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mdrobc13 · 02-10-2008, 12:28 AM

Hey for those of us who don't live on the left coast USA or down under in Fl, Texas or further down under in Aussie land; anybody research options for winter tires for the new M3? On my e46 I just fitted me OEM 18" wheels with a set of Blizzaks but the selection if I remember at that size was very slim...between Pirelli and Michillin and Bridgestone I think?

Anyway as most folks seem to be contemplating 19" wheel package...what do they plan to do for winter rubber if anything? Especially folks in the EU who deal with alot more winter than we do...am interested in their approach and option. One option I am contemplating is to order the car with 18" wheels and swap them out for good 18" winter rubber when the time comes and get some good light 19" whees like Radenrgie R10's or something by HRE or BBS or something? I've seen others voice similar opinions in this forum and on the Rennlist P-car forum too.

Anyway what are folks ideas and approaches to this dilemna besides "don't drive the car in the snow!" This will be my daily driver so..that's not an option...especially at $60k! LOL

skierman64 · 02-10-2008, 12:49 AM

I'd buy a $3 or $4K Subaru. My M3 will be in the garage on snow days.

mkoesel · 02-10-2008, 08:03 AM

If you search you'll find lots of posts on this. Check Bastet's thread, lots of discussion on the BMW OEM 18" winter-wheel/tire package.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108541

BADMOBL · 05-14-2009, 08:55 PM

I agree with skierman, garage that bad boy and buy a beater! If you must drive it in the winter make sure you spray detail it EVERY time you drive it. I would go down to 17" rims and tires, which are actually better performing if you drive in any ice/snow conditions. I put Nokian WR's on my car at 205/50/17, which made a ton of difference. Nokian are excellent tires made in Finland. If you can find Nokians buy them! I actually have a set with only 1K miles on them I am selling because I will definitely not drive my M3 in bad weaher. I got these tires/rims for a 2005 330i ZHP in Germany and lived in military housing, which meant I had to park it outside. In that case I'd recommend The Weathershield HD cover. It's outstanding and provides tons of protection against tough elements.

mkoesel · 05-15-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BADMOBL

I would go down to 17" rims and tires, which are actually better performing if you drive in any ice/snow conditions. I put Nokian WR's on my car at 205/50/17, which made a ton of difference.

17s are fine for your 330i. They won't clear the brakes on an E92 M3.

My car did outstanding this winter on 18s in stock size on stock rims. I would never garage a performance car in the winter. It is way, way too much fun to drive in the show.

02-10-2008, 12:28 AM	#1
mdrobc13 Captain Drives: '08 e92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland and Texas Posts: 841 iTrader: (3) View mdrobc13's Garage	Winter Tires for the e92 M3 Hey for those of us who don't live on the left coast USA or down under in Fl, Texas or further down under in Aussie land; anybody research options for winter tires for the new M3? On my e46 I just fitted me OEM 18" wheels with a set of Blizzaks but the selection if I remember at that size was very slim...between Pirelli and Michillin and Bridgestone I think? Anyway as most folks seem to be contemplating 19" wheel package...what do they plan to do for winter rubber if anything? Especially folks in the EU who deal with alot more winter than we do...am interested in their approach and option. One option I am contemplating is to order the car with 18" wheels and swap them out for good 18" winter rubber when the time comes and get some good light 19" whees like Radenrgie R10's or something by HRE or BBS or something? I've seen others voice similar opinions in this forum and on the Rennlist P-car forum too. Anyway what are folks ideas and approaches to this dilemna besides "don't drive the car in the snow!" This will be my daily driver so..that's not an option...especially at $60k! LOL __________________ '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Current '03 X5 4.4 SAV (Sapphire Black Metallic) - Gone '02 e46 M3 coupe (Jet Black) - Gone BMW CCA Member NCC since 2005

02-10-2008, 12:49 AM	#2
skierman64 Colonel Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 2,630 iTrader: (0) View skierman64's Garage	I'd buy a $3 or $4K Subaru. My M3 will be in the garage on snow days. __________________ Space Grey/Black Novillo Leather, Carbon Leather Trim, Cold Weather, Premium, Technology, M-DCT, Sunshade, Park Distance Control, HD Radio, Ipod/USB, Premium Sound, Rear Fog Light Mod/// Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

02-10-2008, 08:03 AM	#3
mkoesel Major General Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 6,774 iTrader: (1)	If you search you'll find lots of posts on this. Check Bastet's thread, lots of discussion on the BMW OEM 18" winter-wheel/tire package. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108541 __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT, no ZTP 2007 Montego Blue E90 335i - 6MT, ZSP

05-14-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
BADMOBL S Drives: 2008 M3 COUPE JEREZ BLACK Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I agree with skierman, garage that bad boy and buy a beater! If you must drive it in the winter make sure you spray detail it EVERY time you drive it. I would go down to 17" rims and tires, which are actually better performing if you drive in any ice/snow conditions. I put Nokian WR's on my car at 205/50/17, which made a ton of difference. Nokian are excellent tires made in Finland. If you can find Nokians buy them! I actually have a set with only 1K miles on them I am selling because I will definitely not drive my M3 in bad weaher. I got these tires/rims for a 2005 330i ZHP in Germany and lived in military housing, which meant I had to park it outside. In that case I'd recommend The Weathershield HD cover. It's outstanding and provides tons of protection against tough elements. __________________ 2008 E92 M3, 6MT, JBM, 18" Wheels, Blk Novillo Lthr, M-Drive, Prem. Pkg, Tech. Pkg, CW Pkg, PDC, Moon Roof, Sat Radio 2005 E46 330i ZHP Sedan, 6MT, Imola Red, Dakota Blk Lthr, CW Pkg, PDC