The TireRack Winter Product Bible

Ninja Monkey · 10-26-2010, 06:28 PM

Cool. I will probably order them with the 17" Sport Edition F10 wheels and BMW center caps.

Would you spend the extra money to get the 225/45/R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tires over the 215/45/R17 Dunlop M3 tires? Is there much of a difference?

Thanks.

GaryS · 10-27-2010, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Monkey

Cool. I will probably order them with the 17" Sport Edition F10 wheels and BMW center caps.

Would you spend the extra money to get the 225/45/R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tires over the 215/45/R17 Dunlop M3 tires? Is there much of a difference?

Thanks.

Unless they've fixed it, Tire Rack's form will pop up a warning when you try to buy the V-rated tires. Don't let it scare you into changing your order to H-rated.

Ninja Monkey · 10-27-2010, 02:41 PM

Decided to go with the M3 tires.

HvH · 10-28-2010, 05:17 AM

Gill,
We just got an 08 135i sport convertible and need some winter tire advice please. I have 4 extra oem BMW Style 105 17x8.5 ET 50 wheels, I'd like to use. Would 225/45r17 V rated Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tires work on that wheel and on the 135i? I'm in upstate NY, with lots of time with dry roads, but occasionally have good snow storms with slow plowing by our house. Would this set up be good or do you have other suggestions?

Thanks.

_dopehead_ · 10-29-2010, 06:04 PM

Gill,
Do you guys ship to Europe as in Denmark ?, i have been looking at a winter setup, and without shipping, you guys are around 50% cheaper than what i have available locally.

Ninja Monkey · 10-31-2010, 05:20 PM

Thanks Gill. Ordered my winter setup today and I made sure I went through the link on this site.

Dunlop M3 tires on Sport Edition F10 wheels.

Cuz5150 · 10-31-2010, 06:06 PM

I'll post here to:
hey Gill
looking to get some snow tires in 18's. I have been checking out the Pirelli winter Sottozere 240 serie II. Anyone running these have experience? the price seems right.
Can you PM me

Thanks

Gary@TireRack · 11-01-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _dopehead_

Gill,
Do you guys ship to Europe as in Denmark ?, i have been looking at a winter setup, and without shipping, you guys are around 50% cheaper than what i have available locally.

You have PM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HvH

Gill,
We just got an 08 135i sport convertible and need some winter tire advice please. I have 4 extra oem BMW Style 105 17x8.5 ET 50 wheels, I'd like to use. Would 225/45r17 V rated Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tires work on that wheel and on the 135i? I'm in upstate NY, with lots of time with dry roads, but occasionally have good snow storms with slow plowing by our house. Would this set up be good or do you have other suggestions?

Thanks.

Not sure on that one, the 50 offset is pretty high on the front with 8.5" You might have clearance issues to the inside.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Monkey

Thanks Gill. Ordered my winter setup today and I made sure I went through the link on this site.

Dunlop M3 tires on Sport Edition F10 wheels.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuz5150

I'll post here to:
hey Gill
looking to get some snow tires in 18's. I have been checking out the Pirelli winter Sottozere 240 serie II. Anyone running these have experience? the price seems right.
Can you PM me

Thanks

You have PM.

timeg · 11-12-2010, 07:53 AM

Gill,
Just ordered my winter package from tirerack for my 09 coupe.
205/50R-17 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT Runflat
17x7.5 Elbrus I04 BDC ICE
Can I use my stock center caps from my OEM wheels with the Elbrus wheels, or will I need to order another set from somewhere?

Gary@TireRack · 11-12-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timeg

Gill,
Just ordered my winter package from tirerack for my 09 coupe.
205/50R-17 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT Runflat
17x7.5 Elbrus I04 BDC ICE
Can I use my stock center caps from my OEM wheels with the Elbrus wheels, or will I need to order another set from somewhere?

I'm not finding an order for you in our system but the BMW caps do fit that wheel.

Gill

timeg · 11-13-2010, 06:33 AM

Ordered them last week, they should arrive by Monday. Don't really want to take the car into BMW to get them put on, kinda of a pain dealing with them, they're a tad bit uncooprative with Americans

How difficult is it to reinitialize the sensors?

bmherold · 11-15-2010, 04:42 PM

Just got my 135 a week ago, called Gill, winter tires ordered, should be here Friday, ~3 minute call.

