What rims and Tires are you using for the winter?

Superfly_M3 · 10-11-2011, 01:37 PM

Hi Guys,

I have a E90 M3 on order and I'm looking around for winter tire/rim combinations. BMW wants rediculous pricing for their packages, so will opt for the aftermarket.

So far I like the following

ASA GT-5 Rim (18")
BBS CH (18") - only available in 18 x 8.5 +40mm offset = might rub?

Tires: Michelin Alpin PA3 seem to be choice of many.

Any suggestions, pictures or advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Andy

ModBargains III · 10-11-2011, 01:43 PM

I've seen a lot of people run VMR wheels 18x8.5 Et20 all around with 245 or 235 rubber on winter tires. I can also suggest 18x9.5 all around with a 255 winter rubber set up as that works as well.

Sean05 · 10-11-2011, 02:26 PM

if your going to use the wheels for winter set up i suggest get the VMR...

llis · 10-11-2011, 04:46 PM

Tire Rack will have combo packages on their website.

FWIW, I went with 235/255x18 staggered Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds. Search the forums here for many threads on benefits of different tires for different conditions. Lots of info to make an informed decision.

signes · 10-11-2011, 04:53 PM

OEM 18s. Pick up a used set for <$1k (if you don't already have them). I run Nokian Hakka R in 245/40 square setup. Snowmobile...

Radiation Joe · 10-11-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s III

I've seen a lot of people run VMR wheels 18x8.5 Et20 all around with 245 or 235 rubber on winter tires. I can also suggest 18x9.5 all around with a 255 winter rubber set up as that works as well.

This is a nice set-up with the same offset as the factory winter wheels. My first e90 was very happy with 245s on four corners.

melimel · 10-12-2011, 08:24 AM

I threw Blizzaks on my competition wheels for the winter. They were great up my block which is a hill, as well as my driveway

As you know the winter here in NY was pretty bad last year, but taking my kids to school and stuff with those tires was a snap. Id highly recommend them

Richbot · 10-12-2011, 10:32 AM

I'm using the OEM 220M's with 255/275 Conti DWS all-season tires. We don't get enough snow here, and it doesn't stay on the ground long enough, to make snow tires work for a daily driver IMO. The extended snow-free periods take the edge off the sipes and tread blocks if you drive with any kind of enthusiasm and then they're not nearly as good for the next snow. I'm trying the all-season thing (with a truck for serious snow) this time around

10-11-2011, 01:37 PM	#1
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 883 iTrader: (0)	What rims and Tires are you using for the winter? Hi Guys, I have a E90 M3 on order and I'm looking around for winter tire/rim combinations. BMW wants rediculous pricing for their packages, so will opt for the aftermarket. So far I like the following ASA GT-5 Rim (18") BBS CH (18") - only available in 18 x 8.5 +40mm offset = might rub? Tires: Michelin Alpin PA3 seem to be choice of many. Any suggestions, pictures or advice is appreciated. Thanks, Andy
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10-11-2011, 01:43 PM	#2
ModBargains III Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i, 135i, E46 M3, 540i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, 90631 La Habra, CA Posts: 423 iTrader: (0)	I've seen a lot of people run VMR wheels 18x8.5 Et20 all around with 245 or 235 rubber on winter tires. I can also suggest 18x9.5 all around with a 255 winter rubber set up as that works as well. __________________ Jurrian************.com

10-11-2011, 02:26 PM	#3
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,977 iTrader: (9)	if your going to use the wheels for winter set up i suggest get the VMR... __________________

10-11-2011, 04:46 PM	#4
llis snarkarina Drives: M3s Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 999 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [5.00] 1998 BMW M3 (GTS-2) [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	Tire Rack will have combo packages on their website. FWIW, I went with 235/255x18 staggered Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds. Search the forums here for many threads on benefits of different tires for different conditions. Lots of info to make an informed decision. __________________ 2013 E92 ///M3 ZCP 6MT » 1998 E36 ///M3 [GTS-2] Toot Sweet Racing

10-11-2011, 04:53 PM	#5
signes Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spinnin at 8k Posts: 3,196 iTrader: (3)	OEM 18s. Pick up a used set for <$1k (if you don't already have them). I run Nokian Hakka R in 245/40 square setup. Snowmobile... __________________ 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

10-12-2011, 08:24 AM	#7
melimel Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90, M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	I threw Blizzaks on my competition wheels for the winter. They were great up my block which is a hill, as well as my driveway As you know the winter here in NY was pretty bad last year, but taking my kids to school and stuff with those tires was a snap. Id highly recommend them __________________ 2011 E90 M3 // Alpine White // Black Novillo Leather // Competition Package // Convenience Package // Cold Weather package // Premium Package 2 // RPI Exhaust//Gloss Black Kidney Grills // Alpine White reflectors // Alpine White keyhole cover // 20" BBS LM's mounted on Hankooks V12, 255/30, 285/30 //

10-12-2011, 10:32 AM	#8
Richbot Major Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL Posts: 1,487 iTrader: (1)	I'm using the OEM 220M's with 255/275 Conti DWS all-season tires. We don't get enough snow here, and it doesn't stay on the ground long enough, to make snow tires work for a daily driver IMO. The extended snow-free periods take the edge off the sipes and tread blocks if you drive with any kind of enthusiasm and then they're not nearly as good for the next snow. I'm trying the all-season thing (with a truck for serious snow) this time around __________________

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