Winter in the air...

ruffstik · 09-03-2008, 02:36 PM

I was just wondering if any of you have pulled the trigger yet on a winter wheel/tire set up? If you have....what did you go with?

warmtoes · 09-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Yes, ASA AR2's 18x8 with 225/40/18 Dunlop WinterSport D3's.

1Serious · 09-03-2008, 04:31 PM

From Tire Rack, Sport Edition F10 17x8 wheels and 225/45R-17 Blizzaks.

desmat · 09-03-2008, 07:05 PM

You guys will put a spare+jack in the trunk I guess ?
What spare ? The spare kit from LeatherZ ?

ptack · 09-03-2008, 07:32 PM

Sticking with the stock 18" wheels with 225/40 snows. Will buy 19" CSLs in the spring. Will get a donut/jack for a spare.

Spook · 09-03-2008, 08:03 PM

I'm being told that the 225/40's will fit and based on this I'm going with the Pirelli Sotozero's. It would be nice to understand potential downsides to running tires on the 18" OEM wheels that were not the original tire sizes (e.g. will the speedo be off?).

warmtoes · 09-03-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by desmat

You guys will put a spare+jack in the trunk I guess ?
What spare ? The spare kit from LeatherZ ?

Nope, bought the BMW mobility kit that has an electric air pump and goo that goes into the tire to patch it temporarily so you can get to a tire shop.

I believe TireRack sells a Continental version as well.

desmat · 09-04-2008, 08:28 AM

Of course ! So if I already have a compressor, i just need to buy some tire sealant or THE BMW sealant ?

turbojayc · 09-04-2008, 08:48 AM

........or just use the Free BMW Road Side Assistants to tow your car. Otherwise what else are you going to ever use it for, if your running RFT's.:thumbup:

on that note. I'm running 17" KM11's with Blizzak WS-60's, from TireRack

desmat · 09-04-2008, 08:55 AM

I understand your point but I don't think I'll run RFT during winter. Thing is, I think too much about this bad dream: A flat tire after a ski day on a sunday night on the way home. Yes road side assistance will tow the car but where ? I'd rather seal the tire myself and go at the dealer the next day.

TunedM2C · 09-04-2008, 10:04 AM

I'm waiting for the first snow lol.

desmat · 09-04-2008, 10:27 AM

A classic :wink:

Still trying to find some wheels I like...

arrutled · 09-04-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spook

I'm being told that the 225/40's will fit and based on this I'm going with the Pirelli Sotozero's. It would be nice to understand potential downsides to running tires on the 18" OEM wheels that were not the original tire sizes (e.g. will the speedo be off?).

Ha the speedo is already off by 2 or 3 mph, 75 mph is really 72 in my car. Maybe bigger tires will fix it!

ethermal · 09-04-2008, 02:54 PM

What about tire pressure sensors are you guys buying sensors for the winters? If you do go with the sensors will they get mucked up if you ever use the goo?

warmtoes · 09-04-2008, 04:06 PM

ethermal, look at the stickies in this forum. Only US cars use TPMS so we don't have to worry about the goo gunking them up.

gio · 09-04-2008, 06:32 PM

If you use the goo, I think you need to get a new tire anyways, which means you are going to have to get new pressure sensors.

gio · 09-04-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Serious

From Tire Rack, Sport Edition F10 17x8 wheels and 225/45R-17 Blizzaks.

How much did it cost you all together?

1Serious · 09-04-2008, 06:51 PM

All in, $1429 (incl taxes, customs, shipping, broker fees).
And they arrived today by UPS, no surprises.
Let it snow!

WhiteOne · 09-04-2008, 08:50 PM

I have heard of snow. It is that white stuff that falls like rain.

Bruck · 09-05-2008, 12:31 AM

I was thinking of putting Blizzaks on the stock 18 sport package wheels.... Hoping i'm not alone, cause I want to buy CSL reps for spring, but not have to buy a 3rd set of rims

PaddlePusher · 09-05-2008, 07:58 AM

Gill, can you comment on whether any new info from BMW has come out regarding recommended winter tire sizes for the 135i Coupe? The dealers are saying they will offer a winter tire/wheel package sometime starting in mid-September.

MrBimmer · 09-09-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

Ha the speedo is already off by 2 or 3 mph, 75 mph is really 72 in my car. Maybe bigger tires will fix it!

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

according to this site, adding bigger tires will actually get you a slower reading then the speed you are actually doing. The difference is 0.8 mph when you plug in 245/35/18 an 255/35/18.

My guess is that it will even out somewhere :thumbup:

oh... and im not sure of it but... changing the front tires will give the same affect. anyone know which tires the speedo is reading from?

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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Yes, ASA AR2's 18x8 with 225/40/18 Dunlop WinterSport D3's. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Spook Bring Bail Money 12 Rep 492 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm being told that the 225/40's will fit and based on this I'm going with the Pirelli Sotozero's. It would be nice to understand potential downsides to running tires on the 18" OEM wheels that were not the original tire sizes (e.g. will the speedo be off?).
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desmat First Lieutenant 37 Rep 311 Posts Drives: F31 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 F31 M Sport [0.00]	Of course ! So if I already have a compressor, i just need to buy some tire sealant or THE BMW sealant ?
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turbojayc Private 0 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	........or just use the Free BMW Road Side Assistants to tow your car. Otherwise what else are you going to ever use it for, if your running RFT's.:thumbup: on that note. I'm running 17" KM11's with Blizzak WS-60's, from TireRack
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desmat First Lieutenant 37 Rep 311 Posts Drives: F31 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 F31 M Sport [0.00]	I understand your point but I don't think I'll run RFT during winter. Thing is, I think too much about this bad dream: A flat tire after a ski day on a sunday night on the way home. Yes road side assistance will tow the car but where ? I'd rather seal the tire myself and go at the dealer the next day.
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ethermal Private First Class 12 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 128i sport package Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: toronto, on, canada iTrader: (0)	What about tire pressure sensors are you guys buying sensors for the winters? If you do go with the sensors will they get mucked up if you ever use the goo?
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	ethermal, look at the stickies in this forum. Only US cars use TPMS so we don't have to worry about the goo gunking them up. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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PaddlePusher Throbbing Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Gill, can you comment on whether any new info from BMW has come out regarding recommended winter tire sizes for the 135i Coupe? The dealers are saying they will offer a winter tire/wheel package sometime starting in mid-September. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] '08 135i Coupexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cashmere Silver Metallic • Premium Package • Cold Weather Package • Sport Package • Auto / Paddle Shifters • iDrive / Nav • Comfort Access • iPod / USB • HD Radio
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