Just wanted to say thanks!

gordongekko · 11-15-2010, 08:04 PM

Just ordered my winter package for my 135i delivery in December. Thanks for all of the info Gill.

Blizzaks WS70
17x7.5 Elbrus I06 SDC ICE

jarviscochrane · 11-16-2010, 08:53 AM

Gill; I'm new to the site having just acquired a 135i in SGM.

I tried to order this and recieved "Special Order" msg when entering shipping destination (Toronto, Canada)

17x8 Sparco Pista Light Grey Painted
215/45R17 Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3

Am I getting the Special Order notice becuase i'm in Canada or are these no longer available?

thanks,

Gary@TireRack · 11-16-2010, 10:14 AM

Give me a call. It's a very long story, but I can get them for you.

IMASINNER · 11-16-2010, 11:11 AM

So the tires i have on my 2011 135i are 215/40R18 but all the winter tires are 225/40. Am i missing something? will they fit on the oem rims?

gordongekko · 11-16-2010, 06:03 PM

Is anyone else worried about road salt with their new winter wheels?

CoralRed · 12-07-2010, 04:32 PM

Anyone have any advice what I should get for my stock rims? once spring hits I am going to get new rims so effectively my stock rims will become my winter rims. Thanks guys!

JudyD · 12-31-2010, 07:07 PM

I have the sport package on my 128i, so the stock tires are 205/50R17 front and 225/45R17 rear. My snow tires are Michelin X-Ice on Sport Edition F10 wheels, purchased through Gill last year, and all four are 205/55R16.

I'm never quite sure what tire pressure(s) to use for the snow tires, since the listing on the door obviously doesn't apply. Chart in manual shows 32 psi for 205/55R16 on the front, but lists only with a 205/50R17 on the rear at 35 psi. The only option in the chart with the same size on front and back is for 195/55R16 with 32 front and 38 rear, so it appears front and back pressures should be different.

Then I've also seen some info that says pressures in snow tires should be a little higher.

Can anyone help with correct tire pressures for my winter setup?

Thanks!

bimmer74 · 12-31-2010, 09:45 PM

I have the exact same tire size for my winters with Blizzak WS-60's and I keep pressure at 35 psi all around. 7,000 miles on the tires and no signs of problems or irregular wear.

bamos · 01-07-2011, 06:34 PM

What's the best way to order a 16" winter setup from Tire Rack when you want wheels not listed in the package builder? Fake it out using the normal build process on a non-Sport Package car, or call it in?

Gary@TireRack · 01-07-2011, 06:50 PM

Call me. I'm happy to send it if it fits.

