Winter 19" setup

Superfly_M3 · 11-22-2011, 03:36 PM

Hi Guys,

So I've checked tirerack and they only tire in 245/35/19 is this Pirelli SotoZero:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=19
The back 265/35/19 is also available in the same tire:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=19

What are you guys running in the winter with 19" rims? Staggered or non?

Thanks,
Andy

gthal · 11-22-2011, 03:44 PM

I'm running 255/35 front and 265/35 rear Bridgestone LM-60. Some run a 235 front but I was worried about sidewall height in winter. Also, some run 275 rears but I would be worried about snow traction... so, 255/265 was a middle of the road compromise. I find it works well so far in cold, wet weather. No snow yet so I can't comment on that.

Team Plutonium · 11-22-2011, 05:03 PM

I run staggered... 255/35/19 in the front, 275/35/19 in the rear.

Chowster · 11-23-2011, 01:34 AM

I too run a staggered winter setup. 235/35 and 255/35 Dunlop SP Wintersport 3Ds. Working well thus far, but no real snow driving yet.

Superfly_M3 · 11-23-2011, 03:15 AM

I heard that the competition package rims (stock) have a 0.5" wider track than stock 19" M3 rims. That being said, would downsizing to 235/35/19 make to tires too small for the rim?

snowmants · 11-23-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superfly_M3

I heard that the competition package rims (stock) have a 0.5" wider track than stock 19" M3 rims. That being said, would downsizing to 235/35/19 make to tires too small for the rim?

It would probably be technically doable but ridiculously stretched....
I have the stock 18s with 245 f and 265 r (oem sizes) and I am actually really surprised by how stretched the oem tires are from the factory. I think it is due to the euro TUV snow chain regulations. They know people are going to replace the oem tires with wider ones.

**ben@tirerack** · 11-23-2011, 10:14 AM

255/35R19 F and 275/35R19 R is what most are doing on stock 19" wheels ZCP or regular. Some do 235F 255R, but they will look stretched.

Link here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&affiliate=AW8

JDy80 · 11-23-2011, 12:03 PM

Was running a sqaure 255 setup on Wintersport 3D's, but was forced to get 235 for the fronts when both fronts got a bubble from potholes last year. Only size left for the Blizzak's. 255 Wintersport 3D on the rear still. Not ideal, but can't justify throwing away 2 good rear tires.

STALKER · 11-23-2011, 12:13 PM

I run 255/35 and 265/35 LM60s.
Don't work very well in deeper stuff though.

klammer · 11-23-2011, 07:53 PM

I run 235/255 staggered on VMR 19's as my winters, pretty sure they're blizzaks. Love em in the snow, the only limiting factor is clearance. Adds a whole new dynamic to driving the car... Love it :happyanim

11-22-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 882 iTrader: (0)	Winter 19" setup Hi Guys, So I've checked tirerack and they only tire in 245/35/19 is this Pirelli SotoZero: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=19 The back 265/35/19 is also available in the same tire: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...35&diameter=19 What are you guys running in the winter with 19" rims? Staggered or non? Thanks, Andy
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11-22-2011, 03:44 PM	#2
gthal Colonel Drives: C63 coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,051 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 M3 [3.37]	I'm running 255/35 front and 265/35 rear Bridgestone LM-60. Some run a 235 front but I was worried about sidewall height in winter. Also, some run 275 rears but I would be worried about snow traction... so, 255/265 was a middle of the road compromise. I find it works well so far in cold, wet weather. No snow yet so I can't comment on that. __________________ 2012 C63 coupe \| Obsidian Black \| Performance Package (481hp, 443ft/lbs) 1996 E36 M3 coupe \| Estoril blue \| Dedicated track car... heavily modded 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez Black \| ZCP/DCT \| Sold but never forgotten nor will the love affair end 2010 M3 coupe \| Alpine White \| 6MT \| Sold

11-22-2011, 05:03 PM	#3
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,465 iTrader: (1)	I run staggered... 255/35/19 in the front, 275/35/19 in the rear. __________________ 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

11-23-2011, 01:34 AM	#4
Chowster E60_to_E90 Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,170 iTrader: (2)	I too run a staggered winter setup. 235/35 and 255/35 Dunlop SP Wintersport 3Ds. Working well thus far, but no real snow driving yet. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. OEM 220s w/ Blizzak LM60 255/35 275/35 Performance Mods: Dinan stage 1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs, BPMSport stage II tune; V1 Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console; Arkym CF diffusor; OEM Edition grilles; IND painted reflectors/side gills; LUX; LED interior; tint

11-23-2011, 10:14 AM	#7
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 726 iTrader: (0)	255/35R19 F and 275/35R19 R is what most are doing on stock 19" wheels ZCP or regular. Some do 235F 255R, but they will look stretched. Link here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&affiliate=AW8 __________________ _______________________________________________ To credit the forum, click through one of the banners in my signature and the top of the page, or call me direct at 877.522.8473 ext 660. Email:ben@tirerack.com

11-23-2011, 03:15 AM	#5
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 882 iTrader: (0)	I heard that the competition package rims (stock) have a 0.5" wider track than stock 19" M3 rims. That being said, would downsizing to 235/35/19 make to tires too small for the rim?

11-23-2011, 12:03 PM	#8
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 717 iTrader: (0)	Was running a sqaure 255 setup on Wintersport 3D's, but was forced to get 235 for the fronts when both fronts got a bubble from potholes last year. Only size left for the Blizzak's. 255 Wintersport 3D on the rear still. Not ideal, but can't justify throwing away 2 good rear tires. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!

11-23-2011, 12:13 PM	#9
STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,405 iTrader: (5)	I run 255/35 and 265/35 LM60s. Don't work very well in deeper stuff though. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S-Produced, but not delivered.

11-23-2011, 07:53 PM	#10
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,722 iTrader: (0)	I run 235/255 staggered on VMR 19's as my winters, pretty sure they're blizzaks. Love em in the snow, the only limiting factor is clearance. Adds a whole new dynamic to driving the car... Love it :happyanim __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

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