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      11-03-2011, 01:41 AM   #139
hybris4u
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If you don't have that bad winter conditions using the original rims is a good idea. The rubber is very expensive though. I could just find Pirelli and Michelin with the central Europe winter rubber standard. (meaning good on wet road but not on ice)

I did see a test with Nokian Hakka 7 (Spikes) vs Pirelli Sottozero on an ordinary car. On ice the braking distance was 30 meters! longer on ice when using the Pirellis...

With 265 in the back ice and snow in bad weather is not a good scenario with gearwheel drive and 340 hp...

For me that do live in Sweden where it usually are both snow and ice a couple of months I will go for 18" and Nokkian Hakka 7. Considering aftermarket as the 270Ms are way to expensive vs looks. Its hard to find good winter rims and tires to the 1M!

All examples of different winter setup would be superb! I will share what I buy. The car is to be delivered in January. In the middle of the Swedish winter...
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