10-26-2010, 06:28 PM	#155
Ninja Monkey New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, M Sports Pack, DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southeast MI iTrader: (0)	Cool. I will probably order them with the 17" Sport Edition F10 wheels and BMW center caps. Would you spend the extra money to get the 225/45/R17 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tires over the 215/45/R17 Dunlop M3 tires? Is there much of a difference? Thanks.
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10-27-2010, 02:41 PM	#157
Ninja Monkey New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, M Sports Pack, DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southeast MI iTrader: (0)	Decided to go with the M3 tires.
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10-28-2010, 05:17 AM	#158
HvH Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 135i Vert Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Gill, We just got an 08 135i sport convertible and need some winter tire advice please. I have 4 extra oem BMW Style 105 17x8.5 ET 50 wheels, I'd like to use. Would 225/45r17 V rated Dunlop Winter Sport 3D tires work on that wheel and on the 135i? I'm in upstate NY, with lots of time with dry roads, but occasionally have good snow storms with slow plowing by our house. Would this set up be good or do you have other suggestions? Thanks.
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10-29-2010, 06:04 PM	#159
_dopehead_ Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: BMW 135i AW 2008 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Gill, Do you guys ship to Europe as in Denmark ?, i have been looking at a winter setup, and without shipping, you guys are around 50% cheaper than what i have available locally.
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10-31-2010, 05:20 PM	#160
Ninja Monkey New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, M Sports Pack, DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southeast MI iTrader: (0)	Thanks Gill. Ordered my winter setup today and I made sure I went through the link on this site. Dunlop M3 tires on Sport Edition F10 wheels.
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10-31-2010, 06:06 PM	#161
Cuz5150 Major 215 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'll post here to: hey Gill looking to get some snow tires in 18's. I have been checking out the Pirelli winter Sottozere 240 serie II. Anyone running these have experience? the price seems right. Can you PM me Thanks __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD
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11-12-2010, 07:53 AM	#163
timeg Private 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BSM 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Heidelberg Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Gill, Just ordered my winter package from tirerack for my 09 coupe. 205/50R-17 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT Runflat 17x7.5 Elbrus I04 BDC ICE Can I use my stock center caps from my OEM wheels with the Elbrus wheels, or will I need to order another set from somewhere?
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11-13-2010, 06:33 AM	#165
timeg Private 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BSM 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Heidelberg Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Ordered them last week, they should arrive by Monday. Don't really want to take the car into BMW to get them put on, kinda of a pain dealing with them, they're a tad bit uncooprative with Americans How difficult is it to reinitialize the sensors?
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11-15-2010, 04:42 PM	#166
bmherold New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Just got my 135 a week ago, called Gill, winter tires ordered, should be here Friday, ~3 minute call. Just wanted to say thanks!
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11-15-2010, 08:04 PM	#167
gordongekko Private First Class 1 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Royal Oak, MI iTrader: (0)	Just ordered my winter package for my 135i delivery in December. Thanks for all of the info Gill. Blizzaks WS70 17x7.5 Elbrus I06 SDC ICE
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11-16-2010, 08:53 AM	#168
jarviscochrane New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 135i M, SGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Gill; I'm new to the site having just acquired a 135i in SGM. I tried to order this and recieved "Special Order" msg when entering shipping destination (Toronto, Canada) 17x8 Sparco Pista Light Grey Painted 215/45R17 Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 Am I getting the Special Order notice becuase i'm in Canada or are these no longer available? thanks,
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11-16-2010, 10:14 AM	#169
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Give me a call. It's a very long story, but I can get them for 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.
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11-16-2010, 11:11 AM	#170
IMASINNER Private 7 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey 135i DCT w/M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	So the tires i have on my 2011 135i are 215/40R18 but all the winter tires are 225/40. Am i missing something? will they fit on the oem rims? __________________ Dear Macht Schnell, Please make downpipe. Also, COBB, hurry up with n55 flash. Thank You
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11-16-2010, 06:03 PM	#171
gordongekko Private First Class 1 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Royal Oak, MI iTrader: (0)	Is anyone else worried about road salt with their new winter wheels?
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12-07-2010, 04:32 PM	#172
CoralRed Second Lieutenant 106 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 135i, e36/7, e91 times 2 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	Anyone have any advice what I should get for my stock rims? once spring hits I am going to get new rims so effectively my stock rims will become my winter rims. Thanks guys!
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12-31-2010, 07:07 PM	#173
JudyD Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dayton OH iTrader: (0)	I have the sport package on my 128i, so the stock tires are 205/50R17 front and 225/45R17 rear. My snow tires are Michelin X-Ice on Sport Edition F10 wheels, purchased through Gill last year, and all four are 205/55R16. I'm never quite sure what tire pressure(s) to use for the snow tires, since the listing on the door obviously doesn't apply. Chart in manual shows 32 psi for 205/55R16 on the front, but lists only with a 205/50R17 on the rear at 35 psi. The only option in the chart with the same size on front and back is for 195/55R16 with 32 front and 38 rear, so it appears front and back pressures should be different. Then I've also seen some info that says pressures in snow tires should be a little higher. Can anyone help with correct tire pressures for my winter setup? Thanks!
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12-31-2010, 09:45 PM	#174
bimmer74 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (3)	I have the exact same tire size for my winters with Blizzak WS-60's and I keep pressure at 35 psi all around. 7,000 miles on the tires and no signs of problems or irregular wear.
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01-07-2011, 06:34 PM	#175
bamos New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 128i - Space Gray Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	What's the best way to order a 16" winter setup from Tire Rack when you want wheels not listed in the package builder? Fake it out using the normal build process on a non-Sport Package car, or call it in?
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01-07-2011, 06:50 PM	#176
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Call me. I'm happy to send it if it fits. __________________ 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.
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