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[prubin]

I used to be able to get Blizzak tires for my 19" ZCP wheels (I have a second set of ZCP's for winter use). However I can't seem to find the right set of tires now in 2016.

For snow tires, I've previously used:
235/35-19 Front
255/35-19 Rear

And I'd settle for OEM sizes:
245/35-19 Front
265/35-19 Rear

But I can't seem to find these sizes available.
I'm also open to other snow tire brands.
Suggestions?

[Apex Everything]

Originally Posted by prubin

I used to be able to get Blizzak tires for my 19" ZCP wheels (I have a second set of ZCP's for winter use). However I can't seem to find the right set of tires now in 2016.

For snow tires, I've previously used:
235/35-19 Front
255/35-19 Rear

And I'd settle for OEM sizes:
245/35-19 Front
265/35-19 Rear

But I can't seem to find these sizes available.
I'm also open to other snow tire brands.
Suggestions?

I originally was going to try a winter set on my ZCP wheels, but I do not think it is possible.

I just bought a 220 19' blizzak set from this forum for around $1k.

[Thik]

Save your OEM wheels for summer tires. Get a set of replica 18"s. And thinner the winter tire, the better it cuts through snow.

[6ixSpd]

Wrong subforum.

[Ggeezer]

I run 235/35/19 and 255/35/19 on my ZCPs during the winter. tires are slightly stretched but they got me through the winter last year.

I would recommend narrower than stock and maybe square if you can make it work.

[Reichsadler]

I have Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2s for my M3. They work well.

[prubin]

Thanks for the tip on Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2s.
I have found these sizes:

Front: 245/35R19XL 93R
Rear: 255/35R19XL 96R

The rears are about 1/4" diameter less on the rear that OEM,
which I think should be fine.

[cvstar9M3]

Just here to check on the zcp set up for winter as I might have to Do it next winter...

[SYT_Shadow]

I greatly prefer the Michelin Alpine PA4 tire for winter. They are great

[cvstar9M3]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I greatly prefer the Michelin Alpine PA4 tire for winter. They are great

Are you running those on ZCP wheels? I have the pA4 now, but they are on the 18 inch 270M wheels which BMW sells for M3s. They work nice.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

Just here to check on the zcp set up for winter as I might have to Do it next winter...

Save yourself the trouble and expense -- get cheap 18" wheels and tires. Tons of better choices for tires and they will be less expensive in those sizes, plus you could avoid staggered fitment and stretch their life out even further by just rotating every year.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

Are you running those on ZCP wheels? I have the pA4 now, but they are on the 18 inch 270M wheels which BMW sells for M3s. They work nice.

No, I've never run a 19" in winter. Too many hidden potholes which will take your wheel right out

I have these on the 219 18" OEM wheels. But the PA4 is available in a billion sizes, so I'm sure it works for OP

I use 225 and 245 widths

[OzCoE92]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

No, I've never run a 19" in winter. Too many hidden potholes which will take your wheel right out

I have these on the 220 18" OEM wheels. But the PA4 is available in a billion sizes, so I'm sure it works for OP

I use 225 and 245 widths

You meant to say 219M, the 220M is 19" only. You are right about 19's in winter, it's a bad idea. OP, check Tire Rack for cheap 18" wheel options.

[SYT_Shadow]

good point, 219s

[Sammy82]

Originally Posted by Thik

And thinner the winter tire, the better it cuts through snow.

Still believing in this
This statement is still a misconception which persists persistently.
technology and development are constantly moving forward

I run Michelin PA4 in 19" OEM size and had no problems climbing slopes in snow. I didn`t stuck in the snow for one time.
Just tipped the gas pedal a little bit and my DCT M3 cut through the snow
Ok, in America you have a little bit more snow than here in Germany
I also looked for 18" wheels.
But: the tyre selection here was very limited and partly even more expensive than 19" winter tires

[JRV-F82-M4]

I am also looking for snow tires for 19" 359s. I have to go with 19" because 18" wheels will no longer fit over my BBK. Last year I ran Blizzaks on 18" 219's and they worked great.

[prubin]

Get the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2s:

Front: 245/35R19XL 93R
Rear: 255/35R19XL 96R

I ran these last winter here in Colorado, and they worked Great!

[PACarGuy]

Have had great luck for years with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D's. Excellent handling tire in dry winter conditions, fantastic in the wet, and handle snow and ice well up to a few inches. Beyond that I'm staying home.

I just bought used tires in 235/35-19 and 255/35-19 to go on a used set of 220M's.
235 will be too narrow for 359M front wheels though.

[byroncheung]

currently i run zcp wheels in summer and a 18" square setup in winter.
i'm considering getting a new 19" set for summer and use zcp wheels for winter. will i come to regret it because everyone says 18" in winter got better traction?

i want to pave path for bbk upgrade which 18" won't clear...

[cvstar9M3]

Originally Posted by byroncheung

currently i run zcp wheels in summer and a 18" square setup in winter.
i'm considering getting a new 19" set for summer and use zcp wheels for winter. will i come to regret it because everyone says 18" in winter got better traction?

i want to pave path for bbk upgrade which 18" won't clear...

I think you will be fine. I know a few people who do that. I’m planning to do the same thing this winter. Hated putting away the zcp to bring out boring 18s for the winter before.

[byroncheung]

Originally Posted by cvstar9M3

I think you will be fine. I know a few people who do that. I’m planning to do the same thing this winter. Hated putting away the zcp to bring out boring 18s for the winter before.

Hahaha yes every time I look at the winter wheels I sigh...

[EJT86]

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