WTB: Winter Wheels & Tires for E90 2008 335xi

setofvs · 09-20-2011, 02:05 PM

Hi all,

Looking to get a set of winter wheels and tires for my '08 335xi Sedan. First time in the market getting a winter set, but I'm looking to take the car to plenty of snowboarding trips this year.

Couple of questions, was hoping the community could help me out. I currently have UHP summer tires on the 335xi. Which would be the best idea to survive a NY winter + winter roadtrips?
1) Getting a dedicated winter tire & wheel set.
2) Getting a set of tires and using the same 18" 162 BMW OEM wheels.
3) Just sticking with my current set-up (summer UHP non-RFTs)

Also, how long do these winter tires usually last? Probably only going to put 2000 miles or so on them a winter. Can I slap them on in the fall and drive around with them? Or are the summer UHPs good to last till it gets below freezing.

Been scouring the forums for sales on the tires, so if anyone has a set that'll fit an 08 E90 335xi please send me a PM. I'm located in Queens and would be able to pick up.

And...lastly since I have BMW's tire and wheel insurance, do I need to get TPMS on the winter set as well?

THANK YOU ALL!

Waylo · 09-20-2011, 03:20 PM

bump. i have the same questions.

gigz · 09-20-2011, 10:19 PM

Get a dedicated set of wheels an tires. Narrow tire with lots of rubber is better for driving on snow and ice.
Summer tires are useless/dangerous in even of dusting of snow, regardless if 2wd or 4wd.
I have been using Blizak WS-50 for 3 season going to Vt just about every other weekend, I have at least 2 or 3 winters left on them. I switch to winter around Thanksgiving and back to summer around Easter.

ANTE92 · 09-21-2011, 07:55 AM

i have a set of 157 rims only... f/s

setofvs · 09-21-2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigz

Get a dedicated set of wheels an tires. Narrow tire with lots of rubber is better for driving on snow and ice.
Summer tires are useless/dangerous in even of dusting of snow, regardless if 2wd or 4wd.
I have been using Blizak WS-50 for 3 season going to Vt just about every other weekend, I have at least 2 or 3 winters left on them. I switch to winter around Thanksgiving and back to summer around Easter.

Thanks for the advice Gigz, are you a boarder as well? Other than buying a used set from someone, 4 new tires and wheels usually run about $1200 or so, huh? Anyone know of deals on a set? Thanks again.

Fatty Duckets · 09-21-2011, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigz

Get a dedicated set of wheels an tires. Narrow tire with lots of rubber is better for driving on snow and ice.
Summer tires are useless/dangerous in even of dusting of snow, regardless if 2wd or 4wd.
I have been using Blizak WS-50 for 3 season going to Vt just about every other weekend, I have at least 2 or 3 winters left on them. I switch to winter around Thanksgiving and back to summer around Easter.

I agree. Summer tires in merely a dusting on RWD is a disaster. I remember not being able to go up a slight incline when I left my summer wheels on until January last year.

Having a dedicated set of wheels/tires is an excellent idea. There are great options out there with regards to tires, and some are obviously more pricey than others. A local tire store by me suggested General Artimax snows, which I ended up getting for around $90 a pop. Honestly, I felt like I had more control on those tires with a square setup than my old Pathfinder with AWD. Hope this helps.

madeinhongkong · 09-21-2011, 09:11 AM

if i end up getting this beater i can sell you my winter set up... there 17's ASA JH3 that clear 335 sport brakes, blizzak, pre lci TPMS. No curb rash, i also fitted new OEM BMW center caps

setofvs · 09-21-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost2Perfection

if i end up getting this beater i can sell you my winter set up... there 17's ASA JH3 that clear 335 sport brakes, blizzak, pre lci TPMS. No curb rash, i also fitted new OEM BMW center caps

Thanks, let me know if you do end up getting that beater. Got a price in mind? PM me!

madeinhongkong · 09-21-2011, 09:39 AM

They will fit your Xi i never ended up puttin winters on my 189s b/c in tri state i rather be comfortable and practical in the winter so i went down to 17's. Wheels are stored indoors during non winter months. You can ask everyone i take care of my ishhh i store my wheels clean in totes. Yea i do have a price in mind... nothing crazy i only used them for one season never got stuck... yes i have RWD! By the end of next week i should know if i'm picking this thing up or not... i will keep you posted

setofvs · 09-21-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost2Perfection

