Best size for winter wheels???

Axelf · 06-22-2013, 03:09 AM

I know it is early to be asking this question... But what would the best size wheels and tyres be for the 1M??? I don't think it will be getting used very much over the winter.. But if I needed to use it , would be good to know that I could..... I just don't know if I should go 18" or 19"????
What is your set up and how do they perform?? We don't get much snow but when we do everything comes to a stop!! Would be gratefull of some advice.... Thanks.

Axelf · 06-22-2013, 03:10 AM

Forgot to add.... Do any one have a set up for sale?? Or thinking of selling for newer ones??? Just a thought......

jan9 · 06-22-2013, 03:44 AM

I would go for something like the 18" m3 wheels. These wheels look good on the 1M. You may have seen my car in the Peak District/Ace cafe shots recently. There is a set up on ebay at the moment - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M3-E92...item3f265a0c25

Axelf · 06-22-2013, 04:34 AM

Thanks for the heads up...... You got a pic of your car with them on???

Artemis · 06-22-2013, 05:27 AM

18" is more appropriate for winter wheels on the 1M. The larger, the worse in winter.

Though, if you choose 19", you got the benefit that you can swap alloys and tires. Actually, I did it earlier this year: put my summer tires on my winter alloys (BBS CH-R). My stock alloys (359M) are from now on my winter wheels.

jan9 · 06-22-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Axelf

Thanks for the heads up...... You got a pic of your car with them on???

Here's the link with quite a few angles- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835471

Axelf · 06-22-2013, 10:01 AM

Just bought that set of wheels!!!!!!! I got them for £800 and pick them up tomorrow .....

jan9 · 06-22-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Axelf

Just bought that set of wheels!!!!!!! I got them for £800 and pick them up tomorrow .....

That's a very good price - The tyres alone would pretty much come to that. Glad I could be of service - but now that means I won't be the only 1M in the UK with these wheels

ace11 · 06-22-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

The larger, the worse in winter.

actually not true anymore. todays 19" perform just as well in snow as 18".. ive seen plenty of tests and live in a country where there's more snow than sun so im also talking from own experience. ive driven 19" in winter for many years now and never had any issues...

(and im not just saying this cus im selling my winter set)

tuco44 · 06-22-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ace11

actually not true anymore. todays 19" perform just as well in snow as 18".. ive seen plenty of tests and live in a country where there's more snow than sun so im also talking from own experience. ive driven 19" in winter for many years now and never had any issues...

(and im not just saying this cus im selling my winter set)

Your personal experience does not make the facts untrue.

The narrower the wheel, the better traction in snow. Have you seen the wheel width of ice racers machines?

Tire technology today has come a long way, and that is likely why wider wheels are usable in snow, but narrower still is better.

Axelf · 06-22-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jan9

That's a very good price - The tyres alone would pretty much come to that. Glad I could be of service - but now that means I won't be the only 1M in the UK with these wheels

Same colour 1M also...... Just fitted my black grills to day also......

ace11 · 06-23-2013, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

Your personal experience does not make the facts untrue.

The narrower the wheel, the better traction in snow. Have you seen the wheel width of ice racers machines?

Tire technology today has come a long way, and that is likely why wider wheels are usable in snow, but narrower still is better.

my friend - we are not talking about width... but radius (you know.. 18", 19", etc..

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zoomnad · 06-23-2013, 06:40 AM

On my BMW, I used the Coni Extreme Contact DWS.

angler · 06-23-2013, 07:31 AM

18's without a doubt.

06-22-2013, 03:09 AM	#1
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jan9 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 244 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I would go for something like the 18" m3 wheels. These wheels look good on the 1M. You may have seen my car in the Peak District/Ace cafe shots recently. There is a set up on ebay at the moment - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M3-E92...item3f265a0c25
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Artemis Moderator 29416 Rep 13,107 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	18" is more appropriate for winter wheels on the 1M. The larger, the worse in winter. Though, if you choose 19", you got the benefit that you can swap alloys and tires. Actually, I did it earlier this year: put my summer tires on my winter alloys (BBS CH-R). My stock alloys (359M) are from now on my winter wheels. __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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