (0)	Here's my winter setup: 255/40/18 Dunlop Wintersport 3D on 18x9.5 D-Force. The rims used to be my track rims. I have Apex ARC-8 on order for next track season. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| SG \| FR \| 6Speed \| Akrapovic Evo \| JRZ RS1 \| StopTech Trophy \| Cantrell Brake Ducts

11-04-2011, 11:54 PM	#11
Chowster E60_to_E90 Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,176 iTrader: (2)	Looks like you might like something like my setup, but in black. Alufelgen CS7 19" wheels, Dunlop SP Wintersport 3D 235/35 and 255/55 Full set brand new, shipped for <$2400. Check the vendor classifieds... there are a few vendors that carry these. Similar in price and look to VMR 710s. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2, 255/30 285/30 Performance Mods: Dinan stage 1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs, BPMSport stage II tune; V1 Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console; Arkym CF diffuser; OEM Edition grilles; IND painted reflectors/side gills; LUX; LED interior; tint

11-03-2011, 06:55 PM	#2
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (3)	You can buy Apex ARC8 in matte black. Same style, but 18" and that is better for snows.

11-03-2011, 07:32 PM	#4
M3PWRR New Member Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! That is a great deal you got. I have been checking out kijiji, etc but nothing so far.

11-03-2011, 07:33 PM	#5
M3PWRR New Member Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Just checked out the Apex thread on this site and yes, nice option indeed. Thanks for the idea! Cheers,

11-04-2011, 08:58 AM	#6
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (3)	I put the snows on my stock wheels and bought lighter and wider Apex ARC8s for 3 season use. Another option depending on what you have now.

11-04-2011, 10:03 AM	#7
M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	Another option is to pick up a used set of OEM 18" wheels for under $1k in the "For Sale" sub-forum and then buy a set of 18" snow tires from TireRack.

11-04-2011, 07:26 PM	#9
Quattro98 Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 105 iTrader: (1)	I also went with a used set of the 219M wheels. You should be able to find them in either silver or gunmetal.

11-05-2011, 05:03 AM	#12
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (3)	The VMR710s are a good inexpensive option. They are heavier than the Apex ARC8, but cheaper. They are also available in 19 should you desire 19s for snow for reason obviously unrelated to snow performance.

07-18-2012, 03:35 PM	#14
M Pulse Private First Class Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 140 iTrader: (1)	Are the OEM 18" scattered? I would like a non-scattered set of winter tire/wheel package so I can at least rotate them every winter and prolong the life of the tire.

07-18-2012, 10:40 PM	#17
Endless619 DHS Drives: bmw x5, m3, Acura TL Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California/Maine/Oregon Posts: 2,566 iTrader: (11)	My solution to bad weather is an AWD vehicle. lol

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