show me your winter setup

dakine · 09-24-2011, 05:38 PM

I tried searching, but found no thread... post pics of your winter setup... please include wheel brand/style, wheel specs, offset, type of tires and your thoughts on how it works. Thanks!

signes · 09-24-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakine

I tried searching, but found no thread... post pics of your winter setup... please include wheel brand/style, wheel specs, offset, type of tires and your thoughts on how it works. Thanks!

You have got to be kidding...

gthal · 09-24-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by signes

You have got to be kidding...

DrKevM5 · 09-25-2011, 09:52 AM

Actually, a very valid post. Many of us who live in northern climates use our beasts in the snow. Problem is, the setups detract from the aggressive look, so no one bothers to take pics. I'll try to post mine as soon a I switch over. I use Dunlop M3 (!) snows and they are phenomenal.

Team Plutonium · 09-25-2011, 09:58 AM

I'm too lazy to search for you, but there are TONS of photos of winter set-ups, including mine...

slicer · 09-25-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM3

Actually, a very valid post. Many of us who live in northern climates use our beasts in the snow. Problem is, the setups detract from the aggressive look, so no one bothers to take pics. I'll try to post mine as soon a I switch over. I use Dunlop M3 (!) snows and they are phenomenal.

Translation: Most of us realize that people use their M3's in winter. The "you've got to be kidding me" was directed towards the OP's comment that he searched and found no pictures. There have been numerous winter tire threads...

Radiation Joe · 09-25-2011, 01:13 PM

Originally I ran Michelin PA2s on four factory 18 fronts
245/40-18 PA2s on 18x8.5 et29 12mm spacers in the rear.

Current ride is staggered with 245s in front and 265s in back on factory 18s. Again with PA2s

GewoW · 09-25-2011, 03:08 PM

vredestein wintrac extreme. good tires. you need to know how to slide though...not for very deep snow

signes · 09-25-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

Translation: Most of us realize that people use their M3's in winter. The "you've got to be kidding me" was directed towards the OP's comment that he searched and found no pictures. There have been numerous winter tire threads...

Correct, there have to be literally over a hundred threads for pics of snow setups (here, in the pics forum and main forum.) Generally leads to a lot of "this car is amazing in the snow with good tires" v "I'd never consider driving my baby in the snow" debates.

In order to not be a complete dick, here are some shots I have posted (a few dozen times) before...

OEM Style 219s with 245/40 Nokian Hakka Rs all around.

mmm def · 09-25-2011, 08:24 PM

Something cool about an M3 in the snow. cool ass pics dude!

signes · 09-25-2011, 09:50 PM

Thanks man

Daft · 09-25-2011, 09:58 PM

This topic seems to come up every approaching winter season, but here's mine. ZCP wheels in satin black wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 - 255/35/19 F, 275/35/19 R with 15/12mm spacers. Performed perfectly last winter season.

GewoW · 09-25-2011, 11:17 PM

full setup there. lowered + front-mounted shovel!

Team Plutonium · 09-26-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Daft

This topic seems to come up every approaching winter season, but here's mine. ZCP wheels in satin black wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 - 255/35/19 F, 275/35/19 R with 15/12mm spacers. Performed perfectly last winter season.

Best. Winter. Set-up. Ever. I totally copied you!

dakine · 09-26-2011, 03:48 PM

Thanks for all the non-sarcastic posts... I found some pics while searching, but nothing consistent, as in not a lot of pictures or info in one place. You get alot of "what do you think of my winter setup" type posts, but three pages into it, all you have is one or two pics in the first post and criticism for the next 4 pages. Thanks again!

Team Plutonium · 09-26-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakine

Thanks for all the non-sarcastic posts... I found some pics while searching, but nothing consistent, as in not a lot of pictures or info in one place. You get alot of "what do you think of my winter setup" type posts, but three pages into it, all you have is one or two pics in the first post and criticism for the next 4 pages. Thanks again!

Just curious... how many photos do you need?

gallian93 · 09-27-2011, 09:43 AM

last year i wanted to keep my 19 stock set up... i went with 275/35/19 245/35/19 conti all season DWS... they're the best all season for 19...i had the same on my e46 M3 and it ran like a champ....

Vise · 09-27-2011, 10:58 AM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310715

dakine · 09-27-2011, 06:10 PM

vise: thx for the link. I guess you need to know what to search for before searching. I was looking for the "show me your winter" and "winter tires / winter wheels" posts. Normally all the posts with tons of pics start with "show me your..." Thanks again.

dakine · 09-27-2011, 06:14 PM

I'm a new M3 owner who came from a 335xi... as many photos and reviews as I can get. Trying to decide on a winter wheel/tire setup.

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Just curious... how many photos do you need?

Team Plutonium · 09-27-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakine

I'm a new M3 owner who came from a 335xi... as many photos and reviews as I can get. Trying to decide on a winter wheel/tire setup.

