08-06-2020, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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Its early but let's talk winter tires
well the search is on now for a set. And to my surprise the bolt pattern is not
5x120 as most bmw have but 5x112. So my previous set from my m2 will not fit. I'm going with a r163a replika 18 inch wheel and michelin pilot pa4 winters 225 40 18. I ran same tire on m2 and it did good in winter but was on rwd car. On this xdrive should get even better traction. Last edited by Kothar; 08-06-2020 at 05:35 PM.. |
08-06-2020, 08:01 PM | #2 |
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Kothar agreed as a fellow Canadian I too have started to think about snows and rims. Do you have a picture of the rims you are considering that you can share and prices for those rims and tires?
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08-06-2020, 08:19 PM | #3 |
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Here they are on my old m2 18 inch. I got quote for this 4 wheels 5x112 bolt pattern mounted balanced and pa4 for $1799 tx inc from local shop here in London.
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08-07-2020, 02:40 PM | #5 |
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Traction is a function of the tire, not the vehicle, not the drivetrain. With xDrive, more tires can be under power and generate their inherent level of traction, but at four contact patches instead of two. The traction capability of each tire remains the same; it does not get better. The enhanced forward motion is a result of more tires with their existing level of traction being under power to move the constant weight of the vehicle. The tire's traction does not increase, and the car riding on top of the tires has no traction with the ground.
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But I will bet that this car will be better at getting around in snow than the m2 I had with the same tires. |
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not sure TPMS is required
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One shop that I have used numerous times to purchase tires said the sensors are not required as they are part of the suspension and owners will not need to purchase separate sensors. this goes against what many of you have posted here. Hoping a BMW guru or genius can provide insights or even better share tech specs that answers this once and for all. Thank you |
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10-05-2020, 12:08 PM | #13 |
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TPMS sensors are crazy expensive from the dealer
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10-05-2020, 06:53 PM | #14 |
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Just put my set on today tpms unfortunately are needed did not realize until recently but an extra $160 or so for all . A little higher in price than I thought but still ok.
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10-06-2020, 03:22 PM | #16 |
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Pics coming wed. Yes part of valve stem inside tire. They cloned data from summer setup and no warnings in idrive good to go.
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How would I go about cloning my summer setup to winters? Last edited by LuCanBimmer; 10-07-2020 at 06:23 PM.. |
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10-07-2020, 05:12 PM | #19 |
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My tire shop did it all...I was going to wait and take them home and likely out do in 2 weeks bolt on but since there i said just do it now. Pa4 still has great dry handling. If tpms on your own I am not sure how you could clone them. These guys did it all in 40 min no errors in idrive I'm good to go.
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10-09-2020, 08:21 AM | #21 |
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Ordered a set of Moda split 5 spoke from tire rack with my dealer account. 460$ shipped to my door. Came with full hardware and centering rings. Sending them out to my friend to have sprayed metallic black gloss. Wheels will be wrapped in blizzaks.
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Hey guys, late to the party lol but getting the m235i ready for winter. Ecstuning.com confirmed CyberYYZ that our car does not have direct pressure sensors, did anyone try without tpms?
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