BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW M5 F90 (2018+) General Forums Wheels | Tires | Suspension | Brakes | Chassis    What Are People Doing for Winter Wheels/ Tires?

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-24-2018, 06:18 PM   #111
Sagamore
New Member
3
Rep
14
Posts

Drives: 2019 M5
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: NH, USA

iTrader: (0)

I found an aftermarket winter set of 19" wheels and tires from TireRack. Not available on the website, but I did some digging into the manufacturers and then called TR. Placed order by phone. Full set delivered. I installed about 2 weeks ago and they have performed great in a crappy stretch of weather here in New England. Snow, slush, rain, salty roads. Mid-winter conditions and it's only November!

Anyway... went with a square setup
BBS CI-R 19x10 ET25 112BCD Black with polished lip (grey is another choice)
Bridgestone Blizzak 275/40R19 all around (it's a V-rated tire, but that's fine for everyday driving in the winter around here).

Entire set, wheels, tires, sensors about $4k.

Have put about 600 miles on so far. Ride is great.
Appreciate 0
      11-26-2018, 09:36 AM   #112
Oswiff
First Lieutenant
Oswiff's Avatar
United_States
162
Rep
329
Posts

Drives: 2021 m5 comp
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (1)

Getting winter tires put on this week.

What are people doing as far as tire racks for storage? Any recommendations?
Appreciate 0
      11-26-2018, 11:43 AM   #113
AGS
Major
AGS's Avatar
496
Rep
1,397
Posts

Drives: 2022 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oswiff View Post
Getting winter tires put on this week.

What are people doing as far as tire racks for storage? Any recommendations?
I used four wall mounted wheel hangers. Keeps the wheels flat against the wall so they take up less space than a rack that stores them perpendicular to the wall.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Current: 2022 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler
Previous: 2019 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2016 Silverstone M5 CP, 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 CP (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7
Appreciate 1
Alcenos143.00
      11-26-2018, 01:31 PM   #114
Oswiff
First Lieutenant
Oswiff's Avatar
United_States
162
Rep
329
Posts

Drives: 2021 m5 comp
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AGS View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oswiff View Post
Getting winter tires put on this week.

What are people doing as far as tire racks for storage? Any recommendations?
I used four wall mounted wheel hangers. Keeps the wheels flat against the wall so they take up less space than a rack that stores them perpendicular to the wall.
Ah. Didn't think of that.

I'm gonna have to look into it. Thanks
Appreciate 0
      11-27-2018, 08:26 AM   #115
Fegelein
Major
Fegelein's Avatar
518
Rep
1,367
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC Metro area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AGS View Post
I used four wall mounted wheel hangers. Keeps the wheels flat against the wall so they take up less space than a rack that stores them perpendicular to the wall.
Great idea! Mine are just stacked in garage, where'd you order?
Appreciate 0
      11-27-2018, 09:10 AM   #116
AGS
Major
AGS's Avatar
496
Rep
1,397
Posts

Drives: 2022 M5 Competition
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fegelein View Post
Great idea! Mine are just stacked in garage, where'd you order?
I recall getting mine from Griot's Garage, but I probably bought them 10 years ago so my memory is hazy. I checked the Griot's web page before I posted thinking I'd include a link to them but they no longer carry them. A quick google of "wheel tire hanger" found these:

https://www.eastwood.com/merrick-whe...QaAt8vEALw_wcB
__________________
Current: 2022 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler
Previous: 2019 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2016 Silverstone M5 CP, 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 CP (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7
Appreciate 0
      11-30-2018, 05:34 PM   #117
shahin
Lieutenant
Canada
169
Rep
403
Posts

Drives: 18 M5 FE,15 M6 GC, 12 M5,06 M5
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by stijnvdl View Post
I got Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 in original size for my 20 inch
Quick question, are the rears directional and front semetrick?
In original size 20's
Appreciate 0
      12-01-2018, 06:31 AM   #118
sybaek9
Private First Class
sybaek9's Avatar
93
Rep
199
Posts

Drives: 2018 M5
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Tysons Corner, VA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oswiff View Post
Getting winter tires put on this week.

