Winter Rims

monsta · 08-14-2008, 06:17 PM

I've been known to bend a rim or two in the winter from potholes...so this time around with the M3's 19's I'm not interested in doing it again. What rims do you guys recommend for dedicated winter use (i'm not talking about tires like this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161424 )

RIMS either 17's or 18's

p.s. Maybe they could be used to mount some race rubber if I ever get into doing AutoX or trackdays, but this would be secondary and not my main focus...

GregW / Oregon · 08-14-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by monsta

I've been known to bend a rim or two in the winter from potholes...so this time around with the M3's 19's I'm not interested in doing it again. What rims do you guys recommend for dedicated winter use (i'm not talking about tires like this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161424 )

RIMS either 17's or 18's

p.s. Maybe they could be used to mount some race rubber if I ever get into doing AutoX or trackdays, but this would be secondary and not my main focus...

17s won't clear the front brakes. OEM 18s would be fine. Forged 18s the best.

Big Windy · 08-14-2008, 11:49 PM

With winter wheels a non-staggered setup is the best for traction and control. Not totally essential though. I can't remember the recommended style for the M3, but I know a couple members have it.

GregW / Oregon · 08-15-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

With winter wheels a non-staggered setup is the best for traction and control. Not totally essential though. I can't remember the recommended style for the M3, but I know a couple members have it.

True, skinnier is better for snow--thy just don't look very good under the big wells.

monsta · 08-15-2008, 10:03 AM

ok so 18's it is....now to find a RIM that looks good...

southlight · 08-15-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

With winter wheels a non-staggered setup is the best for traction and control. Not totally essential though. I can't remember the recommended style for the M3, but I know a couple members have it.

Style 270M, 235/40 R18, once again a pic of bastet's car:

Best regards, south

ismelllikepoop · 08-15-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Style 270M, 235/40 R18, once again a pic of bastet's car:

Best regards, south

how much does that setup cost? i remember reading in the manual that bmw recommends 235/40 18's for the car, but so far tirerack doesnt have any non-staggered setups listed as available for the car

southlight · 08-15-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ismelllikepoop

how much does that setup cost? i remember reading in the manual that bmw recommends 235/40 18's for the car, but so far tirerack doesnt have any non-staggered setups listed as available for the car

€ 1,800 + VAT in Germany (incl tires), but I don't know if these are available in the US at all.

Best regards, south

ihyln · 08-15-2008, 02:36 PM

I was planning on getting a winter set but seeing that I have a daily beater I opted not to. I'm just going to avoid the snow completely and only take it out on dry days when the weather is at least 40F or higher. Save that money and go on vacation.

monsta · 08-15-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

I was planning on getting a winter set but seeing that I have a daily beater I opted not to. I'm just going to avoid the snow completely and only take it out on dry days when the weather is at least 40F or higher. Save that money and go on vacation.

yeah I thought about that but its not really the snow that I'm worried about since I have a beater also (Element) its the pot holes that we have in Northern NJ and NY, obviously winter rims will have snow rubbers on but I don't feel like bending the 19's, I may buy some stock 18's if someone is selling for a good price...

darkalley · 08-16-2008, 01:22 PM

i think the reccomended bmw 18 inch winter tire size allows for tire chains. when i bought my dunlop winter tires i remeber the guy at tirerack telling me that. I bought a set of M6 knock-offs for my car (05 m3) and after about 4 weeks they were TOAST. Also, they required a ton of lead to get them close to balanced. Beware of the chinese knock-offs.

Big Windy · 08-16-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Style 270M, 235/40 R18, once again a pic of bastet's car:

Best regards, south

270M! That's it!

They look pretty good for winters, IMO. 1800 euro + VAT isn't cheap at all though.

southlight · 08-16-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

270M! That's it!

They look pretty good for winters, IMO. 1800 euro + VAT isn't cheap at all though.

Yep, they're nice. They better are at € 2,142 in Germany.

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Originally Posted by darkalley

i think the reccomended bmw 18 inch winter tire size allows for tire chains.

Yes, I think so.

Best regards, south

sayemthree · 08-16-2008, 04:04 PM

oem 18;s or a cheap 19 from tire rack

monsta · 08-17-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

oem 18;s or a cheap 19 from tire rack

yeah i may go w/ the 19's route since I'm not liking too many styles I see in 18's

anywhere else to shop other then tirerack?

