128i sport package... what about winter?

imported_mab · 08-22-2008, 09:34 PM

Hi,

Is there such a thing as fun-flat winter tires that will fit on the canadian 128's sport package (with 18" wheels)? The "wheels & tires thread" only discusses US sport packages with 17"....

Otherwise, what'd be the best approach?? Buy another set of wheels for winter? What size would be best?

Qube · 08-22-2008, 11:52 PM

I've already spec'd out a set of 17 winters for her 135 from tirerack. That's your best bet, really. Slap some inexpensive wheels and some good winter rubber. Don't bother with tpms either.

imported_mab · 08-24-2008, 02:37 PM

Thanks Qube. I think that's what I'm gonna go with. Anyhow... I guess that I have a few weeks to think about it!

I'm just a bit frustrated by the fact that my dealer didn't warn me the 18" wheels (of different width between front & rear) were not reccomended for snow conditions. I thought I could just put winter tires on those rims... seems that different width = asking for trouble.

Still, I can't wait to see how they handle on dry pavement! (getting the car this week!!!!!)

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Qube Lieutenant 34 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	I've already spec'd out a set of 17 winters for her 135 from tirerack. That's your best bet, really. Slap some inexpensive wheels and some good winter rubber. Don't bother with tpms either. __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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imported_mab New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Qube. I think that's what I'm gonna go with. Anyhow... I guess that I have a few weeks to think about it! I'm just a bit frustrated by the fact that my dealer didn't warn me the 18" wheels (of different width between front & rear) were not reccomended for snow conditions. I thought I could just put winter tires on those rims... seems that different width = asking for trouble. Still, I can't wait to see how they handle on dry pavement! (getting the car this week!!!!!)
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