Winter tire 1m discussion

Japi · 11-09-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ruf

OMG, I'm shocked !
So it's not bad to live in a country without a government, anyway .

Enjoy every second in your 1M !

Thank u! I think Belgium would be better country to live if loving the cars maybe anyway!

Dackelone · 11-09-2011, 09:53 AM

I thought I should also post this here.... from another winter tire thread...

8j x 18 wheels, ET20 offset
BMW model 270M

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Look up 270M wheels, page 12.
http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

BMW AG sells two different (complete!)tire packages both on the same 270M wheel. The winter tire package is the same as offered for M3's.

8j x 18 ET20, 270M wheel w/Michelin PA3 tires
235/40R18 95V XL
bmw part #36110442728 complete wheel/tire

or...

8j x 18 ET20, 270M wheel w/Pirelli W210 Sottozero2
235/40R18 95V XL
bmw part #36112240813 complete wheel/tire

Cossac · 11-09-2011, 10:48 AM

Hi everybody. Just thought I would post some more pictures of the winter set up on an AW.
Original BMW M3 wheels Style 219. No spacers
Front.. 18x8,5 , ET29, 235/40/18
Rear....18x9,5 ,ET23, 255/40/18
Tires are Dunlop SP WinterSport 3D.

Vrumpkin · 11-09-2011, 11:14 AM

My 1M is on the boat now and I should be taking delivery next week. My original plan was to do 18" wheels and snows for winter but since I may be moving to warmer climates in February I don't really want to buy new wheels and tires just to drive the car for a few months and then never use them again.

Considering my situation would it be crazy to keep the stock 19" wheels and do snow tires on them? I was thinking Nokian Hakkapeliittas. I dont plan on venturing out in a snowstorm with the 1M, ever but having snows on it will give me peace of mind if I am out somewhere and the weather changes I'd like to be able to drive home safely.

So would the stock 19's on nokian hakkapeliittas be an okay alternative to a full snow setup if I am driving locally and never in heavy snow?

-Z- · 11-09-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cossac

Hi everybody. Just thought I would post some more pictures of the winter set up on an AW.
Original BMW M3 wheels Style 219. No spacers
Front.. 18x8,5 , ET29, 235/40/18
Rear....18x9,5 ,ET23, 255/40/18
Tires are Dunlop SP WinterSport 3D.

Cossac,

looks really good. I already got a set of 260M and shopping for tires now, the choice is really limited as of this moment, I am most likely go with Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II Tires which is the only choice left on tire rack...

Anyone can recommend a good source with reasonable prices and wider selection?

Maybe I would have to go with 245/40/18 fronts and 255/40/18 rears, I am aware it's not optimal, but do you guys think I will have issues with the setup?

thanks.

Cossac · 11-09-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by -Z-

Cossac,

looks really good. I already got a set of 260M and shopping for tires now, the choice is really limited as of this moment, I am most likely go with Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II Tires which is the only choice left on tire rack...

Anyone can recommend a good source with reasonable prices and wider selection?

Maybe I would have to go with 245/40/18 fronts and 255/40/18 rears, I am aware it's not optimal, but do you guys think I will have issues with the setup?

thanks.

I do not know if it helps but for the info you can look here...
http://www.1010tires.com

hollysmac · 11-10-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by -Z-

Cossac,

looks really good. I already got a set of 260M and shopping for tires now, the choice is really limited as of this moment, I am most likely go with Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II Tires which is the only choice left on tire rack...

Anyone can recommend a good source with reasonable prices and wider selection?

Maybe I would have to go with 245/40/18 fronts and 255/40/18 rears, I am aware it's not optimal, but do you guys think I will have issues with the setup?

thanks.

I have had winter tires since 1990 and it is best to go as narrow as you can. i live in Buffalo,NY. We have ice, deep snow and salty slush. I have 235/45/18 perelli sotozeroe square setup on 8.5 rims. These are left over from my e46 m3. For many years I used Nokia Wrs but they were no fun. We often have clear roads between storms and I hated them on dry pavement. I really enjoyed the Perellis last winter. I used variations of them until about 8 years ago when a friend got me a good deal on the Nokias. BMW recommends 235s so that's what I went with. I used 15mm spacers on all fours.

My main problem will to control my lead foot.
I'll try and take pictures tomorrow and post them.

holly

abisson · 11-10-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hollysmac

I have had winter tires since 1990 and it is best to go as narrow as you can. i live in Buffalo,NY. We have ice, deep snow and salty slush. I have 235/45/18 perelli sotozeroe square setup on 8.5 rims. These are left over from my e46 m3. For many years I used Nokia Wrs but they were no fun. We often have clear roads between storms and I hated them on dry pavement. I really enjoyed the Perellis last winter. I used variations of them until about 8 years ago when a friend got me a good deal on the Nokias. BMW recommends 235s so that's what I went with. I used 15mm spacers on all fours.

