|
|
|
KEEP M3POST ALIVE BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER LINK! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
11-20-2010, 09:56 PM | #1 |
Private First Class
30
Rep 117
Posts |
18's vs 19's snow tires...
I always here people say you will get better traction with the 18s over the 19s but how much of a difference is there? Is it really that big of a difference. I would rather get 19's if its pretty much the same
if anyone out there has tried both, please let me know what you felt thanks |
11-20-2010, 10:46 PM | #2 |
Captain
341
Rep 655
Posts |
Yea, I am also on this fence. I've just ordered. Production is scheduled to be completed November 25th. I can't decide whether to buy a set of 18s and winter tires or just put Blizzaks on my ZCP wheels.
I won't be snow driving but certainly cold weather, so I'm thinking of just the Blizzaks on the 19s. If I was going to be doing a lot of snow driving, I'd probably opt for 18s for the simple reason there is so much more tire choices for 18s. I just can't seem to find anything but Blizzaks for 2XX/35R19. And I have no clue if 40 series tires will fit properly on 19s with ZCP... |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2010, 10:58 PM | #3 |
Lieutenant
10
Rep 483
Posts
Drives: e92 M3 DCT
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: VA/FL
|
I did some pretty significant snow driving with 19's in the DC blizzards last year, I have Vredestein Wintertrac Extremes, 245 front and 255 rear, worked great and are technically ultra-high performance tires so if you don't get a chance to switch them out as soon as it warms up, there still pretty good
__________________
2006 e53 X5 4.8is (sold)
2009 e92 M3 2008 E63 AMG |
Appreciate
0
|
11-21-2010, 10:04 AM | #4 |
Banned
52
Rep 576
Posts |
We've got some snow and ice now. I'm using Blizzak lm25 265 width rear and Dunlop m3 245 up front. Works just fine.
If you want better grip for winter you shouldn't be driving an m3. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-21-2010, 10:20 AM | #5 |
collecting toys
41
Rep 810
Posts |
I don't think there is any difference in traction between 18 and 19" winter tires.
The benefit of 18's are greater choice, less cost, and better pothole management.
__________________
2011 e92 M3 Monte Carlo Blue ESS 535 - gone but not forgotten
2015 cayman GTS - new toy 2006 SLK 55 AMG sold |
Appreciate
0
|
11-21-2010, 10:40 AM | #6 |
First Lieutenant
40
Rep 318
Posts |
it's not a question of size, it's a question of width. wider tires don't work as well as narrower tires for snow traction. the wider the tire, the more it distributes the weight of the car on a bigger contact patch so you get less weight per sq inch than a narrower tire. the end result is the wider tire will float on the snow as opposed to compressing it to get more traction. the recommended winters are 235/40/18 if I'm not mistaken. that fit on an 8 inch wide rim, ideal for winter driving.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-21-2010, 01:32 PM | #7 |
Major
384
Rep 1,202
Posts
Drives: 2021 M2C
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
|
I'm curious to know why you have 2 different tire brands? I was always told this was not recommended.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-22-2010, 04:08 PM | #8 |
Captain
33
Rep 741
Posts |
Here's my 2010 M3 with winter setup:
19" 167s (M6 offset) with 255/265 Bridgestone Blizzaks. Ride, braking and handling are virtually unchanged. Now that the temp is below 5C grip is great. No "squishyness" as others have reported -- might be because these are 19s and not 18s. Offset of the 167s is the same as my 220s with MachSchnell spacers (18mm/15mm) -- which were a BITCH to get off by the way.... snowtiresside by Doctor J, on Flickr frontsnows by Doctor J, on Flickr offset by Doctor J, on Flickr
__________________
2010 BMW M3 vert with DCT & Akra (sold)
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S |
Appreciate
0
|
11-22-2010, 07:54 PM | #9 | |
E60_to_E90
36
Rep 1,201
Posts |
Quote:
Tire width is key for snowy conditions. I went slightly narrower than the stock 19s, with Dunlop SP WinterSport 3Ds - 235/35/19 and 255/35/19. Doctor J is actually wider than stock 19s up front at 255, but he's driving more in wet west coast conditions than snow. If you're dealing with snowy winter conditions, keep it narrow!
__________________
2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels
Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-23-2010, 11:23 AM | #10 | |
Captain
33
Rep 741
Posts |
Quote:
I agree. For the deep stuff -- go narrow
__________________
2010 BMW M3 vert with DCT & Akra (sold)
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-24-2010, 05:56 PM | #11 |
First Lieutenant
15
Rep 361
Posts
Drives: '09 M3 AW Carbon roof DCT '11
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Norwalk, Ct./Port Washington, N.Y.
|
I went with Pirelli SottoZero on stock 18" wheels and size's and couldn't be happier. Low noise, great traction, very good handling ( do to stock side wall height). Keep my PS2's and 19's for warmer weather.
Last edited by Ctm309; 11-25-2010 at 12:33 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-26-2010, 07:57 AM | #12 |
Private First Class
39
Rep 194
Posts |
I've run all kinds of snows in all types of winter stuff.
18's are always best (mostly for pothole management) and go narrow with the same size on all 4 so you can rotate them around every year. I used to run 225 18's on my e46 m3, worked awesome, even in the deep stuff. I also usually go with a slightly taller (tire) set up so the overall diameter is 2-5% taller then the factory set up, just gives you a little more clearance in deeper snow. Going with a wide set up puts you car up on the snow, like skiis. Think skates, narrow is always better in snow/ice. Unless you are cool with sliding around a bit more. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-26-2010, 09:40 AM | #13 |
chris
278
Rep 12,144
Posts |
i really like your winter set up ... those are oem 19" m6 rims right? the offsets are almost perfect for the m3!
__________________
Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone) |
Appreciate
0
|
11-30-2010, 02:42 AM | #14 | |
Captain
81
Rep 639
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
'11.5 SG E93/6MT/ALL BOXES CHECKED BLACK GRILL/BLACK SIDE GILLS/15% TINT/PAINTED REFLECTORS/SPACERS/ANGEL iBRIGHTS/20'' VOSSEN CV3/VINYL WRAPPED SHADOW LINE TRIM/ETS-POWER TUNE/ ///M-FLIGHT MEMBER |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-30-2010, 04:38 AM | #15 | |
Banned
43
Rep 2,406
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|