17" Winter Wheels! What does Gill like?

Kief · 09-29-2011, 06:21 AM

Hey Gill,
Curious about TR's return policy/warranty. I know tire manufactuers may have their own policy, but if we order a winter rim/tire package now (Sept), but don't install on the car until early-to-mid Dec, and say the wheel isn't balanced correctly, what recourse do we have some 3 months later?

This is similar to the snowblower I purchased back in Aug, but obviously won't use until maybe Jan and if the thing is defective, the 90-day return policy has expired and I'm left shoveling

Thanks

Gary@TireRack · 09-29-2011, 03:10 PM

We would have you get it rebalanced and pick up the tab for it. We understand that these won't get installed until later in the fall.

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Originally Posted by Kief

Hey Gill,
Curious about TR's return policy/warranty. I know tire manufactuers may have their own policy, but if we order a winter rim/tire package now (Sept), but don't install on the car until early-to-mid Dec, and say the wheel isn't balanced correctly, what recourse do we have some 3 months later?

This is similar to the snowblower I purchased back in Aug, but obviously won't use until maybe Jan and if the thing is defective, the 90-day return policy has expired and I'm left shoveling

Thanks

Taki · 09-30-2011, 09:36 AM

I was considering getting the black Motegi Racing wheels, since they're a fairly cheap way to see if I like the all black look before dropping serious cash on some Breytons. Anything I should be aware of with that?

Also, the Pirelli 240s treated me really well in Snowpocalypse, so I like them. I got the Dunlop 3Ds, but only had them on for 2 weeks before my car was killed, so I don't know how good they are. Any tips on a tire for a probably light but potentially catastrophic winter?

minker · 10-04-2011, 12:18 PM

Hey Gill,

I have a 08 128i convertible non-sport. The current tires are 205/55R 16's. Can I put on 235/45 17's on my car? Didn't want to bother you with a phone call.

Thank you.
Mink

Gary@TireRack · 10-04-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by minker

Hey Gill,

I have a 08 128i convertible non-sport. The current tires are 205/55R 16's. Can I put on 235/45 17's on my car? Didn't want to bother you with a phone call.

Thank you.
Mink

Mink,

That size does fit. Please never hesitate to call. It's almost always faster and more efficient. I'm a slow typer

tracer bullet · 10-04-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

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.

n55_135 · 10-25-2011, 06:32 PM

Just mounted my km11 with winters today. Ordered last wednesday and showed up not even a week later in canada at my door this morning!! Excellent service, Thanks Gill. They look great on my AW 135i

Gary@TireRack · 11-03-2011, 05:10 PM

KM-11's are running low! I doubt they'll be available when the calendar hits Thanksgiving.

tracer bullet · 11-03-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

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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aerobod · 11-03-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ll&sort=Brand#
Click on "Product Description" to reveal the offset, which is 40mm in this case.

tracer bullet · 11-04-2011, 12:17 PM

Interesting, it's there in your link, but not in his link. Both seem to go to the same wheel but with completely different amounts of info.

Thanks for the lead -

tracer bullet · 11-04-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aerobod

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ll&sort=Brand#
Click on "Product Description" to reveal the offset, which is 40mm in this case.

OK, how does one do that?

I go to tire rack, search wheels, Sport Edition, click on KM11, and don't get the offset. Should be just that easy but apparently not...

thanks -

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N/M, guessing once you get the car stuck in their system it spills the beans.

aerobod · 11-05-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

OK, how does one do that?

I go to tire rack, search wheels, Sport Edition, click on KM11, and don't get the offset. Should be just that easy but apparently not...

thanks -

**************

N/M, guessing once you get the car stuck in their system it spills the beans.

You have to select the car first, then pick the wheel after. It seems if you pick the wheel via the brand it won't give the car specific details.

Elsabor67 · 11-05-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

Elbrus I08. E46 M3 wheels anyone? A new selection for 2011. Takes BMW caps.

