Winter Wheels Which ones

bman6074 · 07-06-2008, 12:23 PM

Just looking for opions and suggestions on which wheel to get for winter wheels. Below are few I chose off tirerack.
Also if you have a preferred tire that is best for winter driving in new england.
Thanks

warmtoes · 07-06-2008, 12:31 PM

ASA AR2's.

PA135i · 07-06-2008, 12:50 PM

Your third picture is what I'll be getting.

Sport Edition KM11. My snows will be 225/45-17 Blizzak LM25.

Artmasterx · 07-06-2008, 12:50 PM

Here are few that I am considering (mostly replica wheels), but tirerack doesn't have most of the them (they are from my other thread). I think most of these look better (and are a bit more expensive at $600-800 per set), but I have not heard back about the offsets to make sure they fit.

As far as tires go, I think the Dunlop 3D's are supposed to be good for a performance winter, Blizzak WS60 for a more true winter, or if you want to spend a bit more Nokian winter tires are generally very good, though not available from tirerack.

here are the ASA AR2's:

I also like these Borbet wheels from tirerack:

ptack · 07-06-2008, 04:45 PM

You know, that was the route I was first goiing to go, but the more I looked at wheels, the less satisfied I was with the inexpensive options. What you may want to consider instead is to use the stock wheels for winter and then buy nicer rims in the spring for the good weather. That will give you several months to save up some extra money and do it right - plus more manufacturers will have come out with 1-sized wheels. Doesn't this care deserve the best?

bman6074 · 07-06-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

You know, that was the route I was first goiing to go, but the more I looked at wheels, the less satisfied I was with the inexpensive options. What you may want to consider instead is to use the stock wheels for winter and then buy nicer rims in the spring for the good weather. That will give you several months to save up some extra money and do it right - plus more manufacturers will have come out with 1-sized wheels. Doesn't this care deserve the best?

I had thought of that but trying to put winter tires on 18's makes for a very low profile winter tire. I want something that will be safe and secure like a true winter tire is.

PA135i · 07-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Go with a 17's for Winter. You can then get either 225's or 205's and they are much cheaper w/more options than an 18 inch wheel.

bman6074 · 07-07-2008, 09:42 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. Guess i have a few more months so hopefully they come out with more wheel options by then.

Steve135i · 07-07-2008, 09:22 PM

3rd wheel looks nice.

4wheelcycle · 07-16-2008, 06:42 PM

For winter, I went with 17" Sport Edition KM-11s from Tire Rack.

They look clean and simple and they show off the brakes. Also easier to clean without so many intricate spokes.

Bizall · 07-17-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wheelcycle

For winter, I went with 17" Sport Edition KM-11s from Tire Rack.

They look clean and simple and they show off the brakes. Also easier to clean without so many intricate spokes.

Already ordered 2 of them with drag radials and will order the other two before winter. They look great and are cheap. I'll post pics up when I get them this week.

Gary@TireRack · 07-17-2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wheelcycle

For winter, I went with 17" Sport Edition KM-11s from Tire Rack.

They look clean and simple and they show off the brakes. Also easier to clean without so many intricate spokes.

I'm going to be running these also. Agreed about their ease in cleaning and I like that they take the BMW OEM center caps.

:thumbup:

GQ 135i · 07-17-2008, 11:15 AM

Go with the 3rd pic.

BMW Dreamer · 07-18-2008, 08:47 AM

These are what I want in 17" with 225 series all around.

Steve135i · 07-18-2008, 11:43 AM

^^^Same here^^^

trabi · 07-26-2008, 10:17 AM

Do 16" wheels for winter tire fit on a 128 Sport package?
Thanks.

Gary@TireRack · 07-26-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trabi

Do 16" wheels for winter tire fit on a 128 Sport package?
Thanks.

Yes, plenty of 16" wheels fit on the 128i sport. We will carry over 10 of them for winter fitments.

trabi · 07-26-2008, 11:05 AM

Tire:
Blizzak WS-60 205/55-16
or Pirelli Winter 210 sottozero

Wheels;
Sport edition F10 16*7
or CD 16*7.5?

Any advice is apreciate

Gary@TireRack · 07-26-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trabi

Tire:
Blizzak WS-60 205/55-16
or Pirelli Winter 210 sottozero

Wheels;
Sport edition F10 16*7
or CD 16*7.5?

Any advice is apreciate

The wheels both fit so it boils down to which you like better. As far as tires go, the blizzaks give you better snow/ice traction while the Pirelli will handle better on dry roads with its stiffer sidewall.

coco_m3 · 07-26-2008, 01:49 PM

will 18's be okay for winter?

BMW Dreamer · 07-26-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbullet135i

will 18's be okay for winter?

Sure they will.

ptack · 07-26-2008, 03:04 PM

Perhpas not if you can't get proper snow tires which so far still aren't available in the stock 18" sizes. I'm hoping new options will soon be available.

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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)	Your third picture is what I'll be getting. Sport Edition KM11. My snows will be 225/45-17 Blizzak LM25.
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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Here are few that I am considering (mostly replica wheels), but tirerack doesn't have most of the them (they are from my other thread). I think most of these look better (and are a bit more expensive at $600-800 per set), but I have not heard back about the offsets to make sure they fit. As far as tires go, I think the Dunlop 3D's are supposed to be good for a performance winter, Blizzak WS60 for a more true winter, or if you want to spend a bit more Nokian winter tires are generally very good, though not available from tirerack. here are the ASA AR2's: I also like these Borbet wheels from tirerack: __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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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)	Go with a 17's for Winter. You can then get either 225's or 205's and they are much cheaper w/more options than an 18 inch wheel.
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bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the suggestions. Guess i have a few more months so hopefully they come out with more wheel options by then. __________________
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Steve135i First Lieutenant 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	3rd wheel looks nice.
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4wheelcycle Private 13 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2018 X2 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	For winter, I went with 17" Sport Edition KM-11s from Tire Rack. They look clean and simple and they show off the brakes. Also easier to clean without so many intricate spokes.
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Steve135i First Lieutenant 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	^^^Same here^^^
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trabi New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 128 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: msp iTrader: (0)	Do 16" wheels for winter tire fit on a 128 Sport package? Thanks.
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trabi New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 128 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: msp iTrader: (0)	Tire: Blizzak WS-60 205/55-16 or Pirelli Winter 210 sottozero Wheels; Sport edition F10 167 or CD 167.5? Any advice is apreciate
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Perhpas not if you can't get proper snow tires which so far still aren't available in the stock 18" sizes. I'm hoping new options will soon be available. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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