How ugly is that?

llis · 11-22-2010, 02:58 PM

Here they are, Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds, staggered, on the bargain A7 wheels.

I've driven only about 10 miles so far, and not in snow, but the ride is quite nice, and not nearly as loud as the Blizzak RFTs on my old 335.

I still want to get some nicer wheels (and some roundels for the winter), but timing was the issue. One shop claimed that UPS does not do express shipping. Whatever.

dnvrdrvr · 11-22-2010, 05:27 PM

I have the A7 wheels on right now too (wrapped in Blizzaks LM-25s). They're certainly not the prettiest... but they get the job done. And the ride is certainly cushy. Have fun blasting past AWD folks stuck in the snow - I know I did last winter!

shamoo · 11-22-2010, 08:14 PM

I have the same winter setup haha. They do look terrible and I'm thinking about painting them some rediculous color.

llis · 11-22-2010, 08:25 PM

What's taking some getting used to is riding lower. Almost feels like a snub-nose Z4 now (but w more of a roar).

mwlmd · 11-23-2010, 04:44 PM

This is the winter setup I just ordered. So far very happy.

Michelin Alpin PA3 245/40/18 on 18x8.5 VMR VB3 gunmetal. 12mm spacer in rear for staggered appearance.

DP8 · 11-23-2010, 05:06 PM

I have the A7s too they are not great looking but they get the job done. So far 2 years and no problems.

e90m3_6MT · 11-23-2010, 09:04 PM

I had to drive like this 2 yrs ago for a week while waiting for spacers. definitively my M's worst week

I have switched since then to oem 19's replica in size 18 and with the spacers you almost can't tell it's a winter setup. I'll try to post a pic of the new setup. I also bought a euro plate and rack that looks much better than this square plate rack.

emthreeboy · 11-24-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by e90m3_6MT

I had to drive like this 2 yrs ago for a week while waiting for spacers. definitively my M's worst week

I have switched since then to oem 19's replica in size 18 and with the spacers you almost can't tell it's a winter setup. I'll try to post a pic of the new setup. I also bought a euro plate and rack that looks much better than this square plate rack.

^^ Haha, havn't seen an m3 before so sunk!

e90m3_6MT · 11-24-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by e90m3_6MT

I had to drive like this 2 yrs ago for a week while waiting for spacers. definitively my M's worst week

I have switched since then to oem 19's replica in size 18 and with the spacers you almost can't tell it's a winter setup. I'll try to post a pic of the new setup. I also bought a euro plate and rack that looks much better than this square plate rack.

Here's my current winter setup, replica oem 19's in size 18's coupled with 20mm H&R spacer for the back, all wraped in sottozeros. It looks a lot better than the old setup. you can't really tell it's not the summer oem setup. sorry for the crappy iphone pics

schnell325 · 11-24-2010, 10:26 PM

As long as they keep you on the road, that's the important thing,

11-22-2010, 02:58 PM	#1
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]	How ugly is that? Here they are, Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds, staggered, on the bargain A7 wheels. I've driven only about 10 miles so far, and not in snow, but the ride is quite nice, and not nearly as loud as the Blizzak RFTs on my old 335. I still want to get some nicer wheels (and some roundels for the winter), but timing was the issue. One shop claimed that UPS does not do express shipping. Whatever. Attached Images
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dnvrdrvr Captain Obvious 90 Rep 977 Posts Drives: 2018 VW GTI SE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (9)	I have the A7 wheels on right now too (wrapped in Blizzaks LM-25s). They're certainly not the prettiest... but they get the job done. And the ride is certainly cushy. Have fun blasting past AWD folks stuck in the snow - I know I did last winter! __________________ Just a girl and her 863 ponies... 2013 Santorini M3, 2016 328i Alpine White Wagon (Lab hauler), 199x wrapped E36 M3 (because racecar) ///M-Flight
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shamoo Captain 62 Rep 764 Posts Drives: 2018 GT3, 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) iTrader: (1)	I have the same winter setup haha. They do look terrible and I'm thinking about painting them some rediculous color. __________________
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11-22-2010, 08:25 PM	#4
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]	What's taking some getting used to is riding lower. Almost feels like a snub-nose Z4 now (but w more of a roar).
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11-23-2010, 04:44 PM	#5
mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	This is the winter setup I just ordered. So far very happy. Michelin Alpin PA3 245/40/18 on 18x8.5 VMR VB3 gunmetal. 12mm spacer in rear for staggered appearance. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
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DP8 Private First Class 6 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I have the A7s too they are not great looking but they get the job done. So far 2 years and no problems.
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e90m3_6MT First Lieutenant 40 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2016 GT3 RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	I had to drive like this 2 yrs ago for a week while waiting for spacers. definitively my M's worst week I have switched since then to oem 19's replica in size 18 and with the spacers you almost can't tell it's a winter setup. I'll try to post a pic of the new setup. I also bought a euro plate and rack that looks much better than this square plate rack. Attached Images
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11-24-2010, 10:26 PM	#10
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	As long as they keep you on the road, that's the important thing, __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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