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11-03-2012, 05:30 PM | #1 |
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Ready For Winter
Just got my new winter tires and wheels put on. The wheels are Miro Type 111 in Matte Black, 18x8.5 et-20 all around. The tires are Michelin PA3 Performance Winter's, 245-40-18 all around. I was hesitant with the square setup, but the option to rotate the tires was too good to pass up. I'm very happy with how everything came out.
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11-03-2012, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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Looks good, I am shopping for something similar. How come you were hesitant to go with a square setup?
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11-03-2012, 05:57 PM | #3 |
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I like the black/white contrast. You might find that wheel spacers on the rears will make the tire/wheel a bit more flush with the fenders. My setup uses 18x8 with et20 and 15mm spacers on the rear really help with appearance. Square setup actually works really well. It helps eliminate a little of the cars understeer.
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11-03-2012, 10:41 PM | #6 |
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Yeah, 245s and ET20 is begging for spacers. I have the same setup and just put 12mm on the rear which really improved the look, but 15 would be better.
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I haven't had much time to drive on this setup, but I'm interested to see how differently it handles then the summer 19's. I'm sure the winter tires will sacrifice quite a bit of grip, but hopefully I can get an idea of what the square setup has to offer. |
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11-05-2012, 01:56 PM | #11 |
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Yeah so, I'm running my spare OEM BBS 18's (staggered) with slightly narrower width on Dunlop Winter Sport 3D's...works really well in the cold, dry & wet, and moderate snow...winter ice can be tenuous as with any set-up. Very pleased with look and performance.
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11-05-2012, 04:36 PM | #13 |
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So I'm curious. Are you guys in MN planning to drive this in the snow? I'm in IL and getting ready to pick up an E92 and not real sure how it will do or if I want to risk it. Just looking for anybody that has made it through snow and if the tires helped? I'm coming from an AWD STi so winter was never an issue. Thanks!
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I'm still trying to figure out which snow tire and wheel combination will work best for MN winters, which see some snow, but more often dry and very cold conditions - and wet slush later in the season. Too many choices...! |
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11-05-2012, 06:05 PM | #15 | |
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11-06-2012, 01:31 PM | #16 | |
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No beater for me, Minnesota winters are usually just extremely cold with the occasional snow. I'm thinking the M3 will be able to handle the light snow pretty well. '09 X5 is a pretty nice beater though haha |
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11-07-2012, 09:40 PM | #20 |
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sweet! should have gone 255 all aorund
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01-19-2013, 04:18 AM | #21 |
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How are you liking this setup? I might do the same.
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01-24-2013, 09:56 AM | #22 |
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where did you get the Miros? Can you pm me the site?
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