What are people doing as far as tire racks for storage? Any recommendations?
Mine sits out in my covered deck stacked (2 each) covered in trash bags.

Yes it will freeze in winter but not worried when spring comes. I know people baby their summer tires but I never had any issues putting them outside. Plus I have wheel and tire warranty so that's a plus.
Appreciate 0
      12-01-2018, 11:54 AM   #119
Bluehinder
Private First Class
12
Rep
103
Posts

Drives: BMW M5
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

i bought the BMW oem staggered winter setup.
__________________
2018 GT350
2019 Ford Raptor
2021 Porsche GT4
2024 M4 Comp Convert
Appreciate 0
      12-01-2018, 05:39 PM   #120
Fegelein
Major
Fegelein's Avatar
518
Rep
1,367
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC Metro area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AGS View Post
I recall getting mine from Griot's Garage, but I probably bought them 10 years ago so my memory is hazy. I checked the Griot's web page before I posted thinking I'd include a link to them but they no longer carry them. A quick google of "wheel tire hanger" found these:

https://www.eastwood.com/merrick-whe...QaAt8vEALw_wcB
thx!!
Appreciate 0
      12-06-2018, 01:28 PM   #121
STi2M3
Private First Class
42
Rep
131
Posts

Drives: 2015 MG/SO M3 (on order)
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Boston, MA

iTrader: (0)

Got a set of the OEM non competition wheels and put sottozeros on them.
__________________
2015 M3 MG/SO (gone but not forgotten)
2019 M5 Competition MBB/Aragon
Appreciate 0
      12-07-2018, 12:05 PM   #122
kdeleon
Second Lieutenant
94
Rep
249
Posts

Drives: M5
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Chicagoland

iTrader: (0)

What do you all think about the ride quality on the Sottozeros II? I have them in the OEM stagger 20".

I find that they seem to ride harder than my PZero summer tires. I normally drive in Sport mode even for just driving around and recently, I have been reaching for the comfort mode every so often.
Appreciate 0
      12-13-2018, 08:32 AM   #123
Fegelein
Major
Fegelein's Avatar
518
Rep
1,367
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC Metro area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kdeleon View Post
What do you all think about the ride quality on the Sottozeros II? I have them in the OEM stagger 20".

I find that they seem to ride harder than my PZero summer tires. I normally drive in Sport mode even for just driving around and recently, I have been reaching for the comfort mode every so often.
odd, I find they ride better. I put mine on before the below freezing temp stretch we had. I think best comparison is in fair weather. When temps drop, the roads have less give and potholes, etc., so they could feel harder than summer tires in fair weather.
Appreciate 0
      12-13-2018, 09:22 AM   #124
kdeleon
Second Lieutenant
94
Rep
249
Posts

Drives: M5
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Chicagoland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fegelein View Post
odd, I find they ride better. I put mine on before the below freezing temp stretch we had. I think best comparison is in fair weather. When temps drop, the roads have less give and potholes, etc., so they could feel harder than summer tires in fair weather.
That's fair. I usually put them on in Nov. when the weather is in the in between stage of 40s to 50s. This is the first time that I waited until we were solidly in the 30s in December.
Appreciate 1
Fegelein518.00
      11-25-2020, 10:40 AM   #125
Mdivisible
Enlisted Member
139
Rep
45
Posts

Drives: M8, 993 TTS, X7, Jeep Wrangler
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Connecticut

iTrader: (0)

I just put on the Orbit Grey set.
Attached Images
   
Appreciate 1
Fegelein518.00
      11-25-2020, 05:52 PM   #126
Fegelein
Major
Fegelein's Avatar
518
Rep
1,367
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC Metro area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mdivisible View Post
I just put on the Orbit Grey set.
Nice M8 and where are you in CT? I'm 15 min from the Greenwich border, in Westchester. I also frequent Ridgefield, leading many a car club that I am in, around Titicus lake. Here's my Sotto Zero's in action, I was passing floundering SUVs on hills, w/ their sub-par all seasons.
Attached Images
 
