Winter Tire Question: 1 set of rims or 2?

rod1916 · 01-11-2009, 11:41 AM

My wife and I just bought a 135i convertible last night. Actually chose it over the M3!

We live in Colorado and suddenly realized we may need winter tires. Our other cars have all been all-wheel drive.

The question is, do most people buy new rims and have two complete sets, or just buy the tires and go through a mounting process twice a year?? And is there a magical place to store the unused tires that doesn't include eating garage space??

thanks!

rod.

2AD Tanker · 01-11-2009, 12:02 PM

2 sets of wheels is the way to go.

vanbmw · 01-11-2009, 12:24 PM

Visit tirerack and get some wheels with snows thru Gill. I have some Blizzaks and I was VERY happy in the snow. Do not waste your time mounting and balancing your snows/summers on the stock rims. The cost adds up and your wheels will get damaged. The runflats are not easy to mount or remove. If you search this site there was a really cool wall/ceiling mount for your spare set of wheels/tires. It is a metal rack that mounts to the wall and the ceiling in you your garage. You store the wheels up out of the way plus it had a nice clean look to it.

warmtoes · 01-11-2009, 02:16 PM

I went for two sets of wheels as well.

rod1916 · 01-11-2009, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the quick heads up. I will do a quick search for the storage option, that might be perfect. We hang our bikes right now, a few tires might be OK.

rod.

vanbmw · 01-11-2009, 04:31 PM

I did a quick search...it is at www.tirerack.com. They sell a tire storage rack for $129. Go to the site they have a picture.

ZIPNBYE · 01-11-2009, 06:05 PM

For a $129 you can build an awfully big tire rack with 2x4's, a handful of nails / screws, and some sweat-equity. One of the best things I did over 15yrs ago.

As to two or one set of wheels...the cost of a second set of wheels will be more than offset within three or four changes as compared to the cost of semi-annual mounting & balancing, plus they're no wait.

JB135i · 01-12-2009, 07:38 AM

+1 on the two sets.

I have Dunlop Wintersport M3's, and am very happy with them. Got them from TireRack.

I thought that global warming was supposed to take care of all this snow and cold though. Why are any of us buying winter tires? LOL!

Thursday, Jan 15

High: 0 °F RealFeel®: -22 °F
Breezy and colder with partial sunshine

Thursday Night, Jan 15

Low: -8 °F RealFeel®: -27 °F
Mainly clear and frigid

ZIPNBYE · 01-12-2009, 08:55 AM

Global Warming is planet-wide...but can result in significant localized decreases in temperature. Winter still exists.

We just went through a near four-week cold snap, with the worst overnight low being -41.9 Celsius, or as near to the same in Fahrenheit given that they're both equal at -40.

ptack · 01-12-2009, 12:01 PM

You can do 2 set of wheels - in a few months. Start by putting a set of 225/40s snows on the existing wheels. When spring comes you can either switch back to the OEM run flats (until they wear out) or leave the snows on and get a set or summer wheels. In other words you can put the decision off for a couple of months.

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rod1916 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	Winter Tire Question: 1 set of rims or 2? My wife and I just bought a 135i convertible last night. Actually chose it over the M3! We live in Colorado and suddenly realized we may need winter tires. Our other cars have all been all-wheel drive. The question is, do most people buy new rims and have two complete sets, or just buy the tires and go through a mounting process twice a year?? And is there a magical place to store the unused tires that doesn't include eating garage space?? thanks! rod.
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2AD Tanker Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 135i Black Sapphire Metallic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beer town USA (Milwaukee) iTrader: (0)	2 sets of wheels is the way to go.
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vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Visit tirerack and get some wheels with snows thru Gill. I have some Blizzaks and I was VERY happy in the snow. Do not waste your time mounting and balancing your snows/summers on the stock rims. The cost adds up and your wheels will get damaged. The runflats are not easy to mount or remove. If you search this site there was a really cool wall/ceiling mount for your spare set of wheels/tires. It is a metal rack that mounts to the wall and the ceiling in you your garage. You store the wheels up out of the way plus it had a nice clean look to it.
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I went for two sets of wheels as well. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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rod1916 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick heads up. I will do a quick search for the storage option, that might be perfect. We hang our bikes right now, a few tires might be OK. rod.
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vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I did a quick search...it is at www.tirerack.com. They sell a tire storage rack for $129. Go to the site they have a picture.
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JB135i Lieutenant 17 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW burbs iTrader: (0)	+1 on the two sets. I have Dunlop Wintersport M3's, and am very happy with them. Got them from TireRack. I thought that global warming was supposed to take care of all this snow and cold though. Why are any of us buying winter tires? LOL! Thursday, Jan 15 High: 0 °F RealFeel®: -22 °F Breezy and colder with partial sunshine Thursday Night, Jan 15 Low: -8 °F RealFeel®: -27 °F Mainly clear and frigid
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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]	You can do 2 set of wheels - in a few months. Start by putting a set of 225/40s snows on the existing wheels. When spring comes you can either switch back to the OEM run flats (until they wear out) or leave the snows on and get a set or summer wheels. In other words you can put the decision off for a couple of months. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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