I have my eye on the Breyton GTS's, but wouldn't those defeat the purpose of winter wheels to protect my stockers from potholes....

YuppieM3 · 09-03-2008, 08:29 PM

What size 18" wheel with what offset would fit 235/40 R18 tires on the M3? Not looking to spend the coin for OEM wheels.

I'm looking for a true winter set up and keep the OEM 19's in storage. I can sacrifice "performance" snow tires for a true snow tire.

Radiation Joe · 09-03-2008, 09:30 PM

This is the BMW recommended set-up as shown above.

Priced at $581 a piece.

darkalley · 09-03-2008, 09:41 PM

Will these work?

http://www.europeanautosource.com/in...67_203_205_289

GregW / Oregon · 09-03-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

This is the BMW recommended set-up as shown above.

Priced at $581 a piece.

Not an expert on winters for this car, but 235/40 is smaller OD than the stock 245/40 fronts & certainly the 265/40 rears. Functionally, a 225/45-18 should work well, but it may look a little whimpy and be overpowered easily in the dry. There are several choices in 245/40 as an alternative.

REP1KRR · 09-21-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

17s won't clear the front brakes. OEM 18s would be fine. Forged 18s the best.

What about E46 M3 18's? Would these work?

GregW / Oregon · 09-21-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by REP1KRR

What about E46 M3 18's? Would these work?

Offsets are not correct. Fronts may work with 10mm spacers. I'm sure someone has tested these.

darkalley · 09-22-2008, 01:41 PM

painful that there are still no real (reasonably priced) options for winter rims......

08-14-2008, 06:17 PM	#1
monsta Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY Posts: 3,590 iTrader: (2)	Winter Rims I've been known to bend a rim or two in the winter from potholes...so this time around with the M3's 19's I'm not interested in doing it again. What rims do you guys recommend for dedicated winter use (i'm not talking about tires like this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161424 ) RIMS either 17's or 18's p.s. Maybe they could be used to mount some race rubber if I ever get into doing AutoX or trackdays, but this would be secondary and not my main focus... __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car
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08-15-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
monsta Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY Posts: 3,590 iTrader: (2)	ok so 18's it is....now to find a RIM that looks good... __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car

08-16-2008, 01:22 PM	#11
darkalley Lieutenant Drives: 2008 DCT SSII Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peapack, NJ Posts: 498 iTrader: (0)	i think the reccomended bmw 18 inch winter tire size allows for tire chains. when i bought my dunlop winter tires i remeber the guy at tirerack telling me that. I bought a set of M6 knock-offs for my car (05 m3) and after about 4 weeks they were TOAST. Also, they required a ton of lead to get them close to balanced. Beware of the chinese knock-offs. __________________ 2008 SSII DCT M3/Peapack/Parsippany NJ

09-03-2008, 09:30 PM	#17
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,674 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	This is the BMW recommended set-up as shown above. Priced at $581 a piece. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now.

09-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#18
darkalley Lieutenant Drives: 2008 DCT SSII Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peapack, NJ Posts: 498 iTrader: (0)	Will these work? http://www.europeanautosource.com/in...67_203_205_289 __________________ 2008 SSII DCT M3/Peapack/Parsippany NJ

08-14-2008, 11:49 PM	#3
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	With winter wheels a non-staggered setup is the best for traction and control. Not totally essential though. I can't remember the recommended style for the M3, but I know a couple members have it.

08-15-2008, 02:36 PM	#9
ihyln Banned Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks Posts: 3,386 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	I was planning on getting a winter set but seeing that I have a daily beater I opted not to. I'm just going to avoid the snow completely and only take it out on dry days when the weather is at least 40F or higher. Save that money and go on vacation.

08-16-2008, 04:04 PM	#14
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	oem 18;s or a cheap 19 from tire rack

09-03-2008, 08:29 PM	#16
YuppieM3 Private First Class Drives: 08 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	What size 18" wheel with what offset would fit 235/40 R18 tires on the M3? Not looking to spend the coin for OEM wheels. I'm looking for a true winter set up and keep the OEM 19's in storage. I can sacrifice "performance" snow tires for a true snow tire.

09-22-2008, 01:41 PM	#22
darkalley Lieutenant Drives: 2008 DCT SSII Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peapack, NJ Posts: 498 iTrader: (0)	painful that there are still no real (reasonably priced) options for winter rims...... __________________ 2008 SSII DCT M3/Peapack/Parsippany NJ

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