__________________
First M: New '99 M3 Titanium / Black
Most recently returned: New '18 M5 SG / Black
Current: '21 X5 M50i Black / Black
Appreciate 0
      12-05-2020, 09:39 AM   #127
faloppi88
Private
74
Rep
73
Posts

Drives: 2021 M5C
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: IL

iTrader: (1)

I'm expecting my 2021 LCI on order to be at the dealer around the end of January, I looked on Tirerack and elsewhere for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II in the OEM sizes and they are gone already. Anyone have an idea if these will now be out of stock until next fall?
Appreciate 0
      12-05-2020, 10:07 AM   #128
Oswiff
First Lieutenant
Oswiff's Avatar
United_States
162
Rep
329
Posts

Drives: 2021 m5 comp
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by faloppi88 View Post
I'm expecting my 2021 LCI on order to be at the dealer around the end of January, I looked on Tirerack and elsewhere for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II in the OEM sizes and they are gone already. Anyone have an idea if these will now be out of stock until next fall?
Put out a feeler for members on the classified forum that may be selling their winters.

I just scored a set of staggered sottozero 2 last week for $500 plus shipping. Only used one season.
Appreciate 0
      12-07-2020, 01:50 PM   #129
Fegelein
Major
Fegelein's Avatar
518
Rep
1,367
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC Metro area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by faloppi88 View Post
I'm expecting my 2021 LCI on order to be at the dealer around the end of January, I looked on Tirerack and elsewhere for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II in the OEM sizes and they are gone already. Anyone have an idea if these will now be out of stock until next fall?
This is always the case and why it's better to buy off-season. I'd look for a used set....
__________________
First M: New '99 M3 Titanium / Black
Most recently returned: New '18 M5 SG / Black
Current: '21 X5 M50i Black / Black
Appreciate 0
      12-09-2020, 10:13 AM   #130
TheEnrique
Colonel
TheEnrique's Avatar
United_States
522
Rep
2,333
Posts

Drives: F90 M5
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bergen County, NJ

iTrader: (37)

Garage List
2020 M5  [0.00]
2012 M3 Coupe  [0.00]
2017 M4 Convertible  [0.00]
2013 X5M  [0.00]
2015 F82 M4  [0.00]
Just sold my range and until i find a replacement I have my M5 on Michelin ASC3+ and I love the tires. This is the third set I run on my BMWs for winter.
Appreciate 0
      12-09-2020, 10:38 AM   #131
Fegelein
Major
Fegelein's Avatar
518
Rep
1,367
Posts

Drives: 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: NYC Metro area

iTrader: (0)

Just slapped on my SZ 2s yesterday and WOW, even on my 2nd winter, what a difference. I can now drive the car again in AWD MDM sport, due to the tremendous grip difference and the ride is so much better. The ride on sport, feels like or better than the ride in comfort w/ the stock set on. So much more of a confident feel, like a hot summer day w/ the stocks.
It's a must gents for nasty weather states like NY.
__________________
First M: New '99 M3 Titanium / Black
Most recently returned: New '18 M5 SG / Black
Current: '21 X5 M50i Black / Black
Appreciate 0
      12-09-2020, 04:22 PM   #132
faloppi88
Private
74
Rep
73
Posts

Drives: 2021 M5C
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: IL

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Oswiff View Post
Put out a feeler for members on the classified forum that may be selling their winters.

I just scored a set of staggered sottozero 2 last week for $500 plus shipping. Only used one season.
Thank you for this advice. I am keeping an eye out but I also noticed that when searching Tirerack by size instead of vehicle type, I find 275/35/20 and 285/35/20 XLs with 102V and 104W weight/speed ratings, but they aren't BMW specific seems to be only difference and maybe the speed ratings lower (but I'm not won't be doing over 149 rain, snow or shine).

Is there any reason these wouldn't work? Tirerack says that these specific Pirelli's are not designed for BMW, but what does that matter if all the major specs work?
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:14 PM.




m5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST