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[bushman]

After checking out various sites and many posts, Thanks everyone!!!, I have focused on the V710 in hyper silver. eas is recommended 18 by 9.5 all around with no spacers. Alternatively, I can go with 18 by 8.5 with 15 mm spacers all around, but not their preferred set-up. Thoughts???

[warzilla]

Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

Warzilla we have to do some winter driving videos in the snow this year. If it really snows??? Global warming is messing up everything too much rain.

Most def. But I have a feeling we are going to get some serious snow this winter, don't know why.....just got a feeling.

[warzilla]

Originally Posted by bushman

After checking out various sites and many posts, Thanks everyone!!!, I have focused on the V710 in hyper silver. eas is recommended 18 by 9.5 all around with no spacers. Alternatively, I can go with 18 by 8.5 with 15 mm spacers all around, but not their preferred set-up. Thoughts???

Hi Bushman. I was going to do the same thing (and talked to eas who recommended that as well) especially if you want the V710....but the question is what sort of tires are you going to get if you do 18x9.5 all around? 255/40/18 snow tires?

If yes, 255/40/18 is a bit wide up front. Just keep in mind, like everyone said many times on this forum, you do want a bit skinner on your fronts to get good traction in the snow...255/40/18 is going to be pretty wide.

[bushman]

Warzilla,
Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking the best way to go would be V710 18 by 8.5 upfront and 9.5 in back with 235's upfront and 255's in back. May need spacers upfront. I know going square is better in snow, but how many days are really snowy in the northeast. Plan to check with eas on Monday. VB3's are currently not available in silver. Given the sizes, for tires I was thinking Dunlop Sport 3D, or the Michelin Alpin PA2

[bushman]

Thanks everyone. I went with V710's 18 by 9.5 all around with no spacers required. My car is due in next week!!!

[gemini330zhp]

Originally Posted by bushman

Thanks everyone. I went with V710's 18 by 9.5 all around with no spacers required. My car is due in next week!!!

Take some pics!!!!!

[tim3less]

Originally Posted by warzilla

Most def. But I have a feeling we are going to get some serious snow this winter, don't know why.....just got a feeling.

+1. It's going to be sick...in a good way. (board season is coming up SO SOON!)

[signes]

I've got about 14" of fresh outside right now and its still coming. October in Denver... Should be an interesting winter.

[Type-S]

Originally Posted by bushman

Thanks everyone. I went with V710's 18 by 9.5 all around with no spacers required. My car is due in next week!!!

Were they the +22 offset?

[LiM3y]

I bought the Tirerack recommended set up. Blizzak LM-25s. I will just be swapping the rubber on the OEM 18" wheels. I think these will be good for all but the worst days in CT (shoreline)

255/50R18 on rear
235/40R18 on front

If I am wrong, then I'll be following the recommendations here!

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by bushman

My new M3 Coupe has been built and should be shipped shortly. I ordered the6MT with 19" stacked wheels. As I live in the Northeast, I am buying a a set of snow tires and wheels for those days we get a little snow, slush or ice, while still having performance for the majority of the time when it is just cold. Anything more than a little snow, I plan on keeping the M3 safe at home. TR recommended Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 sized as 235 40 18. I heard Nokian had a good pure winter tire and a good winter / all season tire. Any recommendations based on good, or bad experience?

You might check out the article I just posted: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317068

[bushman]

Originally Posted by Type-S

Were they the +22 offset?

I believe they were the +22 offset

[warzilla]

Originally Posted by bushman

Thanks everyone. I went with V710's 18 by 9.5 all around with no spacers required. My car is due in next week!!!

Definitely show pix of the winter set and tell us what you think. Very curious to see how the square setup with the 18x9.5 works for you in the winter.