Winter Q: 205/50 vs 225/45 same tire

mid-corner fun · 09-06-2008, 10:45 PM

First winter with the ZSP 335i, thinking of 17" Blizzak LM-25s. Realistically what am I giving up traction-wise with the 225s compared to 205s? The car is my daily driver but I don't expect to drive it in deep snow, got an X5 for that.

Saintor · 09-07-2008, 06:59 AM

205 on a 8.5" rim might be a stretch. For traction in snow, I'd prefer 205 to 225. On 911 here in winter, we see 205 in front and 225 in rear.

David 12 · 09-07-2008, 10:49 AM

Since you have the X5 for serious snow, go with the 225's on your 335i. I can break the 225's loose pretty easy - I can't imagine going with less less traction!

BMdblU · 09-07-2008, 05:33 PM

You will be fine with the 225 setup all around.. if the snow is really deep, take the truck

Nikolas · 09-07-2008, 11:29 PM

The 225 will give you more traction on packed snow and ice and less ability in fresh snow. Ask yourself what you drive on more and you have your answer.

mid-corner fun · 09-08-2008, 10:11 AM

thanks guys, I'll go for the 225s, they should be ok for my case.

Gary@TireRack · 09-09-2008, 12:13 PM

For wheels 8" or wider, stick with 225.

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VMRWheels · 09-09-2008, 12:45 PM

Yea, 225 is your better choice. A 205 on a 8" wheel is definitely a stretch you don't want on a winter setup.

Nikos335i · 09-09-2008, 01:05 PM

I've got 225-45-17 all around for winter Toyo Garrit KX.

09-06-2008, 10:45 PM	#1
mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	Winter Q: 205/50 vs 225/45 same tire First winter with the ZSP 335i, thinking of 17" Blizzak LM-25s. Realistically what am I giving up traction-wise with the 225s compared to 205s? The car is my daily driver but I don't expect to drive it in deep snow, got an X5 for that.
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09-07-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	205 on a 8.5" rim might be a stretch. For traction in snow, I'd prefer 205 to 225. On 911 here in winter, we see 205 in front and 225 in rear.
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09-07-2008, 10:49 AM	#3
David 12 Major 127 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 50i BSM, M Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Omaha iTrader: (0)	Since you have the X5 for serious snow, go with the 225's on your 335i. I can break the 225's loose pretty easy - I can't imagine going with less less traction!
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09-07-2008, 05:33 PM	#4
BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	You will be fine with the 225 setup all around.. if the snow is really deep, take the truck
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09-07-2008, 11:29 PM	#5
Nikolas Colonel 313 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: 996 TT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sierra Mountains iTrader: (0)	The 225 will give you more traction on packed snow and ice and less ability in fresh snow. Ask yourself what you drive on more and you have your answer.
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09-08-2008, 10:11 AM	#6
mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	thanks guys, I'll go for the 225s, they should be ok for my case.
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09-09-2008, 12:13 PM	#7
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)	For wheels 8" or wider, stick with 225. 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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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2042 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Yea, 225 is your better choice. A 205 on a 8" wheel is definitely a stretch you don't want on a winter setup. __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
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09-09-2008, 01:05 PM	#9
Nikos335i Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,822 Posts Drives: 2012 B8 S4 & 2013 F30 328xi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (13) Garage List 2012 Audi S4 [9.00] 2007 E90 335i [9.00] 2011 Audi A4 Avant [10.00]	I've got 225-45-17 all around for winter Toyo Garrit KX. __________________ *'12 B8 S4 Ice Silver on Black/Premium/DSG/Sport Diff/Nav/Carbon Inlays/19' Titanium Wheels/RS4 Grill/AWE exhaust/Alu Kreuz/H&R OE/Pagid RS19* '13 F30 328xi Sapphire Black/Coral Red/Sportline/gloss black with matte red/Style 397 18" wheels gone: '07 E90 335i, Alpine White/Black with aluminum/sport/ steptronic/paddles/premium/Logic7 gone: '06 E61 530xi Sapphire Black/Black with aluminum/premium/panoramic sunroof/Logic7/PDC
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