Need Help Finding Snow Tires for OEM 18s

Entrepreneurs In Cars · 10-08-2015, 01:39 PM

I've called 4 places and nobody can seem to find snow tires in stock in a
265/40/18
245/40/18

I just want to put snow tires on some oem 18s I picked up. has anyone tried different size snows on the factory 18s that work? Maybe a different profile or something?

thx

Haywood · 10-08-2015, 02:52 PM

Just ordered 245's Alpin's from Tire Rack. I'm probably sure they have 265's.

bimmergixxer · 10-08-2015, 07:45 PM

I picked up a set of sotto zeros from jam rims in 255/35/18 and they fit well on my E92.

Entrepreneurs In Cars · 10-09-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmergixxer

I picked up a set of sotto zeros from jam rims in 255/35/18 and they fit well on my E92.

Square set up? What did they cost?

sam0329 · 10-09-2015, 03:51 PM

If you are from Canada, I think this is one of the best tire you can use here:

hakkapeliitta 8 studded

I used to have a set of Michelin alpin pa4 on the 18's. got Got stuck 3 times in snow. Those Hakk 8 are super awesome

drchuck72 · 10-13-2015, 08:07 AM

I used 235 40R18 and 255 40R18 Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds on OEM Style 219M rims. It's better to go a little narrower for winters.

kaede · 10-24-2015, 10:32 AM

+1 for sam0329, depending on the severity of winters, Nokian tires is the BEST of the best in terms of snow, ice, and overall winter driving. I will personally not go with studded unless you frequently experence deep snow/slush/super iced up roads. I have the Nokian hakkapeliitta R2 245/40/18 square setup on OEM 219M wheels previously (tires now sold since i barely drive my E90 M3 during winter anyways). They performed very very well.

Hope you find the right tire for you ride, but ya, go with a square setup or as the aboved says, downsize you tires to 235/40 and 255/40.

Cheers!

sam0329 · 10-26-2015, 03:35 PM

Thanks Kaede,

I do have a set of Nokian hakkapeliitta R2 on my wife 's mini van and Hakka 8 Studded on my M3. In Edmonton Alberta here we do have to drive through deep snow from time to time especially newly developed areas. I used to owned Pilot Alpin PA3, Blizzak W70, Dunlop Wintersport 3D, X-ice. Those Nokians are the best. I actually canceled my AMA membership because I never got stuck again lol.

My father in law never believe in winter tires. After he drove the Hakka R2, hes a believer now. Just saying

For my M3 I have 245/40/18 because Kal Tire do not have the 235s in stock when I brought mind.

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sam0329 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmonton AB iTrader: (3)	If you are from Canada, I think this is one of the best tire you can use here: hakkapeliitta 8 studded I used to have a set of Michelin alpin pa4 on the 18's. got Got stuck 3 times in snow. Those Hakk 8 are super awesome
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drchuck72 Lieutenant 69 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (9)	I used 235 40R18 and 255 40R18 Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds on OEM Style 219M rims. It's better to go a little narrower for winters. __________________ DR CHUCK 2009 E92 M3 Le Mans Blau on Schwartz. DCT. RAC RG63, KW V3, Eisenmann Race, AP Racing, Vorsteiner GTS5 Front Bumper, Vorsteiner GTS-V Rear Diffuser.
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kaede Captain 81 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	+1 for sam0329, depending on the severity of winters, Nokian tires is the BEST of the best in terms of snow, ice, and overall winter driving. I will personally not go with studded unless you frequently experence deep snow/slush/super iced up roads. I have the Nokian hakkapeliitta R2 245/40/18 square setup on OEM 219M wheels previously (tires now sold since i barely drive my E90 M3 during winter anyways). They performed very very well. Hope you find the right tire for you ride, but ya, go with a square setup or as the aboved says, downsize you tires to 235/40 and 255/40. Cheers! __________________ 94' NSX - Garage Queen 97' Integra Type R - Track Warrior (Sold) 01' BMW E39 M5 (Sold), 2x 02' BMW E39 M5 (Sold & sold) 08' E90 M3 6MT - DD 13' W212 E63 AMG Wagon
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sam0329 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmonton AB iTrader: (3)	Thanks Kaede, I do have a set of Nokian hakkapeliitta R2 on my wife 's mini van and Hakka 8 Studded on my M3. In Edmonton Alberta here we do have to drive through deep snow from time to time especially newly developed areas. I used to owned Pilot Alpin PA3, Blizzak W70, Dunlop Wintersport 3D, X-ice. Those Nokians are the best. I actually canceled my AMA membership because I never got stuck again lol. My father in law never believe in winter tires. After he drove the Hakka R2, hes a believer now. Just saying For my M3 I have 245/40/18 because Kal Tire do not have the 235s in stock when I brought mind.
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