17" Winter Wheels! What does Gill like?

Gary@TireRack · 09-20-2011, 04:13 PM

I thought I might list a few of my favorite winter wheels for the upcoming season. People frequently ask me what wheels they should get, so here are a few of my favorites for the 1 series and why. (This is solely my opinion and opinions vary.)

The Sport Edition KM11 is back for 2013. The color is a near perfect match for a 35% tint and the tail pipes. It takes BMW center caps and has a concave design that looks great. This is the wheel I run for the winter. This will be the first wheel we sell out of, mark my words. Get them soon if you like them!!

The Sport Edition A8. New for this winter. Nice design, easy to keep clean, great price. It also takes the BMW caps. It's offered in Silver and Gunmetal (grey.)

The Sport Edition F10. Great value, easy to keep clean, slightly concave and takes BMW caps. Popular choice.

Anzio Turn. A new selection for 2013-2014. Available in Silver and Black.

If you buy this product, or any other, from the Tire Rack, remember to use the "Shop Now" link for TTR at the top of the page and reference Gill. Doing that gets 1addicts.com paid! If you call, call me direct (see signature.) There's no reason to wait on hold to talk to someone who knows as much about your vehicle as the F150 he drives. Call Gill, I'd love to help you.

mtechnik3 · 09-21-2011, 12:24 PM

Awesome, Gill - thanks for posting. I'm going with the KM11 for my black sapphire 135i coupe. I just left you a vm at work to discuss some winter packages.

Kief · 09-25-2011, 05:13 PM

+1 for the KM11!
I'm planning on getting these in 18" for my Z435is. I searched this rim like crazy to see how they would look and found plenty of you 1er fans sporting them a few years back. They really are a great looking rim. Hopefully they will look just as good on the Z as they do one the 1er.

SaY · 09-25-2011, 08:57 PM

MODA EB1 is 17x8 et35
Will the 35 offset fit the 128i without any rubbing? I'd like to use 235 tire front and back

Kamal · 09-26-2011, 12:53 AM

Gill.. I purchased sport edition F10s from you last year and am considering using them on my wife's '11 328i this winter, would you recommend for spacers in order to run them on her 3?

Rims are Sport Edition F10, 17x8" et40, machined face on black, Dunlop wintersport 3d 225/45R17

crbalch · 09-26-2011, 02:33 PM

Hey Gill,

We spoke on the phone the other day and somehow misplaced the tires that you also suggested. I believe they were blizzaks, but cant remember the actual tire size that you recommended.

Gary@TireRack · 09-26-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamal

Gill.. I purchased sport edition F10s from you last year and am considering using them on my wife's '11 328i this winter, would you recommend for spacers in order to run them on her 3?

Rims are Sport Edition F10, 17x8" et40, machined face on black, Dunlop wintersport 3d 225/45R17

No spacers needed for that.

Gary@TireRack · 09-26-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crbalch

Hey Gill,

We spoke on the phone the other day and somehow misplaced the tires that you also suggested. I believe they were blizzaks, but cant remember the actual tire size that you recommended.

205/50R17, 215/45R17 and 225/45R17 all work.

Kamal · 09-26-2011, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

No spacers needed for that.

That's what I figured, might look a bit sunk in but that's acceptable for a winter setup. Thanks for the reply!

crbalch · 09-26-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

205/50R17, 215/45R17 and 225/45R17 all work.

alright I think I recall you saying that you ran 225s and suggested those right? these were also the ws70s correct?

thanks in advance, going to purchase soon if you think the KM11s will sell out

Kamal · 09-26-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crbalch

alright I think I recall you saying that you ran 225s and suggested those right? these were also the ws70s correct?

thanks in advance, going to purchase soon if you think the KM11s will sell out

the skinnier the tire the better... I went with 225s and a "performance winter tire" instead of 205s or 215s in a studless snow tire because the midwest doesn't usually see too much snow. Not sure how it is where you are, or how quickly the city is able to clean up.

Brian@bavarianx · 09-26-2011, 06:10 PM

These Elbrus Wheels look pretty good! If I ever had the need to buy a winter setup in Sunny SoCal, these would probably be my first choice in 17's.

Nice recommendations!

PA135i · 09-26-2011, 07:33 PM

The KM11's with SGM look like this: (Blizzak LM25's in 225-45/17)

bmwbrad22 · 09-26-2011, 11:16 PM

look good...gill how much do these wheels run?

bimmerboy · 09-26-2011, 11:20 PM

just ordered a set of KM11s and winter tires and then saw this thread... Looks like those wheels are gonna look damn good for a winter setup

thez99 · 09-26-2011, 11:48 PM

Not to jack the thread but i figure since its a thread bout winter wheels. I have a set of 4 215/50/17 Conti Extreme Winter Contact snow tires with 95% of their tread left. Anyone interested lemme know

SaY · 09-27-2011, 11:42 AM

Gill,
will the MODA EB1 17x8 work on 128i?
I'm planning to order 235/45 tires.

