Are 270M "winter wheels" special?

mscdman · 02-03-2013, 12:48 AM

Is there anything special about the 270m Winter wheels? Why do they call it a winter wheel and how does it differ from the style 219s I just purchased?

slicer · 02-03-2013, 01:01 AM

The size and offset are different. I know they are 8" wide; not sure on the offset.

M3 Esq · 02-03-2013, 11:56 AM

I don't think there's any significant difference other than that they are sold as a square set. 18x8 ET 20. A square setup is said to be better for plowing through snow so that's why the set is marketed as a winter set I'm guessing.

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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	I don't think there's any significant difference other than that they are sold as a square set. 18x8 ET 20. A square setup is said to be better for plowing through snow so that's why the set is marketed as a winter set I'm guessing.
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