What rims and Tires are you using for the winter?

Superfly_M3 · 10-11-2011, 01:37 PM

Hi Guys,

I have a E90 M3 on order and I'm looking around for winter tire/rim combinations. BMW wants rediculous pricing for their packages, so will opt for the aftermarket.

So far I like the following

ASA GT-5 Rim (18")
BBS CH (18") - only available in 18 x 8.5 +40mm offset = might rub?

Tires: Michelin Alpin PA3 seem to be choice of many.

Any suggestions, pictures or advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Andy

ModBargains III · 10-11-2011, 01:43 PM

I've seen a lot of people run VMR wheels 18x8.5 Et20 all around with 245 or 235 rubber on winter tires. I can also suggest 18x9.5 all around with a 255 winter rubber set up as that works as well.

Grail05 · 10-11-2011, 02:26 PM

if your going to use the wheels for winter set up i suggest get the VMR...

llis · 10-11-2011, 04:46 PM

Tire Rack will have combo packages on their website.

FWIW, I went with 235/255x18 staggered Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds. Search the forums here for many threads on benefits of different tires for different conditions. Lots of info to make an informed decision.

signes · 10-11-2011, 04:53 PM

OEM 18s. Pick up a used set for <$1k (if you don't already have them). I run Nokian Hakka R in 245/40 square setup. Snowmobile...

Radiation Joe · 10-11-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s III

I've seen a lot of people run VMR wheels 18x8.5 Et20 all around with 245 or 235 rubber on winter tires. I can also suggest 18x9.5 all around with a 255 winter rubber set up as that works as well.

This is a nice set-up with the same offset as the factory winter wheels. My first e90 was very happy with 245s on four corners.

M3LISSA · 10-12-2011, 08:24 AM

I threw Blizzaks on my competition wheels for the winter. They were great up my block which is a hill, as well as my driveway

As you know the winter here in NY was pretty bad last year, but taking my kids to school and stuff with those tires was a snap. Id highly recommend them

Richbot · 10-12-2011, 10:32 AM

I'm using the OEM 220M's with 255/275 Conti DWS all-season tires. We don't get enough snow here, and it doesn't stay on the ground long enough, to make snow tires work for a daily driver IMO. The extended snow-free periods take the edge off the sipes and tread blocks if you drive with any kind of enthusiasm and then they're not nearly as good for the next snow. I'm trying the all-season thing (with a truck for serious snow) this time around

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Superfly_M3 Captain 72 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	What rims and Tires are you using for the winter? Hi Guys, I have a E90 M3 on order and I'm looking around for winter tire/rim combinations. BMW wants rediculous pricing for their packages, so will opt for the aftermarket. So far I like the following ASA GT-5 Rim (18") BBS CH (18") - only available in 18 x 8.5 +40mm offset = might rub? Tires: Michelin Alpin PA3 seem to be choice of many. Any suggestions, pictures or advice is appreciated. Thanks, Andy
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ModBargains III Lieutenant 17 Rep 423 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 135i, E46 M3, 540i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, 90631 La Habra, CA iTrader: (0)	I've seen a lot of people run VMR wheels 18x8.5 Et20 all around with 245 or 235 rubber on winter tires. I can also suggest 18x9.5 all around with a 255 winter rubber set up as that works as well. __________________ Jurrian************.com
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	if your going to use the wheels for winter set up i suggest get the VMR... __________________
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llis octane chick 79 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: ex-M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 ZCP [10.00] 2003 BMW M5 [0.00]	Tire Rack will have combo packages on their website. FWIW, I went with 235/255x18 staggered Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds. Search the forums here for many threads on benefits of different tires for different conditions. Lots of info to make an informed decision.
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M3LISSA Captain 786 Rep 978 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 COMP/SOLD Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I threw Blizzaks on my competition wheels for the winter. They were great up my block which is a hill, as well as my driveway As you know the winter here in NY was pretty bad last year, but taking my kids to school and stuff with those tires was a snap. Id highly recommend them __________________ 2008 E60 550 ? Alpine White // RPI 2011 E90 M3 Competition // Alpine White // ESS // RPI // 20" BBS LM's, blah blah 2021 G80 M3 Competition // Brooklyn Grey // KW Suspension // 12mm Spacers all around // Resonator Delete
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Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	I'm using the OEM 220M's with 255/275 Conti DWS all-season tires. We don't get enough snow here, and it doesn't stay on the ground long enough, to make snow tires work for a daily driver IMO. The extended snow-free periods take the edge off the sipes and tread blocks if you drive with any kind of enthusiasm and then they're not nearly as good for the next snow. I'm trying the all-season thing (with a truck for serious snow) this time around __________________
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