Winter tires for stock 128i 17"

avonord · 05-26-2011, 11:41 AM

Summer is not exactly here yet, so this may seem a bit out of place. But I'm gonna ask anyway. I got some used 18s for summer. So I'm gonna use the stock 17s for winter. The sizes are 17x7 and 17x7.5. Tire rack recommends 205/50s for all 4 wheels. Is that really the optimal setup? The rears are not gonna stretch, are they? Thx.

Tom K. · 05-26-2011, 07:28 PM

If you want the same staggered sizes you have - to mount on your OEM wheels, than search TireRack for tires and then filter out everthing but winter tires. Unfortunately, the choice is limited but I would think that in Ontario, the Conti would probably be your best bet.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=49650&tab=All

Tom

ZIPNBYE · 05-26-2011, 08:14 PM

205/50-R17 is the way to go for winters, on all four corners.

m_thompson · 05-27-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

205/50-R17 is the way to go for winters, on all four corners.

I bought that size Michelin X-Ice Xi2 from Tire Rack. Work great!

Tom K. · 05-27-2011, 01:37 PM

Avonord, am I correct that your question is whether the 7 1/2" rim is too wide for a 205/50R17 tire, not if that is a good size for winter tires?

According to Tire Rack, that size tire mounts on wheels having a rim width of 5 1/2" to 7 1/2". Since your rear rims are at the top of that range, I think I'd check with Tire Rack - perhaps you can send a PM to Gary.

Tom

Evice · 05-27-2011, 02:22 PM

yeap. 205s Blizzaks LM-25s I have. All 4.

avonord · 05-30-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Avonord, am I correct that your question is whether the 7 1/2" rim is too wide for a 205/50R17 tire, not if that is a good size for winter tires?

According to Tire Rack, that size tire mounts on wheels having a rim width of 5 1/2" to 7 1/2". Since your rear rims are at the top of that range, I think I'd check with Tire Rack - perhaps you can send a PM to Gary.

Tom

Yea.. That's part of the question. But it seems a few ppl here have it set up that way and works great. So, I think I'll go with that route.

I am not a big fan of staggered setup for winters. I like to be able to rotate my wheels every year.

Thanks everybody!

avonord · 05-30-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

If you want the same staggered sizes you have - to mount on your OEM wheels, than search TireRack for tires and then filter out everthing but winter tires. Unfortunately, the choice is limited but I would think that in Ontario, the Conti would probably be your best bet.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=49650&tab=All

Tom

I think I may eventually go with the Dunlop 3D. I'm not going with RFT. I bought myself one of those slime on-the-go tire repair / inflation kit.

PA135i · 05-30-2011, 09:14 PM

Blizzak LM-25's work well for me. Been through 4 Winters and they can go one more.
But, the Winters in Philly are shorter than Ontario. My Blizzaks are on the car only 4 months.

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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Avonord, am I correct that your question is whether the 7 1/2" rim is too wide for a 205/50R17 tire, not if that is a good size for winter tires? According to Tire Rack, that size tire mounts on wheels having a rim width of 5 1/2" to 7 1/2". Since your rear rims are at the top of that range, I think I'd check with Tire Rack - perhaps you can send a PM to Gary. Tom
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PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Blizzak LM-25's work well for me. Been through 4 Winters and they can go one more. But, the Winters in Philly are shorter than Ontario. My Blizzaks are on the car only 4 months.
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