Fair enough... go with mine.

CMM3 · 09-27-2011, 08:04 PM

I would cry if I ever see my car like this!

09-24-2011, 05:38 PM	#1
dakine Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on location Posts: 186 iTrader: (0)	show me your winter setup I tried searching, but found no thread... post pics of your winter setup... please include wheel brand/style, wheel specs, offset, type of tires and your thoughts on how it works. Thanks!
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09-25-2011, 09:52 AM	#4
DrKevM5 Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY Posts: 214 iTrader: (4)	Actually, a very valid post. Many of us who live in northern climates use our beasts in the snow. Problem is, the setups detract from the aggressive look, so no one bothers to take pics. I'll try to post mine as soon a I switch over. I use Dunlop M3 (!) snows and they are phenomenal. __________________ '00 M5 Carbon Black/Black GONE '03 M3 Carbon Black/Cinnamon GONE '06 M5 Alpine White/Silverstone GONE '08 e90 M3, Jerez Black/Bamboo Beige, 6MT,*GONE* '14 M5 Alpine White/Black Merino AWAITING ORDER,

09-25-2011, 09:58 AM	#5
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,509 iTrader: (1)	I'm too lazy to search for you, but there are TONS of photos of winter set-ups, including mine... __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

09-25-2011, 01:13 PM	#7
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,676 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]	Originally I ran Michelin PA2s on four factory 18 fronts 245/40-18 PA2s on 18x8.5 et29 12mm spacers in the rear. Current ride is staggered with 245s in front and 265s in back on factory 18s. Again with PA2s __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now.

09-25-2011, 03:08 PM	#8
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,736 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.63]	vredestein wintrac extreme. good tires. you need to know how to slide though...not for very deep snow __________________ vv Click for more pics vv Track Vids: http://www.youtube.com/gewow

09-25-2011, 08:24 PM	#10
mmm def Colonel Drives: 07 Accord 6-6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,535 iTrader: (0)	Something cool about an M3 in the snow. cool ass pics dude!

09-25-2011, 09:50 PM	#11
signes Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spinnin at 8k Posts: 3,196 iTrader: (3)	Thanks man __________________ 08 E90 \| Jet Black / Black \| 6MT Mods: RAC RG63 w/ Pirelli Corsa 255F/285R \| Akrapovic Evo Exhaust \| OEM Blacklines Winter Setup: OEM 18s w/ Nokian Hakkapeliita R 245/40-18

09-25-2011, 09:58 PM	#12
Daft Captain Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 & 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 819 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.82] 2003 BMW M3 [5.00]	This topic seems to come up every approaching winter season, but here's mine. ZCP wheels in satin black wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 - 255/35/19 F, 275/35/19 R with 15/12mm spacers. Performed perfectly last winter season. __________________ 2011 M3 ZCP \| ESS SUPERCHARGED \| AKRAPOVIC EVOLUTION \| 20" HRE P40 \| BREMBO BBK \| B&G SPRINGS

09-25-2011, 11:17 PM	#13
GewoW #thatsanicemovebro Drives: E92 M3 LSB/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,736 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.63]	full setup there. lowered + front-mounted shovel! __________________ vv Click for more pics vv Track Vids: http://www.youtube.com/gewow

09-26-2011, 03:48 PM	#15
dakine Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on location Posts: 186 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the non-sarcastic posts... I found some pics while searching, but nothing consistent, as in not a lot of pictures or info in one place. You get alot of "what do you think of my winter setup" type posts, but three pages into it, all you have is one or two pics in the first post and criticism for the next 4 pages. Thanks again!

09-27-2011, 09:43 AM	#17
gallian93 Lieutenant Drives: 05 M3 Coupe SMG/08 E93 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: philadelphia PA Posts: 484 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E93 M3 (still ... [0.00] 2005 e46 M3 TOTALED :( [0.00] 2002 330Ci (SOLD :) [0.00]	last year i wanted to keep my 19 stock set up... i went with 275/35/19 245/35/19 conti all season DWS... they're the best all season for 19...i had the same on my e46 M3 and it ran like a champ....

09-27-2011, 10:58 AM	#18
Vise Captain Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 880 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [5.00]	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310715 __________________ Current: 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White / Fox Red Novillo Leather Past: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Melbourne Red / Black Novillo Leather

09-27-2011, 06:10 PM	#19
dakine Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on location Posts: 186 iTrader: (0)	vise: thx for the link. I guess you need to know what to search for before searching. I was looking for the "show me your winter" and "winter tires / winter wheels" posts. Normally all the posts with tons of pics start with "show me your..." Thanks again.

09-27-2011, 08:04 PM	#22
CMM3 Private First Class Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	I would cry if I ever see my car like this! __________________ "All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions." -Leonardo Da Vinci

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