My main problem will to control my lead foot.
I'll try and take pictures tomorrow and post them.

holly

I didn't know Nokia was making tires. I know NOKIAN does

hollysmac · 11-10-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by abisson

I didn't know Nokia was making tires. I know NOKIAN does

Yeah it's great-- you can get out and make emergency phone calls too

johnr265 · 11-10-2011, 09:19 PM

So for those who want a square setup with a little more grip for mild winters, are there any problems with running 245/40/18 all around? Thanks

ESC OFF · 11-10-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hollysmac

Yeah it's great-- you can get out and make emergency phone calls too

I've seen those before....

-Z- · 11-11-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ESC OFF

I've seen those before....

cool cover, where did you find one? I will need a replacement for my current one.

thanks.

ESC OFF · 11-11-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Z-

cool cover, where did you find one? I will need a replacement for my current one.

thanks.

www.case-mate.com (sorry for the thread jack)

MJM · 11-12-2011, 09:56 PM

I have a set of brand new BMW M winter wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpins mounted and balanced ready to go.

Here is the link to the F/S post: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610500

rapter · 11-16-2011, 02:46 PM

Has anyone been able to successfully fit all 4 of the stock 19" rims in their car when they have changed over to winter rubber?

I don't know that it is dimensionally possible or not.

MDORPHN · 11-16-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rapter

Has anyone been able to successfully fit all 4 of the stock 19" rims in their car when they have changed over to winter rubber?

I don't know that it is dimensionally possible or not.

Yes, easily. Fit them upright on back seat.

Neil

rapter · 11-16-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Yes, easily. Fit them upright on back seat.

Neil

Moving Blanket to protect the trim and leather? Or just the plastic Bags and the tires inside of them?

MDORPHN · 11-16-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rapter

Moving Blanket to protect the trim and leather? Or just the plastic Bags and the tires inside of them?

I put mine in tire totes, but plastic bags would be fine.

Neil

rapter · 11-16-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

I put mine in tire totes, but plastic bags would be fine.

Neil

Last question on this topic of storing the tires in the vehicle. Do you think that you would be able to fit the 4-tires standing up with the seats folded down, ie on a moving blanket?

MDORPHN · 11-16-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rapter

Last question on this topic of storing the tires in the vehicle. Do you think that you would be able to fit the 4-tires standing up with the seats folded down, ie on a moving blanket?

Never tried. Don't know.

ESC OFF · 11-16-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapter

Last question on this topic of storing the tires in the vehicle. Do you think that you would be able to fit the 4-tires standing up with the seats folded down, ie on a moving blanket?

I've had two in the trunk area and two on the back of the folded seats, it's tight but can be done.

///BYU · 11-16-2011, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapter

Has anyone been able to successfully fit all 4 of the stock 19" rims in their car when they have changed over to winter rubber?

Additional info in this thread:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606691

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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I thought I should also post this here.... from another winter tire thread... 8j x 18 wheels, ET20 offset BMW model 270M Look up 270M wheels, page 12. http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/ BMW AG sells two different (complete!)tire packages both on the same 270M wheel. The winter tire package is the same as offered for M3's. 8j x 18 ET20, 270M wheel w/Michelin PA3 tires 235/40R18 95V XL bmw part #36110442728 complete wheel/tire or... 8j x 18 ET20, 270M wheel w/Pirelli W210 Sottozero2 235/40R18 95V XL bmw part #36112240813 complete wheel/tire
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Cossac Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Somwhere north of 49th iTrader: (1)	Hi everybody. Just thought I would post some more pictures of the winter set up on an AW. Original BMW M3 wheels Style 219. No spacers Front.. 18x8,5 , ET29, 235/40/18 Rear....18x9,5 ,ET23, 255/40/18 Tires are Dunlop SP WinterSport 3D. Attached Images
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Vrumpkin Seymour J. Vrumpkin 15 Rep 241 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	My 1M is on the boat now and I should be taking delivery next week. My original plan was to do 18" wheels and snows for winter but since I may be moving to warmer climates in February I don't really want to buy new wheels and tires just to drive the car for a few months and then never use them again. Considering my situation would it be crazy to keep the stock 19" wheels and do snow tires on them? I was thinking Nokian Hakkapeliittas. I dont plan on venturing out in a snowstorm with the 1M, ever but having snows on it will give me peace of mind if I am out somewhere and the weather changes I'd like to be able to drive home safely. So would the stock 19's on nokian hakkapeliittas be an okay alternative to a full snow setup if I am driving locally and never in heavy snow?
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johnr265 Second Lieutenant 179 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	So for those who want a square setup with a little more grip for mild winters, are there any problems with running 245/40/18 all around? Thanks
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MJM BMW CCA Boston Chapter - Member 77 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3, ZCP Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I have a set of brand new BMW M winter wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpins mounted and balanced ready to go. Here is the link to the F/S post: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610500
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rapter Lieutenant 71 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 1(M)other f*^#er of a car Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Has anyone been able to successfully fit all 4 of the stock 19" rims in their car when they have changed over to winter rubber? I don't know that it is dimensionally possible or not.
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