A lil help !!

murmur · 10-21-2013, 03:04 PM

So i went to my local tire shop (major brand) to get winter wheels/tires on my 2011 E90. I had read on it a lil bit and my thought was to get Blizzak LM32 with 235/40/18 all around and Drag DR37 wheels (18x8).

The sales manager looked and looked in their systems and even though they had the tires in stock, his bottom line was that this tire setup will not work for me / will not fit, something about the weight rating on the rears. I dont know where he is getting his info but I have seen multiple threads where folks have been using this setup for their winter tires.

Any thoughts ?? is he right??

TIA

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**ben@tirerack** · 10-22-2013, 02:08 PM

235/40R18 all around is fine. BMW's factory winter package used that size. The load rating of the tire is lower than the load rating of the original rear tire due to the fact that it is smaller, but still sufficient for the weight of the vehicle.

happos2 · 10-22-2013, 02:55 PM

They are comparing load ratings to the OEM tires..if it is lower, there is a risk that it may not be sufficient. Because of this, shops have policies on what they will allow. However, as Ben stated, you should be okay still.

murmur · 10-22-2013, 08:48 PM

much appreciated

10-21-2013, 03:04 PM	#1
murmur Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2017 SO M3, 17 X5M, 18 M550 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: IN iTrader: (0)	A lil help !! So i went to my local tire shop (major brand) to get winter wheels/tires on my 2011 E90. I had read on it a lil bit and my thought was to get Blizzak LM32 with 235/40/18 all around and Drag DR37 wheels (18x8). The sales manager looked and looked in their systems and even though they had the tires in stock, his bottom line was that this tire setup will not work for me / will not fit, something about the weight rating on the rears. I dont know where he is getting his info but I have seen multiple threads where folks have been using this setup for their winter tires. Any thoughts ?? is he right?? TIA I
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10-22-2013, 02:08 PM	#2
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	235/40R18 all around is fine. BMW's factory winter package used that size. The load rating of the tire is lower than the load rating of the original rear tire due to the fact that it is smaller, but still sufficient for the weight of the vehicle. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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10-22-2013, 02:55 PM	#3
happos2 Dingleberries 76 Rep 1,246 Posts Drives: Gray E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana iTrader: (3)	They are comparing load ratings to the OEM tires..if it is lower, there is a risk that it may not be sufficient. Because of this, shops have policies on what they will allow. However, as Ben stated, you should be okay still.
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10-22-2013, 08:48 PM	#4
murmur Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2017 SO M3, 17 X5M, 18 M550 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: IN iTrader: (0)	much appreciated
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