Thanks.

mtechnik3 · 09-27-2011, 11:53 AM

Those look nice kja325ci^^

I decided to go with 18x8 ET40 Sport Edition KM11 and 225/40/18 winter tires. I'm going to run them on my lowered BSM 1er coupe - will be sure to post some pics after install. Thanks for the great service, Gill at Tire Rack.

Gary@TireRack · 09-27-2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwbrad22

look good...gill how much do these wheels run?

17" = $128 each

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaY

Gill,
will the MODA EB1 17x8 work on 128i?
I'm planning to order 235/45 tires.

Thanks.

Yes.

Xios135 · 09-28-2011, 01:44 PM

Of course the KM-11s are availble again

after I searched hi and low for them last year I settled for the A7s. Oh well

bimmerboy · 09-28-2011, 10:27 PM

So i got home from work today and look what arrived

Thanks Gill for the super fast turnaround. Ordered monday night, got here today! Def recommend Tire Rack guys.

Tires: Pirelli Snowsport 240 205/50/17 V-Rated
Wheels: Sport Edition KM11 17x8

Really interested to see how these tires perform in high speed/cold-dry conditions, as well as snow ofcourse..

tracer bullet · 09-28-2011, 11:16 PM

Just saw this thread for the first time, I appreciate the list. Thanks -

Do you have offset info for these wheels as well? I'm sure they'll all fit or you wouldn't mention them, however knowing the offset would be helpful in choosing.

