Winter Tires

Former_Boosted_IS · 09-02-2008, 06:23 AM

What winter tires and sizes are people using on their stock 18s? I don't want to spend too much, but the 235x40 are substantially more expensive then 225x40. I just wondered if you felt protection was good enough on both.

E91_E88_E21 · 09-02-2008, 07:49 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167199

maybe this help you

Former_Boosted_IS · 09-03-2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by E_90

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167199

maybe this help you

Unfortunately that was not much help for me.

TaTaToothy · 09-03-2008, 08:12 AM

IMO it makes more sense to just get a set of 17" wheels. The tires are more plentiful and cheaper than 18" snow tires, and overall they should perform better in winter conditions.

BMdblU · 09-03-2008, 10:40 AM

Running 225/40/18 all around with Blizzack LM25's on the stock 189's here.. the car performs well as long as the snow isn't too deep, and looks pretty decent too.

Gary@TireRack · 09-03-2008, 11:19 AM

You may use either 225/40R18 all around or 235/40R18 all around with no problem.

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Former_Boosted_IS · 09-04-2008, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

Running 225/40/18 all around with Blizzack LM25's on the stock 189's here.. the car performs well as long as the snow isn't too deep, and looks pretty decent too.

Do you have any pictures? Do you feel there is enough rim protection from potholes with that size? Is it ok to stagger a 225x40 with a 235x40 in the back? Thanks for the help!

Gary@TireRack · 09-04-2008, 10:57 AM

Staggering with the 225/40R18 and 235/40R18 rear would be acceptable on a RWD car but I wouldn't use that setup with an Xi.

Former_Boosted_IS · 09-04-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Staggering with the 225/40R18 and 235/40R18 rear would be acceptable on a RWD car but I wouldn't use that setup with an Xi.

Gary, will the 225x40 be really stretched on the stock 189 rears?

Gary@TireRack · 09-05-2008, 10:36 AM

A little, but not that badly. If this is a concern, just move to 235/40R18.

marcvtec · 09-05-2008, 10:37 AM

Dunlop runflat M3 tires for me on my 17 's luv em work great.

rallycobra · 09-06-2008, 09:45 AM

17X8 Silver Painted Rial Salerno IN STOCK 4 $138.00 $552.00

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total

REQUIRED LUGBOLT FOR VEHICLE IN STOCK 20 N/C N/C

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total

225/50R17 Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance IN STOCK 4 $132.00 $528.00

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total

GY/DU REGISTRATION CARD IN STOCK 1 N/C N/C
MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) IN STOCK 4 N/C N/C
433MHZ TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IN STOCK 4 $42.00 $168.00
REQUIRED VALVE IN STOCK 4 $8.00 $32.00
BMW ORIGINAL CENTER CAP IN STOCK 4 $6.00 $24.00

Item(s) Total:
$1,304.00
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Waste Tire Fund Fee: $0.00
Shipping: $92.99

Order Total:
$1,396.99

Going big! 26" outside tire diameter on my 335xi. Gary is not convinced it will fit, but I'm an optimist!

I also carry the $250 spare/jack from Tischler. See www.bimmerfest.com for more info

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Former_Boosted_IS Major General 308 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	Winter Tires What winter tires and sizes are people using on their stock 18s? I don't want to spend too much, but the 235x40 are substantially more expensive then 225x40. I just wondered if you felt protection was good enough on both.
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TaTaToothy First Lieutenant 11 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i and 2002 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	IMO it makes more sense to just get a set of 17" wheels. The tires are more plentiful and cheaper than 18" snow tires, and overall they should perform better in winter conditions. __________________ 2006 330i - 6MT - Monaco Blue over black and burl walnut - Sport, Premium and Cold Weather packages and Comfort Access 2002 M3 - 6MT - Jet Black over black leather - Xenon, power seats and H/K - no sunroof
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	Running 225/40/18 all around with Blizzack LM25's on the stock 189's here.. the car performs well as long as the snow isn't too deep, and looks pretty decent too. Last edited by BMdblU; 09-03-2008 at 11:52 AM..
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	You may use either 225/40R18 all around or 235/40R18 all around with no problem. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Staggering with the 225/40R18 and 235/40R18 rear would be acceptable on a RWD car but I wouldn't use that setup with an Xi. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	A little, but not that badly. If this is a concern, just move to 235/40R18. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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marcvtec Banned 407 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Dunlop runflat M3 tires for me on my 17 's luv em work great.
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rallycobra Private First Class 14 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	17X8 Silver Painted Rial Salerno IN STOCK 4 $138.00 $552.00 Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total REQUIRED LUGBOLT FOR VEHICLE IN STOCK 20 N/C N/C Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total 225/50R17 Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance IN STOCK 4 $132.00 $528.00 Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total GY/DU REGISTRATION CARD IN STOCK 1 N/C N/C MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) IN STOCK 4 N/C N/C 433MHZ TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR IN STOCK 4 $42.00 $168.00 REQUIRED VALVE IN STOCK 4 $8.00 $32.00 BMW ORIGINAL CENTER CAP IN STOCK 4 $6.00 $24.00 Item(s) Total: $1,304.00 Sales Tax: $0.00 Excise Tax: $0.00 State Waste Tire Fund Fee: $0.00 Shipping: $92.99 Order Total: $1,396.99 Going big! 26" outside tire diameter on my 335xi. Gary is not convinced it will fit, but I'm an optimist! I also carry the $250 spare/jack from Tischler. See www.bimmerfest.com for more info
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