135i and snow tires

zx10guy · 02-28-2014, 04:21 PM

What snow tires are you all running on your 135i's? I have a line on a set of 264 wheels but want to make sure I can get snow tires which will fit them. I saw a thread on BMW vs snow and see a number of different combinations. Some are running 17s. Some are on their stock 18" wheels. What wheel and tire combinations work with my 135i?

Thanks.

mano26 · 02-28-2014, 04:58 PM

Stock wheels, Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 225 all around. They have been fantastic so far.

IEDEI · 03-01-2014, 09:16 AM

17" Nokian Hakkapaliitta R2 Snow tires on M68 wheels. 225 square setup

these are top tier snow tires. can't say enough good things about them.

Nemco · 03-01-2014, 09:31 AM

Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flats. Identical size to OEM summers.

Many trash run flats, but I like the peace of mind in winter....

Sylon · 03-01-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemco

Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flats. Identical size to OEM summers.

Many trash run flats, but I like the peace of mind in winter....

I have this setup for me as well on my 18" stock wheels. They have performed incredibly well in conditions where I didn't think I would get home. The car and those tires pushed thru with little-to-no issues.

aerobod · 03-01-2014, 11:09 PM

225/45-17 aftermarket 17x7.5" rims with Sottozero Serie II on our 135i, too. Very good performers in the very cold winters with moderate snow we generally get here.

allies_jh · 03-01-2014, 11:13 PM

I have 205/50/17 federal Himalayans right now. They're not really popular tires but have served me well over the last 5 years. I've only been stuck once and that was during a freak snowstorm and I couldn't make it up a big hill.

PA135i · 03-02-2014, 09:05 AM

Dunlop Winter sports 225/45-17 mounted on my winter wheel set. First winters were Blizzaks.

stormzusmc · 03-02-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

17" Nokian Hakkapaliitta R2 Snow tires on M68 wheels. 225 square setup

these are top tier snow tires. can't say enough good things about them.

+1 highly recommended. They are literally blowing away the competition now.

FactorX81 · 03-02-2014, 09:42 AM

I'm on stock wheels and 225 blizzaks all around haven't had a problem

Simmons-Racing · 03-02-2014, 09:56 AM

Hankook i cep 205/50/17 17x7.5 wheels

aerobod · 03-02-2014, 05:14 PM

From a BMW perspective of summer vs winter tyres, here are a series of tests conducted by CAR magazine at cool but above freezing temperatures (about 3C/37F, from what I can determine):

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...s-M3-Part-One/
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...s-M3-Part-Two/
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...r-tyre-test-3/

There is quite a difference of grip level on cool surfaces approaching freezing point in favour of winter tyres, typically they were getting 20% more grip from the winter tyres (in terms of G force) compared with the summer tyres.

zx10guy · 03-05-2014, 05:23 AM

Thanks everyone for the input. I got a set of 264 wheels and will be picking up a set of winter tires based on the recommendations here when my 1er becomes a daily driver.

polaris873 · 03-07-2014, 08:44 AM

Keep us posted in what you end up getting; I am also shopping for new winter tires for the occasional snow dump in the DC area!

02-28-2014, 04:21 PM	#1
zx10guy Brigadier General 5150 Rep 3,241 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	135i and snow tires What snow tires are you all running on your 135i's? I have a line on a set of 264 wheels but want to make sure I can get snow tires which will fit them. I saw a thread on BMW vs snow and see a number of different combinations. Some are running 17s. Some are on their stock 18" wheels. What wheel and tire combinations work with my 135i? Thanks.
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02-28-2014, 04:58 PM	#2
mano26 Private 13 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2005 Audi S4....sold Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Stock wheels, Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 225 all around. They have been fantastic so far.
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IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	17" Nokian Hakkapaliitta R2 Snow tires on M68 wheels. 225 square setup these are top tier snow tires. can't say enough good things about them.
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03-01-2014, 09:31 AM	#4
Nemco Private 11 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 135is #361/586 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flats. Identical size to OEM summers. Many trash run flats, but I like the peace of mind in winter....
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03-01-2014, 11:09 PM	#6
aerobod Car Geek 3626 Rep 3,593 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	225/45-17 aftermarket 17x7.5" rims with Sottozero Serie II on our 135i, too. Very good performers in the very cold winters with moderate snow we generally get here.
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allies_jh Dr. J 26 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I have 205/50/17 federal Himalayans right now. They're not really popular tires but have served me well over the last 5 years. I've only been stuck once and that was during a freak snowstorm and I couldn't make it up a big hill. __________________ MG M3 6MT
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03-02-2014, 09:05 AM	#8
PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Dunlop Winter sports 225/45-17 mounted on my winter wheel set. First winters were Blizzaks. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / OE Tuning / VRSF Intercooler & charge pipe / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / V1 hardwired / rear sun shades *Pennsylvania 20 electoral votes*
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03-02-2014, 09:42 AM	#10
FactorX81 First Lieutenant 29 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 135i, 2014 Ford Escape Ti Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm on stock wheels and 225 blizzaks all around haven't had a problem
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03-02-2014, 09:56 AM	#11
Simmons-Racing Private First Class 7 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	Hankook i cep 205/50/17 17x7.5 wheels __________________ 2011 D/S Pro Solo National Champion 2014 Mustang GT 2013 BRZ for STX Sponsored by JSC Speed, Moto-East, Raceseng
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03-02-2014, 05:14 PM	#12
aerobod Car Geek 3626 Rep 3,593 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	From a BMW perspective of summer vs winter tyres, here are a series of tests conducted by CAR magazine at cool but above freezing temperatures (about 3C/37F, from what I can determine): http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...s-M3-Part-One/ http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...s-M3-Part-Two/ http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...r-tyre-test-3/ There is quite a difference of grip level on cool surfaces approaching freezing point in favour of winter tyres, typically they were getting 20% more grip from the winter tyres (in terms of G force) compared with the summer tyres.
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03-05-2014, 05:23 AM	#13
zx10guy Brigadier General 5150 Rep 3,241 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for the input. I got a set of 264 wheels and will be picking up a set of winter tires based on the recommendations here when my 1er becomes a daily driver.
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03-07-2014, 08:44 AM	#14
polaris873 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0)	Keep us posted in what you end up getting; I am also shopping for new winter tires for the occasional snow dump in the DC area!
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