09-20-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
Gary@TireRack Moderator 146 Rep 4,747 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	17" Winter Wheels! What does Gill like? I thought I might list a few of my favorite winter wheels for the upcoming season. People frequently ask me what wheels they should get, so here are a few of my favorites for the 1 series and why. (This is solely my opinion and opinions vary.) The Sport Edition KM11 is back for 2013. The color is a near perfect match for a 35% tint and the tail pipes. It takes BMW center caps and has a concave design that looks great. This is the wheel I run for the winter. This will be the first wheel we sell out of, mark my words. Get them soon if you like them!! The Sport Edition A8. New for this winter. Nice design, easy to keep clean, great price. It also takes the BMW caps. It's offered in Silver and Gunmetal (grey.) The Sport Edition F10. Great value, easy to keep clean, slightly concave and takes BMW caps. Popular choice. Anzio Turn. A new selection for 2013-2014. Available in Silver and Black. If you buy this product, or any other, from the Tire Rack, remember to use the "Shop Now" link for TTR at the top of the page and reference Gill. Doing that gets 1addicts.com paid! If you call, call me direct (see signature.) There's no reason to wait on hold to talk to someone who knows as much about your vehicle as the F150 he drives. Call Gill, I'd love to help you. __________________ 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. Last edited by Gary@TireRack; 10-04-2013 at 04:18 PM.
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09-21-2011, 12:24 PM	#2
mtechnik3 Colonel 91 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: F32 435i ZHP Edition Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (23)	Awesome, Gill - thanks for posting. I'm going with the KM11 for my black sapphire 135i coupe. I just left you a vm at work to discuss some winter packages. __________________ F32 435i /// ZHP Edition @mishanikolich
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09-25-2011, 05:13 PM	#3
Kief Lieutenant Colonel 256 Rep 1,671 Posts Drives: 2016 Jag F-Type Coupe R Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (5)	+1 for the KM11! I'm planning on getting these in 18" for my Z435is. I searched this rim like crazy to see how they would look and found plenty of you 1er fans sporting them a few years back. They really are a great looking rim. Hopefully they will look just as good on the Z as they do one the 1er. __________________ __________________ 2016--F-Type Coupe R; 2015--F15 X535i; 2015--F82 ///M4 [ED 6/26/14]; 2015--V60 Polestar (#62:80); 2012--E92 335is; 2011--E70 X5d; 2011--E89 Z435is;2009--E89 Z435i; 2008--E92 335i [ED 2/23/08]; 2007--MkV GTI; 2006--E90 330i; 2005--E83 X3; 2004--E83 X3; 2003--E46 325Ci* *retired
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09-25-2011, 08:57 PM	#4
SaY Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '08 128i convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	MODA EB1 is 17x8 et35 Will the 35 offset fit the 128i without any rubbing? I'd like to use 235 tire front and back
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09-26-2011, 12:53 AM	#5
Kamal Indian Stig 16 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '03 540i M, '11 Ducati M796 Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [3.78] 2011 BMW 328i [4.00]	Gill.. I purchased sport edition F10s from you last year and am considering using them on my wife's '11 328i this winter, would you recommend for spacers in order to run them on her 3? Rims are Sport Edition F10, 17x8" et40, machined face on black, Dunlop wintersport 3d 225/45R17 Attached Images __________________ 2008 E82 N54 \|\| Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home.
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crbalch The Schwab 206 Rep 1,371 Posts Drives: 2016 M235xi ACF Tuned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Hey Gill, We spoke on the phone the other day and somehow misplaced the tires that you also suggested. I believe they were blizzaks, but cant remember the actual tire size that you recommended. __________________ Esti the M235 \| 2016 BMW M235xi \| EBII \| ACF Performance Flash \| Fabspeed Sport Cat Downpipe \| ///M Performance Exhaust \| aFe Magnum Force Stage 2 Intake \| ER CP \| ///M Front Lip \| ///M Full Carbon Interior \| ///M Rear Diffuser \| BMS 12mm/15mm Spacers \| Matte Black Roof Wrap \| Matte Black Rear Spoiler, Mirror Caps, Double Slat Grille \| ///M Side Sill Decals \| Stainless Pedals \| Hardwired Escort Passport \| Hardwired Thinkware F770 Dashcam
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09-26-2011, 06:10 PM	#12
Brian@bavarianx Banned 95 Rep 2,268 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brea, CA iTrader: (8)	These Elbrus Wheels look pretty good! If I ever had the need to buy a winter setup in Sunny SoCal, these would probably be my first choice in 17's. Nice recommendations!
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09-26-2011, 07:33 PM	#13
PA135i Lieutenant Colonel 128 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	The KM11's with SGM look like this: (Blizzak LM25's in 225-45/17) Attached Images
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09-26-2011, 11:16 PM	#14
bmwbrad22 Private First Class 1 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 10' Alpine White 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nj iTrader: (0)	look good...gill how much do these wheels run?
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09-26-2011, 11:20 PM	#15
bimmerboy Captain 10 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	just ordered a set of KM11s and winter tires and then saw this thread... Looks like those wheels are gonna look damn good for a winter setup __________________ *--2009 BSM 135i--* -Manual, Sport Package, BMW Assist
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thez99 Colonel 53 Rep 2,583 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Auto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 135i [3.00]	Not to jack the thread but i figure since its a thread bout winter wheels. I have a set of 4 215/50/17 Conti Extreme Winter Contact snow tires with 95% of their tread left. Anyone interested lemme know __________________ = ER Chargepipe/HKS BOV = Maddad Whisper Axle-back exhaust = Maddad resonted 3" midpipes = BMS DCI = HPF FMIC - 18" vmr 701's with Michelin PSS tires - M3 front sway == Coming soon? = M3 front suspension bits - rear m3 subframe bushings - BMW Perf Suspension - IC rear diffusor and spoiler
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09-27-2011, 11:42 AM	#17
SaY Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '08 128i convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Gill, will the MODA EB1 17x8 work on 128i? I'm planning to order 235/45 tires. Thanks.
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mtechnik3 Colonel 91 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: F32 435i ZHP Edition Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (23)	Those look nice kja325ci^^ I decided to go with 18x8 ET40 Sport Edition KM11 and 225/40/18 winter tires. I'm going to run them on my lowered BSM 1er coupe - will be sure to post some pics after install. Thanks for the great service, Gill at Tire Rack. __________________ F32 435i /// ZHP Edition @mishanikolich
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Xios135 First Lieutenant 8 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2014 MB CLA Edition 1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i Conve ... [0.50]	Of course the KM-11s are availble againafter I searched hi and low for them last year I settled for the A7s. Oh well __________________ GONE *135i Vert-Montego Blue M-Sport-6MT, BMS DCI, JB+, CF iCarbon Spoiler, Matte black grills, stock diffuser mod, Ink Black powder coated 264s,*
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bimmerboy Captain 10 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	So i got home from work today and look what arrived Thanks Gill for the super fast turnaround. Ordered monday night, got here today! Def recommend Tire Rack guys. Tires: Pirelli Snowsport 240 205/50/17 V-Rated Wheels: Sport Edition KM11 17x8 Really interested to see how these tires perform in high speed/cold-dry conditions, as well as snow ofcourse.. Attached Images __________________ *--2009 BSM 135i--* -Manual, Sport Package, BMW Assist Last edited by bimmerboy; 09-28-2011 at 10:40 PM. Reason: resized pictures
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tracer bullet Captain 43 Rep 935 Posts Drives: '11 135i - AW w/ TC Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Just saw this thread for the first time, I appreciate the list. Thanks - Do you have offset info for these wheels as well? I'm sure they'll all fit or you wouldn't mention them, however knowing the offset would be helpful in choosing.
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