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Gill,

Do you guys sell this rim in 18x8 and 18x9 with the offsets to fit a 135i?

Taki · 11-06-2011, 11:58 PM

Got mine on yesterday. The Motegis I wanted were out of stock, so I went with some cheaper Sport Edition A7s. Looks pretty good so far. Hopefully I can give the Dunlop Winter Sport 3Ds a good test this year, unlike last year when my car was totaled 2 weeks after having them put on...

Gary@TireRack · 11-07-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsabor67

Gill,

Do you guys sell this rim in 18x8 and 18x9 with the offsets to fit a 135i?

No, I'm sorry, no 18x9.

5teN · 11-17-2011, 08:58 PM

As I don't think I'll be able to find a good winter setup using my OEM wheels, I've started looking at 17" wheels. Thanks Gill for this post, very helpful. I just put together this table with a little bit more information. Can you confirm the info is correct? I wanted to check where the outside face of the wheel would end up in relation to OEM. I don't like wheels that look "sunk in".

Hopefully this is helpful to others as well.

hrmm tried pasting excel table with no luck. attached as image instead.

BrokenVert · 11-17-2011, 09:03 PM

Well I credited Gill in the sale so I might aswell thank him formally here with a picture!

5teN · 11-18-2011, 01:42 AM

Gill, a couple questions for you relating to the Sparco Pista's.

What is the centerbore DIA?
I notice these require additional hardware for mounting. What is required?
Do the BMW Center caps fit in these wheels?

Lmacforce5 · 11-19-2011, 11:43 PM

Gill,

I have a 2012 135i and will need tires for the Ohio winter. I have a set of winter tires/rims for my old 335, size 225/45 R17 (package as purchased from Tire Rack). Will these work on my 135??? They seem slightly larger but very close. Thanks for your help!!

Jamie

AMS135iMB · 11-29-2011, 01:16 PM

Wheels & tires showed up just 2 business days after ordering from Gill! Granted, I do live in Indiana.. but still great service. Went with the Dunlop Wintersport 3D 225/45 17 on the Sport edition F10. Hopefully you can see the pics ( 1st time trying to put pics on this site ). I think it looks pretty respectable for winter setup

BrokenVert · 11-29-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lmacforce5

Gill,

I have a 2012 135i and will need tires for the Ohio winter. I have a set of winter tires/rims for my old 335, size 225/45 R17 (package as purchased from Tire Rack). Will these work on my 135??? They seem slightly larger but very close. Thanks for your help!!

Jamie

Whats the size and offset on the wheels?

If its anything around 17x8 et40 youll be fine. Thats what I run summer and winter