They will fit your Xi i never ended up puttin winters on my 189s b/c in tri state i rather be comfortable and practical in the winter so i went down to 17's. Wheels are stored indoors during non winter months. You can ask everyone i take care of my ishhh i store my wheels clean in totes. Yea i do have a price in mind... nothing crazy i only used them for one season never got stuck... yes i have RWD! By the end of next week i should know if i'm picking this thing up or not... i will keep you posted

Sounds good. let me know! thanks

setofvs · 09-22-2011, 08:37 AM

Bump!

setofvs · 10-18-2011, 08:51 AM

Still lookin!

madeinhongkong · 10-18-2011, 08:57 AM

Sorry Larry... the whole sentra beater deal fell through... keep looking for them i'm gonna try to get this e30 on the road asap and if you haven't gotten a set you can take mine.

setofvs · 10-29-2011, 12:14 PM

Hey all,

Still looking for a winter set up. LMK if any are willing to sell, thanks.

JBiddy · 10-29-2011, 01:03 PM

I got some 189s for sale!

setofvs · 10-29-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBiddy

I got some 189s for sale!

Just wheels, no tires? How much?

setofvs · 10-29-2011, 03:31 PM

Bump!

setofvs · 10-31-2011, 08:10 AM

bump!

setofvs · 11-02-2011, 08:21 AM

BUMP!

09-20-2011, 02:05 PM	#1
setofvs Private First Class 11 Rep 113 Posts Drives: AW 2008 E90 335xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	WTB: Winter Wheels & Tires for E90 2008 335xi Hi all, Looking to get a set of winter wheels and tires for my '08 335xi Sedan. First time in the market getting a winter set, but I'm looking to take the car to plenty of snowboarding trips this year. Couple of questions, was hoping the community could help me out. I currently have UHP summer tires on the 335xi. Which would be the best idea to survive a NY winter + winter roadtrips? 1) Getting a dedicated winter tire & wheel set. 2) Getting a set of tires and using the same 18" 162 BMW OEM wheels. 3) Just sticking with my current set-up (summer UHP non-RFTs) Also, how long do these winter tires usually last? Probably only going to put 2000 miles or so on them a winter. Can I slap them on in the fall and drive around with them? Or are the summer UHPs good to last till it gets below freezing. Been scouring the forums for sales on the tires, so if anyone has a set that'll fit an 08 E90 335xi please send me a PM. I'm located in Queens and would be able to pick up. And...lastly since I have BMW's tire and wheel insurance, do I need to get TPMS on the winter set as well? THANK YOU ALL!
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09-20-2011, 10:19 PM	#3
gigz Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Get a dedicated set of wheels an tires. Narrow tire with lots of rubber is better for driving on snow and ice. Summer tires are useless/dangerous in even of dusting of snow, regardless if 2wd or 4wd. I have been using Blizak WS-50 for 3 season going to Vt just about every other weekend, I have at least 2 or 3 winters left on them. I switch to winter around Thanksgiving and back to summer around Easter.
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09-21-2011, 07:55 AM	#4
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09-21-2011, 09:11 AM	#7
madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	if i end up getting this beater i can sell you my winter set up... there 17's ASA JH3 that clear 335 sport brakes, blizzak, pre lci TPMS. No curb rash, i also fitted new OEM BMW center caps
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09-21-2011, 09:39 AM	#9
madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	They will fit your Xi i never ended up puttin winters on my 189s b/c in tri state i rather be comfortable and practical in the winter so i went down to 17's. Wheels are stored indoors during non winter months. You can ask everyone i take care of my ishhh i store my wheels clean in totes. Yea i do have a price in mind... nothing crazy i only used them for one season never got stuck... yes i have RWD! By the end of next week i should know if i'm picking this thing up or not... i will keep you posted
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10-18-2011, 08:51 AM	#12
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madeinhongkong Brigadier General 301 Rep 4,126 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (26)	Sorry Larry... the whole sentra beater deal fell through... keep looking for them i'm gonna try to get this e30 on the road asap and if you haven't gotten a set you can take mine.
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10-29-2011, 12:14 PM	#14
setofvs Private First Class 11 Rep 113 Posts Drives: AW 2008 E90 335xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Hey all, Still looking for a winter set up. LMK if any are willing to sell, thanks.
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10-29-2011, 01:03 PM	#15
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11-02-2011, 08:21 AM	#19
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