09-29-2011, 06:21 AM	#23
Kief Major 25 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika iTrader: (3)	Hey Gill, Curious about TR's return policy/warranty. I know tire manufactuers may have their own policy, but if we order a winter rim/tire package now (Sept), but don't install on the car until early-to-mid Dec, and say the wheel isn't balanced correctly, what recourse do we have some 3 months later? This is similar to the snowblower I purchased back in Aug, but obviously won't use until maybe Jan and if the thing is defective, the 90-day return policy has expired and I'm left shoveling Thanks __________________ __________________ 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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09-30-2011, 09:36 AM	#25
Taki Private First Class 2 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SP, MD, USA iTrader: (0)	I was considering getting the black Motegi Racing wheels, since they're a fairly cheap way to see if I like the all black look before dropping serious cash on some Breytons. Anything I should be aware of with that? Also, the Pirelli 240s treated me really well in Snowpocalypse, so I like them. I got the Dunlop 3Ds, but only had them on for 2 weeks before my car was killed, so I don't know how good they are. Any tips on a tire for a probably light but potentially catastrophic winter? __________________ 2008 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black 'ette, Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA - Born 4-2-8, Died 12-1-10 RIP 2011 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black leather, M Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA, HK Audio - Born 1-19-11 Horsepower is a safety feature (and so are crumple zones, apparently)
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10-04-2011, 12:18 PM	#26
minker New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 128i convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Phila.PA iTrader: (0)	128 tire size Hey Gill, I have a 08 128i convertible non-sport. The current tires are 205/55R 16's. Can I put on 235/45 17's on my car? Didn't want to bother you with a phone call. Thank you. Mink Last edited by minker; 10-04-2011 at 12:50 PM.
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10-25-2011, 06:32 PM	#29
n55_135 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 135i m sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: edmonton/ canada iTrader: (0)	Just mounted my km11 with winters today. Ordered last wednesday and showed up not even a week later in canada at my door this morning!! Excellent service, Thanks Gill. They look great on my AW 135i
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11-03-2011, 05:10 PM	#30
Gary@TireRack Moderator 102 Rep 4,510 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	KM-11's are running low! I doubt they'll be available when the calendar hits Thanksgiving. __________________ 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' as your previous contact when you order online.
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11-04-2011, 12:17 PM	#33
tracer bullet Captain 10 Rep 740 Posts Drives: '11 135i - AW w/ TC Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Interesting, it's there in your link, but not in his link. Both seem to go to the same wheel but with completely different amounts of info. Thanks for the lead -
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11-06-2011, 11:58 PM	#37
Taki Private First Class 2 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SP, MD, USA iTrader: (0)	Got mine on yesterday. The Motegis I wanted were out of stock, so I went with some cheaper Sport Edition A7s. Looks pretty good so far. Hopefully I can give the Dunlop Winter Sport 3Ds a good test this year, unlike last year when my car was totaled 2 weeks after having them put on... __________________ 2008 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black 'ette, Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA - Born 4-2-8, Died 12-1-10 RIP 2011 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black leather, M Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA, HK Audio - Born 1-19-11 Horsepower is a safety feature (and so are crumple zones, apparently)
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11-17-2011, 08:58 PM	#39
5teN Private 1 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0) Garage List 1972 Datsun 510 (sold) [0.00] 2002 Subaru WRX (sold) [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	As I don't think I'll be able to find a good winter setup using my OEM wheels, I've started looking at 17" wheels. Thanks Gill for this post, very helpful. I just put together this table with a little bit more information. Can you confirm the info is correct? I wanted to check where the outside face of the wheel would end up in relation to OEM. I don't like wheels that look "sunk in". Hopefully this is helpful to others as well. hrmm tried pasting excel table with no luck. attached as image instead. Attached Images
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11-17-2011, 09:03 PM	#40
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 162 Rep 10,222 Posts Drives: Topless 135/Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Well I credited Gill in the sale so I might aswell thank him formally here with a picture! __________________ Motorsport Photographer - mattkalish.com
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11-18-2011, 01:42 AM	#41
5teN Private 1 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0) Garage List 1972 Datsun 510 (sold) [0.00] 2002 Subaru WRX (sold) [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Gill, a couple questions for you relating to the Sparco Pista's. What is the centerbore DIA? I notice these require additional hardware for mounting. What is required? Do the BMW Center caps fit in these wheels? Last edited by 5teN; 11-18-2011 at 01:12 PM.
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11-19-2011, 11:43 PM	#42
Lmacforce5 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2012 135i coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Canton, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Gill, I have a 2012 135i and will need tires for the Ohio winter. I have a set of winter tires/rims for my old 335, size 225/45 R17 (package as purchased from Tire Rack). Will these work on my 135??? They seem slightly larger but very close. Thanks for your help!! Jamie
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11-29-2011, 01:16 PM	#43
AMS135iMB New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	Wheels & tires showed up just 2 business days after ordering from Gill! Granted, I do live in Indiana.. but still great service. Went with the Dunlop Wintersport 3D 225/45 17 on the Sport edition F10. Hopefully you can see the pics ( 1st time trying to put pics on this site ). I think it looks pretty respectable for winter setup
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